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New Paramount Weighing All Streaming Options, CEO David Ellison Says, In Charting A Tech-Forward Path
Paramount CEO David Ellison offered a mantra Thursday that applies to many of its businesses, but especially streaming: “We’re not going to be afraid of technology; we’re going to embrace it.” He and other top execs emphasized the company’s tech-forward stance throughout a press conference held in New York barely three hours after the close
Paramount Plus, CBS Sports to air Liga MX matches in English through 2026
Soccer Getty Images SportLiga MX remains the most-watched soccer league in the United States.Deal with TelevisaUnivision runs through May 2026.Liga MX is averaging 501,000...
Paramount Global Co-CEO Chris McCarthy, Head of MTV Entertainment, to Exit With FCC Skydance Deal Approval
With the FCC having cleared the Skydance Media-Paramount merger and the deal set to close in a matter of weeks, Paramount Global co-CEO Chris McCarthy will leave the media conglomerate, a company source confirmed to Variety. McCarthy, head of Showtime & MTV Entertainment Studios, became co-CEO of Paramount Global in April 2024 with George Cheeks
Paramount Co-CEO Chris McCarthy To Depart Upon Completion Of Skydance Acquisition As Deal Gets FCC Approval
Chris McCarthy, co-CEO of Paramount Global and president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment, is expected to depart the company once its acquisition by Skydance is completed early next month. The exit of McCarthy, a 22-year veteran of Paramount Global and predecessor Viacom, will become official once Skydance announces the post-merger leadership of the combined company with David
Paramount+ Black Friday deal: Get a two-month subscription with Showtime for $6
Cyber Monday streaming deals are still kicking, and Paramount+ has a rare one this time around. One of our top picks in our best streaming services guide, Paramount+ has discounted two months of both its ad-supported tier and Showtime tier to just $6. That comes out to $3 per month for the promo period, allowing
Paramount Television Studios, Brillstein Entertainment Partners Set First-Look Deal
Paramount Television Studios (PTVS) and Brillstein Entertainment Partners have entered into a multi-year first-look deal. Under the deal, the studio will co-develop and co-produce scripted series with Brillstein Creative Partners (BCP), Brillstein’s production arm, for Paramount platforms like Paramount+, Showtime, and CBS, as well as outside platforms. “We are incredibly excited about this new venture
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“2027 election campaign has officially kicked off” – Isaac Fayose backs Peter Obi
Isaac Fayose has declared that the 2027 election campaign has begun and called on Nigerians to support Peter Obi, while describing the APC-led government as a “failed government.” His comments have generated mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians backing Obi and others urging voters to simply support their preferred candidates. Nigerian businessman and social commentator
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Nigeria’s N11.9 Trillion Debt: FG Cites Subsidy Removal as Fiscal Stabiliser
The Federal Government has disclosed that it borrowed N11.9 trillion between June 2023 and December 2025, asserting that recent economic reforms prevented the nation’s debt profile from escalating significantly higher. According to data released in a recent report, the N11.9 trillion figure reflects the government’s efforts to finance budgetary deficits and critical infrastructure projects during
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MeTL Group to invest $250 million in Mozambique expansion
Tanzania’s MeTL Group has announced a $250 million investment plan to expand its operations into Mozambique, a move expected to create approximately 20,000 jobs across the country. The capital injection, led by the conglomerate’s founder and billionaire Mohammed Dewji, marks a significant strategic push to deepen the group’s footprint within the Southern African Development Community
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Kebbi Releases N172m to Avert University Staff Strike
The Kebbi State government has released N172.15 million to settle outstanding staff allowances at Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, in a move intended to prevent an imminent industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The disbursement follows a period of escalating tension between the university’s academic staff and the state
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Hospitality Ventures Management Group Announces Appointment of Pete Sams as President
Photo Credit: Hospitality Ventures Management Group ATLANTA, Georgia—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) announced that Pete Sams has joined the company as president. In this role, Sams will oversee the day-to-day business and be responsible for company performance. “After a thoughtful and diligent search process and spending significant time getting to know Pete both personally and