Billionaire father and son, the Ellisons, are reportedly buying up US media outlets. This move is discussed in the context of media criticism, including a US defense secretary's comments on CNN's coverage of the US-Israel war on Iran.

An annoying thing happened to David Ellison and Paramount today on the way to taking over Warner Bros Discovery — he got sued for $1.5 billion over a beef a self-declared confidant of Jeff Shell’s has with the Paramount president. As exclusively reported by Deadline on March 16, the wide ranging lawsuit against the CEO, […]

Fox Corp. CEO Lachlan Murdoch said CNN’s soon-to-be stewards at Paramount are apt to reinvigorate the news network, but he expressed confidence that Fox News can withstand a potential challenge. “We have been winning, and we win amongst strong competition,” Murdoch said at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. “Under the Ellisons, CNN […]

Podcast host and CNN contributor Kara Swisher has stated she would cut ties with the network if the Ellisons took control, citing their lack of interest in journalism.

Reports suggest that companies associated with the Ellison family are implementing significant layoffs, potentially affecting thousands of workers.

Trump allies are claiming victory as the Ellisons expand their media empire through the Paramount’s Warner Bros. deal, which is seen as a win for conservatives seeking greater media sway and raises questions about President Trump’s involvement.

A Las Vegas gambler has added Paramount Skydance and Larry and David Ellison to his lawsuit against executive Jeff Shell, escalating a dispute over purported off-the-books PR services. R.J.

The family will control CNN, CBS and a variety of entertainment organizations