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Surprise Election Winner: Jared Kushner’s New York Observer Soared in Traffic with Trump Connection
Here's the media story I didn't expect: Jared Kushner, the son-in-law and adviser of Donald Trump, owns the New York Observer. (Full disclosure: Occasionally,...
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More Media Backwash: Rolling Stone Loses Huge Libel Suit with UVA, HBO Cancels Bill Simmons After 4 Months
Another bad day in media.
Rolling Stone has lost its libel suit case brought by the University of Virginia. This was the case of the...
Media
Listen to Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande’s Hot Single “Faith” from the Movie “Sing”
Stevie Wonder and Ariana Grande's "Faith" is a highlight from the coming Universal film "Sing." What a great song! Now I have faith there's...
Media
(Watch) How Donald Trump, Who Wants to be President, Called Jon Stewart a “P—y” on Twitter
We learned last night that Jon Stewart was harassed by Donald J. Trump on Twitter three years ago.
Stewart told the story during the Stand...
Media
Journalism Under Siege: WSJ Massive Layoffs, More Layoffs Coming Elsewhere, Gawker Settles Hulk Hogan Lawsuit for $31 Million
Not a great day in journalism.
Gawker Media finally settled with Hulk Hogan for $31 million. Gawker filed for bankruptcy after losing to Hogan, and...
Media
RIP Jeffrey Slonim, 56, Reporter, Friend, Father, Husband, Brother, Gentleman
It's my heartbreaking duty to report an untimely and tragic death. One of our own, Jeffrey Slonim, one of the sweetest guys and hardest...
Media
NBC Past Errors with Anchor Management (Brian Williams, Ann Curry etc) Bodes Poorly for Billy Bush: Expert
So now what for Billy Bush? Suspended by NBC pending review, will he return to the Today, be fired, or sent to MSNBC to...
Media
Insane: NYC Explosion IGNORED By All Local TV Stations Including Two 10PM Newscasts
There's been an explosion on West 23rd St. in Chelsea between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. I'm watching TV in New York. The whole thing...