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Scott Pelley Details Clash That Led To His '60 Minutes' Firing In First Interview Since Ouster Scott Pelley Details Clash That Led To His '60 Minutes' Firing In First Interview Since Ouster
Scott Pelley Details Clash That Led To His '60 Minutes' Firing In First Interview Since Ouster A newsroom rupture is now spilling into public view. Scott Pelley detailed the chain of events that led to his firing from "60 Minutes" in a New York Times interview published Sunday, June 7. Pelley, 68, described the fallout at CBS News as deeply personal after 37 years at the network. He compared the "60 Minutes" staff to family and said the shock of seeing colleagues removed was difficult to process. He told The Times the emotions included “shock, dismay,” and said the bonds inside the program were unusually tight because staffers traveled, worked, and at times entered dangerous assignm…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Sarah McLachlan, Jewel Skip Disney Premiere In Protest Of Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Sarah McLachlan, Jewel Skip Disney Premiere In Protest Of Jimmy Kimmel Suspension
Sarah McLachlan, Jewel Skip Disney Premiere In Protest Of Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Sarah McLachlan and Jewel pulled out of performing at a Disney premiere in Los Angeles, citing the “muzzling of free speech” after Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension. The surprise move came during a premiere event at The Ford on Sunday night, Sept. 21 for the documentary “Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery,” produced by ABC News Studios and Hulu.  Related story - Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story  “We have collectively decided not to perform but instead to stand in solidarity in support of free speech,” McLachlan told the audience, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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They Might Be Giants Playing Sold Out Shows In Mass After Car Crash, COVID They Might Be Giants Playing Sold Out Shows In Mass After Car Crash, COVID
They Might Be Giants Playing Sold Out Shows In Mass After Car Crash, COVID They might be giants, but the only way they are going to crush New England is with stellar live performances and sold-out shows. John Flansburgh and John Linnell, who met while growing up in Lincoln, MA, make up the duo known as They Might Be Giants. For some 40 years, the band has released numerous albums, covered several genres and even won two Grammys. Now TMBG is once again performing for their fans in the Commonwealth who have waited a long time to hear the band’s iconic sound live.  “We have a very, very enthusiastic fan base and they were ready to wait to come see us,” Linnell sa…

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by David Cifarelli