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'60 Minutes' Shakeup Hits 'CBS Evening News': Watch How Network Covered It '60 Minutes' Shakeup Hits 'CBS Evening News': Watch How Network Covered It
'60 Minutes' Shakeup Hits 'CBS Evening News': Watch How Network Covered It Journalists spend careers trying not to become the story. This time, the story landed inside the newsroom. The Wednesday, June 3, broadcast of "CBS Evening News" covered the firing of longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley, with a report by CBS News correspondent Jim Axelrod and a closing tribute from anchor Tony Dokoupil. CBS News posted the entire segment on YouTube. It can be viewed here. Pelley was fired on Tuesday, June 2, after a heated staff meeting with newly installed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton. Bilton’s termination letter accused Pelley of a "performat…
Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying
Bari Weiss Defends Firing Scott Pelley From '60 Minutes': Why He Said She's Lying Controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss is defending CBS News' decision to fire Scott Pelley after the veteran "60 Minutes" correspondent accused her of "murdering" the iconic newsmagazine. Weiss addressed Pelley's firing on the network's morning call on Wednesday, June 3, The Guardian's Jeremy Barr reported. Her comments came about 12 hours after Pelley received a termination letter from newly appointed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton over his criticism of the newsroom's direction under Weiss' leadership. During the call, Weiss claimed that Pelley brok…
Trump's Name Added To Kennedy Center Sign Amid JFK Family Outrage Trump's Name Added To Kennedy Center Sign Amid JFK Family Outrage
Trump's Name Added To Kennedy Center Sign Amid JFK Family Outrage President Donald Trump's name has been added to signage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts despite backlash from JFK's relatives and a law that restricts the institution from being renamed. The Kennedy Center posted pictures on Facebook of workers changing the façade on Friday, Dec. 19. The sign above the entrance now says "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts." The update comes one day after the center's board of trustees unanimously approved the name change. Trump reshaped the board earlier in 2025, removing trust…
Howard Stern Ends Retirement Rumors With New SiriusXM Deal: 'A Way To Have It All' Howard Stern Ends Retirement Rumors With New SiriusXM Deal: 'A Way To Have It All'
Howard Stern Ends Retirement Rumors With New SiriusXM Deal: 'A Way To Have It All' Howard Stern is staying with the company he has boosted for nearly two decades. Stern told his listeners during his show on Tuesday, Dec. 16, that he has signed a new three-year deal with SiriusXM. The announcement ends months of speculation over whether the iconic shock jock would retire or leave the satellite radio giant. The 71-year-old didn't disclose the deal's terms. "I'm happy to announce that I figured out a way to have it all, more free time and continuing to be on the radio," Stern said. "So, yes, we are coming back for three years." Stern has been one of Sir…
CBS To Host Town Hall For Charlie Kirk's Widow, Newsroom Rips 'Bonkers' Decision CBS To Host Town Hall For Charlie Kirk's Widow, Newsroom Rips 'Bonkers' Decision
CBS To Host Town Hall For Charlie Kirk's Widow, Newsroom Rips 'Bonkers' Decision CBS News will broadcast a primetime discussion with the widow of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, a move critics have blasted as a sign of the network's conservative pivot since the controversial Paramount Skydance merger. "A Town Hall With Erika Kirk" will air on CBS at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, the network announced in a news release on Thursday, Dec. 4. The one-hour event will be available for streaming afterward on Paramount+, along with CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7. The town hall will be filmed in front of a studio audience at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 10, in New York City. Acc…
ABC News' Matt Gutman, Williams College Grad, Reportedly Heading To CBS ABC News' Matt Gutman, Williams College Grad, Reportedly Heading To CBS
ABC News' Matt Gutman, Williams College Grad, Reportedly Heading To CBS ABC News’ chief national correspondent Matt Gutman is set to join CBS News, according to a brand-new report. News of the move was first reported by Mediaite. Gutman, age 48, is making the jump as CBS News undergoes a major shakeup under new Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.  Weiss has been actively recruiting high-profile journalists to revitalize CBS News, and Gutman is reportedly being brought in for significant roles, with the potential to anchor “CBS Evening News” in the future, the outlet reported. Both “CBS Evening News” anchors, Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson, are set to depart t…
ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship' ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship'
ABC Slammed For Pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Appease Trump: 'This Is State Censorship' Union leaders, comedians, and politicians are blasting ABC's decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," calling the move a dangerous escalation of political censorship. ABC took its late-night comedy show off the air indefinitely on Wednesday, Sept. 17. The move came shortly after Nexstar Media Group announced that it would preempt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" across its 32 ABC affiliates "for the foreseeable future" over remarks he made about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. During his Monday, Sept. 15, monologue, Kimmel criticized conservatives who rushed to portray t…
WaPo Columnist Fired For Posts After Charlie Kirk's Killing: 'My Voice Will Be Sharper Now' WaPo Columnist Fired For Posts After Charlie Kirk's Killing: 'My Voice Will Be Sharper Now'
WaPo Columnist Fired For Posts After Charlie Kirk's Killing: 'My Voice Will Be Sharper Now' Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah said she was fired after social media posts about racism and gun violence in the US following the killing of controversial conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Attiah revealed her firing in a Substack post on Monday, Sept. 15. She joined the Post in 2014 and earned the 2019 George Polk Award for her coverage of the Saudi Arabian government's murder of fellow Post writer Jamal Khashoggi. The Post's biography for Attiah said that she "was" a columnist, referring to her in the past tense. A Post spokesperson declined to comment, but pointed …
Vogue Taps New US Leader To Succeed Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Vogue Taps New US Leader To Succeed Fashion Icon Anna Wintour
Vogue Taps New US Leader To Succeed Fashion Icon Anna Wintour American Vogue has picked its new leader to replace fashion icon Anna Wintour. Chloe Malle was chosen to lead American Vogue as its new head of editorial content, the magazine announced on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The 39-year-old has served as editor of Vogue.com since 2023, along with co-hosting the fashion and culture podcast "The Run-Through." Malle will oversee the editorial and creative direction of the US edition "effective immediately." Her promotion comes more than two months after Wintour revealed that she would step down from the editor-in-chief role she held for 37 years.…
Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?' Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?'
Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?' Noise about the end of “The Howard Stern Show” at SiriusXM is getting louder, though neither side has provided an official confirmation either way. Still, the speculation is drawing attention from as high up as the president of the United States. Recent reports suggest the show's 19-year run may soon come to a close, with Howard Stern’s $500 million contract set to expire by the end of the year.  The rumor began earlier this week, when a report claimed Stern's listenership had plummeted to a small fraction of its previous high. The report claims SiriusXM, which broadcasts his show, is …
'South Park' Torches Noem, Vance, ICE In Latest Episode: Trump Admin. Fires Back 'South Park' Torches Noem, Vance, ICE In Latest Episode: Trump Admin. Fires Back
'South Park' Torches Noem, Vance, ICE In Latest Episode: Trump Admin. Fires Back "South Park" made Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem its latest target, escalating the feud between the iconic adult cartoon and the federal agency. Noem and Vice President JD Vance were the newest Trump administration members depicted on South Park. The Comedy Central and Paramount+ show's latest episode debuted on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The second episode of season 27 harshly criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement's tactics used in carrying out President Donald Trump's mass deportation goals. South Park also skewered Noem for her role leading DHS, along with her media appearances…
Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role
Fashion Icon Anna Wintour Reportedly Leaving Top US Vogue Role Anna Wintour, one of the most powerful icons in the fashion world, is stepping down from her role as editor-in-chief of American Vogue after 37 years of leading the magazine, according to reports. Wintour told Vogue staffers on Thursday, June 26, that she's launching a search for a new "head of editorial content" at American Vogue, CNN reported. The new position will oversee daily operations and bring the US edition in line with other global versions of Vogue, according to Business of Fashion. Wintour, 75, will remain global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer at Cond…
VIDEO: Teresa Giudice Shuts Down Live Interview After Anchor Brings Up Tax Fraud Case VIDEO: Teresa Giudice Shuts Down Live Interview After Anchor Brings Up Tax Fraud Case
Video: Teresa Giudice Shuts Down Live Interview After Anchor Brings Up Tax Fraud Case Teresa Giudice didn’t flip a table, but she did flip out. The "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star abruptly ended a live interview with WGN News in Chicago on Friday, June 20, after an anchor brought up her legal past. RHONJ star Teresa Giudice hangs up on a local news station in Chicago when the reporter asks her, “How is it that a family doesn’t pay their taxes for years?” pic.twitter.com/hNh9jf0uOB — Zack Peter (@justplainzack) June 20, 2025 Things turned tense when anchor Larry Potash asked, “How is it that a family doesn’t pay their taxes for years?” Appearing virtually to promot…
Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show
Bill Belichick Clears The Air About 24-Year-Old Girlfriend, Nixed HBO Show In his first candid interview since a disastrous CBS appearance, Bill Belichick is clearing up rumors about his 24-year-old girlfriend—most notably, reports that she was the reason HBO scrapped its "Hard Knocks" series, which would have followed his new team as it prepares for the season. The eight-time Super Bowl winner and current head coach at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill spoke on the "Pivot" podcast Friday, May 16, about his new book,"The Art of Winning: Lessons From a Life in Football." But it was impossible to ignore the buzz surrounding his girlfriend, Jordon Hudso…
HBO Max Returns: Here's Why Max Is Reviving Its Old Name HBO Max Returns: Here's Why Max Is Reviving Its Old Name
HBO Max Returns: Here's Why Max Is Reviving Its Old Name The digital home of hit shows like "White Lotus," "The Pitt," and "The Rehearsal" is going back to its old name. The streaming platform Max will be called "HBO Max" once again, Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Wednesday, May 14. The change is expected to happen in the summer, although an exact date remains unclear. The return to the HBO Max branding comes as the app tries to focus on high-quality programming, separating it from competitors with larger libraries. "The powerful growth we have seen in our global streaming service is built around the quality of our programming," s…
Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass As Pope: Hear His Message To Catholics Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass As Pope: Hear His Message To Catholics
Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass As Pope: Hear His Message To Catholics Pope Leo XIV had a simple message during the first Mass of his papacy: life lacks meaning where faith is lacking. The Chicago native, born Robert Francis Prevost, celebrated Mass at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Friday, May 9. It was the 69-year-old's first service as head of the Catholic Church, leading about 1.4 billion followers worldwide. Leo XIV is the church's 267th pope, the first born in the US, and the first North American pontiff. His predecessor, Pope Francis, was the first pope from the Americas, hailing from Argentina. Briefly speaking in English during his homily,…
Trump Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Girl Faints Trump Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Girl Faints
Trump Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Girl Faints Reporters were rushed out of a press conference at the White House when a person appeared to pass out in the Oval Office. The incident happened Friday afternoon, April 18, at a swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services when a girl in the crowd appeared to faint. The girl was a member of Oz's family, and she has recovered, the White House said in a statement, noting, "We are happy to say she is okay.” The incident happened as President Trump was speaking behind a microphone near the Resolute Desk. Moments after the incident happen…
No Joke: Bill Maher, Once Sued by Trump, To Meet President At White House Thanks To Kid Rock No Joke: Bill Maher, Once Sued by Trump, To Meet President At White House Thanks To Kid Rock
No Joke: Bill Maher, Once Sued by Trump, To Meet President At White House Thanks To Kid Rock Comedian and political commentator Bill Maher, a longtime critic of Donald Trump and once sued by him, says he’s heading to the White House for a meeting with the president, arranged by none other than Kid Rock. Maher made the announcement on his “Club Random” podcast, released Sunday, March 23, during a conversation with fellow comedian and podcaster Andrew Schulz. “Kid Rock was here a couple of weeks ago, and he said, ‘I want you to meet Trump.’ He said, ‘I’m gonna take you to the White House,’” Maher recalled, via Yahoo News. “So, now we’re gonna do that.” Maher did not reveal a date fo…
Chris Cuomo Out Of Another Job After Sexual Misconduct Claim Amid Report He Plans To Sue CNN Chris Cuomo Out Of Another Job After Sexual Misconduct Claim Amid Report He Plans To Sue CNN
Chris Cuomo Out Of Another Job After Sexual Misconduct Claim Amid Report He Plans To Sue CNN Fired CNN anchor Chris Cuomo is now out of another job following the fallout of an investigation that found he helped use some of his sources to navigate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's sexual harassment scandal and amid a sexual misconduct accusation against himself. Cuomo, who was indefinitely suspended by CNN last week and then fired days later, announced that he will also be leaving his SiriusXM radio show, on the same day a former ABC colleague filled in for him during the day's program. Meanwhile, Cuomo has reportedly hired lawyers and is preparing to file a lawsuit against CNN to…