Social•Feb 28, 2026
Tech CEOs Shouldn’t Dictate Policy in American Government
Letting tech CEOs “play politics and dictate policy” … are you aware of how the American government functions
By Taylor Lorenz
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Seeking Date for Kids Online Safety Bill Markup
Does anyone know what day the markup of the “kids online safety” bills is supposed to start next week?
By Taylor Lorenz
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Court Finds Facebook Likely Knew of 40M Profiles
wow. NdCal just denied Facebook's attempt to dismiss securities suit for Cambridge Analytica cover-up. Court says plaintiffs credibly alleged Zuckerberg and Sandberg knew it "possessed over 40mil user profiles" way earlier. 4th amended complaint added/redacted cited evidence. /1 https://t.co/Fm91ZEmOre
By Jason Kint
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Ellison Vows Unchanged DCU Creatives, Marketing Faces Shake‑up
Too early to tell, although #DavidEllison made a commitment to keep the creative heads of both WB and Paramount as they are, so if he keeps his promise, nothing changes to the #DCU or #DCStudios at least on the short...
By Luiz Fernando
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Hollywood's $81B Takeover Sealed in Six Months
Six Months, 9 Offers and $81 Billion. How Hollywood’s Nasty Takeover Was Won. W/@jtoonkel @laurenthomas @davidamichaels https://t.co/TFOmN7A5Zq
By Joe Flint
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Video Success Mirrors Audio's Catalog‑First Strategy
We used to think audio was all about the catalog, but it turns out that might be just as true when it comes to video... h/t @michaelbeach https://t.co/RhM8t8AN6c
By Rameez (Antenna)
Social•Feb 28, 2026
Netflix Forces Paramount Debt, Secures Streaming Dominance
"Netflix’s real triumph was driving up the price Paramount had to pay and saddling the newcomer with enough debt to hobble any challenge to Netflix’s streaming dominance." -- @HolmanJenkins https://t.co/4V3TUD31y8
By Joe Flint
Social•Feb 27, 2026
CBS Producer Leaves Amid Pressure to Target Political Bias
Veteran CBS News producer Mary Walsh takes leave (first reported by Guardian) "We've been told to aim our reporting at a particular part of the political spectrum. Honestly, I don't know how to do that." https://t.co/9gLno7bgkf
By David Folkenflik
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Paramount's Survival Hinges on Deal, Ellisons' Influence
There is always a chance when government is involved, never rule this out. But I still see the odds in #Paramount’s favor for 2 reasons: 1- the Ellisons are one of the richest and most well connected families in the U.S. 2-...
By Luiz Fernando
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Paramount's Bold Move Beats Netflix, Secures Warner Bros.
‘David Ellison Scares the Shit Out of Me’: How Paramount Beat Out Netflix, Won Warner Bros. and Will Change Hollywood Forever https://t.co/Pt6DwlK7fc
By Todd Spangler
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Anderson Cooper Quits 60 Minutes, Then Returns to Same Team
So @andersoncooper quits 60 minutes over dissatisfaction with new ownership and now works for the same team again https://t.co/pyHkrAMNUP
By Rich Greenfield
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Reporter Denies Defamation Suit, Cites Rally Ejection Evidence
“Let’s get a few things straight. I’ve never been sued for defamation, let alone successfully. I did write a profile of the Rep last year that she didn’t like. Most important, I was thrown out of her rally. There is...
By Taylor Lorenz
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Zaslav’s Deal Hands Media to Authoritarian Hands
Lord. The #BrokenTimes treats handing important and cultural and journalistic assets over to fascist factotums as an unalloyed triumph, with not a yes-but for democracy. How David Zaslav Pulled Off the Deal of a Lifetime https://t.co/pSsWNsFsaF
By Jeff Jarvis
Social•Feb 27, 2026
CNN Journalists Fear Paramount Takeover, Still Committed
Journalists at CNN are fearful for what's ahead if Paramount takes over - but want to just do the job My conversation with @ailsachang on NPR's All Things Considered, coming up at 4.35/6.35p
By David Folkenflik
Social•Feb 27, 2026
From Hollywood’s Most Hated to $790M Dealmaker
Three years ago, David Zaslav was called "the most hated man in Hollywood." Now he's pulled off one of the biggest deals in media history, engineering a bidding war that earned him $790.5 million. How it all happened, with @LaurenSHirsch: https://t.co/jaz2VIbdCe
By Ben Mullin
Social•Feb 27, 2026
David Ellison Secures Warner Bros Deal After Netflix Backs Out
Last Saturday, Netflix was the heavy favorite to buy Warner Bros. What changed? How did David Ellison pull it off? Why did Netflix back off? Behind the scenes of one of the biggest deals in business history with @MichelleF_Davis and @joshua_sisco...
By Lucas Shaw
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Jargon‑Heavy X Threads Mask Inexpertise—Verify Sources
Big thing I am seeing on X is super authoritative sounding accounts doing long threads, on defense tech etc, that use tons of jargon and acronyms so as to look like the account is 'in the know,' when really they...
By Tyler Rogoway
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Paramount‑Warner Merger Unites Film, News, and Social Media
Paramount, Warner Bros deal would unite film, news and social media forces in the age of Trump My analysis for NPR: https://t.co/zsdkP7wB8K
By David Folkenflik
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Albania Lifts TikTok Ban After Safety Upgrades
TikTok returns to Albania after government-imposed ban Albania has lifted its government-imposed ban on TikTok. The suspension followed the death of a teenage boy, with officials citing online bullying concerns. The Albanian government says TikTok has introduced stronger safety and moderation measures. The platform...
By Matt Navarra
Social•Feb 27, 2026
CNN Staff Fear Warner‑Paramount Merger Will Damage Journalism
CNN Staffers Fear Warner Bros.-Paramount Deal Will Hurt Their Journalism and Network’s Financial Health https://t.co/c3LvI7Hj7N via @variety
By Brian Steinberg
Social•Feb 27, 2026
J. Cole's 2014 Track Beats Pop Giants in Streams
J Cole’s “No Role Modelz” is the third-most-streamed song from 2014 on Spotify. More daily and total streams than “Blank Space”, “Uptown Funk”, “Sugar”, and “Shake It Off.” Great example of why it’s hard to know in the moment which songs will...
By Dan Runcie
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Meta Claims Data Scandal Immaterial; FTC Sees Antitrust Evidence
For those still doubting antitrust and privacy law don't intersect, Meta just argued in DC privacy suit its biggest data scandal in its history wasn't material as users didn't exit whereas FTC has argued users sticking when its reputation was...
By Jason Kint
Social•Feb 27, 2026
California May Counter Warner‑Paramount Merger with Robust State Law
California legislators could hit back at the Warner-Paramount deal by passing a strong state level merger law.
By Matt Stoller
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Warner Bros' Debt Curse Threatens Media Conglomerate Survival
If you need something to look forward to, remember that Warner Bros. is Cootie Corp. It poisons all who swallow it: Time Inc. AOL, AT&T, Discovery. The only question is how long it will take the Warner curse--and debt--to kill...
By Jeff Jarvis
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Threads Adds Rich Link Previews for Podcast Clips
🚨 NEW 🚨 Threads now supports rich link previews for podcast video clips, making it easier for creators to drive viewers from short clips to full episodes. Podcast creators can upload a video clip and add a link that directs audiences...
By Lindsey Gamble
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Washington Hasn't Demanded Station Sales for Nexstar‑TEGNA Merger
D.C. Memo: Nexstar CEO Sook – Washington Has Not Said Company Needs to Sell Stations to Close TEGNA Deal | $NXST @NXSTMediaGroup $TGNA @TEGNA https://t.co/md3Cz4tI5F
By Ted Hearn
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Paramount+ Can’t Recover $7.7B UFC Deal With Subscriptions
How Can Paramount+ Recoup Its $7.7 Billion UFC Bet? Subs Won’t Do It 👇https://t.co/zU9AQ6MVr4 via @sportico
By Scott Soshnick
Social•Feb 27, 2026
CNN's Ownership Shift Signals Media's Legitimacy Crisis
Nothing uncertain about it: CNN is fucked. This is the last nail in the coffin of American mass media as a legitimate actor. For CNN, a Change in Ownership Means a Suddenly Uncertain Future https://t.co/JFGHcIaQYc
By Jeff Jarvis
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Times' Sensational Headline Misrepresents Article Content
As often happens the more aggressive Times home-page headline conflicts with the article headline --and neither represents the article. https://t.co/9esgycuoXm
By Jeff Jarvis
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Warner Bros. Gains 78% Stock Surge After Hollywood Merger Battle
Hollywood's mega-merger battle ends with Warner Bros. as the real winner with a 78% stock bump since September - https://t.co/Ue55w8GTQk
By Sara Fischer
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Sarandos Missed Industry‑changing Deal, Netflix Still Ahead
I’d say yes overall, but arguments can be made to the opposite as well. In #TedSarandos case for instance, truth is that #Netflix didn’t need WB, it’s already miles ahead of everyone else even without WB. And he walks away with...
By Luiz Fernando
Social•Feb 27, 2026
CNN Staff Panic as Major Media Deal Looms
Suffice to say, the mood inside CNN is not good tonight. “We are doomed," one staffer texted me. “The panic at CNN right now is off the charts,” an insider added. Details in @get_status: https://www.status.news/p/cnn-david-ellison-trump-paramount-wbd-netflix-deal
By Oliver Darcy
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Excited for Liz Garbus Murdoch Doc, Proud Contributor
Eager to see @lizgarbus doc on Murdochs - proud to have participated along with other longtime Murdoch chroniclers
By David Folkenflik
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Schiff Demands Independent Review of Paramount Merger
Sen. Adam Schiff: “What was true for Netflix is still true now for Paramount. The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest studios must be subject to the highest levels of scrutiny, free from White House political influence, to determine...
By Joe Flint
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Journalist Joins Board to Champion AI Accountability and Power Redistribution
So excited to join the board of this phenomenal organization. AI Now has played a defining role in shaping how I understand my work as a journalist: to hold the AI industry accountable and radically reimagine how this technology could...
By Karen Hao
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Zuffa Boxing Near Sky Sports UK Media Rights Deal
TKO’s Zuffa Boxing is on the precipice of a media rights deal with Sky Sports for the U.K. market. The latest news in The Varsity: https://t.co/whUqSmkk1E
By John Ourand
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Netflix Skips Pricey Bid, Shares Jump 8%
Bottom line: Netflix walked away from an expensive bidding war that wasn't prudent and in doing so, it conveniently leaves one competitor saddled with debt and two competitors burdened by a very long, distracting regulatory approval process — Investors agree. $NFLX...
By Sara Fischer
Social•Feb 27, 2026
Get Answers on Paramount‑WBD Deal Impact
Tomorrow’s IN THE ROOM will have answers to all your questions about what the Paramount-WBD tie up means for CNN, CBS, Bari Weiss, etc… Sign up here: https://t.co/aUkyssMv7F
By Dylan Byers
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Guardian Finds Unverified Trump Abuse Claim in Missing Epstein Files
Guardian says it has read the three missing Epstein files. Epstein files contain explicit but unsubstantiated claim that Trump abused minor https://t.co/fe3OEmOU2v
By Jeff Jarvis
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Use $280M Fee to Fund Next‑Gen Investigative News
Dear Ted, Take 10% of the $2.8B breakup fee—roughly $280 million—and go hire the best investigative journalists in the world. Build a next-gen 60 Minutes. A better CNN. Think of the revenge possibilities.
By Eriq Gardner
Social•Feb 26, 2026
My December Take on the Netflix‑Warner Bros. Deal
Here’s what I wrote back in December, the day after the Netflix deal with WBD was announced: https://t.co/aiNBd98ACC
By Alex Sherman
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Paramount's Full-Asset Bid Keeps WBD Movies and Cable United
So Netflix ending its WBD bid means WBD's movie business and cable channels should stay together. Paramount has sought the whole package even as WBD planned to spin off its cable assets. Lots of sports media angles now with...
By Daniel Kaplan
Social•Feb 26, 2026
CNN Becomes Authoritarian
There goes CNN into the clutches of Bari Weiss and Scott Jennings: state media for the authoritarians. This is fucked. Netflix drops out of bidding after WBD deems Paramount’s takeover bid ‘superior’ https://t.co/BFoQBv1MBa
By Jeff Jarvis
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Ellisons Aim to Merge Paramount, Warner as Netflix Backs Out
Confirmed: Netflix pulls offer for Warner Bros Discovery's streaming & studio assets The Ellisons look to roll up Paramount and Warner into a Hollywood behemoth Justice Department antitrust regulators have yet to weigh in... but Trump has warming ties to Ellisons
By David Folkenflik
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Triple Win: Netflix, WBD, and Paramount All Profit
As I wrote months ago, there was only one “win win win” here … 1) Netflix gets the break fee 2) WBD gets even more money from Para 3) Para gets the bone it wants
By Alex Sherman
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Netflix Rejects Paramount Offer, Cites Brand Stewardship
Netflix declines to match Paramount offer for WBD: We believe we would have been strong stewards of Warner Bros.’ iconic brands, and that our deal would have strengthened the entertainment industry and preserved and created more production jobs in the U.S.
By Alex Sherman
Social•Feb 26, 2026
AI-Generated YouTube Shorts Flood Kids with Unhinged Content
can attest that my kid tells me the most unhinged stuff he sees is on YouTube Shorts https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/us/ai-videos-children-youtube.html?unlocked_article_code=1.PFA.qpas.CuJAM3oRnyix&smid=url-share
By Lia Haberman
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Paramount Ups Bid, Netflix Faces Critical Decision
Axios Pro Rata on Feb. 11: "It feels like the next act already has been written. The 'Davids' get over themselves, Paramount raises its bid and then Netflix has a decision to make."
By Dan Primack
Social•Feb 26, 2026
WonderMan's Modest Debut: 10.3M Hours, Hopes for Longevity
#WonderMan debuted to 10.3M U.S. hours, per @nielsen. As a ~half hour binge release, that's not awful but it's not great. Longer hit shows tend to premiere to 20M+ hours. I hope it has legs and can stay on the...
By Brandon Katz
Social•Feb 26, 2026
Warner Bros. Chooses Paramount Over Netflix, Matching Window Opens
To explain this in English: Warner Bros. has decided that Paramount's offer is better than its Netflix deal, but Netflix has a window to match or best Paramount. Does Netflix stick with it? Or will it bail? https://t.co/W9rTU1YRbY
By Alex Weprin