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Ted Johnson
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Ted joined Deadline in 2020 and is based in Washington, D.C., where he covers politics, media and entertainment. He's reported on the intersection of politics and showbiz since 2006, as an editor and correspondent for Variety, as well as a contributor to publications such as Politico and as an on-air host for SiriusXM. He previously was a staff writer for the Los Angeles Times and TV Guide, and an editor at V Life. He is a graduate of Northwestern University and was born and raised in Minneapolis, a city that will always be home.
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Oprah Winfrey Brings Talk Show Uplift And Emotion To Kamala Harris ‘Unite For America’ Event
Oprah Winfrey returned to the talk show format for an in-person and virtual event for Kamala Harris, interspersing emotion and uplift with infomercial appeals to organize for the vice president’s candidacy.
With an audience that included celebrity supporters such as Chris Rock, Julia Roberts…
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FCC Chair Rejects Donald Trump’s Call For ABC To Lose License Over Presidential Debate
The chairwoman of the FCC, Jessica Rosenworcel, said that the agency does not revoke broadcast licenses “simply because a political candidate disagrees with or dislikes content or coverage.”
Her statement came in response to two prominent Democrats’ calls for the agency to make a statement after…
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Gayle King Signs New Deal To Stay At CBS News
Gayle King has signed a new deal with CBS News, extending her tenure at the network where she has co-hosted CBS Mornings, according to a source familiar with the matter.
King last renewed her contract about three years ago, as she announced on her SiriusXM show in January, 2022 that she was staying…
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Lance Frank To Lead Communications At CBS News, Stations And Media Ventures
Lance Frank has been promoted to the head of communications for CBS News, Stations and Media Ventures, where he will oversee strategy for the news, stations, syndication, talent and programming.
Frank will report to Wendy McMahon, president and CEO of CBS News and Stations, and Chris Ender, executive…
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MPA Adds Amazon Prime Video And MGM Studios As Newest Member
The Motion Picture Association has added Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video as its newest member.
The Amazon outlets will officially join on Oct. 1 as the seventh member of the industry trade and lobbying organization. Netflix joined the association in 2019, a move that reflected the shift of the…
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ABC News’ ‘World News Tonight’ Audience Rises On Monday As Network Refutes Post-Debate Claims From The Right
ABC News said that the audience for Monday night’s World News Tonight with David Muir grew by 9% versus the same period a year ago.
The network pointed out the ratings amid claims on the right that the World News Tonight audience has taken a hit following last week’s presidential debate between…
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Teamsters Board Decides To Make No Presidential Endorsement This Cycle
UPDATED, with West Coast Teamsters endorsement: The board of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said that it would make no presidential endorsement this cycle.
Very soon after the announcement, the Joint Councils 7 and Joint Council 42, representing members in California, Nevada, Hawaii and…
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Fed Cuts Interest Rates For First Time In Over Four Years
The U.S. central bank has cut interest rates for the first time in over four years, and it’s a big cut, marking the beginning of the end of what's been the highest cost in two decades of borrowing money in a move that will send ripples across markets, businesses, consumers and politics.
The…
Wendy Williams’ Guardian Files Amended Lawsuit Claiming Talk Host Received “Paltry $82,000” For Lifetime Docuseries
The guardian for Wendy Williams has filed an amended lawsuit against A+E Networks and eOne over the Lifetime documentary reality project Where Is Wendy Williams? that aired in February, claiming that the TV personality was exploited in her participation and paid just $82,000 for the project.
The…
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First Lady Jill Biden Will Host White House ‘West Wing’ Reunion On Friday
First Lady Jill Biden will host a reunion of the cast of The West Wing at the White House on Friday afternoon.
The event will mark the 25th anniversary of the show. Deadline reported last week that the reunion was in the works.
Members of the cast, including Martin Sheen, Dulé Hill, Janel…
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Kamala Harris Campaign Debuts Ad Featuring Billie Eilish’s “When the Party’s Over” As Soundtrack
Kamala Harris’ campaign debuted a new ad this morning that features Billie Eilish’s “When The Party’s Over” as its soundtrack, one day after the artist announced her endorsement.
The spot, called “Monster,” is focused on reproductive freedom, an issue that Eilish cited in her endorsement video along…
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs AI Bills That Give Performers Greater Protections & Control Over Their Likenesses, Limit Use Of Election Deepfakes — Update
UPDATED, with governor signing additional legislation: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills today designed to give greater protections to performers and others over the use of their digital likenesses during their lives and to their estates.
Newsom signed the legislation at the Los Angeles…
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