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Jimmy Failla Hosting Fox News Saturday Night From White House Correspondents’ Dinner Red Carpet

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Jimmy Failla Hosting Fox News Saturday Night From White House Correspondents’ Dinner Red Carpet

The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is Saturday evening. Jimmy Failla is using the opportunity to his advantage on Fox News Saturday Night.

The show — beginning at 9 PM ET — will take place at the Washington Hilton.

During the two-hour special, Jimmy Failla will speak with celebrities, politicians, and his Fox News colleagues, among others. They’ll both preview and react to the dinner throughout the program.

Oz Pearlman is scheduled to perform during the dinner. Additionally, President Donald Trump is set to speak from the event.

Fox News Saturday Night usually airs at 10 PM ET. He has held the role since it launched in January 2024.

In addition to hosting the show, Failla hosts the daily Fox Across America nationally syndicated radio show. That program airs from 12-3 PM ET.

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Kristen Gates Departs Atlanta’s 94.9 The Bull After 18 Years

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Kristen Gates Departs Atlanta’s 94.9 The Bull After 18 Years

Atlanta radio veteran Kristen Gates has departed iHeartMedia’s WUBL/94.9 The Bull.

Gates joined The Bull in 2008 after three years at crosstown WKHX/Kicks 101.5, where she worked mornings alongside the late Cadillac Jack. She co-hosted mornings at The Bull with Jason Pullman, then later with Spencer Graves.

In 2022, iHeartMedia moved Gates to afternoons. The shift came when the station launched a new morning show featuring Brian Moote, Jeremy “Otis” Maher, and Kimmie Caruba.

In 2024, the radio station pivoted to the nationally syndicated Bobby Bones Show out of Nashville.

Gates was The Bull’s longest-tenured on-air employee. No official word has been given by the station as reasoning for her departure.

Her career perseverance extends well beyond the microphone. Gates survived a rare form of stomach cancer. She also battled a brain tumor, which surgeons removed in 2019.

The station’s website now lists Corey Calhoun for the afternoon daypart.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve Paramount Skydance Deal

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Warner Bros. Discovery Shareholders Approve Paramount Skydance Deal

Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have voted to approve the merger with Paramount Skydance.

The vote marks an important step in the nearly $111 billion merger. Shareholders approved the deal that will pay them $31 per share for the company. The stock price is currently just over $27 per share. It has been as low as just over $8 per share in the past year.

“Shareholder approval marks another important milestone towards completing our acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, building on our successful equity and debt syndications and progress across regulatory approvals,” a Paramount spokesperson said.

“We look forward to closing the transaction in the coming months and realizing the creation of a next-generation media and entertainment company that better serves both the creative community and consumers,” the statement concluded.

While shareholders voted “overwhelmingly” to approve the deal on Thursday morning, they did not approve the executive compensation package. That package would have given CEO David Zaslav $500 million. Zaslav has served as the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery since 2022. He previously served in the same capacity at Discovery when the group merged with Warner Media.

Despite the vote result, the Warner Bros. Discovery board can still give out the payments as planned, however.

Paramount Skydance says that while the company needs regulatory approval, it expects the merger to be completed in the third quarter of this year. That echoes similar sentiments from FCC chair Brendan Carr, who said last month that approval “should get through pretty quickly”.

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CNN Elevates Lisa Respers France to Senior Reporter

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CNN Elevates Lisa Respers France to Senior Reporter

CNN has announced the promotion of Lisa Respers France to Senior Entertainment Reporter.

Respers France was previously elevated to Entertainment Reporter in January 2024.

She has worked on a variety of programming and content offerings for CNN during her tenure. In 2023, she provided insights for the Taking on Taylor Swift documentary.

She also previously hosted the Lisa’s Desk franchise that included newsletters and podcasts. She co-hosted the CNN podcast Lisa, Sandra and Kristin Go to the Movies, which was published in 2019.

The network says Lisa Respers France will report across its entire suite of platforms. She’ll continue to cover the intersection of entertainment and culture.

Before her time at CNN, Respers France worked at both the Los Angeles Times and The Baltimore Sun.

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Libsyn Signs Five New Podcasts for Exclusive Deals

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Libsyn Signs Five New Podcasts for Exclusive Deals

Libsyn has announced it has entered into agreements with five new podcasts to serve as the exclusive hosting and advertising partner.

Under the agreement, Libsyn will host and monetize each show for both the audio and video versions of the programs.

The new shows are Locked In with Ian Bick, Unlearned Wisdom with Johnny Chang, Restricted Handling, Was I In a Cult?, and The Joe Vulpis Podcast.

“When you look at what Ian, Johnny, Ryan, Glenn, Tyler, Liz, and Joe have built, you see creators who didn’t wait for permission, they went and found their audiences and earned their loyalty,” said Libsyn Senior Vice President of Business Development Stephen Perlstein. “That’s exactly who Libsyn is built for. We’re here to give those creators the infrastructure, the ad revenue, and the distribution, including through our direct integrations with the Spotify Partner Program and Apple Podcasts video, to turn what they’ve built into a real, lasting business.”

The New Shows

Locked In with Ian Bick actively brings forward conversations with people directly impacted by the justice system, while also shining a light on voices and experiences that often go unheard.

Unlearned Wisdom with Johnny Chang, meanwhile, is led by former gang member turned pastor Johnny Chang, who guides listeners through themes of spirituality, transformation, and emotional healing.

Restricted Handling features hosts Ryan Fugit, a former CIA and U.S. Army officer, and Glenn Corn, a retired CIA Senior Intelligence Service officer; together, they deliver insider perspectives on global events and security issues.

Was I In a Cult? is helmed by documentary filmmaker Tyler Measom and writer/comedian Liz Iacuzzi, who together unpack the complex realities of cult environments through compelling firsthand accounts.

The Joe Vulpis Podcast, meanwhile, tracks the latest in entertainment, celebrity, and viral trends, keeping listeners closely connected to the cultural conversation.

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WNBA Schedules Every Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Game on National Television

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WNBA Schedules Every Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Game on National Television

The WNBA made it official. All 44 Indiana Fever games will air on national television in 2026. That means every Caitlin Clark appearance reaches a national audience.

Broadcasts will span ABC/ESPN, NBC/Peacock, Prime Video, CBS, ION, USA Network, and NBA TV.

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert set the tone clearly. “The WNBA is coming off a landmark season in 2025, one that was defined by incredible basketball and countless memorable performances,” she said. “The WNBA’s unprecedented lineup of linear and streaming partners will shine a light on must-see matchups.”

The league knows star power drives eyeballs. It’s delivering accordingly. The full schedule features a record 216 nationally distributed games. New media partners NBCUniversal and USA Network join returning partners Disney, Amazon, CBS Sports/Paramount+, and Scripps/ION.

Disney leads with 30 games. ABC carries 13, its most ever, including the All-Star Game. The season opens May 9 on ABC with Indiana hosting Dallas at 1 p.m. ET.

NBC returns to WNBA coverage for the first time since 1997. Seven Sunday games highlight its slate. Indiana visits Las Vegas on July 12 at 9 p.m. ET — a marquee primetime window.

ION again leads all partners with 50 games. Its Friday Night Spotlight doubleheaders deliver consistent weekly appointment viewing. USA Network follows with 48 games anchored by Wednesday and Monday nights. Prime Video carries 31 games, including the Commissioner’s Cup Championship on June 30.

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V-103 Atlanta Reveals New Lineup With Three Big Moves

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V-103 Atlanta Reveals New Lineup With Three Big Moves

Audacy’s V-103 in Atlanta is making moves. The legendary urban station announced a series of programming updates effective May 11.

The biggest addition is Francesca Amiker. The four-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster joins The Big Tigger Morning Show as co-host, weekdays from 6–10 a.m. ET.

Amiker brings over 16 years of experience, most recently as a host and correspondent for E! News. Before that, she anchored mornings at 11Alive and created The A-Scene, a first-of-its-kind TV and film franchise in local news.

“Joining V-103 feels like stepping into history while helping shape its future,” Amiker said. “I’m excited to return home to Atlanta with a station that truly puts the people first.”

VP of Programming and Brand Manager Reggie Rouse called Amiker a powerhouse.

“This new lineup reinforces V-103’s position as the city’s most influential station,” he said.

Also returning is Frank Ski. The veteran media personality comes back as a weekend host Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. ET. Ski’s original V-103 run spanned three decades, including a celebrated morning show stint from 1998 to 2012.

DJ Sturgess earns a promotion. The former producer on Greg Street Afternoons moves to night show host, weeknights from 7–10 p.m. and Saturdays. Sturgess rose from intern to leading a number-one-rated show. His civic work through The Sturgess Foundation adds credibility beyond the mic.

The updated weekday lineup slots Danie B middays, Greg Street in afternoons, and Joyce Littel handling the late-night Quiet Storm.

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FOX Sports Reportedly Purchases 2026 Big Ten Championship From NBC Sports

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FOX Sports Reportedly Purchases 2026 Big Ten Championship From NBC Sports

FOX Sports has reportedly finalized a deal to re-acquire the broadcast rights to the 2026 Big Ten Championship Game from NBC, according to On3.

NBC received between $45 million and $55 million for the game. FOX will also hand NBC one additional Big Ten game this season as part of the arrangement.

Jon Miller, NBC Sports President of Acquisitions & Partnerships, told Puck’s John Ourand that NBC had “interests from streamers” for the broadcast. However, according to the report, NBC’s only real option was to air the game if FOX Sports passed.

NBC had no authority to block FOX from buying back the rights. FOX Sports wanted desired the game, and reportedly have closed the deal for it.

Under its current Big Ten deal, FOX Sports now controls the championship game in five of seven years. CBS Sports holds the other two.

The 2025 title game between undefeated Indiana and Ohio State drew 18.3 million viewers — the sixth most-watched college football game last season and the top-rated game of championship weekend. It topped the SEC title game between Georgia and Alabama by nearly 1.5 million viewers. FOX also owned the two biggest regular-season games. Ohio State vs. Michigan pulled 18.4 million viewers. Ohio State vs. Texas drew 16.6 million.

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WWE WrestleMania 42 Viewership On ESPN, ESPN2 Revealed

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WWE WrestleMania 42 Viewership On ESPN, ESPN2 Revealed

ESPN’s debut of live WWE programming on its linear networks delivered encouraging early results. WrestleMania 42 simulcast windows on ESPN and ESPN2 averaged 1.72 million viewers Saturday and Sunday evening, according to Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports.

Those numbers exclude ESPN Unlimited viewers, where the full event streamed exclusively.

This was the first time a WWE WrestleMania event was broadcast on traditional liner television. Wednesday, the WWE noted the two-night event was one of the highest grossing events in company history. Gate, sponsorship, merchandise, and digital metrics all hit record or near-record levels

ESPN is currently paying a reported $325 million annually for WWE Premium Live Events on their ESPN Unlimited plan.

The pre-show countdown specials also performed well. The one-hour lead-in on Saturday attracted 676,000 viewers, while Sunday’s countdown show reached 750,000 viewers. These figures add further context to WWE WrestleMania 42 viewership, showing steady interest leading into both nights.

With the event placed against both NBA and NHL postseason play on other networks, the viewership should considered positive being it was a company first. ESPN has not released any additional data on the number of added subscriptions the ESPN Unlimited plan received during the two-night event.

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The MeidasTouch Podcast Tops The Joe Rogan Experience in March Podtrac Multi-Channel Rankings

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The MeidasTouch Podcast Tops The Joe Rogan Experience in March Podtrac Multi-Channel Rankings

Podtrac has released its March multi-channel podcast rankings. It shows The MeidasTouch Podcast besting The Joe Rogan Experience for the top spot.

The MeidasTouch Podcast and the show from Joe Rogan remained steady in their positions from the February rankings.

However, the two shows have drastically different distribution methods to earn the top two positions. The majority of consumption for The MeidasTouch Podcast comes from video. It utilizes both Spotify and YouTube for its video distribution. Consumers use clips of the podcast on platforms like TikTok and YouTube more than they use Apple Podcasts and other RSS feeds for the audio-only version, Podtrac data shows.

Meanwhile, just over half of The Joe Rogan Experience‘s consumption comes from the audio version of the show. Similar to MeidasTouch, Joe Rogan’s show also has a strong video podcast component with Spotify and YouTube. A significantly smaller portion of Rogan’s audience consumes the show through clips.

Elsewhere in the top 10 shows, NPR News Now dropped one spot to fourth. It was jumped by The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett. The Daily, which features an audience almost exclusively of audio listeners, was fifth.

Both Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson saw their programs slide during March. Owens’ show fell four places to ninth, while The Tucker Carlson Show fell one position to 10th.

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