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Skydance’s Shocking Power Grab: Is Paramount in For a Wild Ride?

Unbelievable Switch-Up! Skydance’s head honcho, David Ellison, is setting the stage for a media domination play that would make Hollywood history! As he inches closer to sealing the jaw-dropping $8 BILLION deal to merge with media giant Paramount Global, the stakes have never been higher!

Ellison—son of tech tycoon Larry Ellison and a fervent Trump supporter—recently had a top-secret meeting with Federal Communications Chairman Brendan Carr. And guess what? He’s promising to rescue American storytelling while pitching a brand-new "unbiased" editorial vision for CBS News. But can you really trust a billionaire’s word?

Drama Unfolds! Paramount’s beloved show “60 Minutes” is in the eye of the storm, facing an all-out battle for editorial freedom! Sources say there’s major tension brewing between Paramount and the powers that be, as Ellison faces backlash over potential Chinese influence due to Tencent’s stake in Skydance. But fear not, he claims Tencent will have a non-voting, tiny share—less than 5%! Control freaks, rejoice!

The Clock is Ticking! Ever since the merger was announced a year ago, the twists and turns have been relentless! The deal hit a major snag under both the Trump and Biden administrations. Trump himself took shots at CBS News, alleging they manipulated an interview with Kamala Harris during the electrifying 2024 campaign, leading to a bizarre lawsuit that many called ridiculous!

Explosive Fallout! High-powered CBS insiders are in a furor! “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley warned that settling with Trump would lead CBS down a road of destruction. The chaos escalated with the departure of top-tier talent like longtime editor Bill Owens and CBS News chief Wendy McMahon, both citing the program’s compromised integrity.

Colbert Weighs In! On the increasingly contentious “Late Show,” Stephen Colbert unleashed a torrent of criticism, slamming the settlement as a “big fat bribe.” Ouch!

In a Shocking Twist! Just when you thought it couldn’t get any crazier, CBS canceled its iconic late-night franchise—the show that’s been on air for 32 years! Trump couldn’t resist adding fuel to the fire, gloating on Truth Social that he “absolutely loves” CBS’s demise.

What does this all mean for the future of American media? Buckle up, folks, because the ride is just getting started!