Coverage dated July 31, 2024 to August 1, 2024

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon sues Elon Musk over botched show deal

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Journalist Don Lemon says Elon Musk deceived him and then walked out on a lucrative X show deal after becoming angry during an interview.

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NBC News
Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X, alleging fraud and breach of contract over axed show (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 31, 2024
NBC News's feed description
Don Lemon has sued Elon Musk and X after axing his show on the platform, accusing the billionaire and his company of failure of payment after the deal fell apart on the heels of their contentious interview earlier this year.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Elon Musk sued by ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon over canceled X deal (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jul 31, 2024
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The deal to host “The Don Lemon Show” on X was scrapped after the taping of its premiere episode, a one-on-one interview with Elon Musk.
CBS News
Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X for $35 million, claiming fraud over canceled content deal (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 31, 2024
CBS News's feed description
Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and his social media platform after the billionaire abruptly scrapped a content partnership with the former CNN anchor.
Deadline
Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk And X Over Abrupt End To Content Deal (opens Deadline)
Published Jul 31, 2024
Deadline's feed description
Lemon filed the suit in Superior Court in San Francisco.
Insider
Don Lemon sues Elon Musk over axed X partnership (opens Insider)
Published Jul 31, 2024
Insider's feed description
Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X, accusing them of fraud, misrepresentation, and breach of contract over a canceled partnership deal.
Hot Air
Lemon Sues Musk Over Canceled Partnership (opens Hot Air)
Published Jul 31, 2024
Washington Times
Don Lemon sues X, Musk over scrapping his show (opens Washington Times)
Published Jul 31, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk after the tech billionaire canceled his show on X in March.
Quartz
Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk for not paying him for canceled X show (opens Quartz)
Published Jul 31, 2024
Quartz's feed description
Lemon had been set to air a new show exclusively on X. Then, he made Musk mad during an interview
Rolling Stone
Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk, X Over Canceled Talk Show (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Jul 31, 2024
Rolling Stone's feed description
Don Lemon sued Elon Musk and X for fraud and breach of express contract over the cancelation of his short-lived exclusive deal.
CNN
Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X, demanding $35 million over scrapped news show (opens CNN)
Published Jul 31, 2024
CNN's feed description
Don Lemon on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and X, demanding more than $35 million in damages after the erratic billionaire canceled a planned partnership that would have seen the former CNN anchor create a news show on the embattled social media platform.
The Guardian
Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X over terminated talkshow deal (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 31, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Ex-CNN anchor alleges fraud and breach of contract after X Corp owner abruptly ended video series partnership
Al Jazeera
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon sues Elon Musk over scrapped deal (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 31, 2024
Al Jazeera's feed description
X had signed Lemon and others in January to grow video content on the site and lure back US advertisers.
Forbes
Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk After $1.5 Million-Per-Year X Deal Fell Apart (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 31, 2024
Forbes's feed description
Don Lemon sues Elon Musk for refusing to pay him after an exclusive deal with the reporter on X fell apart.
Engadget
Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and X (opens Engadget)
Published Jul 31, 2024
Engadget's feed description
Don Lemon is taking Elon Musk and X to court over his canceled online news interview show.
Gizmodo
Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk Over His Cancelled X Show (opens Gizmodo)
Published Jul 31, 2024
Gizmodo's feed description
The former news anchor has accused Musk and X executives of misleading him about the nature of their business arrangement.
New York Times
Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk Over Canceled X Deal (opens New York Times)
Published Jul 31, 2024
New York Times's feed description
The former CNN reporter said in a lawsuit that X had refused to pay him after a testy interview with its billionaire owner.
Los Angeles Times
Don Lemon sues Elon Musk over canceled X show (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 31, 2024
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk, alleging that Musk's social media company X has not paid Lemon after a botched business partnership.
KVIA El Paso
Don Lemon sues Elon Musk and X over scrapped talk show (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Jul 31, 2024
KVIA El Paso's feed description
By Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — Don Lemon on Thursday filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and X after the erratic billionaire canceled a planned partnership that would have seen the former CNN anchor create a talk show on the embattled social media platform.
New Hampshire Union Leader
Former CNN anchor Lemon sues Musk over canceled X deal (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Jul 31, 2024
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
WASHINGTON - Former CNN anchor Don Lemon sued Elon Musk on Thursday, saying that the billionaire entrepreneur refused to pay him after a partnership with the X social media platform
Variety
Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk and X, Alleging Fraud and Breach of Contract Over Canceled Talk Show (opens Variety)
Published Jul 31, 2024
Variety's feed description
Don Lemon sued Elon Musk and X (aka Twitter), accusing the tech mogul and his social media company of fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and more.
New York Post
Fired CNN anchor Don Lemon sues Elon Musk over canceled X deal (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 31, 2024
New York Post's feed description
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon sued Elon Musk on Thursday, saying that the billionaire entrepreneur refused to pay him after a partnership with the X social media platform got shelved.
The Daily Caller
Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk, X Over Show Cancellation (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 31, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description
Former CNN journalist Don Lemon filed a lawsuit against billionaire Elon Musk and X over the cancellation of his contract to produce exclusive content for X
Courthouse News Service
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon sues Elon Musk over botched show deal (opens Courthouse News Service)
Published Aug 1, 2024
Courthouse News Service's feed description
Journalist Don Lemon says Elon Musk deceived him and then walked out on a lucrative X show deal after becoming angry during an interview.
Fortune
Don Lemon accuses Elon Musk of ‘fraud, negligence, and reputational damage’ in $35 million breach-of-contract lawsuit (opens Fortune)
Published Aug 1, 2024
Fortune's feed description
X owner Elon Musk stands accused of laundering his company's sullied reputation among advertisers at the expense of former CNN newsman Don Lemon.
Breitbart News
Don Lemon Sues Elon Musk and X/Twitter for Fraud and Breach of Contract (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 1, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has filed a lawsuit against billionaire Elon Musk and his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), alleging fraud and breach of contract after their content partnership abruptly ended in March.

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