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FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger following Trump settlement, Colbert cancellation

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The FCC announced it has approved the $8 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media, putting an end to the yearlong high-stakes saga.

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Variety
FCC Approves Paramount-Skydance Deal After Skydance’s CBS Ombudsman, Anti-DEI Pledges (opens Variety)
Published Jul 23, 2025
Variety's feed description
The FCC approved the transfer of CBS licenses to Skydance's ownership group, paving the way to the merger of Skydance and Paramount.
The Hollywood Reporter
Paramount-Skydance Merger Approved by FCC, Clearing Way for $8 Billion Deal Close (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Jul 23, 2025
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FCC approves Paramount-Skydance deal, clears way for deal to close.
The Guardian
US regulators approve $8.4bn Paramount-Skydance merger (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 23, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
FCC approval of deal comes after Paramount paid $16m to settle Trump lawsuit over 60 Minutes interview
NBC 6 South Florida
FCC approves $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Jul 23, 2025
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
The Federal Communications Commission cleared the way Thursday for an $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media.
ABC 11 Raleigh
$8 billion acquisition of Paramount by Skydance Media approved by the FCC (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Jul 23, 2025
ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description
The Federal Communications Commission announced on Thursday the approval of a massive, $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global by Skydance Media.
New York Post
FCC greenlights $8.4B sale of CBS parent Paramount to Skydance after Trump suit settled, DEI axed (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 23, 2025
New York Post's feed description
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday approved the merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media, clearing the way for an $8.4 billion sale of some of the most prominent names in entertainment, including the CBS broadcast television network, Paramount Pictures, and the Nickelodeon c…
Deadline
Skydance-Paramount Merger Clears FCC At Last, With Deal Set To Close And Changes Coming (opens Deadline)
Published Jul 23, 2025
Deadline's feed description
The FCC finally signed off on the merger of Skydance Media and Paramount Global, a transaction that will reshape the media landscape.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger following Trump settlement, Colbert cancellation (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Jul 24, 2025
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
The FCC announced it has approved the $8 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media, putting an end to the yearlong high-stakes saga.
The Columbian
FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger following protracted political tug-of-war (opens The Columbian)
Published Jul 23, 2025
The Columbian's feed description
David Ellison stepped within reach of his hard-fought prize, Paramount Global, after winning regulators’ blessing for his Skydance Media’s $8 billion takeover of the storied media company.
CBS News
FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 23, 2025
CBS News's feed description
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
CNN
FCC approves Skydance merger with Paramount, ending a yearlong saga of uncertainty (opens CNN)
Published Jul 23, 2025
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The pending merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media was formally approved by the Trump administration on Thursday, concluding months of regulatory uncertainty.
The Boston Globe
Federal regulators approve Paramount’s $8 billion deal with Skydance, capping months of turmoil (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Jul 23, 2025
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The stamp of approval from the FCC comes after months of turmoil revolving around President Trump’s legal battle with “60 Minutes,” the crown jewel of Paramount-owned broadcast network CBS.
NBC News
Trump administration greenlights Paramount's $8 billion merger with entertainment group Skydance (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 23, 2025
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Trump administration regulators have approved Skydance Media’s $8 billion bid to acquire CBS News parent company Paramount, paving the way for a tectonic shift in ownership of one of America’s three major networks.
KAGS Bryan
FCC approves controversial Skydance, Paramount deal for $8 billion (opens KAGS Bryan)
Published Jul 23, 2025
KAGS Bryan's feed description
The stamp of approval from the Federal Communications Commission comes after President Donald Trump's legal battle with Paramount's "60 Minutes."
NBC News
Paramount and Skydance merger approved and Trump visits Powell at Federal Reserve: Morning Rundown (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 24, 2025
NBC News's feed description
Federal government regulators approve an $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance.
NPR
FCC approves sale of CBS parent company Paramount (opens NPR)
Published Jul 24, 2025
NPR's feed description
The Federal Communications Commission has approved the merger of two major media companies: Paramount Global and Skydance Media.
Fortune
From 'diversity of viewpoints' to 'cowardly capitulation,' the Paramount/Skydance merger clears in a storm of controversy (opens Fortune)
Published Jul 24, 2025
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“Americans no longer trust the legacy national news media to report fully, accurately, and fairly. It is time for a change," FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said.
Fortune
Regulators sign off on mega $8 billion Paramount merger with Skydance (opens Fortune)
Published Jul 24, 2025
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The stamp of approval from the Federal Communications Commission comes after months of turmoil revolving around President Donald Trump’s legal battle with “60 Minutes,” the crown jewel of Paramount-owned broadcast network CBS.
Salon
FCC approves Paramount, Skydance merger (opens Salon)
Published Jul 24, 2025
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FCC Chair Brendan Carr cheered Skydance's commitment to making "significant changes" at CBS.
Washington Examiner
FCC approves $8 billion Skydance merger with Paramount after DEI assurances (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 24, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Paramount Global’s DEI initiatives, particularly at subsidiary CBS News, have drawn scrutiny from the Trump administration.
Digital Journal
US regulators greenlight contentious $8 bn Skydance-Paramount merger (opens Digital Journal)
Published Jul 24, 2025
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Clearance of the acquisition comes after Paramount settled US President Donald Trump's lawsuit over election coverage on CBS.
Variety
Paramount and Skydance Expect Deal to Close Aug. 7 (opens Variety)
Published Jul 24, 2025
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Paramount Global expects the merger with Skydance -- forming Paramount Skydance Corp. -- to close Aug. 7.
Variety
For Paramount, Hundreds of Job Cuts Loom Once Skydance Merger Is Completed (opens Variety)
Published Jul 24, 2025
Variety's feed description
With the FCC clearing the Skydance-Paramount deal, Paramount employees are bracing for another major round of layoffs.
Adweek
FCC Approves Paramount and Skydance Merger Shortly After DEI Elimination Promises (opens Adweek)
Published Jul 24, 2025
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ADWEEK has learned Chris McCarthy, one of Paramount Global’s co-CEOs, will exit.
NewsBusters
FCC Approves Skydance Purchase of CBS News’s Parent Company, Heralds Changes (opens NewsBusters)
Published Jul 24, 2025
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Late Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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