Scott Pelley issues new statement after being fired by CBS for opposing their pro-MAGA bias:
“New management has instructed me to inject falsehoods and bias into a politically sensitive story. I’ve been told to include assertions that are unverified. To date, in every case, I have managed to ignore these instructions or refuse them.
Recently, politicians have been invited to choose correspondents for interviews on the broadcast. Giving politicians control over 60 Minutes interviews is not how this is done.
Finally, incompetence and unprofessionalism in the new management have wreaked havoc. In a case involving one of my stories, the entire program came within 19 minutes of not getting on the air at all.”
For Pride Month, I'm urging people to watch Gregg Araki's Nowhere.
Despite being made in the 90s, I think the themes of trying and failing to enjoy life because you see the world falling apart in the corner of your eye feel relevant in 2026.
film people always talk like: “just watched paris texas (1984) with my boyfriend (2002) before we leave for christmas (2025). we’re flying to america (1776) to stay with his mother (1974). can’t wait for the new year (2026) my new year’s resolution is to run a marathon (490 BC)!”
Reminder that Paramount needs approval from the FCC to be acquired by Skydance — a media company founded by the son of billionaire Trump-backer Larry Ellison.
Always follow the money.
15 years ago the Supreme Court decided corporations are people under the First Amendment.
Today, billionaire political spending is up 160-fold since that ruling.
We must overturn Citizens United.
Every day, it corrupts our politics and erodes our democracy.
The road to awards-show glory is paved with comedic opening monologues. From Nikki Glaser at the Golden Globes to Roy Wood Jr. at the Writers Guild Awards, here’s every monologue from the 2025 awards season. Gauge how Conan O’Brien stacks up. https://t.co/VQVgcm5NEk