Scott Pelley, a "60 Minutes" correspondent, was fired from CBS following a contentious staff meeting with the show's new executive producer.
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Scott Pelley, a "60 Minutes" correspondent, was fired from CBS following a contentious staff meeting with the show's new executive producer.
National Geographic's new docuseries, "Pompeii: Out of Time," features actor Tom Hiddleston as a "time detective" exploring the final 24 hours of Pompeii before the 79 CE Vesuvius eruption. The series combines historical facts with scripted dramatic scenes, focusing on three individuals, and premieres July 21.
Studios increasingly use influencers for film promotion, recognizing their reach to younger, diverse audiences. While some critics lament the shift, influencer screenings are seen as a smart marketing strategy, creating content arcs and driving theater attendance.
The author laments the loss of Twitter's real-time, communal experience for live sports events, noting that current platforms like X, Threads, and Bluesky fail to replicate it, compounded by negative "vibes" surrounding the upcoming World Cup.
Creators Mary Adam and George Apfelbach launched "The Pelley Minutes," a website honoring Scott Pelley's 37-year career at 60 Minutes. The project highlights Pelley's recent firing from CBS and his accusations against the network's new management.
NPR has appointed Nadine Zylstra as its new Chief Content Officer, tasked with expanding audiences in the digital space. Zylstra, formerly of Pinterest and YouTube, will oversee content strategy and innovation, aiming to enhance NPR's reach and engagement across platforms.
CBS's firing of Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes sparks criticism, alleging dictatorial management by Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton, with concerns over media consolidation and potential Trump administration influence.
