ViacomCBS says probe didn't support claim against CEO Bob Bakish

The company's board said an independent review did not support the allegation, but stressed that it "takes any allegation of this type seriously."

• Sep 24, 2020

Sumner Redstone, media legend, has died at 97

Sumner Redstone, who built what is now ViacomCBS, created a media empire over several decades.

• Aug 12, 2020

Nick Cannon apologizes for anti-Semitic comments

"I am committed to deeper connections, more profound learning and strengthening the bond between our two cultures today and every day going forward," Cannon said on social media.

• Jul 16, 2020

ViacomCBS cuts ties with Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon's "hateful speech" and anti-Semitic theories led ViacomCBS to cut ties with the TV host and producer. The company's move came in response to remarks Cannon made on a podcast on YouTube. CBS Los Angeles reports. (ViacomCBS is the parent company of CBS News).

• Jul 15, 2020

Nick Cannon dropped by ViacomCBS over "anti-Semitic" comments

The comments came on the podcast "Cannon's Class" on YouTube. Cannon said he takes "full responsibility" for his comments and encourages open dialogue.

• Jul 15, 2020

"Cops" canceled in wake of George Floyd protests

Paramount Network pulls plug on controversial series, which has been under scrutiny for years.

• Jun 10, 2020

Viacom & CBS announce $30 billion merger

CBS is buying Viacom in a deal executives hope will help them save money and compete with larger rivals like Disney and Netflix.

• Aug 13, 2019

Viacom and CBS Corp. complete merger

Viacom and CBS Corp. are again joining forces to bolster their positions in a rapidly changing industry that's pushing other media companies to bulk up. The two first merged in 1999 and broke apart in 2005. Now, they are ViacomCBS, with a collection of cable channels, broadcast networks and film and publishing divisions.

• Dec 4, 2019

ViacomCBS rings Nasdaq opening bell

CBS and Viacom have completed their merger. ViacomCBS Chairman Shari Redstone and ViacomCBS President and CEO Bob Bakish celebrated the new corporate combination with a ceremonial ringing of the opening bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York's Times Square. Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers have more.

• Dec 5, 2019

"The Price Is Right" specials coming to CBS primetime in spring

Also coming to CBS' digital streaming service: "Tooning Out the News" and new details for "The Twilight Zone" and "Star Trek: Picard."

• Jan 12, 2020

Viacom and CBS officially back together again

Can the newly merged ViacomCBS work the second time around? Investors hope the streaming revolution can make it so.

• Dec 5, 2019

CBS and Viacom agree to $30 billion media merger

Once married, then divorced, now to be reunited: The two companies, both controlled by Shari Redstone, hope bigger will be better the second time around as other media giants consolidate

• Aug 13, 2019

CBS Corp. and Shari Redstone near settlement of legal dispute

Under potential agreement, Redstone's side would not pursue the Viacom merger for at least a year; CEO Les Moonves could get $100 million exit package

• Sep 6, 2018

"Rugrats" returning to Nickelodeon and movie theaters

Tommy, Chuckie and the gang have a new TV and movie deal

• Jul 17, 2018

Wave of mergers seen in wake of AT&T, Time Warner deal

Combo candidates include Fox and Disney (or Fox and Comcast), Sprint and T-Mobile, CBS and Viacom, and many more

• Jun 12, 2018

CBS board passes symbolic vote in battle with Shari Redstone, as legal fight continues

Court rules that Shari Redstone can challenge a plan by CBS directors that would dilute her stake in the broadcaster

• May 17, 2018

CBS sues Redstone to halt merger with Viacom

Lawsuit claims her push to combine the two media companies is not in the best interest of other CBS shareholders

• May 14, 2018

Media's hottest show in 2018: "Let's Make a Deal"

The emergence of new content creators and upheavals in network and cable TV have old and new media looking to gain scale

• Dec 29, 2017

CBS-Viacom merger is called off as Redstone firm changes outlook

Viacom management change and CBS strength convince their parent firm that they would perform better separately

• Dec 12, 2016

What AT&T's plan to upend pay TV may be missing

Consider its low-price DirecTV Now streaming service: Just what will viewers get for their for $35-a-month service?

• Oct 27, 2016

Redstone push is on to reunite CBS and Viacom

Family that controls both media giants wants to combine them again a decade after their split

• Sep 29, 2016

Viacom halves dividend; interim CEO to depart

Media giant's move comes after legal fight for control of the company ended with departure of CEO Philippe Dauman last month

• Sep 21, 2016

Sumner Redstone's Viacom power play, and other MoneyWatch headlines

Boardroom battle at media giant Viacom; Brexit debate halted after Brit MP's murder; gun sales surge at Smith & Wesson. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch

• Jun 17, 2016

​Viacom expects weak 3Q but chance of CEO change buoys shares

Company blames weak performance of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movie, as well as a delay in closing a streaming video deal

• Jun 17, 2016

Legal chiefs at 44 companies call on Senate to take up Garland

Attorneys at Nike, Hormel Foods, Estée Lauder, Reddit and others urge Judiciary Committee to consider high court nominee

• Jun 16, 2016

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