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Monday, 1 March, 2021

The Big Read
Rupert Murdoch at 90: Fox, succession and ‘one more big play’
In his twilight years, the question of what happens to the Murdoch media dynasty still seems to involve a family struggle
Thursday, 25 February, 2021

AT&T Inc
AT&T unloads DirecTV stake to TPG and spins off pay-TV units
Deal values satellite broadcast provider at $16.3bn, far less than what telecoms group paid for it
Thursday, 25 February, 2021

Streaming services
ViacomCBS to join streaming services fray from March
Company behind the likes of Paramount Pictures looks to revive Redstone family business
Monday, 22 February, 2021

Spotify Technology SA
Spotify rules out imminent price rise in US market
CEO Daniel Ek tells FT it will tread ‘very carefully’ despite pressure from music labels
Wednesday, 17 February, 2021

Rush Limbaugh
Conservative US radio host Rush Limbaugh dies aged 70
Rightwing talk-radio pioneer had a devoted fan base that included Donald Trump
Tuesday, 16 February, 2021

Media
US comedy group Second City set to be bought by private equity
Strauss Zelnick’s firm in talks to acquire business that launched stars including Tina Fey and Steve Carell
Saturday, 13 February, 2021

Media
China’s box office roars while Hollywood remains on mute
Pandemic underscores diverging fortunes of the world’s two biggest film markets
Friday, 12 February, 2021

FT News Briefing podcast11 min listen
European IPO boom, Bitcoin price jump, China’s corn spree
Tech and ecommerce listings are behind a surge in IPOs on European exchanges
Thursday, 11 February, 2021

Walt Disney Co
Disney Plus added 8m subscribers over Christmas
Streaming service is bright spot as media group continues to endure profit decline
Promoted Content
Thursday, 11 February, 2021

Bloomberg LP
Bloomberg News to lay off about 90 editorial employees
Division of financial data group says it aims to streamline the editing process and be more ‘nimble’
Tuesday, 9 February, 2021

FOX News Network
Fox News will not change political stance, says Lachlan Murdoch
Chief defends news channel despite ratings fall after US presidential election
Friday, 5 February, 2021

CNN News Group
News media bosses bow out as frantic Trump era ends
CNN, Reuters, Washington Post and Los Angeles Times all seek new editorial chiefs
Wednesday, 3 February, 2021

Spotify Technology SA
Spotify boosts subscriptions but warns of ‘uncertainty’ ahead
Streaming platform’s podcast pivot generates excitement but pandemic weighs on its future
Monday, 1 February, 2021

Media
Warner Music chief warns back catalogue gold rush could end in tears
Rash of recent deals defy financial logic, says Steve Cooper
Friday, 29 January, 2021

Universal Music Group
Universal Music looks to expedite planned listing
World’s largest record label seeks to capitalise on frothy stock market
Wednesday, 27 January, 2021

AT&T Inc
AT&T takes $15.5bn charge on pay-TV business
HBO Max remains bright spot as consumers shift to online streaming during pandemic
Tuesday, 26 January, 2021

FOX News Network
Fox News held talks with former White House press secretary
Discussions with McEnany emerge after Murdoch attacks ‘cancel culture’ and scourge of ‘woke-ism’
Thursday, 21 January, 2021

FT Magazine
The fight for the future of America’s local newspapers
As hedge funds and private equity snap up titles, what does it mean for journalism?
Thursday, 21 January, 2021

US politics & policy
Hollywood reclaims starring role at Joe Biden’s inaugural
Show business royalty return to the Washington political stage after Donald Trump bows out
Wednesday, 20 January, 2021

Netflix Inc
Netflix signals stock buybacks to come as subscribers hit 200m
Shares jump as video streaming pioneer says it no longer needs junk debt to fund programming
Monday, 11 January, 2021

Media
Rightwing media scrambles to shift tone in wake of US Capitol attack
Conservative outlets reported baseless claims of mass voter fraud in presidential election
Tuesday, 5 January, 2021

Coronavirus pandemic
Grammys postpone awards show as Covid pandemic grips LA
City imposes strict restrictions with authorities saying hospitals are becoming overwhelmed with sick and dying
Monday, 4 January, 2021

News in-depthStreaming services
Discovery bets on Olympics and live sport as it joins streaming wars
Tokyo Games an opportunity to lure subscribers to Discovery Plus as TV group competes with Disney and Netflix
Thursday, 31 December, 2020

Media
US hedge fund bids for Tribune Publishing in $520m deal
Chicago Tribune and New York Daily News owner would be taken private under proposed transaction
Sunday, 27 December, 2020

WarnerMedia
‘Wonder Woman’ finds few willing to brave cinemas
Superhero movie takes $16.7m in US debut as Warner bets on simultaneous online release during pandemic