CBS News has offered buyouts to non-union staff on the CBS Evening News, The Hollywood Reporter has learned, as the network continues to move forward on its overhaul of the nightly news program under new anchor Tony Dokoupil. Dokoupil took over the broadcast earlier this month, seeking to remake the show in pursuit of a larger strategy outlined by CBS...

Buchwald has tapped Flora Huang as its new chief financial officer. Based in New York City, Huang succeeds Steve Fisher, Buchwalds CFO for 41 years. Fisher will be CFO Emeritus and continues offering guidance to the talent agency. Floras top-tier experience in finance and strategic operations makes her a tremendous addition to Buchwald. Her leadership and proven ability to drive...

Joe and Anthony Russos production bannerAGBO underwent a notable round of layoffs as the company looks to realign its budget to focus on its core film, TV and gaming ambitions. The Los Angeles-based company cut 15 percent of its workforce of about 130 employees. Staffers were informed of the move last week, which was characterized as a realignment of resources....

YouTube has promoted Nicole Bell to become its new head of Canada, to oversee the Google-owned platforms content and creator operations north of the border. A 10-year veteran of YouTube Canada, Bell was part of the leadership team that launched the Toronto YouTube Space in 2016, while also leading Canadian creator events including YouTube Fan Fests and the UpNext program....

After an explosive memo knocked down the BBCs top brass, the British public broadcaster confirmed director-general Tim Davie would stand down, on Wednesday detailing an interim leader when his departure happens at the start of April. On Wednesday, the BBC board said that Rhodri Talfan Davies, currently the BBCs director of nations, will become interim director-general until the position is...

The Chernin Group has taken a minority stake in the U.K. podcast firm Goalhanger, the producer of popular podcasts like The Rest Is History and The Rest Is Football. Financial terms of the strategic partnership were not disclosed, but Peter Chernins media and sports banner will get a seat on the Goalhanger board of directors and help broaden the U.K....

Travis Kelce is getting into bed with a new investment. The Kansas City Chiefs star (and fianc of a certain global pop star) has become an investor and strategic partner in Sleep Number, the publicly traded bed company. Sleep Number says that Kelce will become one of the companys top shareholders (though he will hold less than 5 percent of...

The bowling business is seeking a bigger piece of the entertainment business. Lucky Strike Entertainment says that it has hired Peter Murray to serve as the CEO of the Professional Bowlers Association, as well as head of media for Lucky Strike, as the sport pursues a broader push into popular culture. Murray joins from the mixed martial arts promotion Professional...

Broadway grosses tumbled close to 14 percent as several productions canceled performances due to the snowstorm in New York City. Ten productions cancelled a total of 13 performances Sunday, including Juliet, Aladdin, All Out: Comedy About Ambition, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Mamma Mia!, MJ, Ragtime, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, The Book of Mormon and The Lion King....

Range Sports has acquired Superfly, the marketing and event company behind Bonaroo and more. As part of the acquisition, Superfly will drive experiential opportunities across sports, entertainment, music and more as Range launches a new live experiences division. Superfly founders Rick Farman, Rich Goodstone and Kerry Black, as well as the companys leadership team and staff, will move with the...

Daniel Diamond, a Western lifestyle fashion brand known for fringe jackets and rhinestone cowboy hats, has signed with CAA for representation. The Nashville-based company, led by veteran celebrity stylists Daniel Musto and Lani Lupton, will look to the Hollywood talent and sports agency to expand their brand across media and entertainment platforms via content, licensing and partnership deals. The Daniel...

The trade organization representing high-level television publicity professionals has named a leadership team for 2026 that features many familiar faces. Wendy Zocks will resume her role as chair of the Television Publicity Executives Committee, the organization announced on Monday. The founder of Wendy Zocks Public Relations, a veteran publicist who has worked for major networks and streamers since she founded...

The parent of AMC Theatres appears to have left a big chunk of money on the table when it announced in early December it had sold around 80 percent of its equity stake in Hycroft Mining Holding Corp. to fellow investor Sprott Mining for $24.1 million. That sale alone allowed the cinema operator to essentially break even on its original...