# Status

> Scoops and insights on the media and tech industries, hitting inboxes seven days a week.

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## Posts
- [The WGA’s Bitter Pill](https://www.status.news/p/wga-writers-studios-deal): Faced with declining work and an ailing healthcare fund, the Writers Guild has ratified a four-year AMPTP deal that, veterans tell Status, reflects a sad commentary on the industry’s health.
- [MacFarlane Gets Candid](https://www.status.news/p/scott-macfarlane-mediastouch-cbs-news-exit): The former CBS News Justice correspondent joined Power Lines for a wide-ranging and blunt discussion on Donald Trump’s WHCD invite, legacy newsrooms platforming lies, and more.
- [US Weekly’s Last Stand](https://www.status.news/p/us-weekly-layoffs): Following Condé Nast’s cuts last week, Status has learned that Us Weekly is slashing its staff by nearly half, a reflection of the bleak state of the magazine business. 
- [Trump Spills on 'Squawk’](https://www.status.news/p/donald-trump-cnbc-interview-joe-kernen-andrew-ross-sorkin): Appearing on CNBC, Donald Trump pulled back the curtain on how his "Squawk Box" interview came together—revealing more than the network likely wanted and raising questions about its booking process.
- [Carr’s Drive-Thru Dinner](https://www.status.news/p/brendan-carr-white-house-correspondents-dinner): Donald Trump’s FCC chair Brendan Carr is set to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Status has learned, where he will mingle with journalists and news executives at an event ostensibly about celebrating the First Amendment.
- [Condé Nast's Big-Brand Blueprint](https://www.status.news/p/cond-nast-layoffs-self-glamour-magazine): As Roger Lynch continues to consolidate the legacy magazine publisher around its biggest brands, smaller titles losing ground online are being left behind. 
- [Hollywood’s Paramounting Fears](https://www.status.news/p/hollywood-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-petition-concerns): An open letter opposing David Ellison’s Warner Bros. takeover underscores the fear coursing through Hollywood, where talent tell Status putting their names on the petition could come with professional risks.
- [Ellison’s Hill Hide and Seek](https://www.status.news/p/david-ellison-cory-booker-honoring-trump-event): Cory Booker has renewed his invitation for David Ellison to appear before Congress, the senator told Status—this time asking the Paramount boss to appear when he is in town “honoring” the Trump White House.
- [Alex Cooper’s Unwell Diagnosis](https://www.status.news/p/alex-cooper-unwell-alix-earle-controversy): Alex Cooper’s recent “feud” with Alix Earle speaks to larger challenges at her Unwell Network, insiders tell Status, as content creator stars look to turn their individual online success into full-scale media operations.
- [Mediaite’s Reporting Mess](https://www.status.news/p/mediaite-colby-hall-suspension-one-sheet-newsletter): Mediaite has suspended its founding editor after Status uncovered the outlet had fabricated quotes and committed other egregious errors, raising serious questions about its reporting.
- [Stars Align to Stop Ellison](https://www.status.news/p/hollywood-actors-directors-david-ellison-paramount-warner-bros-merger): More than 1,000 Hollywood A-listers and industry professionals signed a letter opposing Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery—an effort that quickly snowballed behind the scenes, Status has learned.
- [The Athletic Plays Defense](https://www.status.news/p/diana-russini-the-athletic-mike-vrabel-investigation): The New York Times-owned sports vertical is facing internal blowback after rushing to defend reporter Dianna Russini, only for it to later be revealed the paper had quietly launched an investigation into her conduct, insiders tell Status.
- [MAGA Joins the #Resistance](https://www.status.news/p/trump-tucker-carlson-alex-jones-candace-owens): The right-wing media machine that helped power Donald Trump’s return to the White House has turned on him, with some of MAGA’s biggest stars now calling for his removal.
- [Disney’s ‘Dunesday’ Scenario](https://www.status.news/p/dunesday-dune-avengers-release-date-december-18): A blockbuster showdown is looming as Disney's "Avengers: Doomsday" and Warner's "Dune: Part Three" face off over the same opening weekend—raising the stakes for studios and rattling theater chains, insiders tell Status.
- [CNN’s Heir Apparent](https://www.status.news/p/cnn-alex-maccallum-mark-thompson-succession-plan): In a little-noticed move, CNN boss Mark Thompson elevated Alex MacCallum to COO—quietly signaling his preferred succession plan at the network, Status has learned. The move is likely unwelcome news for others at CNN jockeying for the top position.
- [Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?](https://www.status.news/p/whcd-dinner-trump-officials-invites-parties): As the Trump administration wages war on the press, news outlets hosting White House Correspondents’ Dinner events are dodging questions about who’s on their guest lists.
- [‘60 Minutes’ to Midnight](https://www.status.news/p/60-minutes-tanya-simon-bari-weiss): As the future of the CBS News program’s top producer hangs in the balance, Bari Weiss has also privately raised The Free Press during discussions about the show, Status has learned.
- [POLITICO's New Playbook](https://www.status.news/p/politico-playbook-jack-blanchard-author): The Rosslyn-based outlet is preparing yet another Playbook shakeup, Status has learned, removing author Jack Blanchard from the helm and handing incoming top editor Jonathan Greenberger a major decision at the start of his tenure.
- [WHCD’s Trump-Era Accessories](https://www.status.news/p/whcd-first-amendment-merchandise-trump): Journalists plan to make a subtle but pointed statement with their attire at the annual gala, Status has learned, as Donald Trump prepares to attend for the first time.