The NFL is bidding adieu to its tax-exempt status, according to the AP. In a letter to team owners, Goodell stated that the league will file tax returns as taxable entities for the 2015 fiscal year. The league has been tax-exempt since 1942, though all 32 teams pay taxes on their income. “As you know, […]
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ESPN filed a lawsuit against Verizon FiOS on Monday for alleged breach of contract, contending FiOS’ neCustom TV plan violates their carriage agreement. “ESPN is at the forefront of embracing innovative ways to deliver high-quality content and value to consumers on multiple platforms,” said the company, “but that must be done in compliance with our […]
Season five of Homeland will shoot on location in Germany at the Studio Babelsberg in Berlin, starting in early June. The Showtime drama will be the first American TV series to shoot a full season entirely in the country.
BuzzFeed is profitable, company execs said, and has raised nearly $50 million to date. Its presentation focused on the dynamics of shareable video content. Among revelations: BuzzFeed has generated 1.08 billion video views since September 2012; CEO Jonah Peretti noted the company had no video business 18 months ago, “so this is coming out of […]
BBC Worldwide North America appointed Sandra Mackechnie to the position of VP, Digital Ad Sales for BBC.com, Canada. Mackechnie joins from Postmedia Network, where she served as VP, Digital Advertising and Strategy and Head of Digital Strategy since 2011.
With the countdown to the Kentucky Derby underway, NBC Sports Group is handing the social media keys to Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski. The pair is taking over one of NBC Sports’ social media accounts every day until the Derby. Today’s engagement will see the duo capture their experience packing for Derby week on NBC […]
E! confirmed on Friday the launch of a “ground-breaking, authentic” reality series following former Olympian Bruce Jenner’s life as a transgender woman. “This series will present an unfiltered look as Bruce boldly steps into uncharted territory and is true to himself for the first time,” said Jeff Olde, EVP, programming and development. Eight-parter premieres Sunday, […]
NBC’s investigation into Brian Williams’ reporting has turned up six instances of questionable statements, according to the New York Times. One newly-uncovered incident involved discrepancies in the NBC News anchor’s reporting from Tahrir Square in Cairo in 2011. The review of Williams’ work is not completed and no conclusions have been reached, said the Times. […]
AOL’s Emmy-nominated series Park Bench with Steve Buscemi will return for a second season. Created by and starring Steve Buscemi, Park Bench will continue to follow the local’s take on the people, places, and spirit of New York City. “Give me a seat on a park bench and I’m happy,” Buscemi said. “Give me a […]