CBS News Shakes Up Talent Relations Ahead of Contract Talks With Top Anchors

“We will not reach the 80% threshold by the beginning of the year,” said Los Angeles County Health Director Barbara Ferrer today about the county’s vaccination progress. She then noted, “This is one of the 4 measures we must meet to lift restrictions.” Translation: L.A.’s indoor public masking and vaccination requirements will be in place until at least the start of 2022.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorPatsy Loris, a Univision news veteran who joined rival Telemundo’s news operations in a senior role in 2019, will take the reins of Notcias Telemundo in 2022, the latest in a changing of the guard in the top ranks of national media news divisions.She will replace Luis Fernández, president of Telemundo Network News, who is expected to retire at the end of the year after nearly five decades in the media industry.“Luis has been the driving force behind the growth of

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorHallie Jackson will double the amount of time she spends anchoring each weekday, while dividing those duties between cable outlet MSNBC and the streaming hub NBC News Now.Jackson, a senior Washington correspondent who has been with NBC News since 2014, will launch “Hallie Jackson Now,” a new hour-long program  on NBC News Now that starts Monday, November 15, at 5 p.m. eastern.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThe round-table show “The Five” has proven to be one of Fox News Channel’s most durable properties. And yet, after a decade on air, the late-afternoon program can still surprise even the most veteran executive at the Fox Corp.

James Corden found a novel way to get CBS late-night chief Nick Bernstein to admit that the network will pay more for his services during contract negotiations.

Alison Pepper will  return to CBS News as senior vice president for talent strategy, as Laurie Orlando takes a new role overseeing talent strategy for CBS Stations.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorRupert Murdoch launched Fox News Channel in 1996, and the anchors and hosts of some of its most popular programs will now have a permanent reminder.Fox News on Wednesday renamed its “Studio M” in honor of the elder Murdoch, who continues to work as chairman of parent company Fox Corp.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorChuck Todd and Kristen Welker hope to learn a few things by anchoring an Election Night special in a year when there really isn’t supposed to be a special Election Night.Voters won’t decide on November 2 who wins the White House or whether Republicans or Democrats gain control of Congress, but Welker and Todd will lead coverage that evening which could prove to be a harbinger for programming to come: a two-hour streaming show, “Meet The Press: Election Night

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is delighted with the recent commitment shown by Paul Pogba but says he can not comment any further on his future at Manchester United.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThe former top producer of ABC’s “Good Morning America” has asked that a sexual-assault lawsuit filed against him be dismissed, citing New York’s statute of limitations on harassment claims and alleging the plaintiff in the case has fabricated claims against him.A lawsuit filed in August in the Supreme Court of the State of New York by ABC News producer Kirstyn Crawford raised troubling allegations that Michael Corn, a longtime senior producer at ABC News who

Bruno Fernandes has said he hopes to remain a Manchester United player for years to come amid ongoing talks over a contract extension at Old Trafford.

Former Manchester United youth star Febian Brandy has helped a youngster earn his first professional contract at Salford.

Many British holidaymakers will be heading to popular long haul destinations this half-term thanks to relaxed travel rules and changes to the red list.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefRussell Crowe and Zac Efron have arrived in Thailand for the production of buddy movie “The Greatest Beer Run Ever.” The film is directed by Peter Farrelly whose 2018 film “Green Book” won three Oscars in 2019, including best picture.The film is an adaptation of the book “The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A True Story of Friendship Stronger Than War,” written by Joanna Molloy and John “Chickie” Donohue.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThere’s a new wind blowing through the building that houses Fox News Channel.Amy Freeze and Craig Herrera spent a recent weekday afternoon in a TV studio at the company’s New York headquarters rehearsing, but not for a new opinion program or roundtable show, but for a streamcast focused on the most-up-to-date news about the weather. They talked about oil spills, wildfires and abrupt changes in temperature.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorNeil Cavuto, one of the longest-serving anchors at Fox News Media, has said he tested positive for coronavirus and will take a break from his regular anchoring duties on Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network.Cavuto has for years been open about health challenges he faces. He has multiple sclerosis, and had open-heart surgery in 2016.

Zac Efron is celebrating his big day. On Monday, the "17 Again" actor turned 34 and marked the occasion with an uplifting Instagram post.

Zac Efron makes “getting old” look good! The Baywatch actor turned 34-years-old on Oct. 18 and celebrated the big day by showing off his ripped body in a wet shirtless photo posted to his Instagram. “It’s my bday again? I’m getting old now- thanks for the bday wishes everyone I love you,” Efron wrote in the caption to the photo, which was taken in Thailand. “I am so lucky to be able to be on this amazingly fun ride with you all.”