Yaccarino is leaving the company amid widespread speculation that she will take the helm at the social media platform. Twitter owner and current CEO Musk on Thursday posted that he hired a new leader for the company he renamed X Corp.
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wrote in a memo. “Don will forever be a part of the CNN family, and we thank him for his contributions over the past 17 years.
We wish him well and will be cheering him on in his future endeavors.”Licht continued by pointing out that “CNN This Morning,” the morning show that Lemon anchored alongside Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins, has been on the air for nearly six months and the network is “committed to its success.”The news comes just over two months after Lemon made waves with a controversial comment that remarked that Republican presidential hopeful Nikki Haley “is not in her prime,” adding that a woman is “said to be in her prime in her 20s, 30s and maybe 40s.”The sexist remark, which reportedly made his co-anchors furious, led Licht to denounce the comments in a staff-wide meeting, saying “his remarks were upsetting, unacceptable and unfair to his co-hosts, and ultimately a huge distraction to the great work of this organization.” Lemon later apologized for the comments and was announced to resume “CNN This Morning” co-hosting duties the next week after participating in “formal training.”Earlier this month, Variety published a report that unveiled allegations from the cable news anchor’s sprawling career, including accusations of misogyny, mocking female staffers and reckless “diva-like” behavior — accusations that Lemon vehemently denied. “The story, which is riddled with patently false anecdotes and no concrete evidence, is entirely based on unsourced, unsubstantiated, 15-year-old anonymous gossip,” a spokesperson for Lemon told TheWrap at the time.
Yaccarino is leaving the company amid widespread speculation that she will take the helm at the social media platform. Twitter owner and current CEO Musk on Thursday posted that he hired a new leader for the company he renamed X Corp.
Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Kaitlan Collins spent Wednesday night going toe to toe on live TV with a former President who refused to acknowledge her fact-checking of his many conspiracy theories and untruths. And that just may be a warm up. Collins, the CNN up-and-comer who has gone from White House correspondent to morning anchor all before turning 35, is widely expected to be given new anchoring duties at 9 p.m., according to two people familiar with the matter. The hour is one of the most competitive on the cable-news schedule and has served as a home to some of the most popular hosts in the format, including Rachel Maddow, Sean Hannity and Chris Cuomo. CNN declined to make executives available for comment. Puck previously reported the looming deal, which could be unveiled in days to come — barring unforeseen changes, or a pivot in the strategic thinking of CNN CEO Chris Licht, one of these people cautioned.
a Town Hall with former President Donald Trump as he continues his campaign for the 2024 presidential election. The event has drawn ire from both Trump fans (rankled that he’d go on CNN) and detractors (rankled that CNN would play host to Trump), and all eyes are on where the discussion will go under the direction of moderator Kaitlan Collins.If you’re looking to watch the Trump Town Hall live online, here’s everything you need to know.The Town Hall will air live at 8 p.m.
wrote on Truth Social Tuesday. “They made me a deal I couldn’t refuse!!!”The former president also noted that the town hall “could be the beginning of a New & Vibrant CNN, with no more Fake News, or it could turn into a disaster for all, including me,” encouraging viewers to tune into the primetime interview.
Tucker Carlson has reportedly been texting with former CNN host Don Lemon. ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel took shots at the newly jobless duo on Monday night.Carlson and Lemon, who were fired from their respective organizations on the same day, share a lawyer. “They’re having their own little ‘We got fired’ fest on text, which is pretty crazy,” Kimmel said.
“I believe in the First Amendment, and not just because my good friend Jimmy Madison wrote it,” joked President Joe Biden tonight at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.
Kim Kardashian has revealed she'd happily quit fame and work as an attorney full-time, after her work in prisons "really opened up" her eyes. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 42, discussed her career with Poppy Harlow at the 2023 TIME100 Summit on Tuesday, with the pair sitting down in front of a star-studded audience at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Kim, who stunned in a quirky sheer blazer and trousers set with her hair in a stylish up do, spoke about her journey to becoming a lawyer after beginning her studies back in 2019 in a bid to follow in her late father's footsteps.
Kim Kardashian made a bold fashion statement in New York City on Wednesday night ahead of Monday's Met Gala. The 42-year-old reality star and businesswoman attended the Gala at Lincoln Center, rocking the red carpet solo.For the glamorous occasion, Kim donned a curve-hugging, off-white archive John Galliano gown and covered herself in jewels, including a Jason of Beverly Hills opal cross necklace, a Bvlgari pearl diamond choker, a Messika Stone necklace, and a XIV Karat diamond chain.
His next move. Don Lemon is already making plans for his future after an unexpected exit from CNN earlier this week.
Kim Kardashian has revealed she'd happily quit fame and work as an attorney full-time, after her work in prisons "really opened up" her eyes. The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star, 42, discussed her career with Poppy Harlow at the 2023 TIME100 Summit on Tuesday, with the pair sitting down in front of a star-studded audience at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Kim, who stunned in a quirky sheer blazer and trousers set with her hair in a stylish up do, spoke about her journey to becoming a lawyer after beginning her studies back in 2019 in a bid to follow in her late father's footsteps.
Kim Kardashian said this week she would "absolutely" welcome a life out of the spotlight. "I think there’s a lot that’s always on TV and a lot that’s always out there, but I think my friends and my family know we really cherish a lot of our private times, and I would be just as happy being an attorney full-time," the reality star told Poppy Harlow after the interviewer asked her about a potential life "without the cameras" during the Time100 Summit Tuesday. "The journey just really opened up my eyes to so much," the 42-year-old added of her recent foray in criminal justice reform. The "Keeping up With the Kardashians" star said she often jokes with her mom Kris Jenner, who is also her manager, "Kim K is retiring, and I’m just going to be a lawyer.
Sharing their thoughts. Several famous faces have publicly spoken out about Don Lemon’s departure from CNN.
Don Lemon opted for a little retail therapy following his ouster from CNN. The 57-year-old was spotted at an Apple Store in New York City on Monday shortly after news broke that the network where he spent nearly two decades abruptly fired him.Lemon was seen wearing jeans, a black sweater over a white T-shirt, shades and a hat while holding two iPhones.
Kim Kardashian is open to leaving behind her life in front of the cameras to pursue a career in law full time. In a conversation with Poppy Harlow at the 2023 Summit, the 42-year-old mother of four and SKIMS businesswoman opened up about her passion for the law.Kim shared that she plans to take the official bar exam in February 2025 after passing the baby bar in 2021.«I joke with my mom — who's my manager — I say, 'Kim K is retiring, and I'm just going to be an attorney.
Kim Kardashian is open to leaving behind her life in front of the cameras to pursue her law career full-time. In a conversation with Poppy Harlow at the 2023 Summit, the 42-year-old mother of four and SKIMS businesswoman opened up about her passion for the law.Kim shared that she plans to take the official bar exam in February 2025 after passing the baby bar in 2021.«I joke with my mom — who's my manager — I say, 'Kim K is retiring, and I'm just going to be an attorney.
out of work — but Rick Ross has his back. The “Aston Martin Music” rapper offered the 57-year-old former news anchor a job at one of his 30 or so Wingstop restaurants in an Instagram Story Tuesday.CNN canned the sometimes controversial host Monday in a surprise move that Lemon said left him “stunned.” In his post, Ross said Lemon — a 17-year network veteran — could come man the grill if he was looking for a career change.
doing the wave at the table. On Tuesday, the women once again celebrated Carlson’s ouster, but worried about the fact that Don Lemon was also fired by CNN around the same time. In talking about the latter, the women admitted they were biased, as most of them consider Lemon a friend, but Hostin argued that, objectively, the two firings were very, very different.“I am stunned.
After Don Lemon‘s abrupt exit from CNN, his CNN This Morning cohosts addressed his absence head-on during the Tuesday, April 25, episode of the show.
Don Lemon's former co-hosts are wishing him well. During Tuesday morning's broadcast, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins addressed Lemon's firing from the network. «Welcome to, we're so glad you're with us,» Harlow began. «We do begin, though, with news about this show.
Megyn Kelly spoke out about Don Lemon getting fired by CNN — and seemingly took his side after the reporter alleged that he wasn’t given any notice.