• Reuters

    UPDATE 1-Televisa to merge Sky, cable 'as soon as possible'

    Mexican broadcaster Televisa plans to merge its satellite TV unit Sky with its cable TV and internet service Izzi as soon as possible, the head of the new unit, Francisco Valim, said on Friday. Televisa is aiming to trim its financial expenses, and Izzi has had trouble staying competitive in recent quarters. The Mexican firm earlier this month reached an agreement with AT&T for its stake in Sky, giving Televisa full control of the firm.

  • Reuters

    UPDATE 1-Biden says he plans to debate Trump

    U.S. President Joe Biden said on Friday that he would participate in a debate with Donald Trump, his Republican opponent in November's election. The remarks were Biden's clearest yet on the prospect of a presidential debate. Biden had not previously committed to debate Trump, saying last month it would depend on the former president's behavior.

  • Cover Media

    Ellen DeGeneres jokes about being 'most hated person in America' during stand-up show

    The Ellen DeGeneres Show host's popularity took a hit in July 2020 when several current and former employees on the talk show alleged they worked in a toxic environment in a BuzzFeed report. DeGeneres, who has laid low ever since the show ended after 19 years in May 2022, returned to the spotlight with her new comedy show at the Largo in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Referencing the headlines during her set, the comedian joked that she got "kicked out of show business" for being "mean" and became the "most hated person in America".