Get it on Google Play

Skydance vs States: Hollywood’s Mega-Merger Stalemate | Venice Beach News

Skydance vs States: Hollywood’s Mega-Merger Stalemate | Venice Beach News

Author: The Daily News Now! September 17, 2026 Duration: 2:12
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
NewsDaily

Skydance’s $111 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery—uniting HBO, CNN, CBS, and major studios—is facing a major legal showdown. California AG Rob Bonta and 11 other states sued to block the merger over antitrust fears, accusing Paramount of leaking secrets during settlement talks. The Justice Department now backs Paramount, demanding a $1.88 billion bond from the states as insurance. With regulatory approvals in 65+ countries and Middle Eastern investors poised to join, the fate hinges on October 14–15 court-set negotiations—where one decision could reshape Hollywood forever.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Sources:
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-09-16/paramount-atty-gen-bonta-ordered-to-meet-for-merger-settlement-talks

More coverage & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/ee36c94d51c3afe0

Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.


Ever feel like the bigger news outlets miss what's actually happening on your block? Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! is built for that. Think of it as a quick, daily check-in from someone who knows the boardwalk as well as you do. Each episode is a concise, two-minute rundown crafted to keep you informed on everything that matters locally, from the morning surf report and this weekend's weather to community events and public safety updates from around LA County. The familiar voice you'll hear belongs to Corey Cambridge, delivering these AI-powered briefings that cut through the noise. This podcast is part of the extensive DNN Network, which focuses entirely on hyper-local stories from neighborhoods just like ours. It’s designed for your commute, your morning coffee, or any moment when you want a genuine snapshot of what's happening in Venice Beach without the fluff. Tune in for a direct line to your community's rhythm.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Official website RSS
Venice Beach News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Podcast Episodes
Helicopter Crash in Chatsworth Claims Three Lives | Venice Beach News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:58
A news helicopter plunged into flames in Chatsworth, claiming three lives—just days after a deadly bus crash in the same area. Emergency responders found the aircraft fully engulfed, with one survivor hospitalized. The e…
Helicopter Crash in Chatsworth | Venice Beach News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15
A helicopter crashed in Chatsworth’s industrial zone today, killing a person on the ground—just miles from last week’s deadly Metro bus crash. The aircraft hit hard between two buildings on Mason Avenue, igniting a fire…
Perez Hilton’s Family Speaks Out | Venice Beach News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35
Perez Hilton’s family is stepping in to clear the air after a turbulent month, revealing that Mario Lavandeira is in a residential treatment program for mental health recovery—not covered in gauze or needing stitches, as…
Bass Defies Hearing on LA Homelessness Funds | Venice Beach News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:40
LA Mayor Karen Bass is dodging Capitol Hill as federal investigators dig into how $1 billion in homelessness funds were spent under her watch—calling the hearing a political hit job, while HUD and lawmakers clash over ac…
McCarthy's Portrait and Legacy | Venice Beach News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41
Kevin McCarthy’s official portrait hangs in the Speaker’s Lobby — a symbolic nod to his brief but historic tenure as House Speaker, the shortest in over a century. Despite being ousted just 18 months after taking office,…
Kelvin Wave Threatens Southern California Coast | Venice Beach News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44
A hidden ocean threat is headed for Southern California: a Kelvin wave set to slam the LA coast in early October, potentially raising sea levels 6–12 inches—and staying elevated through winter. This invisible surge, trig…
Instrumental Hip-Hop Boosts Focus | Venice Beach News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34
New research reveals that instrumental hip-hop—beat-driven but lyric-free—can actually supercharge focus, boosting alpha and theta brainwaves linked to creative flow. Scientists used EEG to track participants’ attention…
Fentanyl Bust with Surprising Reptile | Venice Beach News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29
Federal agents raided a luxury L.A. apartment and uncovered over 90 pounds of fentanyl and cocaine, plus firearms including an AR-15 and a gold-plated Desert Eagle — and yes, an unexpected alligator. The two suspects, Ma…
Sheeran Explains Macklemore's Tour Exit | Venice Beach News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:32
Ed Sheeran speaks out after Macklemore was dropped from his tour—not by Ed, but by the promoter—following backlash over Macklemore’s onstage support for Palestinians, including a performance of “Hind’s Hall” calling for…

«12345