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Author: Leon Lazaroff
Leon Lazaroff is a journalist living in Brooklyn, writing about immigration, labor, criminal justice and the media, or even whatever might be happening down the street.
Morgan Stanley’s Rob Kindler Is Time’s Man for All Times
Whether or nor Time Inc. decides to sell to Meredith Corp., Kindler will handle the negotiations, just as he has done for more than 30 years.
Bernie Sanders Cries ‘Foul’
Saturday’s candidate debate looked to be a sleepy affair until Sanders accused the DNC of favoring the frontrunner, Hillary Clinton.
Cable Stocks Tumble as Obama Calls for ‘Free and Open Internet’
President Obama makes clear he wants the FCC to pass net neutrality rules.
Tim Cook’s Gay Declaration Needs a Whole Lot More CEO Support
Tim Cook’s proclamation is a good start, but more corporate leaders need to come out as well, say supporters.
Zell invokes Viagra, F-word urging creativity, speed at Tribune
Billionaire Sam Zell, fresh off of buying Tribune Co., is trying pep talks laced with profanity to reverse the newspaper company’s sagging sales.
Why HBO’s Move to Streaming Web Service Is All About Netflix
HBO had little choice but to confront Netflix on a stand-alone platform free from the confines of pay-TV.
Aereo May Be Dead, But Over-The-Top Television Is Just Beginning
Aereo filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which means its assets are likely for sale.Read More
Sinclair Broadcast Accused of Dodging FCC Rules
The media company doesn’t hide its contempt for “localism.”
Disney CEO Eisner’s day of reckoning in Comcast’s hometown
A multilayered media war will begin Wednesday in Philadelphia, pitting Walt Disney Co. against Comcast Corp.,Read More
Disney Roars: Strips Michael Eisner of Chairman Post
Corporate governance activists declare victory as Eisner is stripped of chairman position.
Bernie Ebbers loses just about everything
Ebbers, the former WorldCom CEO, was once worth more than $1.5 billion.
Fox’s Roger Ailes Strikes Back at Gretchn Carlson, Says Sexual Harassment Lawsuit is ‘False’
Ailes charges that Carlson’s lawsuit is retaliation for Fox News’ decision not to renew her contract.
Monty Python Revives Silly Walks for New York Celebration
After 40 Years of antics, the Monty Python troupe has become a very handsome business.
Diminishing Squalor of The Bowery of New York City
The Bowery, long home to the city’s downtrodden, is being remade with high-priced apartments, restaurants and night clubs.
Big Media Is Doing Just Fine, Thank You
Time Warner, CBS and Viacom are poised to meet or exceed earnings expectations.
Univision’s Ramos Takes Aim at Media Hypocrisy
Jorge Ramos charges that journalists too often hide behind the notion of impartiality when they should be speaking ‘truth to power.’
New York Times Is Not for Sale, Got It?
Arthur Sulzberger Jr. wants you to know he’s not selling.
Major League Soccer Wants a Brand New Television Deal
Major League Soccer is poised for a breakout, and the league is determinedRead More
Bloomberg News Stories
Two years worth of Bloomberg News stories on Emerging Markets: Russia, Brazil, India and China. A ton of stories.
Sinclair Broadcasting Accused of Dodging FCC Rules
Sinclair widely airs partisan film attacking John Kerry, the Democratic presidential candidate.
Putin’s Rise in ‘The Man Without a Face’
By LEON LAZAROFF. Bloomberg NewsMarch 21, 2012 1:30 PMPRINT SHARETHE MAN WITHOUT ARead More
Billionaire Cisneros Seeks to Buy Spanish Companies Amid Debt Crisis
The Venezuelan billionaire isn’t shy about trying to take full advantage of Europe’s debt crisis.
Velvet Underground Exceeds Warhol-Era Fame as New York Celebrates Band
The Velvet Underground is bigger than ever. The band defined New York subcultureRead More
Kerry Credits Chicago Economist Goolsbee to Debunk Privatization Plan
Goolsbee’s study showed that investment firms would be the real winners if social security were privatized.