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The Amazing Race => The Amazing Race Discussion => Topic started by: Piper on July 27, 2018, 03:09:33 PM
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(Reuters) - U.S. broadcasting and media company CBS Corp (CBS.N) said on Friday it was investigating allegations of personal misconduct by its chief executive Leslie Moonves ahead of an upcoming New Yorker article that is expected to detail the claims.
“Upon the conclusion of that investigation, which involves recently reported allegations that go back several decades, the board will promptly review the findings and take appropriate action,” CBS said in a statement.
It was not clear when exactly the New Yorker would publish its story or what its contents would be. Moonves and the New Yorker did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The allegations come as Moonves is locked in a battle over control of CBS with the company’s largest shareholder, National Amusements Inc, owned by Shari Redstone and her father Sumner Redstone who proposed merging CBS with media company Viacom Inc (VIAB.O), also owned by National Amusements.
Full story: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-cbs-moonves/cbs-shares-tumble-on-report-of-sexual-misconduct-by-ceo-moonves-idUSKBN1KH264 (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-cbs-moonves/cbs-shares-tumble-on-report-of-sexual-misconduct-by-ceo-moonves-idUSKBN1KH264)
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Looks like the Wheel of MeToo has landed on Moonves now.
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What will happen for TAR, Survivor and BB, if Moonves is sacked?
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Depends on who takes his place, should he get sacked
This news is the most concerning regarding TAR for me, tbh
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Imo nothing. CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl renews the shows and schedules them. He has more interest in their reality content than the last president. It was his idea to give TAR the Wednesday slot. His idea to renew CBB. Les looks over CBSTV's spending, ratings, and new show development.
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What will happen for TAR, Survivor and BB, if Moonves is sacked?
Imo nothing. CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl renews the shows and schedules them. He has more interest in their reality content than the last president. It was his idea to give TAR the Wednesday slot. His idea to renew CBB. Les looks over CBSTV's spending, ratings, and new show development.
He is a she.
Also, the problem in the era of #MeToo is that some of these claims are decades old, when social mores and attitudes were different. I'm not defending such abuses, but just pointing out that times have changed, and it is awkward and dangerous to apply contemporary attitudes on things that happened then. Also, it is possible such claims can't be validated. So exercise caution on this.
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Les Moonves has been a huge supporter of TAR and has saved us more than once.
Let's not get ahead of ourselves here.
I believe this is the article being quoted: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/08/06/les-moonves-and-cbs-face-allegations-of-sexual-misconduct?mbid=social_twitter
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Don't forget, Moonves also owns Channel Ten over here in Australia.
Could this mean that shows such as Australian Survivor and the rumoured TAR Australia 4 be affected, if is found guilty?
https://www.9news.com.au/world/2018/07/28/16/13/les-moonves-cbs-boss-accused-of-sexual-harrassment
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He is a she.
Kelly is a man.
edited for formatting
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Just to clarify.
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I have moved this topic here so the Discussion of this can continue.
Fair to report on the news and speculate on how this could affect TAR.
But as in ANY legal issue, all parties are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Unfortunately, this post involves both topics. So bear with me.
The CBS board of directors is meeting today, and is expected to make some sort of statement/announcement regarding the Moonves situation, including his taking a temporary leave of absence as CEO and/or chairman, and devising an investigation plan over the allegations. The board vice chairman is Shari Redstone. So it's not clear what the board may decide.
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Here's the most pertinent part of the Deadline.com update on this situation:
CBS today said its Board of Directors is in the process of selecting outside counsel to conduct an independent investigation into the allegations facing Chairman and CEO Les Moonves.
As well as letting Moonves keep his position despite multiple claims of sexual misconduct, the board Monday also postponed the annual shareholder meeting, which had been set for August 10. The meeting had already been pushed back from May amid the legal war between CBS and shareholder National Amusements.
No other action was taken on the matter at today’s board meeting, the company said.[/quote
https://deadline.com/2018/07/les-moonves-still-cbs-ceo-but-shareholder-meeting-postponed-as-board-seeks-outside-counsel-on-misconduct-allegations-1202436559/
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https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/30/business/media/moonves-cbs-board-investigation.html
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https://deadline.com/2018/08/cbs-board-of-directors-appoints-special-committee-to-oversee-les-moonves-investigation-1202438523/
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https://deadline.com/2018/08/les-moonves-scandal-kelly-kahl-addresses-sexual-harassement-cbs-tca-1202440306/
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https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/leslie-moonves-daniel-petrocelli-lawyer-sexual-misconduct-1202914215/?ref=yfp
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https://money.cnn.com/2018/09/06/media/les-moonves-cbs-exit-talks/index.html
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Breaking News: Les Moonves to step down in the next few hours as more harassment charges surface.
Announcement expected before AM tomorrow.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/09/business/les-moonves-longtime-cbs-chief-may-be-gone-by-monday.html
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Who will take over?
I'm shocked!
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Could this affect TAR in any way? I sure hope not.
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Joe Ianniello, CBS chief operating officer, is expected to be named interim CEO and the board will launch a search, the sources said.
National Amusements has also agreed to not raise the possibility of a merger between CBS and Viacom Inc for about two years, which it had all but abandoned before CBS sued its shareholder in the spring, two sources said.
CBS and National Amusements declined to comment.
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/cbs-settles-lawsuit-over-company-control-moonves-resign-185208698--finance.html
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Could this affect TAR in any way? I sure hope not.
It’s tough to say. Most likely depends on the success of 31. If it doesn’t do well new CEO might feel pressured to end it.
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Most likely an new outside CEO would defer to the management team in place for a time. The COO who becomes the acting CEO is unlikely to make any major moves not recommended to him by that management team.
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Who will take over?
I'm shocked!
Me too :o
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https://deadline.com/2018/09/les-moonves-leaves-complicated-legacy-at-cbs-1202460800/
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This might also have a major change on BB cause host Julie Chen is Les Mooves wife and maybe after this season Julie may not be the host
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Unless she decides to cut the ties with CBS herself, there should be no issues with her continuing with BB.
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Unless she decides to cut the ties with CBS herself, there should be no issues with her continuing with BB.
She has been quoted that she is "going to stand by her man" not matter what. I don't know if that mean leaves when he leaves, or just support him through it all. It'll be interesting.
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https://redshopeweekly2016.wordpress.com/2018/09/12/cbs-ceo-fired-over-sexual-assault-allegations/
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Nice article about what may be in store for CBS now:
http://tvrev.com/cbs-future-moonves-fager-departure/#.W5-eBGzQZPY
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Interesting!
Julie Chen will depart as host for The Talk, but will STAY as host of Big Brother
'I'm Julie Chen-Moonves. Goodnight!'
https://tvtonight.com.au/2018/09/julie-chen-to-depart-the-talk-us.html
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https://money.cnn.com/2018/09/17/media/julie-chen-leaving-the-talk/index.html
Announcement expected today.
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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/julie-chen-leave-cbs-daytime-show-talk-n910621
She is committed to finishing this season of BB. After that remains unclear but at this time it seems likely she will continue as the BB host.
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/julie-chen-officially-exits-the-talk/
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I read on Deadline.com earlier Thursday that Julie’s current contract runs through next summer (BB 21), and with the casting call aired tonight one would assume that season is a go.
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NBC losing its Chairman too: http://infosurhoy.com/cocoon/saii/xhtml/en_GB/news-summary/bob-greenblatt-nbc-entertainment-chairman-to-step-down-reports-say/
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CBS on Tuesday named Richard Parsons as interim chairman of its board of directors.
2 other Board members step down,
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/09/26/cbs-names-richard-parsons-interim-chairman-of-board-after-moonves-exit.html
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Unlike under Moonves, the interim board chairman and the interim CEO are different people.
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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-cbs-receives-subpoenas-regarding-investigation-of-former-chief-les/
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https://www.disneyabcpress.com/abc/pressrelease/exclusive-interview-with-actress-illeana-douglas-who-accused-les-moonves-of-sexual-misconduct-tuesday-oct-2-on-abcs-the-view/
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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-cbs-receives-subpoenas-regarding-investigation-of-former-chief-les/
Is the NY DA investigating CBS or Moonves? Does this mean Les could possibly be charged with something? Kinda confused.
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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-cbs-receives-subpoenas-regarding-investigation-of-former-chief-les/
Is the NY DA investigating CBS or Moonves? Does this mean Les could possible be charged with something? Kinda confused.
From what I can see, they are investigating the charges against Moonves, and requesting related info from CBS.
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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-cbs-receives-subpoenas-regarding-investigation-of-former-chief-les/
Is the NY DA investigating CBS or Moonves? Does this mean Les could possible be charged with something? Kinda confused.
From what I can see, they are investigating the charges against Moonves, and requesting related info from CBS.
I’ve read it may delve into the widespread claims of covering up the harassment and abuse in the New York jurisdiction as well if they uncover specific evidence. (Similar to how other states have been looking into widespread coverups of abuse in the Catholic Church.)
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Heads are rolling at CBS...
https://deadline.com/2018/10/cbs-fires-ncis-new-orleans-showrunner-brad-kern-1202474815/
https://deadline.com/2018/10/cbs-executive-vinnie-favale-placed-leave-allegations-sexual-homophobic-language-1202475593/
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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/all/cbs-names-showtime-execs-top-roles-company-considers-post-moonves-n921861
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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/all/cbs-names-showtime-execs-top-roles-company-considers-post-moonves-n921861
Should be noted all the other CBS executives, except the CFO, remain in place.
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http://fortune.com/2018/10/22/cbs-board-strauss-zelnick-richard-parsons/
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https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2018/11/the-redstone-saga-faces-another-new-turn
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New venture:
https://deadline.com/2019/02/les-moonves-new-company-moon-rise-unlimited-technologies-entertainment-1202553256/