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business1 month ago•15 min saved

Shell’s 2025 Pay Surpasses $60 Million Amid Paramount Shakeup

Former Paramount president Jeff Shell’s 2025 compensation totaled about $60.7 million, largely from $58.7 million in stock awards and a $1.4 million base salary, plus a roughly $5 million cash severance under a separation agreement. The disclosure comes as Skydance’s David Ellison remains linked to Paramount post-merger, and Shell’s April departure followed a breach-of-contract suit, with other executives also noted for substantial pay packages in the SEC filing.

via Deadline|

#business #executive-compensation #jeff-shell

business1 month ago•17 min saved

Shell Exits Paramount Skydance With At Least $5 Million Severance

Jeff Shell, resigning as Paramount Skydance president amid a breach‑of‑contract lawsuit, will receive at least $5 million in cash (based on his $3.5 million base salary plus a $1.5 million target bonus) over 12 months, plus accelerated vesting of certain stock units and a one‑time $75 million RSU grant accelerated vesting, plus up to 12 months of company‑subsidized health coverage, all subject to signing a separation agreement and covenants.

via Variety|

#breach-of-contract #business #jeff-shell

business1 month ago•18 min saved

Paramount Signals Continuity as Jeff Shell Exits Without Immediate Replacement

Paramount is unlikely to replace president Jeff Shell, relying instead on a deep leadership bench and ongoing executive moves around CEO David Ellison as the Warner Bros. Discovery deal nears completion; insiders say the board’s handling of Shell’s exit followed standard procedure and precedent suggests continuity rather than disruption.

via Deadline|

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business1 month ago•4 min saved

Paramount chief resigns amid fraud suit in high-stakes Vegas dispute

Paramount President Jeff Shell is stepping down after eight months amid a legal battle with Las Vegas gambler R.J. Cipriani, who alleges fraud and breach of contract; Shell denies the claims and Cipriani’s allegations are disputed, with Paramount's Gibson Dunn review finding no securities-law violations. Shell also resigns from Paramount’s board to focus on the case as Paramount Skydance advances its merger plans with Warner Bros. Discovery and navigates regulatory approvals.

via Los Angeles Times|

#business #cipriani #jeff-shell

business1 month ago•16 min saved

Paramount Chief Jeff Shell Exits Amid Probe and Lawsuit

Paramount president Jeff Shell is stepping down amid an internal investigation connected to a lawsuit from RJ Cipriani alleging Shell disclosed non-public information; Paramount says the review found no securities violations, while Cipriani and Shell are suing each other; Shell had joined Skydance’s bid to acquire Paramount, with the mega-merger looming.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#business #cipriani #departure

entertainment2 months ago•7 min saved

Trump and Ellison Dragged Into Paramount-WBD Drama in Jeff Shell Case

New court filings in RJ Cipriani’s lawsuit against Paramount’s Jeff Shell allege secret talks between Donald Trump and Larry Ellison about Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, with Shell allegedly relaying Trump’s assurances to Ellison; Cipriani’s suit, now naming Ellison and his son David, claims high‑level executives discussed seven‑figure settlements, while Shell countersues for extortion and a separate probe reviews texts connected to South Park streaming rights and UFC deals.

via Page Six|

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business2 months ago•17 min saved

Paramount Confronts $1.5B Lawsuit Tied to Trump Promise in WBD Bid

Paramount said the $1.5 billion lawsuit accusing top executives and shareholders of pressuring its Warner Bros. Discovery bid is frivolous, after the filing claimed a direct Trump assurance to Larry Ellison to back Paramount’s pursuit of WBD. The lawsuit expands on prior allegations about media leaks and deals, while Jeff Shell and his wife Laura Shell counterclaim against plaintiff R.J. Cipriani. A Gibson Dunn probe into Shell’s statements continues, underscoring ongoing legal wrangling as the case unfolds.

via Deadline|

#business #david-ellison #jeff-shell

business2 months ago•17 min saved

Ellison-Trump Private Talk Surfaces in Warner Bros. Bid Saga

An amended complaint alleges Donald Trump privately told Larry Ellison that the government would intervene to help Paramount beat Netflix for Warner Bros., a claim tied to Paramount executive Jeff Shell’s dispute; Paramount calls the allegations meritless, while Shell has filed a cross-claim against R.J. Cipriani and Cipriani is cooperating with an SEC inquiry and Paramount’s internal investigation led by Nick Hanna, as questions about the texts’ authenticity persist.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#business #donald-trump #jeff-shell

business2 months ago•8 min saved

Paramount Skydance Chief Alleges Extortion Tied to South Park Negotiations and Death Threats

Paramount Skydance president Jeff Shell counters RJ Cipriani’s $150 million suit by alleging Cipriani orchestrated a shakedown around South Park talks, including death threats and a 24/7 security detail, using media leaks and a web of alleged connections to pressure Shell, with broader Hollywood legal drama and ties to former executives emerging.

via Page Six|

#business #extortion #jeff-shell

business2 months ago•21 min saved

Paramount Skydance Chief Denies Leaks, Calls Extortion Plot a Shakedown

Paramount Skydance president Jeff Shell and the company filed a cross-claim denying Cipriani’s suit that Shell leaked confidential Paramount information, calling Cipriani’s claims an extortionate shakedown and defamatory. Shell says Cipriani fabricated claims to pressure a settlement after an alleged 18‑month relationship and crisis‑communications work, and seeks damages and an injunction, while Cipriani had sought about $150 million over alleged services and later leaked drafts to media.

via Variety|

#business #defamation #extortion

business2 months ago•17 min saved

Paramount Chief Jeff Shell Sued for $150 Million Over Alleged Crisis-PR Deal

R.J. Cipriani is suing Paramount Skydance president Jeff Shell for $150 million, alleging an 18‑month relationship in which Shell would provide crisis-communications services and help produce a TV show, Star Serenade. The suit claims Shell shared non-public Paramount information and refused Cipriani’s compensation, arguing his efforts saved Paramount about $1.5 billion. The complaint also names Shell’s wife as a defendant; Paramount isn’t named in the suit, and the company declined to comment.

via Variety|

#business #cipriani #crisis-communications

business2 months ago•18 min saved

Paramount Chief Under Fire as $150M Suit Targets Jeff Shell

Deadline reports a $150 million lawsuit against Paramount executive Jeff Shell alleging he shared confidential Warner Bros. Discovery negotiations details and boasted about media influence, with disparaging remarks about rivals; the suit does not name Paramount as a defendant, but it jeopardizes Shell's position as Paramount's WBD deal faces scrutiny and he has been sidelined from a key merger call.

via Deadline|

#business #jeff-shell #lawsuit

business3 months ago•16 min saved

Whistleblower Alleges Jeff Shell Leaked UFC Deal Details, SEC Review

A whistleblower alleges Paramount president Jeff Shell improperly disclosed timing, cost and structure details of the studio’s $7.7 billion UFC media-rights deal about a month before the August 2025 announcement; an outside law firm is investigating, and the SEC is reviewing a related complaint as Paramount’s deal and leadership come under scrutiny.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#business #jeff-shell #paramount

media-and-entertainment9 months ago•3 min saved

Jeff Shell Discusses CBS 10 PM Slot and 'Late Show' Cancellation

Jeff Shell, now overseeing CBS after Skydance's acquisition of Paramount, stated that CBS's 10 p.m. programming remains strong and is not currently being considered for reduction, despite earlier discussions about reallocating resources. He also supported the decision to end The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in 2026, citing the challenges of late-night TV's economic viability due to the shift of viewership to platforms like YouTube.

via Deadline|

#10pm-hour #cbs #jeff-shell

business9 months ago•1 min saved

Paramount's New Era: Leadership, Merger, and Future Vision

Paramount has announced the salaries for its new CEO David Ellison and President Jeff Shell, each set at $3.5 million with additional bonuses, following the company's acquisition of Skydance. The company also disclosed severance payouts to former executives and changes in leadership roles, with Paramount now trading under the ticker PSKY and remaining controlled by the Ellison family.

via Variety|

#business #ceo-salary #david-ellison