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Taylor Sheridan, Yellowstone’s co-creator, blasts critics in a profane interview, saying he doesn’t care what critics think and even uses rage-bait; he also condemns endless rewrites by studio executives, confirms a move from Paramount to NBCUniversal with a deal potentially worth up to $1 billion, and unveils a co-authored prison-survival book with Simon & Schuster.
NBCUniversal and the NFL will offer the league's first-ever commercial-free fourth quarter during the Buffalo Bills vs. Los Angeles Chargers game, reducing the standard NFL ad load by over 40% and providing more than 12 minutes of additional game-related content. This is made possible by presenting sponsors Capital One, Hyundai, and Walmart. The broadcast will feature special content takeovers and game features instead of commercials, creating a unique fan experience.
Reality star Bethenny Frankel is leading a charge against Bravo and parent company NBC Universal, with 80 reality stars joining the cause. Their attorney, Bryan Freedman, claims that the network has wrongfully silenced reality performers and that their stories, which he describes as "horrific," will be made public. The network has been accused of covering up sexual violence, condoning revenge porn, exploiting minors, and denying mental health treatment. NBCUniversal denies enforcing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in a manner that prevents disclosure of unlawful acts in the workplace, but Freedman alleges that the NDAs are enforced with a $500,000 penalty. The reality stars are demanding to be released from these NDAs and are seeking justice for their mistreatment.
L.A. Live, the entertainment center in downtown Los Angeles, will be renamed Peacock Place starting July 11 as part of a multi-year naming rights agreement between AEG and NBC Universal's streaming service, Peacock. The agreement includes renaming the Microsoft Theater to Peacock Theater and the XBOX Plaza to Peacock Place. Peacock will have a brand presence across L.A. Live, including a new LED marquee and a banded content studio. This is the third renaming of local venues in Los Angeles, following the renaming of the Staples Center to Crypto.com Arena and Banc of California Stadium to BMO Stadium.
NBC Universal has responded to claims of a toxic work environment on The Kelly Clarkson Show, with 11 employees alleging bullying and verbal abuse from executive producer Alex Duda and other higher-ups. The sources clarified that Kelly Clarkson herself has not engaged in toxic behavior. The network says it takes workplace complaints seriously and investigates them promptly. The show fills the daytime slot once occupied by The Ellen DeGeneres Show, which faced similar allegations before ending.
The recent ouster of NBC Universal's CEO, Jeff Shell, due to an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company has left industry executives divided. Some were shocked by the news, while others claim to have known about rumors of Shell's conduct. Only one relationship has been made public, with senior international correspondent at CNBC, Hadley Gamble, filing a complaint of sexual harassment and sex discrimination. Despite firing other executives for alleged inappropriate conduct, Shell's behavior has left many wondering how he could have been so unwary.