The Walt Disney Company has pulled its flagship channels—including ESPN and ABC—from YouTube TV after the two sides failed to reach a new carriage agreement. Millions of subscribers are now caught in the middle of the dispute, which comes just ahead of a busy weekend of college football and other major sports events. YouTube TV has promised subscribers a $20 credit if the blackout continues.
Meanwhile, Variety reports that Gayle King is expected to leave her role as co-anchor of CBS Mornings when her contract expires in May, according to multiple sources. She may transition into a producing or alternative role within CBS News, though no formal plans have been confirmed.
And in movie news, Dorothy’s iconic ruby red slippers are getting a makeover. In the upcoming Wicked: For Good, the character’s shoes will return to their original silver hue, aligning with L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel rather than the 1939 MGM film.