http://www.wired.com/2016/05/white-house-finally-prepping-ai-powered-future/

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/01/business/media/shari-redstone-intensifies-war-of-words-at-viacom.html?ref=business

http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2016/05/are-hollywood-sequels-no-longer-critic-proof/484937/?curator=MediaREDEF

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2016/05/31/amazon-founder-s-impact-gigantic/85200740/

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/01/business/dealbook/the-struggles-of-todays-sumner-redstone.html?_r=0

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jeff-bezos-gawkers-plight-proves-898585

http://deadline.com/2016/05/bela-bajaria-exits-universal-tv-pearlena-igbokwe-replacement-1201765141/

Viacom CEO using company resources to fight Shari Redstone

“It’s just one more reason Dauman has to go.”

http://pagesix.com/2016/05/31/viacom-ceo-using-company-resources-to-fight-shari-redstone/

ESPN Has Lost 10 Million Subscribers Since 2013 | FOX Sports

ESPN has lost 10 million subscribers since 2013.

http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/outkick-the-coverage/espn-loses-1-5-million-subscribers-as-cord-cutting-accelerates-052816

Report: Viacom ad chief leaving to become COO of Snapchat

Viacom’s veteran head of ad sales is departing ship and heading to a smaller media player. After months of rumors, Jeff Lucas will indeed leave his post at Viacom (VIA, VIAB) and become chief operati

http://seekingalpha.com/news/3186484-report-viacom-ad-chief-leaving-become-coo-snapchat?source=email_rt_mc_readmore&app=1&uprof=45#email_link

Shari Redstone: Viacom Needs “Strong” And “Independent” Directors

Viacom Vice Chair Shari Redstone just returned fire following Lead Independent Director Fredric Salerno’s public letter yesterday saying that her father, controlling shareholder Sumner Redsto…

http://deadline.com/2016/05/shari-redstone-viacom-needs-strong-independent-directors-1201765092/

‘Biggest Loser’ Being Investigated By L.A. Sheriff For On-Set Drug Use

NBC’s The Biggest Loser may find itself on the losing end of the law over claims that illegal and prescription drugs were handed out on the long running weight-loss reality show. “Malib…

http://deadline.com/2016/05/the-biggest-loser-drug-use-investigated-la-sheriff-bob-harper-nbc-1201764975/

http://www.mesalliance.org/2016/05/31/rovi-make-content-discovery-easy-for-consumers/

http://seekingalpha.com/news/3186449-rbc-viacom-excitement-obscure-continued-problems?source=email_rt_mc_readmore&app=1&uprof=45#email_link

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/01/business/media/music-world-bands-together-against-youtube-seeking-change-to-law.html?ref=business&_r=0

http://deadline.com/2016/05/nba-western-conference-finals-game-7-tnt-ratings-record-breaker-1201764964/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/schuylermoore/2016/05/31/why-shari-redstone-has-edge-over-philippe-dauman-in-battle-for-viacom/#727010993c88

http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-hiltzik-kindle-oasis-20160528-snap-story.html

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/trinity-broadcastings-jan-crouch-dies-days-stroke-39506925

http://fortune.com/2016/05/31/glenn-beck-suspended/?iid=leftrail

http://fortune.com/2016/05/31/ad-blocking-tsunami/

http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/31/recently-confirmed-myspace-hack-could-be-the-largest-yet/

Microsoft starts venture fund targeting cloud, AI

New venture fund emphasizes Microsoft’s focus on mobile- and cloud-first strategy.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2016/05/31/microsoft-starts-venture-fund-targeting-cloud-ai/85196718/

http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2016/05/30/hillary-clinton-email-server-inspector-general-editorials-debates/85159948/

UTA Targets “Whining” CAA’s Richard Lovett In Agent-Poaching Lawsuit

EXCLUSIVE: Things are really getting personal in the agent poaching legal battle between UTA and CAA, with both sides naming names. Nearly two weeks ago, it was CAA slamming UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer a…

http://deadline.com/2016/05/uta-caa-lawsuit-richard-lovett-agenct-poaching-jeremy-zimmer-amended-complaint-response-1201764812/