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Fox News earns its highest July ratings ever to blow away cable rivals CNN, MSNBC
Fox News trounced its rivals in July, making it the cable network's most-viewed month ever, according to Nielsen Research Center data.
NBC breaks record $1.25B in advertising sales as Paris Olympics ratings soar
While US athletes nibble on their Olympic gold medals, NBC is celebrating a platinum haul in ad money.
CNN's primetime ratings cratered 92% the day after presidential debate: Nielsen
In the advertiser-coveted 25-to-54 demographic, the ratings plummeted a jaw-dropping 96%, the data found.
Charles Barkley slams CNN 'boneheads' after 'King Charles' show with Gayle King flops: 'Full of s--t'
“First of all, it wasn’t canceled. I talk to Gayle all the time. They haven’t told us we were canceled. That’s how stupid these people are."
CNN primetime ratings hit three-decade low as Mark Thompson searches for a strategy: 'He's thrown in towel regarding cable'
The cable channel, which touts itself as "the most trusted name in news," drew just 83,000 viewers aged 25 to 54 during the week of May 13-19 from 8 to...
CNN axes Charles Barkley and Gayle King's weekly show 'King Charles' after 6 months
The CNN weekly prime time talk show co-hosted by basketball loudmouth Charles Barkley and CBS morning star Gayle King has ended a six-month run that failed to produce ratings. The...
Biden's State of the Union viewed by more than 32 million – second highest viewership of his presidency
The president’s annual speech to a joint session of Congress drew in an estimated 32.2 million total viewers across the 14 television networks that carried the broadcast Thursday night, the Nielsen...
CNN axes morning show featuring Poppy Harlow, Phil Mattingly: report
Poppy Harlow and Phil Mattingly have been taken off of hosting duties for "CNN This Morning," the show which has been airing from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
CNN lags behind Fox News, MSNBC in ratings despite Israel-Hamas war coverage
Fox News, which shares common ownership with The Post, maintained its dominance in the three-way cable news ratings race.
How Taylor Swift is lifting the NFL's ratings to new heights
It's a "Love Story" between Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce -- and the NFL is reaping all the benefits.
Chevy Chase, Magic Johnson and their late-night horror shows
"It was just one debacle after the next ... and there was a mass exodus of guests. You say to yourself, 'What were they thinking?'" -- Craig Shoemaker on "The...
9.5 million viewers tuned into second GOP debate -- most-watched program on cable Wednesday
The debate, held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., was Fox Business Network’s highest-rated telecast since 2016, with ratings that outpaced 60% of debates in the...
CNN posts lowest weekend ratings in key demo in its recorded history
Ratings-challenged CNN hit rock bottom in a key viewership demographic last weekend -- another sign of the difficulties facing incoming boss Mark Thompson.
Republican debate draws 12.8 million viewers, topping last non-Trump forum
The first Republican debate of the 2024 election cycle drew 12.8 million viewers to Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network combined Wednesday night — more than the last GOP...
Kaitlan Collins crushed in ratings by CNN's rivals in primetime debut
Kaitlan Collins' new show "The Source with Kaitlan Collins," came in last place in its time slot in total viewers — and for viewers aged 25 to 54, the program...
New Zealand broadcaster scolded over ‘graphic’ dolphin mating scene
The Broadcasting Standards Authority said that “Our Big Blue Backyard” was too shocking for younger kids.
Fox News' Jesse Watters nabs 8 p.m. primetime broadcast slot
Fox announced a programming shakeup effective on July 17 where Laura Ingraham will move to 7 p.m., Jesse Watters will shift to 8 p.m., Sean Hannity will stay at 9...
Musk wants liberal TV hosts Maddow, Don Lemon to make Twitter shows
Elon Musk called on MSNBC's Rachel Maddow and axed CNN anchor Don Lemon to start their own show on Twitter in an effort to get leftist voices on the platform.
'Laughing' Don Lemon won't return to CNN under 'any scenario' despite Chris Licht's exit: source
Don Lemon has reportedly been "laughing at Chris' mounting failures" that led to his resignation, which "speaks for itself," Lemon's publicist told The Post on behalf of the former CNN...
CNN ratings crater a whopping 25% since last year despite bump from Trump town hall
CNN, which is run by Chris Licht, hauled in a 3.3 million viewers from its May 10 Trump town hall, but according to Nielsen, viewers peeled off in the second...