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Nick Cannon fired by ViacomCBS after sharing anti-Semitic conspiracy theories

Cannon peddled theories about the Rothschild family and the Illuminati.

On Jul 15, 2020 by Bryan Rolli

Internet Culture IRL

It’s official: Viacom announces VidCon acquisition

The YouTube-centric conference is getting a serious makeover.

On Feb 7, 2018

Streaming

Spike TV says goodbye with a fake Twitter meltdown

It's not the worst way to go out.

On Jan 17, 2018 by David Britton

Internet Culture

DigiTour reportedly raises $10 million led by Viacom

Viacom becomes minority owner of DigiTour.

On Oct 20, 2015 by [email protected]

Streaming

Viacom admits it didn’t vet Trevor Noah’s social media channels

Even without vetting, exec says they made the correct choice.

On Jun 11, 2015 by Rae Votta

Streaming

Nickelodeon announces standalone TV subscription

Nickelodeon is the latest to join the cloud TV business

On Jan 29, 2015 by Allen Weiner

Streaming

Sony nabs Viacom rights to take the cloud TV lead

Inking a deal with Viacom to distribute its content gives Sony a leg up in this nascent market.

On Sep 10, 2014 by Allen Weiner

Business Tech

After 7 years, Google and Viacom finally settle YouTube copyright lawsuit

Two global conglomerates really can join hands and walk into the sunset together.

On Mar 19, 2014 by Audra Schroeder

Internet Culture News

Copyright owners denied class-action status in YouTube battle

U.S. District Judge Louis Stanton said that giving class-action status to copyright holders would create a "Frankenstein monster posing as a class action."

On May 16, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

Business Tech

5 websites accused of violating kids’ privacy

Children's advocacy groups have asked the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a more thorough review.

On Aug 23, 2012 by Fidel Martinez

Internet Culture

“The Day that LOLcats Died” nets O Music Award nomination

The Viacom-backed awards show aims to celebrate digital music and "WTF?!" Web culture.

On May 25, 2012 by Fernando Alfonso III

Streaming

Anonymous continues to avenge Megaupload shutdown

While the attacks lacked a clear message, the hactivist collective demonstrated its abilities over the weekend by taking down the website for CBS and hacking several prominent Twitter accounts.

On Jan 23, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh

Internet Culture News