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Is Scott Pelley married? What we know about ex-60 Minutes correspondent’s wife and kids after CBS firing

Is Scott Pelley married? What we know about ex-60 Minutes correspondent’s wife and kids after CBS firing

Veteran ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley’s life is in focus after CBS News fired him on Tuesday, June 2, following a meeting with management in response to his criticism of the news magazine’s new leadership. Pelley’s termination came after he questioned and criticized newly appointed ‘60 Minutes’ executive producer Nick Bilton in a staff-wide meeting. His scathing comments leaked to news outlets outside, triggering a crisis inside CBS, CNN reported. Is Scott Pelley married? What we know about ex-60 Minutes correspondent’s wife and kids after CBS firing (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File) (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) Is Scott Pelley married? Yes, Pelley is married to former television reporter and advertising executive Jane Boone. Boone first saw Pelley when she was studying journalism at Southern Methodist University, she told the New Canaan-Darien Magazine in January 2020. They started dating after Boone later began interning at the same local news station as Pelley. “In the beginning, it was just very natural,” Boone told the magazine. “He liked my friends, and you can kind of tell that way. He was …

When does Big Brother Season 28 start? Premiere date, host, and Season 27 highlights

When does Big Brother Season 28 start? Premiere date, host, and Season 27 highlights

CBS has announced the date for Big Brother Season 28, confirming the return of the familiar reality format. The new season promises wisecracking robots, demented animatronics and comes with show’s 1,000th episode milestone. Big Brother Season 28 premieres on July 9, 2026. (Instagram ) When Season 28 premieres and who’s hosting CBS announced Season 28 will premiere on Thursday, July 9, 2026, with a special 90‑minute premiere at 8 p.m. ET. It will be followed by another 90‑minute episode on Sunday, July 12. The show will air its usual July–September window and stream episodes on Paramount+ the same day. Host Julie Chen Moonves will be returning to lead the live eviction nights. Julie Chen Moonves’ property will have a momentous season as the show that began with a contestant called Chicken George in the summer of 2000 becomes what CBS is billing as “the first primetime series to hit 1,000 original episodes.” Big Brother will also bring along with it Friday night companion series Big Brother: Unlocked as well. Unlocked is pretty much a Big …

Christine & Danny To Abby & Riza, Characters Being Featured This Week On CBS Soap Opera

Christine & Danny To Abby & Riza, Characters Being Featured This Week On CBS Soap Opera

The Young and the Restless (Photo Credit: X) The drama in The Young and the Restless in Las Vegas has been ongoing with Matt, Nick, Adam, and Riza involved, while Sharon and Noah joined in. But back home, things are quite big as well with Malcolm’s disease, Abby and Devon’s issues, Jack’s drama with Patty and Diane, and more. Here’s which roles that will be seen this week. The Young & The Restless: Characters Being Featured This Week On CBS Soap Opera Christine Blair will be in Genoa City once again. Played by Lauralee Bell, the character has been on and off since her dream wedding with Danny. She showed up as Mariah’s lawyer during the whole Abby, Devon, and Dominic fiasco. And now she is back once again with her dear husband. She has a tough decision to make, and Danny might be willing to help her through it. Speaking of whom, Danny Romalotti is joining Christine in her visit to town. Played by Michael Damian, the character has been on and off-screen. He …

The Young & The Restless: Shemar Moore & Vivica A. Fox Set To Return To The CBS Soap Opera

The Young & The Restless: Shemar Moore & Vivica A. Fox Set To Return To The CBS Soap Opera

Shemar Moore & Vivica A Fox Set To Return To The Young & The Restless ( Photo Credit – X ) Those who have watched The Young and the Restless from the start know the names Malcolm Winters and Stephanie Simmons. Played by Shemar Moore and Vivica A. Fox, the two characters were featured on the daytime drama decades ago and are now returning to reprise their loved roles. The two have begun filming for the multi-episode storyline that will shake things up in Genoa City. Fans are excited to witness the two onscreen once again after many years. The drama on the show has been massive the last couple of months. Here’s what we know about this special return on the show. The Young & The Restless: Shemar Moore & Vivica A. Fox Set To Return CBS has officially announced that Moore and Fox will be returning to the soap opera for a key multi-episode storyline. The actors began taping the storyline on February 17. According to the release, Malcolm and Stephanie’s return will …

Christine & Abby To Mariah & Matt, Characters Being Featured This Week On CBS Soap Opera

Christine & Abby To Mariah & Matt, Characters Being Featured This Week On CBS Soap Opera

Who Are The Characters Being Featured This Week On The Young And The Restless (Photo Credit – X) The Young and the Restless is focused on a couple of storylines at the moment that connect in some way or another. Be it the Mariah kidnapping Dominic story or the Cane, Victor, Phyllis, and Billy drama. Or the Matt, Nick, and Sharon chaos. Then there are a couple of dramas as well as lots of romance. Be it the issues between Sally and Billy or the mess that has become Tessa and Mariah’s marriage. Expect more plotting, tension, and exciting moves on the CBS soap opera soon. Here’s which character will be featured on the daytime drama this week and which of the stories they will be a part of. The Young And The Restless: Characters Being Featured This Week On CBS Soap Opera Melissa Ordway will be on as Abby Newman amidst the whole kidnapping drama. Joining her would be Ethan Ray Clark, who plays Abby’s son Dominic. He was the key to the saga …

Is Darin Brooks Finally In Talks To Return As Wyatt Spencer On The CBS Soap Opera?

Is Darin Brooks Finally In Talks To Return As Wyatt Spencer On The CBS Soap Opera?

Is Darin Brooks Finally In Talks To Return As Wyatt Spencer? (Photo Credit –X) The Bold and the Beautiful may only have two of the Spencer heirs on screen right now, with Liam Spencer and Will Spencer, but fans surely miss Wyatt Spencer, Bill Spencer’s other son, who has been off-screen on the soap opera since 2024. The audience clearly wants Wyatt back again. Darin Brooks, who played the role from 2013 to 2024, recently hinted at a potential return as Wyatt on the daytime drama. The Bold & The Beautiful: Darin Brooks’ Potential Return As Wyatt Spencer During a conversation with TV Insider, Brooks confirmed that he is always willing to return to The Bold & The Beautiful. “The door is always open on my end. I went to see Brad a couple of months ago to see the new digs, the new studio,” he said, referring to Bradley Bell, executive producer and head writer of B&B. “They’re up in Sunset Las Palmas, which is amazing. They’re doing so well, and it’s a bigger …

What To Expect From CBS Soap Operas & Which Characters Will Be Featured

What To Expect From CBS Soap Operas & Which Characters Will Be Featured

What To Expect From The Young And The Restless & Beyond The Gates Crossover (Photo Credit –X) It’s time for another one of those much-loved crossovers between soap operas. The Young and the Restless has often dabbled in them with their fellow CBS daytime drama, The Bold and the Beautiful. But this time it’s happening with Beyond The Gates, which is the CBS soap opera. It is not the first time the two shows have featured a crossover since Devon, played by Bryton James, made an appearance on Beyond The Gates back in August 2025. But this time, more than one The Young and the Restless character will be crossing over to Fairmont Crest. Here’s what we know. The Young and The Restless x Beyond The Gates Crossover: What To Expect From CBS Soap Operas CBS has confirmed that The Young and the Restless will be having a big crossover with Beyond The Gates. While exact dates are not out yet, the crossover will air in June. The event will also feature multiple episodes and …

CBS News chief Bari Weiss tells staff ‘we’re toast’ if they continue on current path

CBS News chief Bari Weiss tells staff ‘we’re toast’ if they continue on current path

Addressing her staff three months into her job as CBS News boss, Bari Weiss on Tuesday invoked legendary newsman Walter Cronkite as a symbol of old thinking and said that if the network continues with its current strategy, “we’re toast.” CBS News chief Bari Weiss tells staff ‘we’re toast’ if they continue on current path Weiss announced the hiring of 18 new contributors and said CBS News needs to do stories that will “surprise and provoke — including inside our own newsroom.” Weiss, founder of the Free Press website and without broadcast news experience before being hired by CBS parent Paramount’s new management, has quickly become a headline-maker and polarizing figure in journalism. She held a “60 Minutes” story critical of President Donald Trump’s deportation policy from being broadcast for a month and has critics watching to see if she’s moving the network in a Trump-friendly direction. She spoke to the network’s staff on Tuesday, and released a copy of her remarks publicly, making clear that she sees her role as a change agent. No …

Nikki Glaser roasts Leonardo DiCaprio, draws gasps with jibes at CBS, Epstein in ’10/10′ Golden Globe Awards monologue

Nikki Glaser roasts Leonardo DiCaprio, draws gasps with jibes at CBS, Epstein in ’10/10′ Golden Globe Awards monologue

Comedian Nikki Glaser is back as the host of the Golden Globe Awards, kicking off Hollywood’s 2026 awards season with a wide array of jokes that spared nobody. The comedian, known for her sharp roasts and jibes, took potshots at everyone from Leonardo DiCaprio to his Paramount and Netflix’s bidding war for Warner Bros, and even the TV network CBS in her eventful opening monologue. Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the Golden Globe Awards for the second year in a row. This is Nikki Glaser’s second year in running as the host of the ceremony at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. She opened her monologue by saying, “The Golden Globes: without a doubt the most important thing that’s happening in the world right now!” She followed it with “we’ll start the bidding for Warner Bros. at $5.” Nikki Glaser’s monologue In her monologue, before the actual awards began, Nikki handed out a set of her own witty awards: Best editing to the Justice Department, alluding to the Epstein list; and Most editing to CBS …

CBS faces backlash after pulling 60 Minutes report on El Salvador mega-prison | World News

CBS faces backlash after pulling 60 Minutes report on El Salvador mega-prison | World News

CBS News has come under heavy criticism after it pulled a planned 60 Minutes investigation into El Salvador’s Cecot prison, where the Trump administration deported hundreds of Venezuelans from the United States earlier this year. The segment, titled Inside Cecot, was scheduled to air on Sunday night but was withdrawn hours before broadcast. The decision triggered anger within the newsroom and drew sharp reactions from journalists, politicians and media commentators. What exactly happened On Sunday afternoon, CBS announced on social media that the 60 Minutes line-up had been changed and that the Cecot report would air at a later date. The investigation focused on the Cecot mega-prison, where more than 200 Venezuelan migrants were sent after the Trump administration accused them of gang links. Many were deported without formal court hearings, under an agreement with El Salvador’s government. The report included interviews with former detainees who described harsh treatment inside the prison. CBS had already promoted the segment online and listed it on its streaming platform Paramount Plus. Story continues below this ad Editor-in-chief explains …