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Skydance–Paramount Merger Approved, Ending Redstone Era

The $8.4 billion merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global is now official following FCC approval, marking a dramatic leadership shakeup and the end of Shari Redstone’s decades-long control of the studio. David Ellison will serve as CEO of the new entity, with former NBCUniversal chief Jeff Shell stepping in as president. The deal signals a major shift in Hollywood power—and potentially, in the editorial direction of CBS.

Trump Orders Involuntary Hospitalization of Unhoused Individuals in Major U.S. Cities

President Trump has issued a sweeping executive order that allows for the forcible removal and institutionalization of unhoused people in cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C., citing concerns over public safety, mental illness, and drug use. The controversial move bypasses existing legal safeguards and has drawn criticism from officials like California Governor Gavin Newsom, who called it ineffective and rooted in harmful stereotypes.

Protests Turn Violent Outside L.A. Detention Center for Second Night

For the second night in a row, anti-ICE protesters clashed with police outside Los Angeles’ Metropolitan Detention Center following unconfirmed social media reports of immigration raids. While federal officials denied any ICE involvement, tensions escalated, resulting in multiple arrests and at least one injury after officers reportedly slammed a protester to the ground. The incident has reignited scrutiny of ICE’s presence in Southern California.

Newsom Blasts Federal Ruling Overturning California Ammo Background Check Law

Governor Gavin Newsom sharply criticized a federal appeals court decision that struck down California’s voter-approved law requiring background checks for ammunition purchases. Calling the ruling “a slap in the face,” Newsom defended the measure as a vital safeguard against gun violence. The law, passed in 2016, had faced years of legal challenges before being overturned by the Ninth Circuit in a 2-1 decision this week.

Chin Chin Bids Farewell to Sunset Boulevard After 41 Years

The iconic Chin Chin restaurant in West Hollywood—credited with popularizing the Chinese Chicken Salad and frequented by celebrities for decades—is closing its original Sunset Plaza location this Sunday, July 27. As it searches for a new home, the restaurant is auctioning off its kitchen equipment online. While this chapter ends, Chin Chin’s other locations in Brentwood, Studio City, and Las Vegas remain open.

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