Permanent camp: MS NOW and CNBC’s parent company, Versant, announced that its temporary offices dubbed “Summer Camp” at 229 West 43rd St. will become the media conglomerate’s permanent home. Versant’s CEO Mark Lazarus, in a memo to staffers, said, “After careful consideration and hearing from many of you about how this location makes your commute more manageable, we have decided to remain here.” The Times Square location is rich in journalistic history, having been the headquarters of The New York Times. BuzzFeed News previously occupied the floors MS NOW took over because they met the studio space requirements.
$10 billion lawsuit: President Donald Trump kept true to his promise to sue the BBC, filing a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the news entity in a Florida court. The president is accusing the BBC of combining different sections of a January 6, 2021, speech, making it seem he directed his supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol. The BBC, which acknowledged the error and apologized to the president, said it will fight the lawsuit, with a spokesperson stating, “We will be defending this case.”
Back for a new season: On Thursday, CNN announced that it’s renewing Have I Got News For You for a fourth season. The UK-inspired comedy series has been a bright spot within CNN’s Saturday night lineup, retaining a significant share of Real Time with Bill Maher’s audience. The new season premieres on Saturday, January 24, at 9 p.m. ET.
The fourth season of @hignfyus with Roy Wood Jr., Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black premieres Saturday, January 24 at 9pm ET/PT on CNN, and will be available to stream on CNN’s new streaming offering the next day. https://t.co/LKt3EovGoL
— CNN Communications (@CNNPR) December 18, 2025
Holiday cheer: Earlier this month, Fox News Media held its holiday party at The Glasshouse in New York City. On-air personalities in attendance included Dana Perino, Bill Hemmer, Will Cain, Lara Trump, Brian Kilmeade, Jessica Tarlov, Abby Hornacek, Todd Piro, Gutfeld! ‘s Kat Timpf, Fox Business Network’s Cheryl Casone and Gerri Willis, correspondents Bryan Llenas and Alexis McAdams, network contributor Kennedy, meteorologist Adam Klotz, and Jimmy Failla. The news network’s CEO, Suzanne Scott, toasted the company’s many successes throughout the year as well as the dedication of the New York-based team.
