Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Jane Fonda Protests Paramount-CNN Merger

Episode Date: March 17, 2026

Actress Jane Fonda, a former spouse of CNN founder Ted Turner, used an Oscars after-party to protest the merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, warning of job losses, price hikes, and political interference. She linked her concerns to President Trumps nominee Pete Hegseths comments about CNN and alleged concessions made by Paramount leaders under political pressure. Despite Paramount CEO David Ellisons promise to protect CNNs editorial freedom, Fonda remains opposed to the merger and vows to fight back. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3204b978f596ad8

On this March 17th, here's what's making entertainment headlines. Actress Jane Fonda used in Oscars After Party on Sunday night to protest the merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery, The Parent, Company of CNN. She warned that such deals would hurt workers with widespread job losses, drive up prices for consumers, and invite political interference in media. Content. Fonda tied her concerns directly to President Donald Trump, noting comments from his nominee Pete Higgins. Seth about getting CNN under new control. She called the Paramount deal especially troubling

because company leaders allegedly made concessions to gain approval amid political pressure. Drawing from personal history, Fonda mentioned her decade-long marriage to CNN founder Ted Turner from 1991 to 2001. She stressed that Turner built the network to stay trusted and neutral without taking sides on issues. CNN staffers are voicing serious fears about potential changes to the network's operations and independence after the takeover. Fonda had already slammed mergers like this in a December abed, calling them a threat to free speech and the industry. Paramount CEO David Ellison has promised to protect CNN's editorial freedom despite the staff anxiety. Fonda remains opposed to any merger, but vows her side will fight back and prevail, while the companies have not yet commented.

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