CBS’ Chris Licht expected to be named CNN chief
CBS executive Chris Licht, who is running Stephen Colbert’s late-night show after helping to build two news programs, is expected to become the new president of CNN, replacing Jeff Zucker.
Zucker was forced out as CNN chief earlier this month for violating corporate rules by not telling his superiors about a romantic relationship with Allison Gollust, a top CNN marketing executive. Gollust was later pushed out herself.
Licht will be named as soon as this week to the job, according to an executive familiar with the discussions who spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to speak on personnel. The selection was first reported Saturday by the website Puck. He would not be able to take over until the deal giving CNN new corporate ownership gets federal approval, expected early this spring.
The new chief is executive vice president of special programming at CBS. Before taking over as executive producer at Colbert’s “Late Show” in 2016, guiding it to the top of the ratings, Licht ran “CBS This Morning,” the network’s morning news show.
Attorney: Amanda Bynes wants to end conservatorship
Amanda Bynes wants to end her nearly nine-year conservatorship, according to a petition filed by the actress Wednesday.
According to a petition filed with the Ventura County Superior Court, Bynes is seeking termination of the conservatorship of her person and estate. A hearing is scheduled for March 22.
“Amanda wishes to terminate her conservatorship,” Bynes’ attorney, David A. Esquibias, told People. “She believes her condition is improved and protection of the court is no longer necessary.”
USA TODAY has reached out to Bynes’ attorney for comment.
Bynes’ mother Lynn was temporarily granted a conservatorship of the actress and her estate in 2013 following bouts of bizarre tweets and public appearances.