Byron Allen.
American businessman and comedian
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Byron Allen acquired 51% control of BuzzFeed and is pivoting the company to challenge YouTube's market.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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Byron Allen is confirmed as CEO of BuzzFeed, while Jonah Peretti serves as President of BuzzFeed AI. The company also utilizes an Audit Committee for governance.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher criticized the content of HuffPost and BuzzFeed, which are owned by Byron Allen, and noted HuffPost's mention of Trump's agenda.Some support1 report
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Late-night hosts are shifting networks as Stephen Colbert is pulled from CBS, replaced by Byron Allen, and Jimmy Kimmel is featured on NBC and ABC.Some support1 report
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CBS is selling a time slot to Byron Allen.Well supported3 reports
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An individual partnered with CBS on a new late-night business model, driven by a desire to flatter President Trump's views.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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What's reaching Byron Allen
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News at the entities that move Byron Allen most-
BuzzFeed StructuralSKIMS products went viral on TikTok, prompting a report from BuzzFeed regarding the brand's response.Moves Byron Allen
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McDonald's TransactionalStellantis announced the replacement of the HEMI engine with a twin-turbo unit, while McDonald's started a haul from Mississippi into New Mexico.Moves Byron Allen
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CBS Studios TransactionalCBS renewed the project Tracker for Season 4 production, following competition between various projects like The Boys.Moves Byron Allen
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Starz TransactionalKemp created the Power franchise for Starz, and Omari Hardwick commented on the creative dispute between Kemp and 50 Cent.Moves Byron Allen
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Stephen Colbert TransactionalYo-Yo Ma and Stephen Colbert participated in an arts event at Harvard College, which was documented by students on Instagram.Moves Byron Allen
Connections
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BuzzFeed Structural
Byron Allen acquired BuzzFeed and holds a controlling stake, serving as its CEO.
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McDonald's Transactional
Byron Allen and McDonald's were involved in a legal dispute over advertising practices that resulted in a settlement.
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Allen Media Group Structural
Byron Allen founded Allen Media Group and currently serves as its Chairman & CEO.
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HuffPost Structural
Byron Allen currently owns HuffPost.
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CBS Operational
The entities have formed a partnership to develop and operate a new late-night business model.
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CBS Studios Transactional
CBS Studios sold and granted its late-night time slot to Byron Allen.
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broadcaster Mentioned together
The evidence describes the successful company founded by Byron Allen, which fits the profile of a broadcaster.
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Starz Transactional
Byron Allen sold shares in Starz for $45 million.
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Stephen Colbert Transactional
Byron Allen replaced Stephen Colbert in the late-night hosting spot.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
3 eventsJuly 2026
3 events- Byron Allen is confirmed as CEO of BuzzFeed, while Jonah Peretti serves as President of BuzzFeed AI. The company also utilizes an Audit Committee for governance.
- Bill Maher criticized the content of HuffPost and BuzzFeed, which are owned by Byron Allen, and noted HuffPost's mention of Trump's agenda.
- Late-night hosts are shifting networks as Stephen Colbert is pulled from CBS, replaced by Byron Allen, and Jimmy Kimmel is featured on NBC and ABC.