Shari Redstone, the media mogul who has been trying to sell Paramount in a politically fraught transaction, is undergoing treatment for cancer.

After months of intense negotiations, Shari Redstone refused to sell her fading empire to a company known as Skydance.

Ms. Redstone waged a bitter battle for control of National Amusements, the parent company of MTV, CBS and the Paramount movie studio. Now, she’s considering a sale.

An $8 billion deal Shari Redstone struck with Skydance Media must go through the FCC next year. The new owners are seeking over $2 billion in cost cuts.

June 5, 2025 / 10:24 PM EDT / CBS News Shari Redstone, chair of Paramount Global, has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer, a spokesperson for Redstone confirmed Thursday.

If Paramount's Shari Redstone is not careful, her efforts will backfire and undermine the credibility of her CBS News division.

Shari Redstone expresses gratitude to Paramount employees for their devotion and support in a heartfelt note following the Skydance deal.

Shari Redstone is so eager to close the sale of Paramount she has reportedly asked CBS News to hold sensitive stories about President Trump.

Shari Redstone's big decision: Fight Trump on his 60 Minutes lawsuit and blow up the Paramount-Skydance deal or cave and torch CBS News' crown jewel.

Shari Redstone, the media mogul who has been trying to sell Paramount in a politically fraught transaction, is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Shari Redstone, the media mogul who has been trying to sell Paramount in a politically fraught transaction, is undergoing treatment for cancer.