Overview

• E! News will conclude its nightly television broadcasts on September 25 after a 32-year presence on linear cable.
• Comcast’s spinoff company Versant will assume control of E! as part of a broader reorganization of NBCUniversal’s cable brands.
• E!’s new digital-first strategy will prioritize around-the-clock online and social media content in place of its daily TV program.
• Approximately 20 E! News staff have been notified of the cancellation, with some offered opportunities in the reorganized network.
• Key offerings such as live awards show coverage and original series like E!’s Dirty Rotten Scandals will continue under the digital-led model.