Fox News Confirms the Firing of a Top Executive Who Was Once Close to Ailes

The company initially declined to comment on reports that Roger Ailes, the chief executive, had fired Brian Lewis, one of his chief lieutenants.

    



Conservative Voice Goes From ‘View’ to Fox News

Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who has been on the ABC show “The View” for 10 years, will join “Fox & Friends” in September.

    

Chief Leaves Barnes & Noble After Losses on E-Readers

A new chief was named to lead the struggling Nook division, but the C.E.O.’s post will remain vacant for the time being.

    

Warner Brothers Studio Chief Said to Be Weighing Exit

The president, Jeff Robinov, has faced questions about the direction of the Warner Brothers Pictures Group.

    

Dumping the Face, and Founder, of Men’s Wearhouse

George Zimmer, the founder of Men’s Wearhouse and a frequent presence in its commercials, was fired by the company’s board on the day of its shareholders’ meeting.

    

News Corp. Financial Officer to Retire After Company’s Split

David F. DeVoe, who started work with News Corporation in 1983, will be succeeded by John Nallen in the newly formed 21st Century Fox.

    

Frank A. Bennack Jr. to Step Down as C.E.O. at Hearst

Frank A. Bennack Jr., Hearst’s chief executive, plans to retire. He will be succeeded by Steven R. Swartz, the company’s chief operating officer.

Media Decoder Blog: Hearst Executive Tied to Improper Texting Is Said to Resign

Scott Sassa, who was tied this week to a scandal involving improper text messages, informed executives at several of the entertainment divisions affiliated with Hearst that he had resigned.