Paramount Global and controlling shareholder Shari Redstone had hoped to close the deal to merge the media company with Skydance Media by this point. But as the deal is still pending FCC approval, and with a potential settlement with Donald Trump in his lawsuit against “60 Minutes” looming,

Attorney Mary Boies, former judge Roanne Sragow Licht and venture capitalist Charles Ryan have been nominated to join Paramount's board.

(Reuters) -Paramount Global nominated three new directors on Monday, seeking to boost its board strength to seven as it awaits regulatory approval for its $8.4 billion merger with Skydance Media. Paramount nominated Mary Boies,