The Federal Communications Commission has cleared the way for Paramount Global to complete its merger with Skydance Media, announcing Thursday that it has approved the deal. The decision removes a final hurdle for the media and entertainment companies to close their transaction. Paramount is the parent company of CBS.

Stand-up comedy stars will be heading to Coventry Building Society Arena this year to start a new live comedy series. The events venue has launched CBS Laughs, with award-winning stand-up and podcaster Adam Rowe to headline on Friday, September 12.