The broadcasting program “E! News ”will end this year, concluding a race that started in 1991 but was interrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a source close to the situation.
The person confirmed the plans to cancel the broadcast program at NBC News, after the news was previously published Thursday by Variety and other publications. His final band date will be September 25. The employees were informed Thursday morning.
The entertainment network will remain online. “Access Hollywood” and “Access Daily” will continue their programs.
The broadcasting program was launched in 1991, but it was canceled in 2020 during the pandemic, which caused serious disruption not only to the economy but also to studio emissions. The broadcast program was reduced in 2022.
E! Belongs to Nbcuniversal, the parent company of NBC News, but it will evolve with other brands, including MSNBC and CNBC, at the Spinoff Comcast side, said Comcast.
Nbcuniversal did not immediately respond to a comment request Thursday.
Comcast announced its first board of directors For the spin-off scheduled for Thursday.
The spin-off will include USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, Syfy, Golf Channel and others, said Comcast.