Instagram/Barry Diller Celebrity Barry Diller says he'd buy CNN immediately to save it from decline, citing its digital strength but need for more on-air investment. May 6, 2026 AceShowbiz - Barry Diller recently expressed his willingness to acquire CNN amid concerns over the network's current trajectory. Speaking at The Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything Festival, Diller made it clear that he would be ready to take ownership of the news organization immediately if given the chance.