'60 Minutes' EP Nick Bilton Urges Staff to Tune Out Rumors in Internal Memo

"60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton is urging his staff to ignore the rumors and focus on reporting as the CBS newsmagazine prepares to launch its 59th season. The message came in a welcome-back memo to employees this week, reviewed by TheWrap. Status first reported on the note Monday night. The 734-word memo, sent after the show's July break, primarily serves as a roadmap for the weeks leading up to the Sept. 20 season premiere. Bilton outlines newsroom updates, announces several hires, previews expanded investments in investigative reporting, encourages greater in-office . . .