Los Angeles Times: Shari Redstone is emerging from the long shadow of her larger-than-life father, Sumner Redstone. The feisty 61-year-old former attorney is stepping into the spotlight to exert her influence in the affairs of Viacom and CBS — even if it means bucking her father’s wishes for who should lead one of the storied media companies. The daughter of ailing mogul suffered a defeat when Viacom’s board rebuffed her concerns about naming Philippe Dauman as chairman.