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brava May 28, 2023

WGA Asks Nominated Members Not to Attend Tony AwardsEmpty chairs at empty tables.

By Charu Sinha

rancid behavior May 23, 2023

Melissa McCarthy Says a ‘Hostile’ Set Made Her ‘Physically Ill’From bad behavior, not seasickness.

By Jason P. Frank

explainers May 16, 2023

Everything We Know About the Rust Shooting and Alec Baldwin’s TrialBaldwin has finished filming Rust.

By Justin Curto

kelly-oh-no-ke May 13, 2023

Kelly Clarkson Show Employees Are ‘Traumatized’ by Toxic WorkplaceClarkson responded to the accusations on Instagram.

By Rebecca Alter

2023 writers’ strike May 8, 2023

President Joe Biden Supports WGA Writers’ Strike“I sincerely hope the strike gets resolved, and writers are given a fair deal as soon as possible,” says President Biden.

By Alejandra Gularte

1.5x speed May 3, 2023

What Does the WGA Strike Mean for Podcasts?And your other mailbag questions, answered.

By Nicholas Quah

extremely online May 2, 2023

Writers Have Seized the Memes of ProductionGet some laughs in while we wait for Hollywood to come to the table with a serious offer.

By Zoe Guy

the industry May 1, 2023

The WGA Strike Is OnWGA and AMPTP could not reach an agreement Monday night.

By Alejandra Gularte

the industry May 1, 2023

Melanie Lynskey, Seth Meyers, and More Support WGA Amid NegotiationsIndustry professionals are tweeting their support of guild members.

By Zoe Guy

emergency! May 1, 2023

ABC Calls 9-1-1 After Fox Hangs Up on Ryan Murphy HitSpin-off Lone Star will remain at Fox.

By Josef Adalian

buffering Apr. 26, 2023

It’s Tubi’s TimeHow the weird, free streamer won the internet’s heart.

By Josef Adalian

the industry Apr. 21, 2023

Disney Settles with Fired Marvel Exec Victoria AlonsoReportedly reaching a multimillion-dollar deal over her abrupt exit.

By Jennifer Zhan

mythic pest Apr. 20, 2023

F. Murray Abraham Responds to Mythic Quest Firing for Alleged Sexual MisconductHis White Lotus character may have been closer to reality than we realized.

By Rebecca Alter

buffering Apr. 20, 2023

Netflix’s Era of Lowered ExpectationsLet’s talk about the big streamer’s weird week.

By Josef Adalian

coachella 2023 Apr. 18, 2023

Coachella Does Have a Curfew, and Frank Ocean Did Break ItSo did Bad Bunny and Calvin Harris.

By Justin Curto

1.5x speed Apr. 12, 2023

Is The Economist Making the Best News Podcasts Right Now?The staid magazine’s podcasts are pleasantly aloof, even indifferent — and immensely listenable.

By Nicholas Quah

respect the classics Apr. 7, 2023

Every Breath Diddy Takes, He’ll Be Owing StingDiddy clarified that Sting doesn’t actually charge him — but he’s still pocketing money off that sample.

By Justin Curto

kitty girl Apr. 3, 2023

Barbie Ferreira Clarifies That Her Breakup With Euphoria Was ‘Mutual’“I don’t know if it was gonna do her justice.”

By Jason P. Frank

vulture sports Apr. 3, 2023

Vince McMahon Accomplishes What Logan Roy So Far Has NotWWE is selling a controlling stake to Ari Emanuel’s Endeavor to create a big company that does all kinds of fights.

By Anne Victoria Clark

reality tv Mar. 31, 2023

Bachelor Creator Mike Fleiss Out After Racial-Discrimination InvestigationHe announced what was thought to be an amicable departure earlier this week.

By Zoe Guy

the industry Mar. 24, 2023

The NPR Layoffs Eat Into Its FutureThe public-radio mothership made some deep cuts this week as it leans back into its broadcast roots.

By Nicholas Quah

romcom reality Mar. 18, 2023

What’s Going on With Nancy Meyers’s Next Movie?After breaking up with Netflix, Paris Paramount might already be looking for a rebound.

By Jason P. Frank

fire deal Mar. 8, 2023

House of the Dragon Is Throwing in 5 More Dragons With Season TwoFire-breathing pets are so hot.

By Jason P. Frank

the industry Mar. 7, 2023

De La Soul’s Music Is Here to Stay (For Now)The seminal trio’s albums have emerged from the streaming rights wilderness.

By Craig Jenkins

feel good inc Mar. 3, 2023

De La Soul’s Back Catalogue (Finally) Hits Streaming ServicesIn time to bump their debut, 3 Feet High and Rising, for its anniversary.

By Zoe Guy

these guys Mar. 1, 2023

Sam Levinson and the Weeknd Allegedly Turned The Idol Into a ‘Rape Fantasy’Reports from crew members say that the Euphoria creator and Canadian pop star have made “troubling” creative decisions.

By Rebecca Alter

mysterious news Feb. 28, 2023

Jenna Ortega Will Dance, Dance, Dance With the WeekndIn a new film the pop star co-wrote with director Trey Edward Shults.

By Jason P. Frank

the industry Feb. 24, 2023

The New Leading Men in Our LivesMeet the next class of actors who will be dominating screens (and hearts) for the foreseeable future.

By Jackson McHenry

adventures of davey zazz Feb. 23, 2023

Warner Bros. and New Line to Forge More Lord of the RingsWhy not turn The Hobbit into five movies? or ten?

By Rebecca Alter

the industry Feb. 22, 2023

David Fincher Says Netflix Didn’t Want to Shell Out for Mindhunter Season ThreeDavid Fincher confirmed that the third season was too expensive to get off the ground.

By Zoe Guy

crime Feb. 21, 2023

Alec Baldwin Charged With ‘Directly’ Causing Rust ShootingProsecutors allege “no less than a dozen” negligent acts by Baldwin even before Halyna Hutchins was shot.

By Justin Curto

the industry Feb. 17, 2023

How Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey Trolled Its Way to Box-Office Success“There was a petition against us. There were death threats. People were trying to call the police on us at one point.”

By Chris Lee

via chicago Feb. 16, 2023

Can Wilco Interest You in a 100-Year-Old Organ?The band is selling some gear from their legendary studio, the Loft.

By Justin Curto

memento mickey Feb. 15, 2023

Disney Defrosts Walt’s Corpse for Its 100th AnniversaryHis non-cryogenic, undead hologram has people asking a lot of questions already answered by said hologram.

By Rebecca Alter

major motion picture Feb. 15, 2023