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Demi Lovato Opened Old Wounds, Then Other Child Stars Joined In
In early April 2008, a few dozen people, including me, filed into a recording studio in midtown Manhattan to meet Disney’s “Next Big Thing.” That was how the company introduced a then-15-year-old Demi Lovato to the world, or to roughly 30 members of the media and advertising community. The wide-eyed teen was in New York for the […]
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“F*** the Haters”: Matt Rife on Comedy, Controversy and his Serious Acting Ambitions
Roughly five minutes into Matt Rife’s new special, he lays out the framework for his audience. Rather than rely largely on prepared material, as he’s currently doing on tour, he’ll be devoting the next 60 minutes entirely to crowd work, a first for Netflix, which is committed to releasing this hour and another one after […]
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The War for Laughs: Why Streamers Are Battling for Stand-Up Comics
At the tail end of June, Bill Burr took the stage at Seattle’s Moore Theatre, where he filmed his eighth stand-up special. His last few specials had been with Netflix, where he’d been part of an illustrious roster that includes Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Ali Wong and Jerry Seinfeld. But those who know Burr say […]
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Demi Lovato Lines Up Drew Barrymore, JoJo Siwa, More for ‘Child Star’ Doc (Exclusive)
Demi Lovato is returning to the Disney orbit. The former child star is making her directorial debut with a buzzy documentary for Hulu, which is owned by the company that famously launched Lovato’s career. Fittingly, Child Star, as the film has been titled, examines the high highs and low lows of growing up in that […]
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Seth Meyers Sets New Comedy Special at HBO
Seth Meyers is bringing his comedy to HBO. The Late Night host has lined up his next standup special, which is set to debut on HBO (and Max) later this fall. The hour, his first for the WarnerMedia brand, was taped in front of a live audience in June at The Vic Theatre in Chicago. […]
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Jimmy Kimmel, John Mulaney Both Pass on Hosting Oscars Ceremony
The 97th Academy Awards have yet to land a host, though it’s not for lack of trying. ABC is said to have made offers to Jimmy Kimmel and John Mulaney, both of whom passed on the opportunity, as first reported by Puck News. Fortunately for the Academy and its host network, there’s still plenty of […]
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Taylor Tomlinson Will Explore Her Faith and Sexuality on Tour
Taylor Tomlinson is heading back on the road. The tour, which she’s titled Save Me, will kick off this fall with shows across the U.S. Her new set is said to feature some of her most personal material to date. In fact, Tomlinson, who got her start on the church circuit, will deconstruct her faith, […]
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Reggie Watts Did Not Prepare for This
Reggie Watts has embarked on a time-travel odyssey back to the ’90s, and he’s hoping audiences will join him. On July 20, he’s rolling out his latest hour, which is set pre-Y2K and weaves together improvisational comedy and musical riffs to form what Rolling Stone has called a “vortex of surrealist entertainment.” Watts prefers the […]
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Emmys Nominate 22 Performers Featured in THR’s Annual Roundtable Series
The Hollywood Reporter‘s annual Emmy roundtable series proved itself a must-stop on this year’s ever-crowded campaign trail. In fact, 22 participating performers saw their names announced Wednesday as the 2024 batch of Emmy nominations were doled out ahead of the Sept. 15 telecast. Among them: Jon Hamm, a double nominee for his roles in FX’s […]
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THR’s Guide to the 2024 Emmy Nominations: Everything You Need to Know
And we’re back. Just six months after Fox aired the strike-delayed, wildly anticlimactic, 75th Emmy awards, ABC is prepping for the 76th. Earlier today, the TV Academy revealed the 2024 Emmy nominees, who will convene on Sept. 15 at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. The telecast, which will air live on both coasts, […]
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Jon Hamm Is Back and “It’s Very, Very Cool”
Jon Hamm is not simply back in the conversation, he’s a double Emmy nominee. Earlier today, the TV Academy recognized his work in both Apple TV+’s The Morning Show, where he did a season-long arc as the Elon Musk-esque tech billionaire Paul Marks, and FX’s Fargo, where he played the villainous Sheriff Roy Tillman, a […]
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Reality TV Has a Major Parity Issue
American Idol. Dancing With the Stars. Shark Tank. Survivor. They’re all major unscripted formats — and they’re all created by men. According to a new study, which was commissioned by content behemoth Banijay Entertainment in concert with Everywoman Studios and the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, three in four reality TV creators are men. The […]
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