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Monday, October 6, 2025

Jenny Slate, Max Silvestri and Gabe Liedman Launch New Podcast With SiriusXM, SmartLess Media by Caitlin Huston

The first episode of the podcast hosted by the three longtime friends and comedians will air Oct. 21. 

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:00PM
Thursday, October 2, 2025

Bill Condon Knows You All Love Musicals (Even If You Won’t Admit It) by Caitlin Huston

The powerhouse filmmaker behind 'Dreamgirls' and now 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' spills his secrets on bringing song to screen, directing divas and why camp is underrated.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM
Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Broadway Actors Ready for Possible Strike As Negotiations Heat Up by Caitlin Huston

The union board has voted to authorize a strike and is handing out strike pledge cards to members, as negotiators prepare for the next session.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:48PM
Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Podcast Networks’ New Pitch: Hosts Are the Ultimate Influencers by Caitlin Huston

At the IAB upfront, the popularity of podcasts has led to more ad opportunities as well as more voices, including from conservative media, coming in.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:48PM

Broadway Box Office: ‘Hamilton’ Brings In $3.8 Million, ‘Ragtime’ Begins Previews by Caitlin Huston

'Waiting for Godot,' starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, also brought in a strong $1.6 million during its opening week.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:39PM

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway’s ‘Pivot’ Podcast to Launch Live Tour (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

"We've been talking about the lack of accountability by tech firms, and the sucking up that will go on. The sucking [up] will continue throughout the country, I suspect," Swisher said of top…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:00PM

‘Schmigadoon!’ Musical Based on Apple TV Series Headed to Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Lorne Michaels is producing the Broadway show, which is set to open this spring.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM
Thursday, September 25, 2025

Paramount Hires Former DOJ Head Under Trump As Chief Legal Officer by Caitlin Huston

Makan Delrahim also advised Skydance on the Paramount acquisition.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:06PM

Broadway Nonprofit Manhattan Theatre Club Names New Artistic Director by Caitlin Huston

Nicki Hunter succeeds longtime artistic director Lynn Meadow amid a sea change of nonprofit leadership.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:25PM

Broadway Box Office: ‘Waiting For Godot’ Hits $1.8 Million, ‘Hamilton’ Is Back On Top by Caitlin Huston

'Cabaret' also played its final performance on Broadway after Billy Porter withdrew from the production due to illness.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:51PM
Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Jason and Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ Podcast to Stream On Amazon Prime by Caitlin Huston

Episodes of the popular show will also be available on Prime, as part of Wondery's recent reorganization amid the new podcasting landscape.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:31AM
Tuesday, September 23, 2025

In Lieu of Runway Show, Gucci Premieres Film Starring Demi Moore, Elliot Page, Keke Palmer by Caitlin Huston

The short, co-directed by Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn, bypassed fashion convention to launch Demna's first collection for the brand.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:03PM

Disney Reveals Streaming Price Hike Amid Kimmel Outrage Cycle by Caitlin Huston

The company said it will increase the monthly price of its Disney+ plan, among others, days after outrage over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:03PM
Monday, September 22, 2025

Zohran Mamdani Boycotts ABC’s Town Hall Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension by Caitlin Huston

The New York mayoral candidate hit at Disney for "cowardice" in the face of the Trump administration's moves to pressure the company over the late-night host.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:28PM

Paramount Acquires Rights to Series About Oct. 7 Israel Attacks by Caitlin Huston

 “Red Alert highlights Paramount's continued commitment to storytelling through artistic excellence and accuracy," CEO David Ellison said in a statement.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:34AM
Friday, September 19, 2025

Ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner Weighs in on Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: “Where Has All the Leadership Gone?” by Caitlin Huston

The former Disney leader called the suspension of the late night program “yet another example of out-of-control intimidation.”

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:59PM
Thursday, September 18, 2025

Jimmy Fallon Says He Hopes Kimmel Returns, Mocks Trump on ‘The Tonight Show’ by Caitlin Huston

The comments came after ABC's suspension of Kimmel and a social media post Trump made urging NBC to fire Fallon.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:51PM

Hollywood Unions Say Jimmy Kimmel Suspension “Chills Free Speech,” Threatens Artist Livelihoods by Caitlin Huston

WGA is also mounting a protest as the unions continue to hit back at ABC's decision.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:41PM
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Broadway Tax Credit Gets One-Month Reprieve by Caitlin Huston

The NYC Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit has extended its deadline for applications to shows starting before Oct. 20.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:14PM

Times Square Casino Proposal, Backed By Caesars and Jay-Z, Denied By Advisory Committee by Caitlin Huston

The proposal came as part of the State's plan to have three new casinos built in the five boroughs of New York City.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:25AM
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Paramount Names Scale AI CFO Dennis K. Cinelli to Board of Directors by Caitlin Huston

His appointment expands the new post-merger board to 11 directors.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:33PM

Broadway Box Office: ‘Hamilton’ Hits $3.8M As Leslie Odom Jr. Returns by Caitlin Huston

'Waiting for Godot,' starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, also commanded the highest average ticket price in the industry as it began performances.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:41PM

Amazon Adds Coverage of The Masters to Sports Lineup by Caitlin Huston

Amazon Prime joins the live coverage of the popular golf tournament on CBS Sports and ESPN for 2026. 

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:27AM

‘Giant,’ Starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, Will Move To Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The Olivier Award-winning play examines Dahl at a moment he was accused of antisemitism.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:31AM
Monday, September 15, 2025
Thursday, September 11, 2025

A24 Extends Its Indie Brand to Off-Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The studio behind 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' has acquired the Cherry Lane Theatre with the goal of moving into live experiences and building relationships with artists.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:45AM
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Lemonada to Launch New Podcast From Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody, Renews ‘Wiser Than Me’ by Caitlin Huston

The podcasting company is also leaning more into video, as CEO Jessica Cordova Kramer says the industry is "thriving" but constantly evolving.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM
Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Broadway Box Office: ‘Art’ Play Brings In $1.2 Million, ‘Cabaret’ Hits Lowest Gross So Far by Caitlin Huston

'Cabaret' announced it will be closing Sept. 21 as Porter has withdrawn from the production while recovering from sepsis.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:09PM

Sarah Jessica Parker, Jonathan Groff Gather Broadway Luminaries for Gala Luncheon by Caitlin Huston

The gala luncheon commemorated 25 years of the New 42 rehearsal studio as well as its other programming for children and under-resourced families.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:56PM

5,000 Podcasts. 3,000 Episodes a Week. $1 Cost Per Episode — Behind an AI Start Up’s Plan by Caitlin Huston

Former Wondery exec Jeanine Wright is leading a new firm, Inception Point AI, that's betting on flooding the zone with audio content: “I think that people who are still referring to all AI…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:09PM

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