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Thursday, April 17, 2025

Netflix Sees Potential For Video Podcasts, More Creator Content on Platform by Caitlin Huston

"Is it premium? Well, some of it is, and we believe we have the best monetization model on the planet for premium storytelling," co-CEO Ted Sarandos said on the earnings call.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:04PM[SHARE]

Netflix Co-CEOs See $60M Pay Packages in 2024 by Caitlin Huston

Both Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters had base salaries of $3 million, plus millions in stock awards.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:44PM[SHARE]

'Severance' Star Jen Tullock Set For Solo Off-Broadway Show (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

Tullock will star in 'Nothing Can Take You from the Hand of God,' which she also co-wrote.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:30PM[SHARE]

Leslye Headland's 'Cult of Love' Set For Feature Film Adaptation by Caitlin Huston

Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum will produce the feature based on the Broadway play.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:47AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Harvey Weinstein's Health Is the Elephant in the Room at His New Trial by Caitlin Huston

The former mogul's legal team has stressed that, if accommodations aren't met, his medical conditions could "even lead to death" as they maneuver for him to move from Rikers to Bellevue Hosp…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:44PM[SHARE]

Why Khloé Kardashian Decided to Launch Her Podcast On X by Caitlin Huston

"I get to see all of the analytics in real time," she said, adding, "I have adjusted a lot on my podcast, whether it be content or what I'm doing, based off of those analytics."

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:29PM[SHARE]

Acast and The Athletic Strike Exclusive Sales Partnership by Caitlin Huston

Acast will be the exclusive external sales partner, with rights to audio ads, podcast sponsorships, podcast video and branded content.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Monday, April 14, 2025

TLC Stage Musical 'CrazySexyCool' to Make World Premiere Next Summer by Caitlin Huston

The musical is described as a "semi-biographical" look at the chart-topping girl group.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:30PM[SHARE]

SiriusXM CEO Jennifer Witz's Pay Rises to $37M in 2024 by Caitlin Huston

The pay package includes large stock and options awards intended to cover a three-year period.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:47PM[SHARE]

'Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know' Podcast Joins Lemonada Media (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

The podcast from the popular comedian will continue its current season with a new episode April 16.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM[SHARE]

Leslie Odom Jr. to Return to 'Hamilton' on Broadway This Fall by Caitlin Huston

Odom will return to the role of Aaron Burr, which he originated Off-Broadway and during the Broadway run.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:31AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Harvey Weinstein Appears in Court Ahead of Jury Selection In Trial by Caitlin Huston

The former movie mogul and his team have often cited his poor health as a reason to get the trial started with urgency, and Weinstein's health came into account again Wednesday.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:03PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Broadway Box Office: 'Othello' Tops Industry Gross Amid Flurry of Show Openings by Caitlin Huston

'Good Night and Good Luck,' starring George Clooney, and several other shows opened last week.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:53PM[SHARE]

William Finn, Tony Award-Winning Writer of 'Falsettos,' Dies at 73 by Caitlin Huston

The lyricist and composer also wrote the score for 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:11PM[SHARE]

Trump Supporters Dave Portnoy, Elon Musk, Bill Ackman Speak Out on Tariffs by Caitlin Huston

The Tesla mogul said Trump's trade advisor Peter Navarro is "truly a moron," while the Barstool exec outlined impact if the "economy tanks."

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:45AM[SHARE]
Monday, April 7, 2025

SpinCo Names Senior Communication Execs At MSNBC, CNBC by Caitlin Huston

Lauren Skowronski will be svp of communications at CNBC and Richard Hudock will be svp of communications at MSNBC.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:36PM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 3, 2025

Amanda Hirsch, Host of 'Not Skinny But Not Fat,' Signs With WME (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

The podcast host has also been a red carpet host for Amazon Prime's 'Shotgun Wedding,' Tubi's 'Big Mood' and more.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:04PM[SHARE]

Libsyn Renews Podcasting Deal With Nick Viall and 'The Viall Files' by Caitlin Huston

Viall is host of the popular podcast and owns an audio lifestyle media company, Envy Media.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:30PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Spotify Unveils New Advertising Tools at First Advance Event by Caitlin Huston

One new tool allows advertisers in the U.S. to use generative AI to create scripts and voice overs

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:43PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Broadway Box Office: George Clooney's 'Good Night and Good Luck' Brings In $3.28M by Caitlin Huston

'Othello,' starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, shot back up to $3.1 million last week.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:29PM[SHARE]

Sony Pictures Classics Acquires Live Filmed Version of 'Merrily We Roll Along' On Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The filmed version of the show, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez, is set for theatrical release.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00PM[SHARE]

Javier Pons Named Chief Content Officer, Head of Telemundo Studios by Caitlin Huston

The new role will include oversight of the network's entertainment division, including unscripted content, daily shows and live specials.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:45AM[SHARE]
Monday, March 31, 2025

Audacy Names Leah Reis-Dennis Head of Podcasts by Caitlin Huston

Reis-Dennis takes on the role after the departure of J.D. Crowley, who was the company's chief digital officer and president of podcast and streaming.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:42AM[SHARE]
Friday, March 28, 2025

Netflix's Ted Sarandos on Dave Chappelle, Massive First-Look Deals and Dinner With Trump by Caitlin Huston

"They're never easy calls. But I think it's rooted in a principle of protecting free speech and expression," Sarandos said of his decision to stand by Chappelle.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:22PM[SHARE]

Scott Rudin Plans Broadway Producing Return Next Fall by Caitlin Huston

Rudin, who stepped away from producing after a Hollywood Reporter exposé, has four shows planned starting next season, according to The New York Times.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:52AM[SHARE]

Netflix Plans Doc for 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' Stage Show by Caitlin Huston

The stage show is set for its first Broadway preview Friday at Marriott Marquis Theatre.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:48AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Amazon Strikes Deal For LeBron James' Podcast 'Mind The Game' by Caitlin Huston

The podcast has added Steve Nash as a co-host and will be distributed across Amazon Prime, Music and more.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:49AM[SHARE]

Jeff T. Daniel Named President of Broadway's Largest Theater Owner, The Shubert Organization by Caitlin Huston

Daniel takes on the new role amid retirement rumors for the company's longtime leader.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM[SHARE]

John Krasinski to Star in Off-Broadway Play 'Angry Alan' by Caitlin Huston

The play will be the first production at the Studio Seaview space, formerly the Tony Kiser Theatre.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM[SHARE]

How Instagram Aims to Chip Away at TikTok by Caitlin Huston

Top creators, including Daniel Mac, Quen Blackwell and Charli D'Amelio, say they've been trying new approaches to their social media strategies.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:55AM[SHARE]

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