Josh is a Senior News Editor at TheWrap. He is a veteran wire-service journalist who moved from New York to Los Angeles in 2008 to revamp the entertainment department of the Associated Press. He’s covered all facets of the industry ever since, first joining TheWrap in 2009 as a part of the fledgling digital Hollywood trade’s small and scrappy staff. After stints as Film Editor at Variety, Mashable’s first Entertainment Editor (and even a hot minute at TMZ), Josh returned to TheWrap for a third tour of duty in early 2022.
Experience:
Resides In:
Joshua Tree, CA
Education:
Josh received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Minnesota.
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The 11-city tour kicks off September in Michigan and will wrap in Kentucky
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Netflix Investor Demands More Transparency for Streaming Giant’s Political Lobbying
“We are concerned Netflix’s lack of disclosure presents reputational risks”
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Bob Iger Invests in Fast Delivery Company That Started Out Selling Hookah Supplies
Fellow investors include … oh hey, look, Selena Gomez!
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Amber Heard Tells Court Johnny Depp ‘Tried to Kill Me’
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Johnny Depp to Return to the Stand – on Amber Heard’s Witness List
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Jen Psaki Defends Successor’s ‘Stolen Election’ Tweets Before Her Last Day as White House Press Secretary
“She’s aligned with the President that people should admit who won regardless of preference”
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Greg Norman Shrugs Off Khashoggi Murder While Promoting Saudi-Backed Golf Tour: ‘We All Make Mistakes’
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