Kayla is a senior reporter at TheWrap, covering the business and content of the creator ecosystem as well as streaming and linear television. Before joining TheWrap in 2023, she was the Senior TV Reporter at Decider, the New York Post’s entertainment vertical that focuses on the streaming industry. Kayla is also a member of the Television Critics Association.
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Kayla received her Bachelor of Arts in Writing and Publication Studies from Clemson University. She also has a minor in Business Administration and studied at Oxford University for a term.
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Creatorverse: GTA VI on Netflix Was a Big Success, But the Conversation Was Happening on YouTube
The extended look is just another example of how complex this current media ecosystem has become
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Adult Swim at 25: How the Alt Comedy Hub Still Thrives as Cable Drowns
“It’s a place where creators can try crazy stuff and maybe fail,” “Robot Chicken” co-creator Seth Green tells TheWrap
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Netflix vs. YouTube: Inside the Creator Talent Tug-of-War
The battle for emerging and established creators between these two companies is more complicated than many are letting on
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50 Most Anticipated TV Shows of Fall 2026
From Netflix’s latest “Monster” and “Cupertino” on CBS, to Prime Video’s “Carrie” and “East of Eden” on Netflix
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Netflix’s GTA 6 Trailer Premiere Saw 24% Increase in App Downloads for Streamer
Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders also jumped 436% after the extended look premiered last week
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Pokémon Is Coming to Disney+: Deal Includes New Stop-Motion Series, Original Animated Show
“Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu” will debut on Disney XD and Disney+ in 2027
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‘Manifest’ Spinoff ‘Arrivals’ Coming to Netflix
The new sci-fi series comes from creator Jeff Rake who also showruns alongside Margaret Easley and Laura Putney
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Meta’s $18 Billion Settlement: A Wake-Up Call for Social Media or the Cost of Doing Business? | Analysis
From requiring YouTube and TikTok to adopt the same measures to an independent auditor, the deal shakes up social media. But is it enough?
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Creatorverse: The YouTube vs. Netflix Battle Catches Fire
YouTube is reportedly paying creators to stay off of streamers as it implements several big changes
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Meta Settles Landmark Child Safety Case for Up to $17 Billion a Week Into Trial
The case from 29 state attorneys general could have cost the tech company as much as $1.4 trillion
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‘The Gilded Age’ Teases the Russell Era of Society in First Season 4 Trailer
The Emmy-nominated drama will return to HBO this November
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‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Adds ‘Percy Jackson’ Star Daniel Diemer and ‘War’ Actor Shaheen Jafargholi
The upcoming season is set to premiere on HBO Max in the spring of 2027
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Inside the Creator AI Reckoning: Backlash, Heated Debates and So Much Slop
An admission of AI use by a high-profile YouTuber earlier this month has opened a can of worms for creators, brand partners and everyone in between
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Wendy Williams Documentary ‘Clap if You Care’ Lands at Peacock for 2027
The three-part series about “The Wendy Williams Show” will answer questions about her exit
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New Series From Maxine the Fluffy Corgi and Old Jewish Men Creators in Development | Exclusive
Unicorn, the creator management firm and content studio, unveils four new originals
