Kayla has covered the TV industry for more then seven years. Before joining TheWrap in April of 2023, she was the Senior TV Reporter at Decider, the New York Post’s entertainment vertical that focuses on the streaming industry. She was instrumental to the site’s growth, helping transform a fledging site to a respected name in the industry, especially when it came to Decider’s coverage of true crime. 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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‘Accused’ Showrunner Howard Gordon Warns Writers Are ‘Not Learning the Whole Craft’ Due to Mini-Rooms
The former executive producer of “24” also predicted that the WGA strike will get “ugly” and there will be “a lot of collateral damage”
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Paramount+ Names Michael Engleman CMO and Puja Vohra EVP of Consumer Marketing
The moves precede the studio’s rollout of Paramount+ with Showtime
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Trust for CNN, MSNBC Split Along Party Lines More Than Any Other News Orgs, Poll Finds
The Weather Channel, PBS and the BBC emerged as the most trustworthy media organizations, according to YouGov
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‘Morning Joe’ Calls Out ‘Inhumane’ Greg Abbott in Wake of Shooting: ‘There Is a Sickness in the State of Texas’ (Video)
“They care more about the gun lobby and gun manufacturers making money than little children in malls,” MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough says
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Drew Barrymore Still Appears at MTV Movie and TV Awards in Hilarious Skits (Video)
The star dropped out of hosting the awards show this past Thursday to stand in solidarity with the WGA strike
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MTV Movie and TV Awards Will Change Its Format as WGA Strike Unfolds
After Drew Barrymore dropped out of the event in solidarity with the WGA, the live event will continue without a host
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Donald Trump Confuses Rape Accuser E. Jean Carroll for Ex-Wife Marla Maples in Photo
During the deposition for Carroll’s sexual assault case, the former president repeatedly said, “That’s Marla”
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‘Doctor Who’ Adds Jonathan Groff to Ncuti Gatwa Season
The actor and Broadway star will join Russell T. Davies and Ncuti Gatwa in new installments of this BB staple
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‘Veep’ and ‘White House Plumbers’ Showrunner David Mandel Fears the WGA Strike Will Be ‘Long and Bloody’
Networks are blaming writers for “their own terrible decision-making,” Mandel told TheWrap
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John Fetterman Tells ‘Morning Joe’ ‘You’re Not Too Macho’ for Depression (Video)
The Pennsylvania politician “begged” men to get treatment for their mental health while on MSNBC
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Chelsea Handler ‘Obviously’ Stands with the WGA Strike: ‘The Trickle-Down Economics Don’t Necessarily Work’
The comedian and late-night host also emphasized she’s “definitely interested” in becoming the permanent host of “The Daily Show”
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Lance Armstrong, Ronda Rousey and Ariel Winter Headline Fox’s ‘Stars on Mars’ With Host William Shatner (First Look Photos)
The unscripted reality show will follow stars as they compete in challenges that simulate interstellar conditions
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‘Morning Joe’ Says Clarence Thomas Would Be Impeached at Lower Court for Billionaire’s Gifts: ‘What Is Going On?’ (Video)
MSNBC’s Joe Scarborough said that the Supreme Court’s credibility is at “an all-time low”
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Jane Goodall Remembers Tarzan Making Her Fall in Love With Wildlife: ‘I Was Very Jealous — He Married the Wrong Jane’ (Video)
The 89-year-old conservationist sat with Kelly Clarkson to discuss her new Apple TV+ series “Jane”
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FX’s ‘Class of ’09’ Creators Aren’t Pressing the ‘Panic Button’ on AI Just Yet
Though the upcoming miniseries explores a world completely changed by artificial intelligence, its creators are confident the emerging tech can’t replace them — for now