Kayla is a senior TV writer at TheWrap, covering the business and content of streaming and linear television. 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. 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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Apple Extends Partnership With Peanuts Until 2030
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Kat McNamara-Led Harlequin Romance Movies Set November Premiere at CW
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Trump Approves TikTok Deal in Executive Order With App Valued at $14 Billion
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Late Night Return Scores 6.3 Million Viewers on Broadcast, Monologue Gets 26 Million Views Across YouTube and Social
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Jessica Chastain ‘Not Aligned’ on Apple’s Decision to Postpone ‘The Savant’ Release in Wake of Charlie Kirk’s Murder
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How TikTok’s ‘The Chit Show’ Landed Will Forte and Bob Odenkirk for Season Finale
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