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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Movie Reviews from Creators Are More Impactful Than Professional Reviews
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iHeartMedia Debuts Jill Wintersteen Podcast ‘The Spirit Daughter’ as Part of Whalar Group Development Deal | Exclusive
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Paramount TV Studios Signs Overall Deal With ‘Yellowjackets’ Creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson
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Harry Styles Returns to ‘SNL’ as Host and Musical Guest in March
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Comedy Has Changed, but for Denis Leary and Joel McHale the Rules Are the Same: ‘You’ve Got to F—king Make People Laugh’
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Apple TV’s ‘The Hunt’ to Premiere in March Following Delay From Plagiarism Investigation
The French drama was originally supposed to launch in December
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Creatorverse: A Political War Is Brewing Over Creators
Democrats are taking creators more seriously than ever before, but is it enough?
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The Obsession Around ‘Love Story’ Proves JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s Romance Is as Contemporary as Ever
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Fox Taps ‘Special Forces’ Creator Sophie Leonard as EVP of Unscripted
The appointment comes after Yasmin Rawji left the network
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Super Bowl LX’s Creator Flag Football Game Scores 14 Million Views on YouTube | Exclusive
The Team J Balvin vs. Team Druski matchup saw more than double the viewership of last year’s game
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AMC Networks Posts Mixed Q4 as ‘Walking Dead’ Streaming Sweepstakes Begin
Despite the increase in revenue, the company did not add any additional subscribers during the quarter
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‘Vladimir’ Teases Scandalous Fantasies and Mental Spirals in First Trailer
The upcoming comedy-drama starring Rachel Weisz, Leo Woodall and John Slattery premieres in March
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How Creators Are Changing the Sports Economy
The NFL and Olympics’ investment in creators is leading to larger, broader audiences and strategic partnerships
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