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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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Premiere Scores 5.3 Million US Viewers, Up 13% Across Platforms
The Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey-led HBO series’ return was the top title for Max globally
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Blue Origin Touches Down: Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez Successfully Go to Space in All-Female Flight
Aisha Bowe, Kerianne Flynn and Amanda Nguyen also join the first all-female crew flight to space since 1963, according to Jeff Bezos’ company
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‘Hacks’ Star Carl Clemons-Hopkins Breaks Down Marcus and Deborah’s Difficult Conversation
“This character is taking the reins of his own life, and I hope that he’s an inspiration,” the actor tells TheWrap after Episode 2
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‘Hacks’ Season 4 Introduces Show’s Biggest Challenge Yet: Deborah vs. HR
Creators Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello and Jen Statsky tell TheWrap how Deborah having a boss completely changes the Max comedy series
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Debunking the PBS Myth: What Happens if Trump Defunds It
Rural areas and children from low-income households may be the most impacted if federal funding is revoked
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Jimmy Fallon Jokes Trump’s Tariffs Went From 54% to 10% — ‘And So Did His Approval Ratings’ | Video
The NBC host also says EPCOT is “down to two countries”
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‘MobLand’ Breaks Record for Paramount+, Securing 2.2 Million Global Viewers on Premiere Day
The Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren drama joins “1923” and “Landman” as the three biggest launches for the streamer
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TCA Board Blames Hollywood Layoffs, Contraction and Diminished Production for Canceled Summer Tour
The press organization also notes it’s open to exploring virtual options
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New ‘South Park’ Episodes to Debut in July After 2-Year Break
The first clip teases ketamine, plane crashes and a war with Canada
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Food Network Renews ‘Wildcard Kitchen’ for Season 3, Strikes Multiyear Deal With Host Eric Adjepong | Exclusive
Season 2 saw a 33% increase in viewership among viewers 25 to 35 compared to Season 1
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Seth Meyers Panel to Lead ATX TV Festival’s Opening Night With Panels for ‘Elsbeth,’ ‘Animal Control’ and Mark Duplass Added | Exclusive
The Austin-based festival takes place from May 29 to June 1
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Jon Stewart Aghast at Trump’s 3rd Term Comments: ‘Are You Trying to Order Off Menu From the Constitution?’ | Video
The “Daily Show” host also notes that some ways to stay in power “involve catapults”
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NBCUniversal Appoints Javier Pons to Chief Content Officer and Head of Telemundo Studios
The executive joined the company last year as EVP of Telemundo Studios
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‘Dexter: Original Sin’ Renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+ With Showtime
The first season was the most-streamed original for Showtime in 10 years
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‘Rick and Morty’ Season 8 to Premiere in May
Adult Swim dropped the news as part of its annual April Fool’s Day event
