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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‘Red One’ Debuts Atop Nielsen’s Streaming Chart With 2.1 Billion Minutes Streamed
It was followed by the Netflix movie “Carry-On” and the series “Black Doves” during the second week of December
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‘Hollywood Squares’ Moves CBS Premiere to Next Thursday Due to LA Fires
The network noted the comedic game show does not feel tonally appropriate given the ongoing natural disaster
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‘The Daily Show’ Host Desi Lydic Has a NSFW Question About Trump’s Nickname for Gavin Newsom | Video
The Comedy Central star jokes the president-elect is “opening up the strategic nickname reserves”
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Jean Smart Asks Networks to Pause Awards Show Coverage and Instead Donate Revenue to LA Wildfire Victims
Her Max comedy “Hacks” is one of several shows that has halted production as the devastation in Los Angeles continues
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Jimmy Fallon Unveils Cheeky Slogan for Matt Gaetz’s Possible Florida Governor Run | Video
The NBC host also takes aim at Meta for adding UFC CEO Dana White to its board of directors
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WWE ‘Raw’ on Netflix Is a Champion, Secures 4.9 Million Global Views
The storied pro wrestling event was watched in 2.6 million U.S. households, a 116% jump from 2024
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‘Reacher’ Season 3 Trailer: Somehow Alan Ritchson Meets an Even Larger Man
The Prime Video hit will return on Feb. 20
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Piers Morgan Ditches Rupert Murdoch’s News UK, Will Take Ownership of His YouTube Show ‘Uncensored’
“It’s clear from the recent U.S. election that YouTube is an increasingly powerful and influential media platform,” he says
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LA Approves $1 Billion Television City Expansion Project During Time of Hollywood Contraction
The Los Angeles City Council voted 13-0 to pass the project
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‘Squid Game’ Season 2 Becomes Netflix’s 2nd Most Popular Non-English Show Ever With 126 Million Views
The second installment jumped from No. 7 to No. 2 on the streamer’s most-watched list with 58.2 million views this week
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Jon Stewart Loses It Over Democrat’s NSFW Nickname for Lauren Boebert | Video
Jamie Raskin gives the “Daily Show” a behind-the-scenes look at Congressional certification
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‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Scores Post-AFC Championship Episode
The Jan. 26 show will mark the kickoff of CBS’ 2025 winter slate
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Allison Holker Opens Up About ‘Really Scary’ Discovery She Made After Husband Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ Death
The former “Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “SYTYCD” star died by suicide in 2022
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Scarlett Johansson to Guest-Host ‘Today’ Show Following Hoda Kotb’s Departure
The Marvel star will step onto the NBC stage on Jan. 20
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Paramount and Comcast Renew Multi-Year Distribution Agreement
Comcast will now have the option to offer Paramount+ with Showtime to qualifying Xfinity customers
