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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Creatorverse: How Brands Will Drive the Future of Shortform Shows
Here’s how Gymnasium and Amazon’s “Girl Room” became a hit in just three weeks
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Paramount Accuses Warner Bros. Discovery of Unfair Bidding Process, Favoring Netflix in Letter to Zaslav
The letter warns the sale would “entrench and extend Netflix’s global dominance”
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‘Stranger Things’ Season 5’s Debut Sets Netflix Record With 59.6 Million Views
Reaching No. 1 in 90 out of 93 countries, it was the biggest premiere week for an English-language show in the history of the streamer
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Chappell Roan, 50 Cent, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and More to Perform on ABC’s ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
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AMC Is the New Home of TNA Wrestling’s Thursday Night iMPACT
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The three companies are in hot pursuit for all or part of Warner Bros. Discovery, but they each have their own regulatory and political hurdles
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MrBeast, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and Joe Rogan Top YouTube’s 2025 Trends
“Squid Game,” Charlie Kirk and Roblox games were also major trending topics throughout the year
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Netflix Puts in Mostly Cash Offer, Paramount Goes All Cash as Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding War Heats Up
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35 Most Anticipated TV Shows of Winter 2025-2026
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Never take anything for granted when it comes to the Upside Down
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‘Stranger Things’ Season 5: Why the Return of This Character Is a Massive Game Changer
The Netflix original is fixing one of its biggest criticisms
