Lucas Manfredi is a TV Business reporter at TheWrap, writing about the programming, executives and trends in the television and streaming industries. Prior to joining the TheWrap in November 2022, he spent four years at Fox Business as a production assistant and a reporter on its digital team. He has a Bachelor of Science in Television-Radio production from Ithaca College and can be reached at lucas.manfredi@thewrap.com.
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Donald Trump Jr. Partners With Rumble in Exclusive Podcast Deal
The businessman, author and political commentator’s “Triggered with Don Jr.” show will launch the week of Jan. 23
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‘Outer Banks’ Season 3 Sets February Premiere Date, First Look Revealed (Photos)
The Netflix drama, created by Jonas Pate, Josh Pate and Shannon Burke, will return on February 23
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Damar Hamlin’s Toy Drive Donations Soar to Over $3.7 Million (and Counting) Following Bills Player’s Cardiac Arrest
The fundraiser, which was initially launched in 2020, has received more than 142,000 donations
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Here Are All the Major Netflix Shows Canceled in 2022
The streamer’s latest programming cuts have included “The Midnight Club” and “Warrior Nun”
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Bill Cosby Eyes Return to Touring in 2023
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Stephen Greif, ‘The Crown’ and ‘Blake’s 7’ Actor, Dies at 78
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‘Morning Joe’ Blames George Santos’ Election on MAGA-Era GOP: ‘Should Raise a Lot of Alarms’ (Video)
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David Tennant Returns in ‘Doctor Who’ 60th Anniversary Trailer (Video)
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Taraneh Alidoosti, Star of Oscar-Winning ‘The Salesman,’ Arrested by Iranian Authorities Following Protests
The 38-year-old was detained Saturday on charges of “spreading falsehoods” about nationwide protests in the country
