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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Endeavor’s UFC Merging With WWE to Form $21.4 Billion Entertainment Giant
The deal, which values UFC at $12.1 billion and WWE at $9.3 billion, is expected to close in the second half of 2023
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New York Explores Taxing Netflix, Other Streamers to Foot City’s MTA Bill
The move is part of an effort to raise money for the cash-strapped subway system and avoid a 5.5% fare increase for consumers
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‘The Daily Show’ Taps Lewis Black, Roy Wood Jr. and Desi Lydic as Guest Hosts
The move comes as the search continues for a permanent host after Trevor Noah’s exit in December
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Netflix Renews ‘You’ for Fifth and Final Season; Showrunner Sera Gamble Steps Down
The highly anticipated conclusion of Penn Badgley’s Joe Goldberg sees Michael Foley and Justin W. Lo as co-showrunners
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Zack Snyder Launches a 3-Day Snyderverse Screening to Benefit American Foundation of Suicide Prevention
The event will present director’s cut versions of “Man of Steel,” “Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Ultimate Edition” and “Zack Snyder’s Justice League”
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Trump Escalates Violent Rhetoric, Says Indictment Will Result in ‘Potential Death & Destruction’
The former president’s latest comments come after he called on his supporters to protest and “take our country back”
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‘The Daily Show’: Trump Indictment Protesters in New York Defend Infidelity, Debate Election Loss (Video)
The former president previously told his supporters to “take our nation back” ahead of his possible arrest – but only a handful actually showed up to protest
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Corden Jokes Trump Arrest Is Being Stretched Out Like ‘American Idol’ Finale: ‘Wasn’t This Supposed to Happen Yesterday?’ (Video)
The former president initially predicted he would be arrested Tuesday
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Apple TV+ Has a Branding Problem – and ‘Ted Lasso’ Alone Won’t Win the Streaming Wars | Analysis
The tech giant needs to invest more in its streamer’s content strategy or pivot, experts tell TheWrap
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Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul, Soulja Boy, Ne-Yo Among Celebrities Charged in Justin Sun Crypto Scam
The SEC charged a total of eight celebrities for illegally touting the crypto tokens Tronix and BitTorrent
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Aaron Sorkin Recovering After Suffering Stroke in 2022: ‘A Loud Wakeup Call’
The Oscar winner received the diagnosis in November after having blood pressure so high he was “supposed to be dead”
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First Teaser for ‘To All the Boys’ Spinoff Series ‘XO Kitty’ Jets to Korea (Video)
The YA series starring Anna Cathcart will premiere globally May 18 on Netflix
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Newsmax Returns to DirecTV, Resolving Months-Long Dispute
While DirecTV cited disagreement over carriage fees, the conservative network accused the provider of “political discrimination and censorship”
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Corden Jokes That Melania Trump Is Praying for Donald: ‘Please Don’t Put Him Under House Arrest’ (Video)
The NYPD was standing by on Tuesday in case the former president’s possible arrest resulted in protests
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Oscar-Winning ‘Everything Everywhere’ Directors Defend ‘Star Wars’ Gig: Needed the Job to ‘Keep Our Healthcare’
“We needed the days to keep our healthcare so it was an easy yes,” Daniel Kwan joked in an Instagram Story
