Raquel Calhoun is an Audience Writer for TheWrap. She previously served as a senior multiplatform reporter for Forbes. Some of Raquel’s producing credits include former daytime talk show “The Real” and the nationally-syndicated talk show “Dr. Phil.” In addition, her print and on-camera work has been featured on several platforms, including Ebony magazine, NPR, Fox Soul and The Root.
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Jeffrey Wright Says He’s ‘Grateful’ the Director of ‘American Fiction’ Didn’t Want Anyone Else in the Lead Role: ‘No Plan B’
TheWrap magazine: Despite being sent a list of Hollywood actors for his feature directorial debut, Cord Jefferson said he “just knew” Wright was the only one for the role
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Martin Sheen Denies Report That He Supports RFK Jr: ‘Nor Will I Be Attending His Party’
The actor says he’ll be siding with President Joe Biden’s camp for the 2024 election
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Jon Hamm Jokes He Owes Will Arnett Money for Imitating Him on ‘Grimsburg’: ‘I Love How His Voice Sounds’
“There’s a funny thing about Will, who once you hear his voice, you can’t not hear his voice, and he’ll say the same thing,” the “Mad Men” star says
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Emmys Variety Series Writing Category Added Back to Telecast After Backlash
The awards ceremony airs Jan. 15 on Fox
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News Site The Messenger Denies as ‘Absurd’ That It’s Out of Money and Could Shut Down
The site, which is owned by media investor Jimmy Finkelstein, said Tuesday it was laying off two dozen staffers and raising more cash
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Sean Hannity Says He’s Ditching NYC for Florida Full-Time Thanks to DeSantis, Rubio, Scott: ‘I Am Done’
“I actually have representatives in the state that I’m living in that share my values,” the conservative host says
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Ben Shapiro Slams Tucker Carlson’s ‘Absurd Accusation’ That His Politics ‘Could Destroy the Country for Real’: ‘Simply Not True’ | Video
The former Fox News host said of Shapiro last week that he “can’t imagine how someone like that could get an audience”
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Kansas State Chows Down On ‘First-Ever’ Edible Pop-Tart Mascot After Bowl Win Against NC State, Fans React
The internet can’t get over the humorous demise of the toaster pastry
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard Shares a ‘Selfie of Freedom’ in First Social Media Post Since Prison Release
The convicted murderer and inspiration for Hulu’s “The Act” was released after serving seven years in prison
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Maxine Waters Says Lauren Boebert’s Last-Ditch Effort to Change Districts Will Backfire: ‘Not Going to Get Elected’ | Video
The politician says Republicans are “incapable of running this government” and are merely using Trump as a shield for protection
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‘The Color Purple’ Fans Tease Obama for Adding It to His Year-End Movies List Late: ‘Someone Just Got a Call From Oprah’
The former president’s annual list of favorite flicks includes “Rustin,” “Leave the World Behind” and “American Symphony”
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Beyoncé’s Childhood Home in Houston Catches Fire on Christmas Morning
The cause of the blaze is under investigation
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‘The Color Purple’ Broadway Actress Says She Should Be Paid for ‘I’m Here’ Added Song Lyrics: ‘Want My Royalty Fee’
“I’m getting a lot of DMs and posts about why I’ve been left out of the press as the original Celie,” LaChanze writes on X
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Ayo Edebiri Jokingly Says She Was a Dialect Coach on ‘The Departed’: ‘But Only for (One) Word’
The “Bottoms” actress acknowledges in a Letterboxd review that she was only a child when the film came out
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The 50 Best TV Shows of 2023
From “Abbott Elementary” to “Yellowjackets,” TheWrap highlights the best in television in broadcast, cable and streaming
