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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Antonio Banderas Says Hollywood Execs Once Told Him ‘Blacks and Hispanics’ Only Play Bad Guys on Screen
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Andrew Garfield Enjoys ‘Harry Potter’ Films Despite J.K. Rowling’s Anti-Trans Views: ‘Can’t Throw the Baby Out With the Bath Water’ | Video
“I know we shouldn’t be putting money in the pocket of inhumane legislation right now through ‘She Who Shall Remain Nameless,’” the actor says
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‘Daily Show’ Jokes Kristi Noem Had to Hand Over Everything After Firing — Including Keys to the ‘F—k Plane’ | Video
Josh Johnson also explains how Markwayne Mullin, the only current Native American senator, may have made Trump “less racist”
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Where to Watch the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards
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Zendaya Is ‘Disappearing’ From Public Eye After 4 Movies in 2026: ‘Hope You Don’t Get Sick of Me’ | Video
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Trump Snaps at Reporter for Asking Why He Can Vote by Mail: ‘Because I’m the President’ | Video
While he’s called mail-in voting “cheating,” the president alludes that he was too busy doing “a lot of different things” to vote in person
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Hilary Duff Pranks Sean Evans While Doing ‘Hot Ones’: ‘Tricked Ya’ | Video
The web series’ production team bursts into laughter offscreen
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Fallon Jabs at Trump’s 15-Point Peace Plan for Iran: ‘After 4 Weeks, We Finally Have’ One | Video
The “Tonight Show” host says the president celebrated the 15-point proposal with a 16-piece from KFC
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Jessi Draper Defends ‘Mormon Wives’ Co-Star Taylor Frankie Paul After Domestic Violence Incident: ‘She’s Made Some Mistakes’ | Video
“This is my real friend and she does have a really good heart and I love her so much,” Draper shares
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‘Morning Joe’ Roasts Pete Hegseth for Trying Too Hard to Impress ‘Dad’ Trump With Iran War ‘Frat Boy Rhetoric’ | Video
The panel calls the war secretary “childish” for boasting that the U.S. will negotiate with Iran using bombs
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Joe Scarborough Clashes With Chuck Schumer in Heated Iran Debate: ‘Senator, You’re Not Listening’ | Video
The senator and pundit tussle over whether it was a good or bad idea for Trump to degrade Iran’s military infrastructure
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Valerie Perrine, ‘Superman’ Actress and Oscar Nominee for ‘Lenny,’ Dies at 82
“She was a true inspiration who lived life to the fullest — and what a magnificent life it was,” the actress’ friend Stacey Souther says
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‘The Faithful’ Cast and Character Guide: Who’s Who in Fox’s Biblical Drama?
The six-episode series, led by Minnie Driver, premieres on Sunday
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How Producing Partners Kerry Washington and Pilar Savone Tackled the Character Complexity of ‘Imperfect Women’ | Video
Power Women New York: “We stand at the intersection of what makes us all completely unique and what makes us exactly the same,” Washington says of her production company Simpson Street
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Noah Wyle Joins IATSE Chief in Push for Federal Film and TV Tax Credit: ‘An Investment in Our People’ | Video
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