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The Comeuppance of Jeffrey Toobin – But Where Is CNN?
By Sharon Waxman | November 15, 2020 @ 4:07 PMThis reeks of male privilege. When your job is to weigh facts and render conclusions that shape public opinion, one’s own judgment should matter
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George Stephanopoulos’ Rep Lobbies For Him to Become Next Host of ‘Jeopardy!’ (Exclusive)
By Tony Maglio and Sharon Waxman | November 9, 2020 @ 10:10 AMLongtime host Alex Trebek died Sunday following a battle with pancreatic cancer; others are actively pursuing the vacant role
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Exhaling. The Day Donald Trump Got Fired.
By Sharon Waxman | November 7, 2020 @ 4:44 PMFor those who wanted out of the Trump reality show, that physical response of exhaling gave expression to our relief
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Sorry, President Trump. This Election Isn’t About You, but America’s Shared Values
By Sharon Waxman | November 1, 2020 @ 8:10 PMI need to know that a majority of our citizens will state clearly, for the sake of history and for the sake of the future, that this is not who we are
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Jeffrey Katzenberg’s Quibi Odyssey: Blind Hubris or Ambition Denied?
By Sharon Waxman | October 25, 2020 @ 6:20 PM”No one believed in his own idea and his own ability to will Quibi into existence more than Jeffrey,“ one Hollywood executive says
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Chinese Video Giant iQIYI Makes No-Cash Offer for Quibi Content (Exclusive)
By Sharon Waxman | October 23, 2020 @ 9:55 AMA term sheet obtained by TheWrap proposes a no-fee deal with the giant China-based platform
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A Peek Inside Ohio 14 Days Before the Election: Can Biden Pull Off an Upset?
By Sharon Waxman | October 20, 2020 @ 5:05 PMI grew up here, in a swing state that went for Trump by eight points in 2016, and where right now it’s anybody’s call
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Harvey Weinstein Accuser Writes #MeToo Stage Musical With Diane Warren (Exclusive)
By Sharon Waxman | October 19, 2020 @ 6:00 AM”The Right Girl“ was co-written by accuser Louisette Geiss and producer Howard Kagan, with songs by Warren and directed by Broadway veteran Susan Stroman
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From the Editor: As Hollywood Consolidates, Independent Media Is More Important Than Ever
By Sharon Waxman | October 6, 2020 @ 6:00 AMTraditionally, the consolidation of media ownership has meant fewer voices and less accountability
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Inside Jay Penske’s $100 Million Deal to Merge Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and Billboard (Exclusive)
By Sharon Waxman | September 30, 2020 @ 6:00 AMThe media mogul has tried to merge with his direct competitor before
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Lynne Segall Joins TheWrap as Chief Revenue Officer
By Wrap Staff | September 29, 2020 @ 7:00 AMAs one of the most accomplished sales executives in entertainment media, Segall will lead all sales and revenue-related strategies at TheWrap
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5 Lessons From TheGrill 2020: Gaming Is the New Social Network and Diversity Isn’t Optional
By Sharon Waxman | September 25, 2020 @ 5:09 PMFirst and foremost: The changes wrought over the last six months are here to stay, in one form or another
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Welcome to TheGrill 2020: A Virtual Summit as Change in Hollywood Accelerates
By Sharon Waxman | September 22, 2020 @ 7:00 AMOur three-day forum for urgent issues that will define the immediate future of the entertainment business
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‘Cuties’ Director Blames Poster for Right-Wing Attacks: ‘People Judged Without Understanding the Real Message’
By Sharon Waxman | September 17, 2020 @ 11:55 AMDirector Maïmouna Doucouré tells TheWrap that Netflix’s U.S. poster ”gave a wrong impression to a lot of people“
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Behind Kevin Mayer’s Sudden Exit From TikTok: Bad Fit, Reputation Fears
By Sharon Waxman | September 1, 2020 @ 6:44 PMHe ”was being maligned … and hated it,“ said a knowledgeable insider