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Sharon Waxman On the Business of Entertainment
The founder and editor of TheWrap’s take on life on the left coast, high culture, low culture and the business of entertainment and media. Waxman writes frequently on the inside doings of Hollywood, and is is also the author of two books, Rebels on the Back Lot and Loot.
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George Stephanopoulos’ Rep Lobbies For Him to Become Next Host of ‘Jeopardy!’ (Exclusive)
Longtime 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.
For 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
I 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?
“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)
A 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?
I 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)
“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
Traditionally, 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)
The media mogul has tried to merge with his direct competitor before
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Lynne Segall Joins TheWrap as Chief Revenue Officer
As 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
First 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
Our 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’
Director 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
He “was being maligned … and hated it,” said a knowledgeable insider
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Oracle Nears $20 Billion TikTok Deal With White House Support (Exclusive)
CEO Kevin Mayer resigns, corporate parent CEO and private equity investors at loggerheads over the deal as Microsoft bid falls behind
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