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Netflix’s Jay Hoag Takes Over as Board Chairman as Reed Hastings Steps Down
Hoag was notably ousted by a majority of shareholders last year, but the streamer opted not to accept his resignation
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State AGs Preparing Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
The move comes amid a months-long investigation into whether the $110 billion deal would harm competition
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NBA Finals Game 1 Scores Nearly 17 Million Viewers, ABC’s Most-Watched Since 2018
The kickoff game saw the New York Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs 105-95
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For Richard Gadd, ‘Half Man’ Is About the ‘Struggle to Love Oneself’
TheWrap magazine: “My main intention was to explore a broken male relationship and how those two characters got to that point,” says the star, creator and EP of HBO’s limited series
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Anthony Head Was One of TV’s Most Reliable Figures, From ‘Buffy’ to ‘Ted Lasso’ | Appreciation
The beloved character actor did pretty much everything on TV, but two roles stand out as evidence of his singular talents
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‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ and ‘Ted Lasso’ Stars React to Anthony Head’s Death: ‘There’s a Hole in the World’
Brett Goldstein celebrates his co-star for being “a brilliant actor who played the worst person in the world, which was an incredible skill because he was the best person”
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Amazon Nonfiction Production Shakeup: Justin Dudek to Lead Unified Division
The exec will oversee the unscripted, doc series and MGM Alternative production teams
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How Rudy Mance Captured Carolyn Bessette’s Iconic Style in ‘Love Story’
TheWrap magazine: The costume designer knew viewers would scrutinize every last detail worn by Mrs. JFK Jr., the epitome of chic ’90s minimalism
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Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim to Remain at CBS News: ‘We Don’t Want to See 60 Minutes Die’
“We feared that our returning might be construed as an endorsement of the existing power structure. That is simply, categorically not the case,” they write after Scott Pelley’s firing
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For Padma Lakshmi, ‘America’s Culinary Cup’ Is a Sporting Event, Not Reality Television
TheWrap magazine: “If I was going to come back to the genre, I did want to make a different one,” the host, creator and executive producer tells TheWrap
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‘The Daily Show’ Mocks Trump’s Reflecting Pool-Skyscrapers Chart: ‘Totally Different Things’ | Video
“I’d say you’re comparing apples and oranges, but at least those are fruits,” Comedy Central host Michael Kosta remarks
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TV Comedy Leaders Decry Political Censorship at TheWrap’s 2026 Comedy FYC Showcase: ‘Not in This Country!’ | Video
“Doesn’t matter really politically what side you’re on — it’s a First Amendment issue,” “Stick” creator Jason Keller says in conversation with Jeff Ross, Oscar Nuñez and Rodney Ferrell
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Microdramas Are Exploding: Here Are 5 Ways People Are Talking About Them
One: they’re called microseries now
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Jimmy Fallon Urges ‘Backrooms’ Director to Forget Formal Training After Horror Hit: ‘Whatever You’re Doing Is Working’ | Video
“Good for you, don’t learn,” the late night host tells 20-year-old Kane Parsons
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‘Widow’s Bay’ Star Kate O’Flynn Unpacks Patricia’s Final Girl Last Stand: ‘The Stakes Are So High’
“When the chips are down, Patricia has a bravery to her,” the actress tells TheWrap about her neurotic, fan-favorite heroine














