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Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Taylor Swift and Trump Loom Over Live Nation as Antitrust Trial Kicks Off by Caitlin Huston

The DOJ is pushing forward with claims that the ticketing giant pressures venues to sign exclusive deals and makes artists use its concert promotion services.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:37PM[SHARE]
Friday, February 27, 2026

As Video Podcasts Boom, SAG-AFTRA Looks to Organize the Industry by Caitlin Huston

But are contracts governed by podcast norms or chat show norms? The union's leadership is sorting that out as the format starts taking over TV.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:31PM[SHARE]

Cable TV Giants Unite: Charter's $34.5 Billion Merger With Cox Gets FCC Approval by Caitlin Huston

The deal was approved by the FCC with promises of upgrading internet services across the country, as well as adhering to some policies that have appeared in the Trump administration's agenda.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:10PM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 26, 2026

Podcast Agency Oxford Road Launches Independent Creator Awards Show (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

Killer Mike is set to host the inaugural show at SXSW, which is meant to honor creators working outside of the major platforms.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00PM[SHARE]

Ethan Hawke's First Acting Award Was a Bong From 'High Times' Magazine. With 'Blue Moon' He's Aiming Even Higher by Caitlin Huston

The actor landed his fifth Oscar nomination for portraying famed Broadway composer Lorenz Hart in Richard Linklater's quirky film.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:30AM[SHARE]

Megan Thee Stallion to Make Broadway Debut in 'Moulin Rouge!' by Caitlin Huston

The singer will play the nightclub impersario Harold Zidler.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:17AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 24, 2026

'Wisecrack' Wins Podcast Of The Year at 2026 Ambies by Caitlin Huston

Kara Swisher and the late Reggie Ossé also both received honors at the ceremony in Brooklyn Tuesday.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:34PM[SHARE]

Warner Bros. Board Warms to Paramount's Sweetened Bid, New Details Are Revealed by Caitlin Huston

Paramount has upped its offer to $31 per share and said it will pay a $7 billion regulatory termination if the transaction does not close due to regulatory matters.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:32PM[SHARE]

Broadway Box Office: Grosses Fall 6 Percent Due to Blizzard by Caitlin Huston

'Wicked' lost out on $408,223, while 'Chess' saw an even bigger drop as Lea Michele was out of the show.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:22PM[SHARE]
Monday, February 23, 2026

Broadway Cancels a Second Day of Shows Due to Blizzard by Caitlin Huston

'The Great Gatsby,' 'Chicago,' 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,' 'Six' and 'Every Brilliant Thing' are impacted.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:01PM[SHARE]

ESPN Enlists Andy Roddick as Tennis Analyst by Caitlin Huston

The former world No. 1 and 2003 US Open champion has signed a multiyear deal as an analyst for match and studio coverage.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM[SHARE]

Audible Enlists Former Wondery Exec to Lead Original Content Slate by Caitlin Huston

Marshall Lewy was formerly chief content officer at Wondery, and moved to Audible after the company was broken up in August.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Sunday, February 22, 2026

Broadway Cancels Evening Shows Due to Blizzard by Caitlin Huston

'Operation Mincemeat' is still going on as scheduled.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:29AM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 19, 2026

Live Nation Reports Record 2025 Concert Attendance Amid DOJ Lawsuit Dark Cloud by Caitlin Huston

The company, which also owns Ticketmaster, expects ticket sales to increase in 2026, but could face trouble ahead with a pending antitrust trial.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:14PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Roku Hires Patrick Harris as Global Media Revenue Executive by Caitlin Huston

Harris joins Roku after working at Snap and Meta.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Broadway Box Office: 'Harry Potter' and Big Musicals See Holiday Bump by Caitlin Huston

Industry grosses were up 11 percent from the prior week, ahead of Presidents Day, and as crowds came to New York on breaks.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:38PM[SHARE]

GQ Names Adam Baidawi New Global Editorial Director by Caitlin Huston

He takes on the role succeeding Will Welch after working as deputy global editorial director of GQ.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:14PM[SHARE]

Sean Hannity to Launch New Podcast for Fox News by Caitlin Huston

'Hang Out With Sean Hannity' will be filmed at his "man cave" in Florida.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:32AM[SHARE]

MS NOW Inks Deal With Crooked Media to Air 'Pod Save America' and More on TV by Caitlin Huston

In a notable video podcast pact, highlights from Crooked shows such as 'Pod Save America' and 'Lovett or Leave It' will air Saturdays at 9 p.m. ET.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, February 16, 2026

Apple Podcasts Will Start Playing Video This Spring by Caitlin Huston

The longtime audio platform is the latest to jump on the growing popularity of the visual format.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:42PM[SHARE]
Friday, February 13, 2026

Paramount Hires Former Trump Lawyer to Head Global Public Policy by Caitlin Huston

Rene Augustine has also served on committees at the Kennedy Center, including as a Trump appointee to the President's Advisory Committee on the Arts.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:44PM[SHARE]

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Says He Regrets Miramax Acquisition Due to Weinstein's Behavior by Caitlin Huston

Eisner also theorized about succession for Disney, saying it's better to appoint CEOs from the inside.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:03AM[SHARE]
Thursday, February 12, 2026

Roku Sees Higher Revenue, Positive Net Income For 2025 As Platform Makes Gains by Caitlin Huston

In December 2025, The Roku Channel hit an all-time high, representing 6.3 percent of all TV streaming, according to the Nielsen Gauge. 

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:06PM[SHARE]

'Imitation of Life' Musical Set For Off-Broadway With Score By John Legend by Caitlin Huston

Lynn Nottage will write the book for the musical, which is set for The Shed this fall.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Jennifer Hudson Joins 'Dreamgirls' Broadway Producing Team by Caitlin Huston

The musical revival is planned for Broadway in the fall .

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM[SHARE]

ATG Entertainment Names Melanie Smith As CEO by Caitlin Huston

Smith will lead the company, which owns more than 70 theaters across the U.S. and Europe.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:07AM[SHARE]

Talk Is Cheap, Talk Shows Are Not: Daytime TV's Big Problem by Caitlin Huston

Sky-high production costs and waning audiences are pushing hosts off the dial. Video podcasts may be the final blow to the format.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:18AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Netflix Is Filming 'Stranger Things' on Broadway for Streaming Release by Caitlin Huston

The streamer, which is a producer of the stage show, is filming the production this week.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:37PM[SHARE]

Red Seat Ventures Expands Podcasting Business With Acquisition by Caitlin Huston

The Fox-owned podcasting company bought monetization company Supercast.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:37PM[SHARE]

New Musical 'Galileo' Set For Broadway Next Season by Caitlin Huston

Four-time Tony nominee Raúl Esparza will star in the titular role.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:23PM[SHARE]

David Ellison Adds New Sweeteners In Hostile Paramount Megadeal Bid For Warner Bros. by Caitlin Huston

The company said it will add a $0.25 per share "ticking fee," which it will pay to WBD shareholders for each quarter its transaction has not closed beyond December 31, 2026.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:16AM[SHARE]

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