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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Are Top Podcasters Fudging Their Numbers? by Caitlin Huston

Why podcast metrics can't be trusted: "I can't believe how many people are dishonest about this stuff."

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Harvey Weinstein Awaits Possible Retrial on Rape Charge in New York by Caitlin Huston

"He doesn't want the word rape associated with him," Attorney Arthur Aidala said when asked if Weinstein would take a plea deal.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:48PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Netflix Consumer Products Chief Leaves for Funko CEO Role by Caitlin Huston

Josh Simon had created products for the streaming giant's biggest titles, including 'Stranger Things,' 'Bridgerton' and 'Squid Game.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:19PM[SHARE]

Broadway Box Office: 'Hamilton' Celebrates 10 Years, 'Mamma Mia' Keeps Climbing by Caitlin Huston

'Hamilton' celebrated 10 years on Broadway last week with a special matinee, invite-only evening show and a block party.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:59PM[SHARE]

Creator Topper Guild Signs With WME (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

The 22-year-old has more than 100 million followers across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:17AM[SHARE]

As Streaming Bills Pile Up, Sling TV Tries New Tactic: a Low-Cost One-Day Pass by Caitlin Huston

The live TV streaming service launched a $4.99 Day Pass, a $9.99 Weekend Pass and $14.99 Week Pass.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:12AM[SHARE]

Roku's Next Bet: Launching the Cheapest Ad-Free Streaming Service by Caitlin Huston

The service, Howdy, is $2.99 monthly and it's based on the idea that consumers want a Netflix add-on with no annoying commercials.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:19AM[SHARE]
Monday, August 11, 2025

iHeartMedia Hires Lisa Coffey to Lead Digital Advertising Products by Caitlin Huston

Coffey was previously global chief revenue officer at LoopMe and worked in leadership roles at Amazon.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Friday, August 8, 2025

AMC Networks Hits 10.4M Streaming Subscribers Amid Linear Headwinds by Caitlin Huston

Streaming revenue also increased due to the impact of price increases.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:39AM[SHARE]
Thursday, August 7, 2025

Formula One Group Sees Revenue Boost From Apple's 'F1' Movie by Caitlin Huston

The film has brought in more than $500 million globally after opening in late June.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:35PM[SHARE]

Warner Music Group Swings To Net Loss In Third Quarter by Caitlin Huston

Operating income also decreased to $169 million from $207 million in the year-earlier period.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:25AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Disney CEO On More Sequels vs. New IP: "Our Priority Is to Put Out Great Movies" by Caitlin Huston

"We continue to be focused on creating new IP. Obviously, that's of great value to us long term, but we also know that the popularity of our older IP remains significant," Iger said on the e…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:47AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Broadway Box Office: Crowds Say "Gimme, Gimme" to First Preview of 'Mamma Mia' by Caitlin Huston

A revival of 'Mamma Mia!' returned to Broadway last weekend and played to sold-out crowds.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:44PM[SHARE]

Behind Wondery's Break Up: Maximizing Podcast Profit Amid YouTube's Video Dominance by Caitlin Huston

The podcasting company, which saw 110 layoffs, is the latest to pivot as the Google-owned video platform ecosystem pushes longform chats as a watchable format.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:30PM[SHARE]

Linda Yaccarino Finds New CEO Role at Health Company eMed by Caitlin Huston

The post, at the company that focuses on care for GLP-1 users, comes after Yaccarino left Elon Musk's X in July.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:28PM[SHARE]

Roku Launches Howdy, a $2.99 Monthly Streaming Service by Caitlin Huston

"Priced at less than a cup of coffee, Howdy is ad-free and designed to complement, not compete with, premium services," said Roku founder and CEO Anthony Wood.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:36AM[SHARE]
Monday, August 4, 2025

Amazon Breaks Up Wondery Podcast Studio, CEO Jen Sargent Departs by Caitlin Huston

About 110 staffers were cut as part of the move while the team responsible for Wondery's shows including 'New Heights,' 'Armchair Expert' will join Amazon's Talent Services team. 

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:08AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 31, 2025

Roku Delivers Stronger Than Expected Platform Revenue, Raises Outlook by Caitlin Huston

The company attributed to rise in revenue to strong video advertising and the acquisition of a streaming service.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:25PM[SHARE]

Broadway's $400 Million Tax Credit Ran Out of Money. It May Come Back, But With an Asterisk by Caitlin Huston

The Broadway League held an emergency meeting earlier in July as producers worried about attracting future investment. Now new details are coming in to focus on an extension " including a cl…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:39PM[SHARE]

SiriusXM Reports Drop to 33 Million Paid Subscribers, Strength in Podcasting by Caitlin Huston

While paid subscribers fell from the previous quarter, the audio giant noted an improvement in churn.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:27AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, July 30, 2025

'Morbid' Podcast Moves to SiriusXM In Multiyear Deal (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

The deal gives SiriusXM exclusive advertising rights for the top-charting true crime podcast.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Renée Elise Goldsberry, Richard Thomas, Carl Clemons-Hopkins Cast in 'The Balusters' on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The play, written by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, will also star Marylouise Burke and Margaret Colin.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM[SHARE]
Monday, July 28, 2025

Broadway's Conrad Ricamora Starts Scholarship Fund For Asian Actors Amid Casting Controversy by Caitlin Huston

The scholarship fund comes after "decades of erasure" for Asian American actors in theater, but also after a white actor was cast in Broadway's 'Maybe Happy Ending.'

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:28PM[SHARE]
Friday, July 25, 2025

"This Is a Dangerous Thing": Why One FCC Commissioner Is Sounding the Alarm on Paramount's Deal by Caitlin Huston

"We cannot allow this perversion of our authority to continue," Anna M. Gomez told THR.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:42PM[SHARE]

'Late Show' Musicians' Union Calls Colbert's Cancellation "Censorship" by Caitlin Huston

"What's happening now is not only wrong, it goes against what we must stand for as a nation," said Robert Suttmann, president of Local 802 American Federation of Musicians.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:08AM[SHARE]
Thursday, July 24, 2025

Dissenting FCC Commissioner: Paramount Chose "Capitulation Over Courage" In Dealing With Trump by Caitlin Huston

"Despite this regrettable outcome, this Administration is not done with its assault on the First Amendment. In fact, it may only be beginning," Anna M. Gomez said.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:25PM[SHARE]

Comcast's Versant Names Prospective Board Members by Caitlin Huston

Appointees include leaders of AI and golf apparel companies, as well as entertainment companies including Meow Wolf.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:25AM[SHARE]

Andrew Barth Feldman to Star in Broadway's 'Maybe Happy Ending' by Caitlin Huston

Feldman will take over the role of Oliver from Darren Criss, who won a Tony for his portrayal.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:30AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Luigi Mangione Musical Eyes More Cities After Sold-Out San Francisco Run by Caitlin Huston

The musical satirizes the real-life circumstances of Mangione being housed in the same detention center as Diddy and Sam Bankman-Fried.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:58PM[SHARE]

Broadway Box Office: 'Sunset Blvd.' Ends Run On $2.5 Million High by Caitlin Huston

'Just In Time,' the biomusical about Bobby Darin starring Jonathan Groff, also hit the highest gross of its run last week.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:35PM[SHARE]

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