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Wednesday, February 4, 2026

YouTube Made More Than $60 Billion in Revenue Last Year by Caitlin Huston

The company reported 325 million paid subscriptions in its fourth quarter across consumer services, which includes YouTube Premium and more.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 04:44PM

Behind Spotify’s Decision to Partner With Netflix by Caitlin Huston

"You have to think about it as you’re just trying to gain audience, especially in 2026, when everybody is just fighting to grab your attention at all times," says Spotify's head of talk st…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:51AM
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

‘SmartLess’ Faces Backlash After Jason Bateman Questions Charli XCX About Having Children by Caitlin Huston

The singer, who joined the podcast to promote her film 'The Moment,' said she did not want to have children.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:42PM

Broadway Box Office: ‘Mamma Mia!’ Bids Farewell With $1.8 Million Final Tally by Caitlin Huston

'Liberation' also played its final performance with a new high of $734,237.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 02:40PM

New Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro Set For $38 Million Pay Package by Caitlin Huston

Dana Walden, who takes on the role of president and chief creative officer, is set to receive a $24 million package.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:35AM
Monday, February 2, 2026

Disney Doesn’t Plan to Buy More IP Amid Warner Bros. Discovery Battle by Caitlin Huston

The pending acquisition has made CEO Bob Iger see his own acquisition of 21st Century Fox as "extremely well priced," he said.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:18AM
Sunday, February 1, 2026

Trump Announces Plans to Close Kennedy Center for Two-Year Renovation Period by Caitlin Huston

The closure and pause on arts programming comes as many artists have withdrawn their programming from the center amid Trump's takeover.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 07:04PM
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Production Workers at Big D.C. Concert Venues Vote to Unionize (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

Stagehands, audio engineers and more at the 9:30 Club, The Anthem, The Atlantis and Lincoln Theatre voted for unionization in an NLRB election.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 01:30PM

Kennedy Center Official Resigns Less Than Two Weeks After Hiring by Caitlin Huston

Kevin Couch was announced as the new senior vice president of artistic programming on Jan. 16.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:49PM

Stephanie Hsu, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and More Join ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

Rachel Dratch, Juliette Lewis and Harvey Guillén are also joining the cast.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:04AM
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Broadway Box Office: Grosses Tumble 14 Percent After NYC Snowstorm by Caitlin Huston

Ten shows canceled Sunday performances but the majority still went on through the storm.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 03:55PM

Composer Philip Glass Withdraws Premiere From Kennedy Center by Caitlin Huston

"Symphony No. 15 is a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, and the values of the Kennedy Center today are in direct conflict with the message of the Symphony," Glass wrote on Instagram.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:48AM

Range Sports Acquires Live Experiences Company Superfly by Caitlin Huston

Range will launch a new live division with experiential opportunities across sports, entertainment, music and more. The deal does not include the company's ownership interest in Outside Land…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:00AM

TikTok Creator Khaby Lame Makes $975 Million Deal For His Brand by Caitlin Huston

The deal allows Rich Sparkle Holdings 36-months of exclusive global rights to Lame's content.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:30AM

Pinterest to Lay Off 15 Percent of Staff in Pivot to AI by Caitlin Huston

The company said it is "reallocating resources to AI-focused roles and teams that drive AI adoption and execution."

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:18AM
Monday, January 26, 2026

Tony Awards Return to Radio City Music Hall by Caitlin Huston

The awards ceremony will be held June 7, with the eligibility cutoff date set for April 26.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:00PM

Leiomy, Ken Ard and Bryson Battle Complete Broadway Cast of ‘Cats: The Jellicle Ball’ by Caitlin Huston

Leiomy, will take on the leading role of Macavity, while Ken Ard, who played the role in the 1982 production, will return to the show as a new character.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:55AM
Wednesday, January 21, 2026

‘Call Her Daddy,’ ‘Crime Junkie,’ ‘Pod Save America’ Up For Best Podcast at 2026 Ambies Awards by Caitlin Huston

The ceremony is scheduled for Feb. 23 as part of the On Air Fest in Brooklyn for the first time. 

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:45AM

Channing Tatum on Bringing Magic Mike to NYC: “You Are Going to See Naked Men Dancing. But There’s Also So Much More” by Caitlin Huston

The live male stripper show, coming to New York in October, is meant to be an empowering show for women.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:05AM
Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Broadway Box Office: ‘Harry Potter’ Brings In $2.65 Million As Industry Heads Into Slow Winter Months by Caitlin Huston

Overall, industry grosses stayed fairly steady from the prior week, with total gross up just 1 percent and attendance fairly flat.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 06:28PM

Netflix Is Testing Vertical Video Features For Mobile by Caitlin Huston

The streamer plans to add video podcasts into its mobile feed and upgrade its mobile user interface.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 05:52PM

Martin Short Documentary Lands At Netflix by Caitlin Huston

Directed by Lawrence Kasdan, 'Marty, Life is Short' will bow on the streaming service in May.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:38AM

Channing Tatum’s ‘Magic Mike Live’ Comes to New York by Caitlin Huston

The live show will open in New York this fall, in addition to ongoing residencies in Las Vegas and London.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:17AM

Adobe Pledges $10 Million to Film and TV Fund, Partners With Amelia Dimoldenberg by Caitlin Huston

The software company is launching new partnerships with organizations including Dimoldenberg's Dimz Inc. Academy and Rideback RISE.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:00AM
Friday, January 16, 2026

New President of NYC Musicians’ Union on the Broadway Strike, AI and What’s Next by Caitlin Huston

Dan Point, who had been recording vice president at the union, was appointed to the position in January.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:34PM
Thursday, January 15, 2026

Alicia Keys’ ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ to Close on Broadway by Caitlin Huston

The musical is set to end its run in February after opening on Broadway in April 2024.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 11:30AM

Spotify Reveals Price Hikes for Premium Subscribers in February by Caitlin Huston

The price for the paid subscription in the U.S. will rise to $12.99 from $11.99.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:40AM
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Jonathan Bailey, Ariana Grande Confirmed to Star in ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Revival by Caitlin Huston

The two will lead the musical, as George Seurat and Dot, in London.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:09PM

CNN Inks Deal to Stream Video Podcasts From Lemonada (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

Video episodes of the podcasts — including shows from Hasan Minaj and Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody — will stream on the CNN app. The deal is non-exclusive so the titles will still…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM

iHeartPodcast Awards Reveal 2026 Nominees (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

Ego Nwodim will host the ceremony, with shows from Amy Poehler, Alex Cooper, Mel Robbins and more in competition for podcast of the year.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 09:00AM

Jason and Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ Launches Retail Hub (Exclusive) by Caitlin Huston

In partnership with Amazon, the Kelce Clubhouse will feature exclusive products and merch collaborations, as well as podcast clips.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 08:45AM

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