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Send us a textThis week, Randee Dawn stops by to discuss music, Law & Order SVU, her brief time on the road with Radiohead, her books and so much more.***Randee is a Brooklyn-based author and journalist focusing on speculative fiction across the categories (science-fiction, fantasy, and horror) at night while writing entertainment and lifestyle stories during the day for publications including Today.com, NBCNews.com, Variety, The Los Angeles Times, and Emmy Magazine.You may have seen her name in other publications over the years, including Soap Opera Digest and The Boston Phoenix, E! Online, New Musical Express, and Mojo. She contributed to a French book about American television. She's got a fair amount of short fiction in anthologies and authored the short story/poetry compilation Home for the Holidays.In The Only Song Worth Singing, the power of friendship is one of the major themes blended with myth and the power of music. Imagine Irish folklore combined with mysticism – makes for a magical read.Author Randee Dawn tells the story of three best friends and bandmates from Ireland who set off on their first U.S. tour in the 90s, but have no idea they're being pursued by mythological characters with supernatural powers.Critics call it one of the most entertaining and truthful representations of the music touring world, while the author really makes readers believe there are mystical creatures with the trio on tour.Randee spends much of her time in the evening focusing on speculative fiction across categories like sci-fi, fantasy, and horror, while writing entertainment and lifestyle stories during the day for publications that include Today.com, NBCNews.com, Variety, The Los Angeles Times, and more.Photo: Dflux Photography******If you would like to contact the show about being a guest please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomAudio production by Rich Zei of Third Ear AudioIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast Suzi©2025 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the show
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is released in Irish cinemas today. So, why is Bridget Jones beloved by so many? We asked Bethany Minnelle, Sky Arts and Entertainment Reporter .
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is released in Irish cinemas today. So, why is Bridget Jones beloved by so many? We asked Bethany Minnelle, Sky Arts and Entertainment Reporter .
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Alex Cullen has announced that he will be stepping down permanently from his position with Today and Nine. Entertainment Reporter, Peter Ford told Millsy & Karl on 6PR Breakfast to discuss the circumstances surrounding the announcement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Johnnie Putman and Steve King have a shorter show, but one that's sure to keep you warm all the same. We kick it off with the always entertaining Gino Salomone, Entertainment Reporter for Fox 6 in Milwaukee, to look at some of the tougher things in life. They reminisce about the late Bob Uecker, a […]
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Entertainment reporter Fiona Byrne has called out the "completely boring" trailer for Meghan Markle's new Netflix special called 'With Love, Meghan'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Comedian Nikki Glaser was the first woman ever to host a Golden Globes ceremony and got good marks all around for a funny performance, without any bad low blows. Emilia Perez and The Brutalist came away with four and three award respectively, perhaps a good indicator at what's to come at the Oscars. For TV shows, Shogun, Hacks, and Baby Reindeer took home most of the awards. Entertainment Reporter in LA, Sean Mandell, joins to wrap the Golden Globes. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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YouTuber Mr Beast has come out with his own reality TV show called Beast Games. The show will see one thousand contestants playing to win a grand prize of $5 million. Entertainment reporter Richard Martin joins the show to discuss this and the new 'Bluey' movie on its way. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On the 308th episode of You Know I'm Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Entertainment Reporter, Sportscaster and Producer Ben Lyons to discuss: - Has there ever been a more heads up right fielder than Jose Canseco? - Worst movie or commercial Spike Lee ever directed? - Friendship with Adnan Virk, how did they meet? Honest assessment of the Cinephile Podcast. How did you get him to the Oscars? - Attending the University of Michigan, first jobs out of college? - Working for E! as a Correspondent and Producer - Working on air for various media platforms like EXTRA, Yahoo, Player's Tribune, Turner, PGA, ESPN Radio, Amazon Prime and CBS LA - Work with REVEL Moments and Stagwell - Hosting The Line on truTV, Impractical Jokers crossover? - Favorite award show - Favorite athlete or celebrity he has gotten to interact with? - Least favorite New York Knicks player of all time - Are the New York Liberty the best sports team in NY in the past 8 years? - Go to type of pizza - Advice for someone looking to break into both Sports and Entertainment? - You Know I'm Right moment
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Len Berman and Michael Riedel speak with Larry Hackett about the tragic passing of Liam Payne. Larry talks about the rapid rise of One Direction and the spotlight it put Payne and the rest of the members in.
Former One Direction star Liam Payne was active and posting on social media just hours before his death. The 31-year-old and father-of-one died after a fall at a hotel in Buenos Aires. He's famous for being a member of one of the world's best-selling boy bands at the time, then developing a solo career. Entertainment reporter Josh Rom told Mike Hosking that online activity showed Payne having a good time in Argentina, supporting former bandmates Niall Horan's tour. He says that picture being painted around Payne's death is filled with mixed messages, as he had been struggling with his personal life, but also seemed to be having a fun time in Argentina. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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(SPOILERS) I begin by talking how this podcast almost didn't happen, how the Golden Bachelorette got tricky with their editing, my thoughts on “Love is Blind” episodes 7-9, & a death in the 90210 family. Then Sharon joins me (8:37) to talk about how she got into her coverage of Big Brother, the Quinn shout out she got on the live eviction, Survivor, The Challenge, & more. Music written by Jimmer Podrasky (B'Jingo Songs/Machia Music/Bug Music BMI) Ads: Prolon Life - 15% off their 5 day nutrition program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Larry Hackett speaks with Len Berman and Michael Riedel in the Morning about the latest in the entertainment industry. Larry talks about new info regarding the death of Matthew Perry and the return of Daniel Day Lewis.
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Are celebrities nervous on what Diddy knows? It costs 1 million to producer a song! Is Katy Perry's new album a fail? Diddy's association with Kris Jenner, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Justin Bieber The controversial producer Dr. Luke... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On this episode we're joined by Théoden Janes. Théoden is an award-winning features and entertainment reporter for the Charlotte Observer, for whom he's worked for more than 18 years. He previously worked at The Washington Post, Arizona Republic, and Bergen Record. He's a 1996 grad of the University of Arizona.Théoden talked about the different types of stories he writes, including one about a trip to South Korea to find his birth family (he was adopted at 9 months old), an obituary for a well-known local woman who had a special garden, and a variety of concert reviews that encompass a large part of his entertainment work. He explained how he comes up with his story ideas and he shared how his parents influenced his work.Théoden's salute: David Leonhardt and the staff of The Morning at The New York TimesThank you as always for listening. Please send us feedback to journalismsalute@gmail.comVisit our website: thejournalismsalute.org Mark's website (MarkSimonmedia.com)Tweet us at @journalismpodSubscribe to our newsletter- journalismsalute.substack.com
Johnny talked with Len Berman and Michael Riedel in the Morning about Michael's friend Tim Minkin. Michael asked Johnny if he ever worries about AI taking over his gig. Johnny talked about Apple's Streaming Service…sucking. Apple will stop making films for the theaters and concentrate solely on making movies for Apple TV.
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Ben Affleck and J-lo are getting divorced, details on the breakup were not released. Is Beyonce going to close the DNC?
Johnny did not enjoy his subway ride to the studio. Someone was smoking a joint. Johnny says late night tv shows are not funny and should go away. No one was even close to Johnny Carson. Johnny's family went to London to see Taylor Swift because it's cheaper to see her overseas. People are going into debt to take their kids to Disneyland. Johnny hates Disneyland.
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Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne breaks down events happening around the Tampa Bay area this weekend, including Monster Jam and the Gulfport Gecko Crawl.
Johnny talked with Len Berman and Michael Riedel about the 4-part series of Kevin Costner's movie Horizon getting panned. Johnny also liked the play "Once upon a Mattress."
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Larry talked with Len Berman and Michael Riedel in the Morning about Mia Rudolph returning to SNL to do her Kamala Harris impersonation. Larry says to look for Alec Baldwin to come back as Trump.
Strap in for a very unique episode! Our guest this week is William Keck, an Emmy-nominated TV Producer, Entertainment Reporter, and Journalist. His new book “When You Step Upon a Star: Cringeworthy Confessions of a Tabloid Bad Boy” is both a memoir of his exploits in Hollywood, and a mea culpa to many celebrities he has reported on. He joins us to talk about crossing paths with the Brady Bunch cast over the years, and the impact the show has had on him as a TV fan. Advertising Inquiries: https://www.advertisecast.com/
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Larry talked with Len Berman and Michael Riedel about Justin Timberlake getting a DUI in Sag Harbor. Will it hurt his ticket sales? They also hit on Alec Baldwin going to court for the accidental shooting on the set of RUST that left a crew member dead.
In this episode of Work Advice for Me, Brad welcomes entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt for an engaging and wide-ranging conversation. They start by discussing their names, childhood experiences, and favorite movies before moving on to TV streaming services. The duo touches on accents and Boston culture, and how dance is portrayed in movies, leading to a discussion on the sensitive topic of teacher-student relationships and the power dynamics involved.Kristyn shares nostalgic memories of pre-internet communication and her experiences with toe problems in ballet. Their light-hearted banter includes casual conversations about bodily functions. She also talks about her transition from dancing to entertainment reporting, sharing insights into her favorite TV shows and movies, and the pursuit of awards in the entertainment industry. Kristyn offers tips on navigating red carpet interviews and discusses the impact of different generations in the workplace.Passionate about Pilates and fitness, Kristyn also shares her love for 80s and 90s sitcoms and movies. She discusses the process of screeners and voting for the Emmys, the challenges of keeping up with all the content, and the fast-paced production of soap operas. They explore the transition of soap opera actors to other platforms, shopping at 'It's a Wrap,' and the struggles of Tori Spelling.The conversation delves into the impact of streaming on residuals, the need for celebrities to explore other ventures, and concludes with a discussion on separating the art from the artist, focusing on the controversies surrounding Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.Follow Kristyn here:https://www.instagram.com/thekristynburtt/Buy Generous Coffee here:https://generouscoffee.comFollow the show here:https://www.instagram.com/workadviceforme/Leave us a review on iTunes and Spotify.This podcast is brought to you by Hopecast NetworkMentioned in this episode:Generous Coffee AdYou, yes you, go to gerneouscoffee.com and buy some great coffee!
The Summer Box Office Has to Be Graded on a Curve Yet Again With no MCU movie to start off the season, this year's strike-addled blockbuster lineup will likely fall short of 2023 Excluding the COVID impact on 2020 and 2021, this year marks the first time since 2006 that the summer moviegoing season won't begin with a Marvel release during the first weekend of May. The lack of a superheroic kickoff to blockbuster season is a glaring symptom of a larger reality: The disruption caused by the 2023 Hollywood strikes is going to limit how high the summer box office can climb. Alongside Disney, which was forced to vacate its favorite MCU release slot, the strikes also pushed films like "Mission: Impossible 8" to 2025, with not much to take their place. It will take several major surprises - like 2023's "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" - to match last year's $4 billion domestic total. Insiders at analytics firm Gower Street, while leaving open the potential for upside, project a box office total of $3.3 billion in North America this summer, putting it in the neighborhood of the $3.39 billion total recorded in 2022. From the get-go, because of the strikes any comparisons between this summer's box office and those of past years will immediately be marked with a huge asterisk."This summer is a one-off, and I think everyone in the industry knows that," Exhibitor Relations analyst Jeff Bock told The Wrap. "What I want to know is, how do these sequels play compared to last summer?" Bock is holding out some optimism that despite a slow start, there may be some unexpected over-performance later in the summer. Universal/87North's original action romcom "The Fall Guy" may become a modest box office success if moviegoers have enough Kenergy in them to see Ryan Gosling in another comedic role. But it likely won't bring theaters the $118 million opening or $358.9 million domestic run that "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" delivered in summer 2023. "We've seen that Imax and other premium (large) formats help make these franchise films feel like big events, and the fact that more PLF-supported films are coming out across the summer may help some of those films do better than some of the sequels we saw last year," he said. That premium support will come in July, when the season's biggest titles arrive. Universal/Illumination's "Despicable Me 4" could be the sole $1 billion-plus hit of the summer if it can top the $370 million domestic/$940 million global run of "Minions: The Rise of Gru" in 2022. Marvel Studios' "Deadpool & Wolverine," due out on July 26, also has an outside chance of joining "Joker" as the second R-rated film to hit $1 billion. Though simply topping the $786 million global total of "Deadpool 2" would be a win for Disney, which inherited Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's heroes in 2019 from the 20th Century Fox merger. But the quantity of high-performing films is likely to be fewer. In 2023, 13 films grossed over $100 million at the domestic box office, including some surprises like Angel Studios' cultural phenomenon "Sound of Freedom." Among those movies, five grossed more than $250 million domestically: "Barbie," "Oppenheimer," "Guardians Vol. 3," "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and "The Little Mermaid."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
Larry Mendte fills in for Mark Simone Larry and Jason talked about the TV shows and Movies you should watch over the long holiday weekend.Mark Interviews Jason Nathanson, ABC Entertainment Reporter