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Lexy Perez

Associate Editor

Lexy Perez is an Associate Editor for The Hollywood Reporter. Perez started as an Editorial Intern at The Hollywood Reporter in 2017 before being hired as THR’s Daily News Writer. She was later promoted to a Full-Time Assistant Editor before being promoted to Associate Editor. Across her five years at THR, Perez’s roles have included writing, editing and assigning breaking entertainment news stories, contributing original reporting and managing the news desk. She also helps with the production of print magazine stories and features for THR’s website. She is a graduate of Cal State San Marcos University.

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Bruno Mars Announced as L.A.’s Intuit Dome Grand Opening Performer

Bruno Mars is helping mark the grand opening of the Intuit Dome. The singer was announced as the performer for the special grand opening of Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, it was announced Friday. The Dome is the new home to the Los Angeles Clippers. The performance will mark Bruno Mars’ return to Los Angeles […]

James Corden Says “No One Believes That I Wasn’t Fired” From ‘Late Late Show’

When James Corden bid farewell to hosting The Late Late Show last year, he would later learn that many believed he was actually fired from the gig. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, the former late night host reflected on how life in London has been since walking away from hosting duties. […]

Ryan O’Connell to Release Essay Collection (Exclusive)

Ryan O’Connell is set to release a new book. The Emmy-nominated and Writers Guild Award-winning writer, actor, and producer’s debut collection of essays was acquired by St. Martin’s Press, The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively announce. The book will be published in early 2026. The book’s collection will include “soul-bearing, funny, and provocative essays about overcoming […]

Colman Domingo, LeVar Burton, Viola Davis and More Pay Tribute to Louis Gossett Jr.: “You Will Continue to Inspire”

Hollywood is paying tribute to Louis Gossett Jr. On Friday, Gossett’s family announced that the Officer and a Gentlemen star passed away at the age of 87. The cause of death is unknown, but Gossett announced in 2010 that he had prostate cancer. In a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, his family said, “It is […]

Universal Orlando Resort Teases ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ World

Universal Orlando Resort has unveiled details about the new How to Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk land. The new land is one of the five worlds featured at the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park opening in 2025. In the attraction based on DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, guests will […]

Gamer Star Ninja Reveals Skin Cancer Diagnosis

Professional video gamer and Twitch star Tyler Belvins, known as Ninja to fans online, has been diagnosed with skin cancer. The 32-year-old gamer took to X (formerly known as Twitter) on Wednesday to share the news that he said he was still in shock over. “A few weeks ago I went in to a dermatologist […]

Arnold Schwarzenegger Recovering From Surgery After Getting a Pacemaker

Arnold Schwarzenegger is in recovery after undergoing a surgical procedure to get a pacemaker. On Monday’s episode of his Arnold’s Pump Club podcast, the 76-year-old shared that he underwent surgery to have a pacemaker implanted. “I have some personal news to share. Last Monday, I had surgery for a pacemaker and became a little bit […]

Shannen Doherty, Catherine Zeta-Jones and More React to Kate Middleton’s Cancer Reveal

After Kate Middleton revealed she is battling cancer following heightened speculation about her whereabouts and health, many took to social media to react to the news. In a video shared on social media Friday, the Princess of Wales detailed, “In January I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time it was thought […]

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle React to Kate Middleton’s Cancer Reveal: “We Wish Health and Healing”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are sending well wishes to Kate Middleton after the Princess of Wales revealed she was diagnosed with cancer. “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace,” Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, said […]

Kevin Bacon Says He’s Going to Prom at School Where ‘Footloose’ Was Filmed

Kevin Bacon is going to prom. The actor made the surprise announcement on Friday’s Today show that he will attend this year’s prom at the school where Footloose was filmed. This year’s celebration will be the last at the building, as the school will be relocating at the end of the academic year. Footloose, which […]

Jon M. Chu Says ‘Wicked’ Film Will Feature Live Vocals From Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo

When audiences see Wicked on the big screen, director Jon M. Chu promises to expect live vocals. In a preview with Vanity Fair, the director shared that both Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo insisted on singing live during the production. Grande stars as Glinda, opposite Erivo’s Elphaba in the film. “These are live vocals,” Chu […]

Richard Simmons Opens Up About Skin Cancer Diagnosis

Richard Simmons is opening up about his experience being diagnosed with skin cancer. In a post shared on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday, Simmons reflected on the time he found a “strange looking bump” under his right eye which made him book an appointment with his dermatologist. He wrote, “I sat in his chair […]