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Carly Thomas

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Carly Thomas has been an Associate Editor for online at The Hollywood Reporter since November 2022. After graduating from Elon University with a bachelor's degree in journalism, she worked for three years as a Digital Content Producer/Lead Digital Producer for WSOC-TV in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she was won an Emmy Award, as well as three Emmy nominations, for her digital contribution to story coverage. She later moved to Los Angeles to pursue entertainment news at THR.

Dev Patel Recalls “Insane” ‘Skins’ Parties Where He Claims Teens Were “Drugged Off Their Faces”

Dev Patel is looking back at some of the memorable and “insane” moments from Skins, the show that gave him his start. The Oscar-nominated actor, who played Anwar in the first two seasons of the racy teen drama series’ U.K. version from 2007 to 2008, was shown a throwback photo of himself at a party […]

Shakira Feels She “Used to Overdo” Her Vocal Yodel When Singing

While opening up about her past vocal technique, Shakira said she feels like she used to “overdo” her signature yodel on her older songs. The Colombian superstar appeared on a recent episode of Hot Ones, where host Sean Evans asked what makes her “cringe or wince” when listening to her music from early in her […]

Jennifer Garner Recalls Crying in Bathroom After ‘Felicity’ Audition Due to “Powerful Scene”

Jennifer Garner is opening up about her “emotional” audition for Felicity, which led to her crying in the bathroom afterward. The 13 Going on 30 star, who made a guest appearance as Hannah Bibb, the ex-girlfriend of Noel Crane (Scott Foley), in the J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves-created series, recently locked back at her audition for what […]

Lisa Ann Walter Admits ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 4 Renewal Is First Time She’s Felt “Safe” in Career

Lisa Ann Walter admitted that Abbott Elementary being renewed for a fourth season was the first time she’s honestly felt “safe” in her acting career. Though the actress is known for her beloved character Chessy in 1998’s The Parent Trap, she said in an interview with People magazine, “Just because you’re in a movie doesn’t […]

Michael J. Fox Says He’s Open to Returning to Acting Despite Retirement

Michael J. Fox may have announced his retirement from acting, but he shared he’s still open to returning to the screen for the right opportunity. The Back to the Future actor recently told Entertainment Tonight that after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at age 29 in 1991, his goals in life pivoted from his […]

Dylan and Cole Sprouse Once Brushed Off Matt Damon During ‘The Suite Life’ Set Visit

Most people likely wouldn’t brush off Matt Damon if they got the chance to meet him, but Dylan and Cole Sprouse can’t say the same. The Riverdale alum recalled on Tuesday’s episode of SiriusXM’s Let’s Talk Off Camera With Kelly Ripa that the twin brothers had such an obsession with the World of Warcraft video game when […]

Bob Slutske, Tech Expert Who Helped Pave the Way for Hollywood’s Computer-Digital Age, Dies at 81

Bob Slutske, an expert on the efficiency and effectiveness of media issues throughout the film production process, has died. He was 81. Slutske died Tuesday in Los Angeles following a long illness, The Hollywood Reporter learned Wednesday. Throughout his 60-year career, Slutske worked in the theater and entertainment space, serving as one of the initial developers […]

Minnie Driver Claims ‘Hard Rain’ Producers Denied Her a Wetsuit Because “They Wanted to See My Nipples”

Minnie Driver claims producers for 1998’s Hard Rain told her she couldn’t wear a wetsuit because “they wanted to see my nipples.” The Good Will Hunting actress said on Mondays’ episode of the I Weigh With Jameela Jamil podcast that she was made to feel like “an idiot” when she pushed back on a costume […]

Carla Gugino Says It Was “Physically Totally Impossible” That She Played a Mother in 2001’s ‘Spy Kids’

Carla Gugino said she is still trying to figure out how she was cast as a mother of two school-age children at 27 years old in the original Spy Kids movie. During a recent interview with BuzzFeed, the actress, who played Ingrid Cortes, looked back at her time filming the 2001 movie, alongside Antonio Banderas, Alexa PenaVega and Daryl […]

Every Actor Who Has Spoken Out Following ‘Quiet on Set’ Revelations

Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Kenan Thompson and Alexa Nikolas are among numerous former Nickelodeon stars who have spoken out following the harrowing allegations revealed in Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. Investigation Discovery’s four-part docuseries outlines allegations of abuse, sexism, racism and inappropriate behavior involving underage stars and crewmembers on Nickelodeon TV show sets […]

Beyoncé Sends Flowers to Black Female Artists in Country: “Thank You for Opening Doors for Me”

Beyoncé is making sure her fellow Black female artists in the country space are getting their flowers too. Amid the release of her highly-anticipated country album Cowboy Carter on Friday, the Grammy-winning singer sent flowers and cards with sweet messages to K. Michelle and Mickey Guyton to show her appreciation for what they have already […]

CalPERS Votes for Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo in Disney Boardroom Battle

The California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) said the U.S. pension fund has voted to elect activist investor Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo to to the board of Walt Disney Company, Reuters reported Friday. “CalPERS believes Walt Disney Co will benefit from fresh eyes on its board of directors and voted its company shares in […]