Fast Company
How Nielsen Plans To Solve The Audience Puzzle
As the television landscape fractures, figuring out who is watching what has never been more difficult or important.
7 min |
April 2016
New York magazine
What We Talk About When We Talk About Batman and Superman
Politics, mostly. And American empire.
10+ min |
March 21-April 3, 2016
Billboard
The Saga of Kesha, Dr. Luke and a Mother's Fight: 'He Almost Destroyed Us'
Kesha’s allegations against her producer, Lukasz “Dr. Luke” Gottwald, have brought support from Taylor Swift and Lena Dunham, howls of protest against his major-label partner, Sony Music, and vehement denials and denunciations from Gottwald. Now, as the case winds through court, the singer’s mother, Pebe Sebert, speaks exclusively about her daughter’s 10 years as a “prisoner” under contract: “Luke almost destroyed us."
10+ min |
March 19, 2016
The Atlantic
Why We Still Miss Jon Stewart
The Daily Show host, Trevor Noah, is smooth and charming, but he has yet to find an edge that’s equal to the political moment.
6 min |
March 2016
New York magazine
28 Reasons Why New York Theater Is Thriving
New York theater is, improbably, thriving. Here are seven performances and 28 reason that show why.
10+ min |
March 7 - 20, 2016
Maxim
America's Heroes are Making the Most Twisted Zombie Film of all Time
America’s greatest heroes are making the most twisted zombie film of all time.
10+ min |
March 2016
New York magazine
114 Minutes With House of Cards' Michael Kelly
Attending the unveiling of Frank Underwood's presidential portrait.
4 min |
March 7 - 20, 2016
Latina
Nothing But A G Thang
A few years ago Becky G was creating YouTube covers of Jay Z and Ke$ha songs. Today, she's working with Will.i.am creating her own hits, doing commercials for Covergirl, throwing shade on Empire - essentially becoming the new Latina Millennial icon. When her debut album drops this year, Becky's transformation from next big thing to BFD will be complete.
8 min |
March 2016
ADWEEK
How Quantico's Priyanka Chopra Cultivated a 'Personal Mafia’ on Social Media
The Quantico star talks social media, die-hard fans and the changing face of television.
3 min |
March 7, 2016
The Hollywood Reporter
L.A.'s Mystery Banker Behind Hollywood's China Money
Dominic Ng is already fielding calls from Chinese investors interested in Paramount, as the low-profile banker is one of the few financial connectors between U.S. studios (Universal, Fox, Lionsgate) and the emerging power.
4 min |
Double Issue - March 11-18, 2016
Maxim
From Stage to Screen, Michael Shannon is a Man of Many Faces
From stage to screen, Michael Shannon has shown himself to be a man of many faces.
7 min |
March 2016
NYLON
On the Wild Side with Riley Keough
With a string of risky roles behind her, and her raciest one still to ome, there's no question Riley Keough walks to the beat of her own drum.
9 min |
March 2016
New York magazine
Lesley Arfin on Love, Selfishness, and the Art of Oversharing
The Judd Apatow protégée and co-creator of Netflix’s new Love on the art of oversharing.
4 min |
February 22 – March 6, 2016
New York magazine
In Conversation: John Oliver
The Last Week Tonight host swears he’s only kidding.
10+ min |
February 22 – March 6, 2016
NYLON
With A Hit Show & Killer Voice, Serayah Is Building An Empire
With a hit TV show, a killer voice, and membership in Taylor Swift's squad, Serayah is absolutely unstoppable.
3 min |
March 2016
New York magazine
What Kanye Has in Common With Trump. And Martin Luther King.
What Kanye has in common with Trump. And Martin Luther King.
7 min |
February 22 – March 6, 2016
ADWEEK
Inside the Relentless Marketing Push Behind Every Oscar Winner
A look inside Hollywood's run for the Gold and the marketing machinery behind it.
10+ min |
Feb 22, 2016
Maxim
Meet The New Rulers Of YouTube
Blondie’s Chris Stein and Debbie Harry talk to the new rulers of YouTube.
10+ min |
February 2016
ADWEEK
How Oscar Became Hollywood's Most Recognizable Leading Man
He's a trophy, a symbol and a legend. The story of Hollywood's original golden boy.
3 min |
Feb 22, 2016
NYLON
Catching Up With Thora Birch
She epitomized the angsty ’90s teen both on-screen and off. Then her career took a turn. But with a bit role in a buzzy new TV show threatening to thrust birch back into the spotlight, former Nylon staffer Kate Williams sits down with the American Beauty and ghost world star to glean some guidance on everything from mid-career changeups to the human condition.
6 min |
February 2016
ADWEEK
DJ Khaled: The King Of Snapchat
Hip-hop's 'King of Snapchat' shares a message of unrelenting positivity, making true believers of 14 million followers and brands like Apple Music.
9 min |
Feb 15, 2016
New York magazine
The Most Controversial Actress of the Oscars Season
The most controversial actress of the Oscars season.
6 min |
February 8–21, 2016
CBS Watch! Magazine
Matthew Gray Gubler - Smooth Criminal
A près-ski with Criminal Minds’ smart and sexy Matthew Gray Gubler.
6 min |
February 2016
New York magazine
12 Oscar-Season Lessons, From the Nominees
Why build robots when you can just tweak animals?
8 min |
February 8–21, 2016
New York magazine
The Epic Fail of Hollywood’s Hottest Algorithm
When he wasn’t hanging out with Bradley Cooper, or leasing a horse for Kate Bosworth, or negotiating a Golden Globes shout-out from Christian Bale, or bringing a baby wolf to the office, one Hollywood studio head was talking up the sweetest game in town: the chance to invest in movies that couldn’t fail. And plenty of people bought what Ryan Kavanaugh was selling.
10+ min |
January 25 - February 7, 2016
Maxim
Ethan Peck, Grandson of Gregory, Is About to Hit the Big Time
The heir to one of Hollywood’s most hallowed names on the pressures of legacy.
3 min |
February 2016
New York magazine
Saoirse Ronan's New York
Saoirse Ronan's New York.
7 min |
February 8–21, 2016
NYLON
Keke Palmer Is Hitting All Of The Right Notes
With a groundbreaking role in Grease: Live as the latest addition to an ever-growing resume, Keke Palmer is striking all the right notes.
3 min |
February 2016
ADWEEK
Q&A With American Crime Story's Connie Britton
The American Crime Story star is still mystified by the Internet's obsession with her hair.
3 min |
Jan 25, 2016
ADWEEK
The Super Bowl Is Colbert's Opening Act, and He's Ready to Make the Most of It
With a champion time slot following the Super Bowl, there’s no way the host of CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is going to fumble his golden moment.
10+ min |