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Brad William Henke, ‘Orange Is the New Black’ and ‘Lost’ Actor, Dies at 56
Brad William Henke, who was a defensive end in the NFL before launching an acting career that included such television series as Lost, Justified and Orange Is the New Black, has died. He was 56. Henke’s agent Sheree Cohen told The Hollywood Reporter that the performer died Tuesday in his sleep. The cause of death […]
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Laura Prepon Says She Left Scientology 5 Years Ago: “It’s No Longer Part of My Life”
Laura Prepon says she is no longer an active member of Scientology, having exited the high-profile and controversial church five years ago. The Orange Is the New Black and That ’70s Show actress revealed her departure from the church, which also counts actors Leah Remini and Jason Lee among its former members, in a recent […]
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Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli Welcome First Child
Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli have welcomed their first child, a baby girl, together. The Emmy-winning actress announced the news Sunday, May 9. “Happy 1st Mother’s Day to my beautiful wife, who four weeks ago today after laboring for almost 3 days gave birth to our first child — our gorgeous daughter, George.” Wiley wrote […]
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Disruptors Fellowship Unveils Second Annual Cohort of TV Writers (Exclusive)
The Center for Cultural Power, an Oakland, Calif.-based organization led by and for artists of color, has announced the 10 television writers for its second annual Disruptors Fellowship. Disruptors stands out from other diversity programs because it is specifically for writers of color who also identify as trans/non-binary, disabled and/or undocumented or formerly undocumented. “We […]
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Harlow Jane Boards Danny A. Abeckaser’s ‘I Love Us’ Drama
Katie Cassidy, Jasper Polish, Robert Davi, and Jackie Cruz also star in Abeckaser's relationship drama.
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Colin Hanks, Diane Guerrero, Nelly Join Buddy Holly Biopic ‘Clear Lake’
Colin Hanks, Diane Guerrero and hip-hop star Nelly have joined the cast of 'Clear Lake,' the Buddy Holly-inspired biopic to be directed by Bruce Beresford.
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In Reunion Parody, TV Stars Stress In-Person Voting on Election Day
Stars from 'Veep,' 'Community,' 'Orange Is the New Black' and 'The Daily Show' convened for a last-minute get-out-the-vote reunion parody video to support the Biden-Harris campaign.
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Critic’s Notebook: The Limits of 2020’s Emmy Inclusivity
The scarcity of Latino and Asian American acting nominees wasn't just a missed opportunity to recognize great performances; it was a failure to honor some genre-blurring, boundary-pushing television.
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Critic’s Notebook: Which Emmy Contenders Will Get Lost in the Quarantine Time Blur?
'Orange Is the New Black,' 'Baskets,' 'Mindhunter' and 'On Becoming a God in Central Florida' are among releases from early in this year's Emmy eligibility period that may be overlooked due to the way confinement has warped our sense of new and old.
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America to Us: Hollywood Reporter TV Critics Pick 11 Great Shows to Celebrate the Fourth of July
The Hollywood Reporter's TV critics explore 11 shows that embody, reflect or examine American virtues and failings, as well as a measure of optimism.
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Laverne Cox on Historic SCOTUS Decision Protecting LGBTQ Workers: “It’s a Win for America”
The actress and transgender-rights advocate — and executive producer of the upcoming documentary 'Disclosure: Trans Lives on Screen' — brought attention to the case at the 2019 Emmy Awards
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Hollywood Reporter TV Critics: 11 Ensembles That Make for Great Company
Amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, The Hollywood Reporter TV critics offer 11 ensemble shows to keep you company.
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