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Alex Weprin is The Hollywood Reporter's Senior Editor: Media and Business, covering finance, corporate strategy and intrigue, sports, advertising, media and the dynamically changing entertainment landscape. Before joining THR, Alex worked as a writer and editor at outlets like Politico, Mediapost and the TV trade magazine Broadcasting & Cable.

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Kareem Rahma’s Latest YouTube Talk Show Is for Toyota (Exclusive)

The 'Subway Takes' host is trading public transportation for the studio with 'Pit Stop Tonight,' a late-night style show featuring Toyota racing drivers.

"Pit Stop Tonight" with Kareem Rahma

Why Matt Damon Is Debuting a Rapper Alter-Ego

Damon, who debuted 'The Nomad' on Tuesday, spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about the new campaign for Get Blue and Water.org.

Hit-Boy and Matt Damon as "The Nomad" for Get Blue

Inside Fox’s World Cup Play: Primetime Push With a Star-Studded On-Air Team

The media company is betting that the 2026 FIFA World Cup, on home turf, can supercharge the sport.

Tim Ream #13 of the US Men's National Team drives the ball in a international friendly match against Panama at Q2 stadium on October 12, 2024 in Austin, Texas.

Outkick Integrated Into Fox News Digital, Clay Travis Moves to Fox Contributor Role (Exclusive)

Travis founded the site and sold it to Fox five years ago, but will continue to appear on Fox News and host 'Outkick the Show with Clay Travis' on FS1.

Clay Travis

“We Don’t Want to See ‘60 Minutes’ Die”: Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker and Jon Wertheim Will Stay at CBS Newsmagazine Amid Turmoil

The future of the correspondents' role had been in doubt after the ouster of EP Tanya Simon and the hiring of outsider Nick Bilton.

60 Minues Correspondents, Sharyn Alfonsi, L. Jon Wertheim, Bill Whitaker, Lesley Stahl, Scott Pelley, Cecilia Vega, and Anderson Cooper.

Nick Bilton to ‘60 Minutes’ Staff: “Hell of a First Week” But Ready to Move On In “Good Faith”

The show's new boss sent the memo amid a tumultuous week for the venerable newsmagazine.

Nick Bilton

Inside Nike’s Star-Studded World Cup Campaign With Kim Kardashian, Travis Scott and … Ted Lasso

Channing Tatum, LeBron James and Jason Sudeikis (in character) joined soccer stars like Erling Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo and others in a short film set at a Hollywood film studio.

Channing Tatum and Erling Haaland in the Nike World Cup "Rip the Script" spot

Why Bari Weiss Is Tearing Down ‘60 Minutes’

Firings, hirings, mic-drop news meetings — Hollywood Reporter senior editors Alex Weprin and Steven Zeitchik make sense of all the drama.

Cecilia Vega and Scott Pelley at the CBS fall schedule celebration held at Paramount Studios on May 2, 2024. The pair are among several '60 Minutes' correspondents fired by new management at the show.

Inside the UFC’s $60 Million Made-for-TV White House Gambit

Dana White, the CEO of the MMA promotion, is betting that the unprecedented spectacle, sparked by a suggestion from President Trump, will deliver new fans to the sport and millions of eyeballs to Paramount+.

A rendering of what the arena will look like for UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.

Hasbro Launching an AI Studio That Will Let Companies License Its Stable of Characters

Characters like Mr. Potato Head, Optimus Prime and Cobra Commander are among the initial list of Hasbro IP, with the company working with the original voice actors to enable it.

Optimus Prime

Bari Weiss Tells CBS News Staff That Scott Pelley Broke “Trust and Mutual Respect”

"I'm only interested in working in a newsroom that is built on trust and mutual respect," Weiss told staff Wednesday.

Bari Weiss

ESPN Stars Get Turned Into ‘Toy Story’ Characters in Super Bowl LXI Campaign (Exclusive)

Animated versions of Pat McAfee, Adam Schefter, Peyton and Eli Manning, Randy Moss and Jason Kelce meet Buzz Lightyear and Woody in ESPN's latest spot teasing next year's Big Game.

ESPN's Toy Story Super Bowl ad

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