The Hollywood Reporter

May 20, 2016

2:42pm PT by

Scott Feinberg

Master of None

'Awards Chatter' Podcast — Aziz Ansari ('Master of None')

The stand-up comedian, best-selling author and co-creator, writer and star of Netflix's acclaimed comedy series opens up about entertainment-industry bias, the death of his friend/collaborator Harris Wittels and what he's doing next.

The Race

May 19, 2016

1:44pm PT by

Scott Feinberg

Oscars: Steven Spielberg Among Candidates in Academy's First Open Elections for Board (Exclusive)

James L. Brooks, Laura Dern, indie producers Stephanie Allain and Cassian Elwes, Disney-Pixar president Ed Catmull, Imagine Entertainment co-chair Michael Rosenberg and hundreds of others have also thrown their hats in the ring.

May 19, 2016

6:00am PT by

Scott Feinberg

TCM Classic Film Fest

'Awards Chatter' Podcast — Anna Karina (French New Wave Legend)

The iconic actress, who was once Jean-Luc Godard's wife and muse, opens up about their rocky relationship (she attempted suicide), the possibility of one last cinematic reunion and much more.

May 14, 2016

6:00am PT by

Scott Feinberg

The Night Manager

'Awards Chatter' Podcast — Tom Hiddleston ('I Saw the Light' & 'The Night Manager')

The 35-year-old Brit, whose fans call themselves "Hiddlestoners," discusses how 'Othello' led him to the Marvel Universe; how he transformed himself for a Hank Williams biopic; and how his portrayal of a spy on AMC's hit limited series is fueling those pesky Bond rumors.

May 13, 2016

10:29pm PT by

Scott Feinberg

Tonys: Double-Nominee Steve Martin Makes Surprise Appearance During His Musical 'Bright Star' (Video)

Friday night's audience was treated to a surprise when the curtain came up after intermission.

May 11, 2016

5:25am PT by

Scott Feinberg

Two and a Half Men Leslie Moonves

'Awards Chatter' Podcast — Chuck Lorre ('The Big Bang Theory' & 'Mom')

The multi-camera master opens up about Charlie Sheen's meltdown ("a terrible time"), the cancellation of 'Mike and Molly' ("CBS was never terribly enthusiastic"), the future of 'Big Bang' ("a Leslie Moonves question"), his passion for 'Mom' (even though it's "much more difficult" to write than his other shows), his next show ("I'd love to try and work in another way") and more.

May 10, 2016

9:27am PT by

Scott Feinberg

Tonys Host James Corden: Where Else Can You See 'Hamilton' For Free "In Your Living Room"?

The 2012 Tony winner tells THR, "We talk about, like, the Super Bowl, and, 'Oh, what's the halftime show gonna be?!' Like, there's 10 halftime shows in this two-hour awards show!"

May 09, 2016

5:47pm PT by

Scott Feinberg

'Awards Chatter' Podcast — James Corden ('The Late Late Show')

Late night's king of viral videos (see: "Carpool Karaoke"), who is poised to land his first Emmy nom for outstanding variety talk series, speaks with THR 15 months after replacing Craig Ferguson and one month before hosting the Tony Awards.

May 07, 2016

3:00pm PT by

Scott Feinberg

Horace and Pete

Louis C.K. Addresses "Debt," Says 'Horace and Pete' Has Not Been Canceled

The comedian and TV auteur faults the media for misreporting statements he made during an April 11 interview on Howard Stern's radio show and in an April 16 email to his fans.

May 07, 2016

12:14pm PT by

Scott Feinberg

Louie

Louis C.K. on FX Show: "I Don't Think I Have Stories for That Guy Anymore"

The groundbreaking show 'Louie' has been on an "extended hiatus" since last May.

May 07, 2016

6:00am PT by

Scott Feinberg

Louie Horace and Pete

'Awards Chatter' Podcast — Louis C.K. ('Horace and Pete')

In an in-depth interview, the 48-year-old stand-up comedian and TV auteur discusses his self-released drama series (it didn't bankrupt him and its obituary was written prematurely), Emmys campaigning (he's going "balls to the wall" for the show), the future of 'Louie' ("I don't think I have stories for that guy anymore") and what's next (Broadway?!).

May 06, 2016

9:04am PT by

Scott Feinberg

Feinberg Forecast: Emmy Predictions (5/6/16)

THR's awards expert surveys the landscape as the race begins to take shape.

May 05, 2016

5:12pm PT by

Scott Feinberg

Grace and Frankie

'Awards Chatter' Podcast — Jane Fonda ('Grace and Frankie')

The 78-year-old legend opens up about her Netflix comedy ("the second season is way better than the first"), her upcoming reunion with Robert Redford and "what really happened in Hanoi" 44 years ago.

May 05, 2016

5:02pm PT by

Scott Feinberg

Relativity Chief Dana Brunetti: Sean Parker's The Screening Room Doesn't Go Far Enough

"It's not something that I'm gonna be able to change overnight," the Oscar and Emmy nominee recently told THR, "but as the opportunities make themselves available I'm definitely going to push that way whenever I can."

May 03, 2016

4:45pm PT by

Scott Feinberg

Tonys: Will Voters Even Be Able to Score 'Hamilton' Tickets?

Now that the nominations have been determined (by fewer than 50 people), roughly 850 Tony voters get to weigh in — and that's a lot of people for any show to accommodate, let alone one as in-demand as Lin-Manuel Miranda's.