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The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott
Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott delivers your weekly dose of pop culture with the Parting Shot. Every week you’ll get celebrity interviews, award show coverage, and the rundown on exactly what to watch, read, and listen to in culture. Consider the Parting Shot your one stop shop for everything pop culture.
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Billy Magnussen Fought Hard for His Role in AMC's 'The Audacity'
Billy Magnussen has spent the past twenty years adding diverse roles to his resume, and ‘The Audacity’ is emblematic of an actor coming into his own. Magnussen…
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Is Reality TV Dying? We Have Thoughts.
What’s going on with reality TV? Why is it so... bad right now? Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott is joined by Newsweek colleagues (and reality TV fanatics) Jenni Fink…
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From Druski to Bryon Noem: Why Conservatives Are Always the Last Ones in on the Joke
This week, the internet handed conservatives two gifts wrapped in irony, and they opened both boxes with a press release and a cease-and-desist threat that…
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CBS News’ David Begnaud on Landing Oprah, Barry Diller and Building Do Good Crew
CBS News journalist David Begnaud has spent decades telling other people's stories. Now he's building something of his own. Begnaud joins the Parting Shot…
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Is Riz Ahmed’s ‘Bait’ a Not-So-Subtle James Bond Audition? Maybe
Riz Ahmed wants to make "category killers" — and ‘Bait,’ his new Prime Video series about a London actor faking a James Bond audition, is exactly that. He sits…
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Michael Patrick King on Writing ‘The Comeback’ and Why Lisa Kudrow's Performance Is One of a Kind
The Comeback is back, and Michael Patrick King is here to talk about it. The co-creator and director joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to break down how he and…
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Dan Bucatinsky on The Comeback, Billy's Big Moment, and Why Valerie Cherish Is Actually a Heroine
Dan Bucatinsky has been in Valerie Cherish's corner since the very beginning, and he's here to make the case for why she's always been a heroine, not a…
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Lisa Kudrow on Valerie Cherish, AI and Why ‘The Comeback’ Always Arrives Right on Time
She's back, and she needs to be heard. Lisa Kudrow joins the Newsweek's H. Alan Scott to talk about The Comeback season three, the one we didn't know we were…
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40 Years of South by Southwest: The Festival That Changed It All
South by Southwest is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and it looks different than it ever has. Greg Rosenbaum, the festival's head of programming, joins me…
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Why Outlander Hits Different, With Reshma Gopaldas
The Outlander audience is massive, and I learned that firsthand when I chatted with Caitríona Balfe, who plays Claire in the beloved, long-running Starz…
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The Hulk Hogan Sex Tape That Ended Gawker But Led A.J. Daulerio to Sobriety
Some stories don't have clean endings. A.J. Daulerio published Hulk Hogan's sex tape, watched Gawker collapse under the weight of a $140 million lawsuit, and…
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A Musical Retelling of Gwyneth Paltrow's Ski Trial? Now That's Goop Comedy
I love weird. I especially love weird when it incorporates my favorite moments in pop culture. So when I recently saw Linus Karp and Joseph Martin's live show…
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Survivor 50's First Boots: Jenna Lewis-Dougherty and Kyle Fraser
Jenna Lewis-Dougherty and Kyle Fraser join Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to break down their Survivor 50 exits, shocking game moves and who they're rooting for to…
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After Lucifer, Tom Ellis Is Keeping His Shirt On in CBS’ CIA
Tom Ellis is ready for his next chapter. The actor talks CBS’ CIA, the new Dick Wolf drama he couldn't turn down. It’s a character who won't be naked like…
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Gabriel Basso Says The Night Agent Season 3 Changes Everything
Gabriel Basso is back as Peter Sutherland in season three of Netflix’s The Night Agent, and he's thinking big. "Relatability breeds success and success kills…
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Outlander's Caitriona Balfe Bids Farewell: 'A Quarter of Our Lives'
Caitriona Balfe reflects on the final season of the STARZ epic historical drama Outlander, bidding farewell to Claire, and to Sam Heughan’s Jamie Fraser after…
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Daniel Radcliffe on Tracy Morgan: ‘You Can't Compare Him to Anyone’
Daniel Radcliffe on starring with Tracy Morgan in The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, his Broadway journey and Harry Potter: “I love that people love those…
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Plus Size Park Hoppers: Fighting Fat-Phobia One Ride at a Time
Stephanie and Ashley from Plus Size Park Hoppers join Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to discuss how their viral Instagram and TikTok accounts help plus-size Disney…
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Molly Sims: Building YSE Beauty Beyond the Famous Face
Molly Sims joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to talk about building YSE Beauty from the ground up. The model-turned-entrepreneur opens up about her skin struggles…
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Candiace Dillard Bassett on 'Traitors' Exit and Rob's Shocking Betrayal
The Real Housewives of Potomac’s Candiace Dillard Bassett came to play when she walked into the The Traitors castle. After her shocking banishment, she quickly…
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The Parting Shot Trailer
Welcome to The Parting Shot! Your weekly dose of pop culture with H. Alan Scott. Conversations with celebrities, award show coverage, chats with industry…
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Jack Whitehall Trades Punchlines for Suburban Anxiety in The Burbs
Comedian Jack Whitehall is trading punchlines for the “good type of nerves” in the new series The Burbs. In this latest role, the British comedian navigates…
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Harry Melling Transformed: On Pillion and Life After “Harry Potter”
Harry Melling is very aware his work in the new film Pillion is about as far away as he can get from his portrayal of Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter…
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I’m Not That Colton Anymore: Underwood on Traitors, Truths and Growing Up
The Traitors star Colton Underwood talks strategy, his battle with Lisa Rinna and why the internet has his journey all wrong.See Privacy Policy at…
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Paul Giamatti Talks Star Trek, John Adams, and That Missing Oscar
Paul Giamatti on joining Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, fulfilling his "dream role" to play a Klingon pirate, reflecting on The Holdovers and the persistent…
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Marc Shaiman: From Midler to Broadway and the Magic of Hairspray
Legendary composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to discuss his highly anticipated new book, Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories…
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Beyond the Bravo Drama: RHONJ's Margaret Josephs Builds a Sober Empire
In this episode of Parting Shot, we sit down with the "Powerhouse in Pigtails" herself, Margaret Josephs. While the future of Real Housewives of New Jersey…
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Catalina Sandino Moreno: From Maria Full of Grace to Netflix’s The Rip
Academy Award nominee Catalina Sandino Moreno joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to discuss her latest lead role in the Netflix thriller The Rip. Catalina reflects…
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The Reality of Fiction: Stephen Fishbach on Survivor, Traitors, and his new thriller Escape!
What happens when the ultimate reality TV strategist decides to turn the camera on the genre itself? This week, we’re joined by two-time Survivor legend…
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Oscars 2026: The Sinners Sweep, the Wicked Erasure, and the Rise of Kate Hudson
We now live in a world where Kate Hudson is a two-time Academy Award nominee. Let that sink in. The 98th Academy Award nominations are officially out, and…
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Jay Shetty on Relationships, Real People, and 'Messy Love'
Jay Shetty is known for guiding millions through life’s biggest questions, but what happens when the advice gets "messy"? In this episode, Jay joins Newsweek’s…
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Jennette McCurdy on the Creative Shift From Memoir to Her New Novel
After the huge success of her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette McCurdy marks a bold transition to fiction with new novel Half His Age. But to McCurdy, no…
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Mandy Mango on Balancing Scrubs and Sequins After Drag Race
Today we're chatting with the incomparable Mandy Mango fresh off her departure from RuPaul’s Drag Race. Known for her wit and her warmth, Mandy joins us to…
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Traitors Turmoil: Michael Rapaport’s Low Blow & Tiffany Mitchell’s Vulnerable Truth
The castle just got a lot quieter, but the drama is only getting louder. This week, we’re joined by the two most talked-about departures from The Traitors…
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Vanderpump’s Newest Heartbreaker? Shayne Davis on Hinge & Staying Sober
Vanderpump Rules has a new face, and he’s already stirring the pot. This week, Shayne Davis joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to pull back the curtain on his…
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Tyler James Williams on Directing and the Success of ‘Abbott Elementary’
After five seasons playing Gregory on ABC’s Abbott Elementary, Tyler James Williams is adding a new title to his job: director. “I think for a while, I have…
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DD Fuego Fired Up! RuPaul's Drag Race Season 18 Exit Interview
The fire has been extinguished—or has it? Today I’m sitting down with the spicy DD Fuego to unpack her exit from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18. DD doesn't hold…
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Porsha Williams & Ian Terry: Why Being a Faithful on Traitors is "Criminally" Hard
What happens when you put a Real Housewife legend and a Big Brother winner in a Scottish castle? Apparently, a whole lot of being misunderstood. I sat down…
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Dacre Montgomery on ‘Dead Man’s Wire’ and Life After ‘Stranger Things’
Dacre Montgomery chats Dead Man's Wire, working with Gus Van Sant, life after Stranger Things and just how to pronounce his name. Subscribe to my newsletter…
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The Spy Who Hacked Me: Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera on The Copenhagen Test
What happens when your own eyes and ears become a weapon against you? This week, Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott is joined by Simu Liu (Shang-Chi) and Melissa Barrera…
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Fire, Ash, and the Method Guest: Stephen Lang
In this episode, Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott sits down with the legendary Stephen Lang to discuss the next chapter of the Avatar saga. Known for his powerhouse…
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Ghosts’ Asher Grodman and His Award Worthy Legs
Yes, Asher Grodman is a two-time Critics Choice nominee for his performance as Trevor on CBS’ Ghosts, but he knows what you (and host H. Alan Scott) really…
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Paul Feig’s Genre-Expanding Take on ‘The Housemaid’
Director Paul Feig wants you to support local movie theaters, ideally at his new movie The Housemaid, based on the popular book series by Freida McFadden. “My…
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James L. Brooks, Jamie Lee Curtis and Emma Mackey on ‘Ella McCay’
James L. Brooks, director of classics like Terms of Endearment, Broadcast News and As Good as it Gets, returns to form with Ella McCay, his first film in 15…
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Wagner Moura on ‘The Secret Agent,’ Oscars and His Return to Brazilian Film
Wagner Moura chats with Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott about The Secret Agent, the Oscars buzz surrounding it and why “carrying Brazil with us” makes the moment so…
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Stop the Insanity! From Fame to Uber Eats: Susan Powter’s Unfiltered Journey
Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott sits down with the iconic Susan Powter, the original wellness influencer of the 90s, to discuss her unexpected journey from the…
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Young, Dumb and Full of Christ: The Faith Behind ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ with Rian Johnson, Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor and Glenn Close
Daniel Craig and Rian Johnson discuss faith in “Wake Up Dead Man,” praising Josh O'Connor’s humor and Glenn Close’s legendary performance in the new mystery…
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Erika Alexander and Kim Coles on Why Living Single Was Never Just a ‘Black Show’
Erika Alexander and Kim Coles join Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to chat about their podcast ReLiving Single, the "limitless creativity" of Living Single and the…
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Surviving Mormonism: How RHOSLC’s Heather Gay is Leading the Conversation
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star and New York Times bestselling author Heather Gay joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to discuss her powerful new special…
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Kal Penn Wants to Know Why History Keeps Repeating in New Podcast
Initially, Kal Penn was hesitant to do a podcast because “every actor has a podcast.” Fortunately for us, he created Here We Go Again, focused on why history…
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Gaten Matarazzo on Grief, Gratitude and Saying Goodbye to ‘Stranger Things’
As Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ comes to an end, Gaten Matarazzo, 23, is focused on soaking in the final moments. “I really want to take it in and enjoy it. I…
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Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme on Holiday Hilarity, Broadway, and Building a Drag Empire
Clear the stage and light the lights! Drag superstars Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme return to the podcast to pull back the curtain on their brand-new tour…
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Ed Helms Talks of the 'Human Ineptitude’ That Inspires ‘SNAFU’ Podcast
Actor Ed Helms loves a deep dive into a snafu from the past. “I love the hubris, our amazing capacity for ineptitude and terrible decision-making.” He’s turned…
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From ‘Reba’ to ‘Happy's Place’: Melissa Peterman on Her 'Second Chance'
For Melissa Peterman, the first season of NBC’s Happy’s Place was a dream come true; getting a second season is an embarrassment of riches. “Getting a pilot is…
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Glenn Close Was 'Very Impressed' With Kim Kardashian on 'All's Fair'
Considering the number of iconic women that have worked on Ryan Murphy projects, it’s shocking Glenn Close hasn’t. That’s changing with Hulu’s All’s Fair. “I…
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Michael Chernus on 'Devil in Disguise' and Honoring Victims' Stories
This week, I have a serious and emotional conversation with actor Michael Chernus about his challenging new role as John Wayne Gacy in Peacock's Devil in…
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Padma Lakshmi on ‘Padma's All American’ and What Defines America
Padma Lakshmi’s new cookbook, Padma’s All American, is a natural extension of her Hulu series Taste the Nation. In fact, the documentary laid the groundwork…
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Marion Cotillard on 'Disappearing' Into Her ‘Morning Show’ Role
“I need to get obsessed by projects so I can be involved in. I want to be entirely disappearing in a project.” And that’s exactly what Marion Cotillard has…
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Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘A House of Dynamite’ Is a Nuclear Call to Action
The most terrifying thing about nuclear weapons isn’t the warheads, but how quiet we as a society have become about them. The Cold War-era fear of total…
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Patricia Arquette on the 'Chilling' Psychology of the Murdaugh Marriage
Even before Patricia Arquette signed on to play Maggie Murdaugh in Hulu’s Murdaugh: Death in the Family, she was already “obsessed” with the infamous case of…