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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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Nicholas Sparks, M. Night Shyamalan and Their Unlikely Collaboration
How do you write a love story where the central characters can’t touch? Well, if anybody can, it’s Nicholas Sparks. “This is a difficult love story to pull…
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Jason Clarke on Playing Alex Murdaugh: 'I'm Not Going to Play a Bad Guy'
To play Alex Murdaugh, Jason Clarke wasn’t going to turn the man into a caricature, telling producers, “I’m not going to play a bad guy here,” Clarke told…
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Keira Knightley on 'The Woman in Cabin 10' and the Untouchable Yacht
Keira Knightley is the first one to say her new film The Woman in Cabin 10 (Netflix) is “rather tense.” That said, “part of the joy of making something that's…
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Tonatiuh on the Timely Power of Kiss of the Spider Woman
This week, Tonatiuh joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to discuss the powerful new film, Kiss of the Spider Woman. We explore the importance of Latin excellence on…
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From Sweet Dee to 'High Potential': The Evolution of Kaitlin Olson
As a star and producer on High Potential, Kaitlin Olson is all-in on the ABC dramedy, now in its second season. “The heart and soul of this show is Morgan's…
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You Gotta Be You (And a Little Messy) with Brandon Kyle Goodman
Get ready to get messy. This week, we're joined by the brilliant and hilarious Brandon Kyle Goodman for a gloriously unfiltered, absolutely NSFW chat. You know…
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Elvira on Her Legacy, Her Halloween Cookbook, and Sweet Revenge
Elvira firmly believes Halloween requires spooky snacks, and she’s here to provide some inspiration with Elvira's Cookbook from Hell: Sexy, Spooky Soirées and…
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Beyond Grey's: Jesse Williams Bets on Himself With His New ‘Hotel Costiera’
For Hotel Costiera, Jesse Williams was drawn to making "something that is global.” The new Prime Video series stars Williams as Daniel De Luca, a former Marine…
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A Day in the Park with Disney YouTuber David Vaughn
For millions of people, a trip to a Disney park is a special occasion, a magical escape. But what if it was your job? What if your office was Main Street…
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The Disney Food Blog's AJ Wolfe on Her New Book, 'Disney Adults'
What comes to mind when you hear the term 'Disney Adult'? Is it a stereotype, a punchline, or something much deeper? Today, we're getting the definitive take…
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‘Still Bobbi’: Inside Bobbi Brown’s Impatient Yet Inevitable Second Act
For Bobbi Brown, patience isn't a virtue; it’s an obstacle. The makeup artist and entrepreneur operates on a timeline dictated by instinct, not corporate…
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Parvati Shallow: Surviving the Game, The Traitors, and Writing Her Own Story
She's one of the most iconic and feared players in reality TV history, and this week, the legendary Parvati Shallow joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott for a…
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Robin Wright on the Delicious Clash of 'Alpha Females' in The Girlfriend
Robin Wright knew that in her new Prime Video show The Girlfriend, which she developed in addition to starring in, she would have to fight the potential for…
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Thank You For Being A Friend: 40 Years of The Golden Girls with writer Stan Zimmerman
Picture it: September 1985. A new sitcom about four older women living together in Miami premieres, and television is changed forever. Forty years later, The…
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End Credits: Jake Cohen on His New Cookbook, "Dinner Party Animal"
Is there anything better than a table full of great food and great company? But for many of us, the thought of actually hosting that party can be overwhelming…
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Who's the Next Victim? Only Murders in the Building’s Michael Cyril Creighton Joins to Chat All About It
Clear the floor because we have Arconia royalty in the building! Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott chats with the delightful Michael Cyril Creighton, known to all of us…
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End Credits: Michael Strassner on Creating the Indie Comedy ‘The Baltimorons’
Michael Strassner joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to talk about how one little direct message to Jay Duplass is what birthed the their new film The Baltimorons…
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Domhnall Gleeson Feels the Legacy of ‘The Office’ on ‘The Paper’
Of the new sitcom The Paper, about a struggling Midwestern newspaper and its staff, Domhnall Gleeson is quick to note that while it shares a universe with The…
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End Credits: Taylor Swift's Engagement and the Cracker Barrel Logo War with Sirius XM’s John Hill
Grab your friendship bracelets and a side of country-fried steak, because we are covering the full spectrum of American culture today. John Hill (Sirius XM’s…
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Grace Van Patten on Reclaiming Amanda Knox's True Story for Hulu
Grace Van Patten has one word to describe having the opportunity to portray Amanda Knox in Hulu’s The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox—grateful. “I was really…
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The End Credits for the Week: Luxury, Lies, and Louis Vuitton (with Kackie)
Louis Vuitton dropped its new makeup line, and the prices are... INSANE! (Who is buying this stuff?!) Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott brings in beauty influencer (and…
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Emmy Nominee Michael Urie Spills on 'Shrinking', 'Oh, Mary!', and ‘Ugly Betty’
He's an Emmy nominee, a Broadway star, and an absolute delight. The one and only Michael Urie stopped by the Newsweek office in New York for a live chat with…
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BONUS: ‘The Roses’ Director Jay Roach on Directing Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch
Director Jay Roach (Austin Powers, Bombshell) joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott for a can't-miss conversation about his new film, 'The Roses.' He shares what it…
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Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch's War of Wit in 'The Roses'
“We had wanted to work together for a long time,” Benedict Cumberbatch tells Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott, reflecting on the project that finally united him with…
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Jeff Hiller on His 'Somebody Somewhere' Emmy Surprise
He’s the friend we all wish we had as Joel on HBO's Somebody Somewhere, and now he's an Emmy nominee! The wonderful Jeff Hiller joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott…
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End Credits: The Man Behind the Weapons Movie Meme: Clayton Farris
He’s stealing scenes in the new movie Weapons and his hot dog moment is already legendary, but there’s more to Clayton Farris than meets the eye. The actor and…
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End Credits: Superman Joins ICE? Making Sense of The Week with Gianmarco Soresi
From Mar-a-Lago to the Hollywood Hills, things are getting weird, so we called in the great Gianmarco Soresi to help us process. On the docket: Why is Trump…
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Will The Gilded Age's "Clock Twink" Finally "Get Into Some Trouble"? Ben Ahlers Weighs In.
We’re winding the clock with Ben Ahlers, who plays fan-favorite Jack Treacher on The Gilded Age! In our chat, we dive into the incredible social media response…
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What Manny Jacinto Learned From Lindsay Lohan & Jamie Lee Curtis on 'Freakier Friday'
Manny Jacinto knows just how special Freakier Friday (August 8) is. “This Freaky Friday story means a lot to so many people.” In the new film, Jacinto plays…
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Inside the King of the Hill Revival with the Showrunner & Cast
Get ready for a trip back to Arlen, Texas! We chatted with an all-star lineup from the past and future of King of the Hill: showrunner Saladin Patterson, and…
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A Conversation with Marc Maron on Panic, Politics, and Podcasting
Marc Maron joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to break down his incredible new HBO comedy special, Panicked. Holding nothing back, he argues that a comic doesn’t…
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End Credits: Zach Noe Towers Joins for Celebrity Romance Rumors, Scandals & Bad Decisions
This week, comedian Zach Noe Towers joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott for a whirlwind ride through the pop culture circus you didn’t know you needed. We’re…
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Trump’s Tariffs Could Ruin Your Makeup Bag: A Chat with the Lipstick Lesbians
What do rising beauty prices and a full beat have in common? Trump’s tariffs. In this episode, we break down how the beauty industry could be the next casualty…
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End Credits: Hot Takes & Higher Standards with Franchesca Ramsey
This week Franchesca Ramsey joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to sift through the pop culture chaos that was this week. We’re talking Trisha Paytas’ reincarnation…
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End Credits: Snack Talk and Hot Topics with Mamrie Hart
The hilarious Mamrie Hart joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to dish on her new vegetarian cookbook, 'All I Think About Is Food'! She sticks around to break down…
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For Sterling K. Brown, Hulu’s ‘Washington Black’ is About Finding Black Joy
For Sterling K. Brown, part of the appeal of producing and starring in Hulu’s Washington Black (July 23) was mentoring Ernest Kingsley Jr., the young actor…
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‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ Reboot: A Summer Must-See
As a writer and a fan of the original I Know What You Did Last Summer, Sam Lansky knew he wanted to do right by everyone who loved the original before…
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There’s No Stopping Jean Smart: ‘It's Very Hard to Say No’
When Jean Smart first read the play ‘Call Me Izzy,’ she had one response. “I just had to do it.” Smart is taking a break from winning multiple Emmys for her…
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End Credits: A Wild Week of Insane Headlines with KCRW's Sam Sanders
You're not going to want to miss this one. Sam Sanders, the brilliant host of KCRW's pop culture podcast The Sam Sanders Show, joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott…
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End Credits: Anna Roisman Joins to Breakdown This Week in Pop Culture, Politics and News
Comedian and professional multi-hyphenate Anna Roisman joins Newsweek’s H. Alan for a chaotic-good deep dive into the things that really matter: Zohran…
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How Allison Williams Struck the Right ‘Tone’ in ‘M3GAN 2’
After the success of M3GAN, Allison Williams didn’t quite fear the stress of doing a sequel. “How lucky are we that we get to do this again? Because it’s a…
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Revry’s Royal Revolution: Tenderoni on ‘King of Drag’
Call the palace guards and cancel your brunch plans—Tenderoni is in the house! The mustachioed monarch of drag kings joins Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott to dish on…
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Tom Daley on the 'Lonely' Times Behind the Olympic Successes
British diver Tom Daley was thrust onto the world stage at his first Olympic Games in 2008, age 14. What remained hidden from the public was the strain success…
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Fortune Feimster and Greenies is ‘Double Dog Daring You’ to Smell Your Dog’s Breath
Fortune Feimster is one of the funniest comics working today. (She co-hosts Handsome, one of the most popular podcasts out there.) And if you know her, you…
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The Girls Are Fighting (and Slaying): Kerri Colby, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Nicole Paige Brooks & Tina Burner Let Loose
It’s a drag diva summit on the Parting Shot podcast as Kerri Colby, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Nicole Paige Brooks, and Tina Burner join forces (sort of)—and…
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Ghosts’ Asher Grodman on the Required Emoji That Haunts His Social Media
Asher Grodman joins the Parting Shot podcast to talk about life (and afterlife) on CBS’s hit comedy Ghosts. From his fan-favorite role as Trevor to the show’s…
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Why Mike ‘The Situation’ Was Insecure About Jersey Shore Family Vacation
Jersey Shore, a reality television show that sparked backlash from politicians when it first aired, is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a new season of…
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Cory Michael Smith Embraces Chaos in Jesse Armstrong's 'Mountainhead'
Four tech CEOs, drunk on power, reunite at a mountaintop home amid a global economic crisis they might be partially responsible for. "There is a power that is…
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Tony Nominee Darren Criss on the 'Miracle' That Is 'Maybe Happy Ending'
Darren Criss is an Emmy-winning actor, but deep down he's a musical theater nerd. Which is why he's so proud to be part of this year's Tony-nominated musical…
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How Jack Innanen Went from Social Media Star to FX's 'Adults'
Everyone remembers life's growing pains right after you leave your parents' home. For Jack Innanen, part of the ensemble of the new FX series Adults, there are…
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Secret vs. Public Alliances: Kyle, Eva & Joe Reflect on Survivor 48's Wild Finish
Survivor 48 winner Kyle Fraser joins runners-up Eva Erickson and Joe Hunter for their post-finale showdown—and yes, we talk about Kyle's secret alliance with…
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Comedy, Camp, and Queer Chaos: Michael Henry and Tim Murray Dish on ‘Wish You Were Queer’
Join a hilarious chat with Michael Henry and Tim Murray as they spill the tea on their OutTV series Wish You Were Queer. From outrageous moments to…
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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars: Phoenix & Olivia Lux
We’re serving a double dose of glam and gossip with RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars queens Phoenix and Olivia Lux. From werkroom whispers to main stage moments…
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Imrul Hassan From Bravo’s Summer House Gets Real: The Reality About Being Undocumented
On this episode of the Parting Shot, Summer House’s Imrul Hassan shares his powerful story of navigating life while previously being undocumented. Speaking…
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Alexander Skarsgård Says Being ‘Emotionally Unavailable’ Prepared Him for ‘Murderbot’
How did Alexander Skarsgård prepare to play a security robot that starts to find free will in Apple TV+’s Murderbot (May 16)? “Well, I’ve spent 48 years being…
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WorldPride in the Capital: LGBT Jewish History at the Capital Jewish Museum
With WorldPride descending on D.C., we’re diving deep into a powerful and often overlooked corner of queer history. Jonathan Edelman, Collections Curator, and…
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Diego Boneta Wanted His First Novel to be a Steamy, Sexy Summer Read
Diego Boneta knew he wanted to write a sexy, steamy murder mystery for his first novel. “And I also really wanted it to be a novel that was a great summer…
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Kelsey Grammer Remembers Late Sister: ‘The Grief Was So Enormous’
Shortly before Kelsey Grammer rose to fame playing Dr. Frasier Crane on Cheers and then Frasier, he experienced a horrible personal tragedy: His 18-year-old…
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Inside the Jolly Journey: Friendship, Food, and Global Adventures with Josh and Ollie
Join H. Alan Scott as he sits down with the creators of the wildly popular Jolly YouTube channel, Josh Carrott and Ollie Kendal. In this lively and hilarious…
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The End of Netflix’s You: Penn Badgley on Joe’s Final Obsession (And What It All Means)
He’s charming, he’s dangerous, and he’s back for one last time. Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott chats with Penn Badgley to talk all things You—from Joe Goldberg’s…