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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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Monét X Change Is Changing the Game When It Comes to Drag Music
Monét X Change is unlike any other drag queen to come out of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ and that’s because her talents go so far beyond just drag. Sure, you may…
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Michelle Buteau Proves You Can Strike It Big at Any Age With 'Zero Apologies'
Michelle Buteau is proof that you can strike it big anytime. At 46, she's out with her new film Babes (May 17), she has a hit Netflix series based on her…
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Nikki Glaser’s ‘Someday You’ll Die’ Pushes All the Right Buttons
Comedian Nikki Glaser never wants to offend. “I never want to say offensive or raunchy [things] or push the envelope, because that speaks to some kind of…
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Chris Pine’s ‘Poolman’ Has a Singular Message: Joy
What do you do when Hollywood wants you to be one thing, but you have a wholly different outlook about yourself? For Chris Pine, breaking the mold of…
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Hannah Einbinder Knows Everything Is Because of ‘Hacks’
After a nearly two-year hiatus, the Max-original Emmy Award-winning series ‘Hacks’ is back. And Hannah Einbinder, who plays Ava, the comedy writer to…
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Acapulco’s Eugenio Derbez on How He Had to ‘Reinvent Himself’
For Eugenio Derbez, making the transition from being one of Mexico’s most recognizable faces in comedy to the American market was not easy. “We don’t laugh at…
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The Impact of Drag with Sasha Velour and Latrice Royale from HBO Max’s ‘We’re Here’
Because of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ drag has exploded. But what is often lost with all this drag we’re seeing on our televisions are the stories from small-town…
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The State of Reality TV with Kate Casey
Reality TV has changed the landscape of not only television, but also pop culture. Its impact can be felt in every aspect of our lives, and—as some would…
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RuPaul’s Drag Race Top 3 Sapphira Cristál, Nymphia Wind and Plane Jane (and UK’s Tia Kofi, Because She’s a Winner Baby)
If you’re a fan of RuPaul’s Drag Race, then this episode of the Parting Shot podcast is for you. Not only will Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott be chatting with the…
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The Secret to Being an ADHD Whisperer with Penn and Kim Holderness
Penn and Kim Holderness are widely celebrated for their entertaining viral parody videos (singing included!) on topics ranging from parenting and helping kids…
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Chris Perfetti Knows How Special ‘Abbott Elementary’ Is
If you’re one of the millions of Americans singing the praises of ABC’s ‘Abbott Elementary,’ fear not, they’ve heard you. “We love to hear it,” says Chris…
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Alex Edelman on Making Hate Funny in ‘Just For Us’
A Jew accidentally stumbles upon a gathering of white nationalists. For most, this would be a cause for concern, but for Alex Edelman it’s an opportunity for a…
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Gillian Anderson on ‘Scoop’ and the ‘Badass’ Women She Loves to Portray
If there’s one thing that’s true about Gillian Anderson, it’s that she isn’t afraid of a challenge. And that’s exactly what she’s doing in her new film…
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Jane Lynch on The Weakest Link, Glee and Best in Show
Comedy legend Jane Lynch stops by to talk with Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott about hosting ‘The Weakest Link,’ and she looks back at some her iconic performances in…
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Ramy Youssef Finds the ‘Magic’ in ‘Living on a Prayer’
Describing Ramy Youssef’s work isn’t easy, because the multi-hyphenated talent refuses to settle on just one thing. “I feel really inspired to connect in the…
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Tobias Menzies on How ‘Manhunt’ Shows How ‘Fragile Democracies Can Be’
How much do we really know about the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln? That’s a question Tobias Menzies hopes to answer in Apple TV+’s ‘Manhunt’…
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Regina King Is Here to Make Sure You Know About Shirley Chisholm
Bringing the life story of activist Shirley Chisholm to screen wasn’t an easy task for Regina King. “This has been a labor of love. My sister [Reina] and I…
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James Marsden Has Embraced His Genre-Shifting Career
James Marsden is good at keeping fans on their toes. Following his Emmy-nominated success with ‘Jury Duty,’ Marsden has three very different projects in 2024…
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EXCLUSIVE: Chatting with the Winner (or Winners?) of ‘The Traitors’
Well, the day has arrived, we have a winner of season two of Peacock’s ‘The Traitors.’ Or is it winners? Well, you’ll just have to listen to Newsweek’s H. Alan…
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Annette Bening Exudes Dark Comedy Excellence in Peacock’s ‘Apples Never Fall’
Understanding the balance between dark comedy and mystery is a unique quality of Annette Bening, which she puts to good use in Peacock’s limited series Apples…
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Gayle King Is Not Just Oprah’s Best Friend, She’s America’s Best Friend
Whatever you do, don’t call Gayle King an icon. “Diana Ross, to me, is an icon.” Fair. But one moniker she is fine with is America’s best friend. “I’ll take…
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Survivor 46 and Jeff Probst’s Controversial Comments About It with Rob Cesternino
A new season of CBS’ Survivor is upon us, and former player Rob Cesternino stopped by to talk with Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott about the new season, his recent…
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Grace Helbig is Ready to Talk About the Cancer
YouTube star Grace Helbig talks with Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott about her recent breast cancer diagnosis and everything she’s learned since. Grace and H. Alan…
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Carrie Preston is Ready for Her Quirky Spotlight in CBS’ ‘Elsbeth’
Carrie Preston is ready to step into the spotlight. The Emmy-winning veteran character actress will helm the title role in Elsbeth on CBS (February 29)…
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Survivor’s Parvati Shallow Dishes on Traitors and Those Iconic Headbands
Survivor’s Parvati Shallow chats with Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott about being discovered as a traitor on Peacock’s ‘The Traitors,’ why she aligned with Big…
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Jodie Foster Finds the 'Sweet Spot' Between 'Depth' and Entertainment
We’re in the middle of a Jodie Foster renaissance. The two-time Oscar winner is not only starring in one of the hottest limited series on TV right now, HBO’s…
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Rob Reiner Sounds the Alarm for the Rise in Christian Nationalism
Celebrated director Rob Reiner is worried about the rise of Christian nationalism—the use of Christian values to push a political agenda—and its impact on…
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Super Bowl Survival Guide and What to Watch This Weekend
It’s Super Bowl weekend, which, if you’re not into sports, what are you supposed to do? Well, Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott offers his tips on how to survive the…
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This Is Us’ Justin Hartley Is Ready for Action with CBS’ ‘Tracker’
Finding that next great character after a blockbuster series like This Is Us isn’t easy, but Justin Hartley figured it out with his new CBS drama Tracker…
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Dan Gheesling (The Traitors) Talks About His Shocking Elimination
Dan Gheesling from ‘The Traitors’ talks exclusively with Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott about his shocking elimination from the show, his showdown with Phaedra…
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Grammys, the State of Pop Music and more with John Arthur Hill
With the Grammys coming up, Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott is joined by Sirius XM’s John Arthur Hill to discuss likely winners like Taylor Swift and SZA, and just to…
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Breaking Down the Barbie Snub and Other Oscar Nomination Surprises with YouTube’s Be Kind Rewind
This week Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott is breaking down the Barbie snub and other Oscar nomination surprises with Izzy Custodio of YouTube’s Be Kind Rewind. (Also…
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Common Is Sharing His Secret for Wellness With ‘And Then We Rise’
When you’re as fit as hip-hop artist Common, people are naturally going to wonder about your secret to health and wellness. Fortunately for us, Common is…
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Oscars 2024: Who Got Nominated? Who Got Snubbed? Full List of Nominees
The wait is finally over, we know who the nominees are for the 96th annual Academy Awards. Of course, there were surprises, but overall, the nominees turned…
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Remembering ‘The Sopranos’ (And the Greatness That Was James Gandolfini) with Paul Palmeri
It’s been 25 years since ‘The Sopranos’ premiered on HBO. After that night, television changed forever. James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Lorraine Bracco, Michael…
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Jake Johnson’s ‘Self Reliance’ Shows the Impact Reality TV Has Had on Society
Now that we’re years into reality television being a mainstay, the question begs to be asked, what impact has it had on society? That’s a question Jake Johnson…
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Will Survivor FINALLY Break Their Emmy Curse?
Awards season is in full swing. While the Golden Globes were boring, the Screen Actors Guild Award nominations added some much needed drama to the season. But…
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Josh Hutcherson Isn’t Going to Do What You Think He Should Do
Josh Hutcherson isn’t concerned with doing what you think he should. “There was an obvious path to take post-Hunger Games. But I made a conscious choice to say…
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Michelle Yeoh and Sam Li Discuss Netflix’s ‘The Brothers Sun’
There’s a new show on Netflix you need to watch. It’s called ‘The Brothers Sun’ and it stars Michelle Yeoh, Sam Li, Justin Chien and many more. It’s part…
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Golden Globes, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Dave Chappelle discussed with guests Eliot Glazer and Brent Sullivan
Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott is coming to you on Friday’s now with unfiltered (and a little unhinged) episodes of the Parting Shot. This week he discusses the…
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Great Performances: Charles Melton (‘May December’) & Colman Domingo (‘Rustin’)
There were so many great performances last year in film, but two stood out: Charles Melton’s performance in ‘May December’ and Colman Domingo’s performance in…
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The Great British Bake Off Winner Matty Edgell Talks Bakes, Dirty Jokes, and His Win
We decided to end 2023 on a sweet note. Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott welcomes the winner of ‘The Great British Bake Off’ Matty Edgell. The two talk about the…
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Gary Oldman on What Makes Apple TV+’s ‘Slow Horses’ Uniquely British
For Academy Award-winning actor Gary Oldman, now is the perfect time for his first TV series. Calling today a “whole new era of TV” after years of “snobbery”…
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Survivor 45 Winner Dee Valladares and Survivor 44’s Carson Garrett, Carolyn Wiger, and Yam Yam Arocho
We have a sole Survivor! Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott speaks with Dee Valladares, the winner of ‘Survivor’ 45, the runners-up Austin Li Coon and Jake O’Kane. We go…
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Fantasia Barrino Says the ‘Fight was Worth It’ to Get to ‘The Color Purple’
Sometimes a performance comes along where when you watch it, you just can’t imagine anyone else playing that role. That’s what Fantasia Barrino has done in…
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Turner Classic Movies’ Ben Mankiewicz Knows the Power of ‘Nostalgia’
In 2024, the beloved cable channel Turner Classic Movies will turn 30, and for host Ben Mankiewicz—who recently celebrated his 20th anniversary at the helm—he…
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RuPaul Drag Race’s Bianca Del Rio Says Her New Tour Isn’t for the ‘Easily Offended’
There are drag queens, and then there’s Bianca Del Rio. If you’re familiar with Bianca, you know exactly what you’re getting at one of her shows, but if you’re…
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Kathy Griffin Finally Feels ‘Un-Canceled’ After That Infamous Trump Photo
When a photo of Kathy Griffin holding the fake decapitated head of former President Donald Trump went viral in 2017, her entire world stopped. “I was in the…
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Matt Bomer Says 'Fellow Travelers' is Key to Knowing 'What Our History Is'
There’s been a lot of hype lately about the Showtime limited series ‘Fellow Travelers.’ Part historical thriller about the Lavender Scare (the systematic…
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Bethenny Frankel Doesn't Care What You Think of Her
When you think of Bethenny Frankel, the first thing that probably comes to mind is Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City. But what may surprise you are…
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YouTube’s Dessert Person, Claire Saffitz, Wants You to Make Mistakes
Even Claire Saffitz, one of YouTube’s most popular bakers, still gets nervous about a recipe’s results. “I don’t really get anxious, but sometimes there is…
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Dolly Parton Proves She’s ‘Never Gonna Stop’ with ‘Rockstar’
As she gets ready to drop her first rock album at age 77, Dolly Parton, the country music icon, speaks exclusively with Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott about her…
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SNL’s Leslie Jones Isn’t Your Typical Celebrity, and Her Memoir Reflects That
Leslie Jones, best known for her star-making turn on Saturday Night Live, is ready to share her story, on her terms and in her own way. She came up with the…
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Josh Gad Felt the Pressure for His Return to Broadway in ‘Gutenberg! The Musical!’
For Josh Gad, the path to returning to Broadway following his star-making performance in ‘Book of Mormon’ wasn’t easy. “Book of Mormon is a once in a…
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Danny Pellegrino Is Already in the Holiday Spirit with ‘The Jolliest Bunch’
If there’s one thing Danny Pellegrino, host of the hugely popular ‘Everything Iconic’ podcast, is ready for, it’s the holidays. “I’m a festive person. I love…
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Why Jake Cohen Doesn’t Just Want You to Buy His New Cookbook, ‘I Could Nosh’
Jake Cohen’s first cookbook, ‘Jew-Ish’ (Harvest, 2021), was a perfect intro to the Instagram-famous cook. How to top it? It “was this mashup of everything I’ve…
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Crime Junkie’s Ashley Flowers' Passion for True Crime Lets Her ‘Give Back’
For Ashley Flowers, host of the podcast ‘Crime Junkie,’ success was unforeseen. “I wasn’t expecting it to be what it is,” Flowers told Newsweek’s H. Alan…
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Survivor’s Jeff Probst Reveals the Key to Winning: ‘Heart’
For the past 23 years, ‘Survivor’ host and producer Jeff Probst has been a mainstay on our televisions, and year after year he continues to be amazed by the…
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Reba McEntire Physically ‘Can’t Be a Mean Judge’ on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
For Reba McEntire, joining NBC’s ‘The Voice’ as a judge after Blake Shelton’s departure adds a layer of “pressure” to the gig. “Nobody can replace Blake…
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Nia Vardalos Had to ‘Live Life’ to Write ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3’
When ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ opened in 2002, it made its star and writer, Nia Vardalos, a celebrity overnight. “I’m somebody ordinary that something…