The Hollywood Reporter

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Jeff Zucker’s Exit Throws a Wrench in CNN’s Streaming Plans • The ousted network chief was closely involved in prepping CNN+, but now the forthcoming service’s strategy (and future as a stand-alone platform) is in doubt with new ownership expected soon

What Happened to Lady Gaga’s Oscar Nomination? • The House ofGucci star seemed well positioned to land a best actress nom, having been nominated by every major precursor, but the Academy’s membership is no longer similar to other groups.’ Plus, the movie itself was divisive

Agencies Look to Cash in on Podcasts’ IP Gold Rush • Agents are navigating an increasingly crowded market of A-listers and big tech platforms, as more clients debate whether to ink an exclusive deal with Spotify or Amazon/Wondery, or brave the open advertising market

Who’s Repped Where? Major Podcast Clients

Film/TV’s Tax Credit Race: ‘Extremely Competitive Out There’ • California’s legislature is poised to pass an extension to its incentives program through 2030 as states aim to catch up

California’s Biggest Production Rivals in U.S. • While the Golden State caps its tax credit at $660 million and offers an incentive of 20 to 25 percent of expenses, a few other states offer generous terms as well

A Post-Nominations Look at the Big Six Oscar Categories • The Hollywood Reporter’s awards expert dissects the top races

SUPERCHARGED STREAMING GROWTH FOR DISNEY+, BUT WHAT ABOUT HULU?

Rights Available! • Hot new books with Hollywood appeal

Qatar Backs James Murdoch’s $1.5B Venture Fund

$13B • What Amazon spent on original shows for Prime and for paying musicians on its music service in 2021, up $2 billion from 2020.

Jabari Banks • The actor vaults into Bel-Air as the series’ lead, his first onscreen part

Palm Springs: What’s New for 2022 • With Modernism Week starting Feb. 17, here are the latest places to check out in the desert, including picks from Queer Eye’s Bobby Berk

Super Bowl Celebrity Showdown • Famous fans of the L.A. Rams and Cincinnati Bengals predict success for their favorite team ahead of Feb. 13 game day: ‘I love our chances’

BIG SPENDS FOR THE BIG WEEKEND: ARMED MOTORCADES AND $8K HOTEL SUITES • What luxury concierge companies say their clients are splurging on to enjoy Super Bowl LVI

Yes, I Did Say That! • A look at who’s saying what in entertainment

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Hitched, Hatched, Hired • Inside the industry’s celebrations and news

Greg Daniels • With three current series, and no overall deal, the former The Office showrunner wrestles with the new TV economy: ‘I’m leaving so much money on the table. What’s wrong with me?’

Intergenerational Trauma in a Musical Number • Disney’s Encanto is just one of this year’s animated Oscar nominees that brought serious considerations of fractured families to stories largely told for young audiences

‘Crazy Dreams Are Possible’ • The Power of the Dog DP Ari Wegner is only the second woman ever to be nominated for an Oscar in cinematography

Simon Kinberg and Cleo Wade at Home

Frieze Los Angeles Returns to L.A. After Two Years • The city will play host to two additional fairs, Felix and Spring/Break, in February: ‘We have seen a surge in ticket sales’

‘I Don’t Like a Lot of Noise’ • While music is his day job, record executive Josh Abraham — one of the organizers behind LACMA’s new exhibit of artists inspired by Interscope...