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Kate Aurthur

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Editor-At-Large, Variety. Past: BuzzFeed News, The Daily Beast, Los Angeles Times, survived cancer (so far!).

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Adam Weinstein @adamweinstein.bsky.social · 11h

So the president of the United States plans to meet with Putin in Hungary, and when a reporter asked where that plan came from, this was the reply of the United States government www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...

In response to HuffPost’s query about who suggested Budapest, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded, “Your mom did,” and White House communications director Steven Cheung replied: “Your mom.”

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Adam B. Vary @adambvary.bsky.social · 2d

Finally, this was one of the most enjoyable experiences I've ever had working on a big story. A great deal of that is because I got to work so closely with Kate — my colleague, friend, and work spouse of nearly 12 years (!), who made the reporting and writing process so much fun. So please read! END

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · 2d

Excited this is out! @adambvary.bsky.social and I did the first sitdown with Matt and Ross Duffer about the final season of #StrangerThings. We discussed how they planned "Stranger Things 5," leaving Netflix for Paramount and crying through the show's last days. Do read! variety.com/2025/tv/feat...

Saying Goodbye to ‘Stranger Things’: The Duffer Brothers Tell All on Season 5 Secrets, the Tearful Finale and Leaving Netflix for Paramount (EXCLUSIVE)

Matt and Ross Duffer grace the cover of Variety and discuss ending "Stranger Things," the future of the franchise and leaving Netflix for Paramount.

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · 2d

Excited this is out! @adambvary.bsky.social and I did the first sitdown with Matt and Ross Duffer about the final season of #StrangerThings. We discussed how they planned "Stranger Things 5," leaving Netflix for Paramount and crying through the show's last days. Do read! variety.com/2025/tv/feat...

Saying Goodbye to ‘Stranger Things’: The Duffer Brothers Tell All on Season 5 Secrets, the Tearful Finale and Leaving Netflix for Paramount (EXCLUSIVE)

Matt and Ross Duffer grace the cover of Variety and discuss ending "Stranger Things," the future of the franchise and leaving Netflix for Paramount.

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · 7d

After Wendy Osefo's arrest for fraud, Bravo has pushed #WifeSwap a week (the premiere featured Wendy and Eddie!). variety.com/2025/tv/news...

‘Real Housewives’ Star Wendy Osefo Arrested for Fraud; Bravo Pulls Her ‘Wife Swap’ Episode in Response

The premiere episode 'Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition' — featuring Dr. Wendy Osefo — has been pulled by Bravo after she was arrested for fraud.

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · 17d

It was a pleasure to work with (not on BlueSky!) Dan D'Addario on this week's cover story: A profile of Charlie Hunnam, who plays Ed Gein in the new season of "Monster," premiering on Friday. One of Dan's best, as I keep telling him, which is a high bar! Do read. variety.com/2025/tv/feat...

How Charlie Hunnam Became the Serial Killer From Hell: Inside the Voice Recordings, Psychotic Breakdowns and Terrifying Murders in Ryan Murphy’s New ‘Monster’

Charlie Hunnam graces the cover of Variety and talks resurrecting an infamous serial killer for Ryan Murphy's 'Monster' Season 3.

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · 25d

Jimmy Kimmel returns to the air tomorrow night (I'm surprised he'd want to!). variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Jimmy Kimmel Returns: ABC Ends Suspension Starting Tuesday

Jimmy Kimmel will return to late night on Tuesday

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Sep 14

Ben Stiller's love of #RHOBH is unmatched... on E!, he just talked about how stressful Garcelle's departure was. (Rightly so.) He said he's going to start watching #RHOSLC soon.

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Sep 12

Delightfully unhinged Brittany Snow and Malin Åkerman video to go along with the renewal news. #TheHuntingWives www.instagram.com/reel/DOgWR9t...

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Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Sep 12

Some fun news at the end of a long week: Netflix has renewed #TheHuntingWives for Season 2. wp.me/pc8uak-1lGfOW

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Sep 4

Here's our annual exhaustive (and exhausting!) fall TV preview! With @emilylongeretta.bsky.social, as usual. variety.com/lists/fall-t...

Fall TV Preview: 56 of the Most-Anticipated New and Returning Shows of 2025

From the final season of 'Stranger Things,' to the new seasons of 'Landman,' 'Gen V' and 'Tracker,' here's Variety's 2025 fall TV preview.

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Ryan Mac 🙃 @rmac.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Trump administration used Benny Johnson's claims that his house was "burned to the ground" and that "people were murdered in my front yard" to justify its federal takeover of DC.

@kenbensinger.bsky.social found out that Johnson made it all up.

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He Plagiarized and Promoted Falsehoods. The White House Embraces Him.

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Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Aug 15

Rest in peace, Tristan Rogers! You were so cool. variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Tristan Rogers, ‘General Hospital’ Actor, Dies at 79

Tristan Rogers, the actor who played Robert Scorpio on “General Hospital,” died on Friday of lung cancer. He was 79.

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Jul 24

Thread!

Ryan Mac 🙃 @rmac.bsky.social · Jul 24

I asked Peter Thiel for comment on Hulk Hogan's death. No response so far.

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Jul 24

And last, but not least, here's a GREAT interview with Malin Åkerman, who delivers such a fun, winking performance in this show! She also talks about what a Season 2 would look like. variety.com/2025/tv/news...

‘The Hunting Wives’ Star Malin Åkerman on Playing a Secretly Queer Republican and Revealing Hypocrisy Around Abortion: ‘This Is F—ed Up!’ (EXCLUSIVE)

'The Hunting Wives' star Malin Akerman on Margo's motivations, her lesbian attraction to Sophie, her hypocrisy — and Season 3 of 'The Comeback.'

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Jul 22

Read our interview with showrunner Rebecca Cutter and "The Hunting Wives" book author May Cobb after you've watched the show! Tons of spoilers. variety.com/2025/tv/news...

‘The Hunting Wives’ Creator and Author Talk Book-to-Screen Changes and ‘Not Shying Away’ From a Story About an Anti-Abortion MAGA Group in Today’s Climate

'The Hunting Wives' series creator and book author talked making changes from the book, how much politics to involve and the abortion storylines.

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Jul 21

#TheHuntingWives, new on Netflix today, is an absolute blast. You probably haven't heard about it yet, because Netflix bought it from Lionsgate (it was made to air on Starz). But my colleagues and I THOROUGHLY enjoyed this show. Here's @aherman2006.bsky.social's review variety.com/2025/tv/revi...

Netflix’s ‘The Hunting Wives’ Is a Very Zany, Very Gay, Red-State Murder Mystery: TV Review

Malin Akerman and Brittany Snow star in Netflix's "The Hunting Wives," a very zany, very gay, MAGA-adjacent murder mystery.

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Jul 19

The worst parking lot in Los Angeles is for Constellation Coffee on Glendale in Silver Lake, and you can't convince me otherwise. Yes, worse than the Silver Lake Trader Joe's. I never say things like this on social media anymore — BUT THAT IS HOW BAD IT IS.

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Jun 27

#TheComeback is coming back! We need Valerie more than ever. variety.com/2025/tv/news...

‘The Comeback’ Returns! Lisa Kudrow Set for Season 3 of HBO Comedy Series

'The Comeback,' the beloved cult show from Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow (as Valerie Cherish), will return to HBO for a third (and MAYBE final) season.

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Jun 24

Thank you so much! Always love going on with Sarah. And four dogs have followed my Instagram, so it's a win all around.

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Jun 18

Before she left for Fiji, I interviewed Ariana Madix about hosting #LoveIsland and all that entails — and her experience during the final season of #VanderpumpRules. I think it's maybe the most she's discussed it? Anyway, here! variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Ariana Madix on the Character She Creates for ‘Love Island USA,’ the Power of Female Rage and Saying Goodbye to ‘Vanderpump Rules’

'Love Island USA' host Ariana Madix on picking her clothes, holding back in front of contestants and how she felt during 'Vanderpump Rules' Season 11.

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Jun 18

I’m obsessed with this season of #TheValley, and have written this story about how fascinating it is. This wasn’t easy to report! So please read it! variety.com/2025/tv/news...

‘This Is Real Life’: How Bravo’s ‘The Valley’ Navigated Drug Addiction, a Violent Incident and a Cast Member in a Mental Health Facility

On Season 2 of 'The Valley' on Bravo, Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright's divorce—along with other storylines—have made the show TV's darkest drama.

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Jun 17

This year has been garbage for sure, but one bright spot for me has been the ascendance of Gabby Windey. I interviewed her recently, and she said a million smart, hilarious things. Here it is! #TheTraitors variety.com/2025/tv/news...

Gabby Windey on Why She Joined ‘The Traitors’ After Doing a Vibrator Ad, Her Viral Podcast and the Patriarchy: ‘F— Them! Ruining Our Lives!’

'Traitors' star Gabby Windey on winning, her viral podcast 'Long Winded,' eloping with Robby Hoffman during the Los Angeles fires and 'The Bachelorette.'

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Jun 12

Awful!

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Jun 12

The Brains On podcast was so important to us when our kids were little, and now they're having to hit pause because of the cuts to public media. So many car rides! And I learned so much MYSELF from this podcast. Yet another terrible thing that Trump has done.

Kate Aurthur @kateaurthur.bsky.social · Jun 9

Literal LOL to this! Someone check on the Justin Baldoni cultists. variety.com/2025/film/ne...

Judge Throws Out Justin Baldoni’s $400 Million Defamation Suit Against Blake Lively

A judge on Monday threw out the $400 million defamation suit filed by Justin Baldoni against Blake Lively.