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It may be winter, but there’s another season upon us: awards season. While actors, writers, and producers judge each other, the public is busy judging the red carpet, and the internet is ruthless. Celebrities now dominate Fashion Week, while influencers have become red carpet regulars. So how does that hideous dress you saw on one person end up on someone else, and then somehow on you? We’re breaking it down, E-List style!

The exodus from Hollywood has two faces: mass unemployment pushing creatives into survival mode, and burnout driving others to leave by choice. Whether due to layoffs or disillusionment, more people than ever are stepping away from the entertainment machine. This week we're breaking down leaving the Entertainment business E-List Style.

Microdramas—Hollywood’s fast-rising wave of vertical, ultra-short videos—are rewriting the rules of Hollywood. Low quality and often produced on a shoestring budget, they nevertheless dominate attention in a way that polished platforms like Quibi never could, quickly becoming a billion-dollar industry. Verticals’ success taps into deep psychological impulses: our craving for immediacy, novelty, and dramatic storytelling. And, at their center is a fresh generation of creatives who see microdramas as a fast route to visibility and a quick buck.

Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!🎄Every December, millions cozy up on the couch with the remote for their annual dose of holiday cheer, but what makes a Christmas movie truly magical? From timeless classics to Hallmark and Lifetime favorites, these films hit the sweet spot of nostalgia, romance, and escapism. In this episode, we break down what makes a Christmas movie binge-worthy and get an insider perspective from film director John Stimpson, the creative force behind A Cherry Pie Christmas, A Christmas Kiss, and other seasonal hits.

That’s right! Netflix and Warner Brothers Discovery are getting nice and cozy this holiday season. The signed and sealed deal, which is a whooping $83 billion, is almost delivered. Now, we’re in a Department of Justice Monopoly waiting game. 
 
But how does this affect Hollywood unions? Or the streaming consumers? Or AMC Stubs A-Listers? 
 
There’s more to merger than meets the eye, so let’s break it down - E-List style. ⚠️👀📺

Happy Thanksgiving, E-Listers! Gobble Gobble, we know you’re thankful for another episode, and we’re thankful for YOU🫶
Settle in! This holiday, we’re serving up our definitive (and very important) ranking of the best Turkey Day TV episodes to fuel your festive binge!

Artificial intelligence is transforming Hollywood from the inside out. AI actors, scripts, and digital doubles—oh my! The E-List dives into how tech is taking center stage in Tinseltown and whether creativity can keep its star billing in a machine-made world.

Hot off the press—it’s The E-List! Megan and Malaika are back for a spooktacular Halloween Eve premiere 👻 
Horror is having a serious moment, from Oscar-nominated The Substance to box office hits Sinners and Weapons. Dead Meat writer Tim Choi joins to break down why scary movies are taking over screens. Press play for a killer episode 🔪

We all have them — the stories that shaped us. The book that made us feel seen, the movie we’ve watched a hundred times, the TV show that feels like home, the song that’s forever tied to a moment in our lives. Today, we’re each bringing one of each — one book, one film, one show, one song — and unpacking why they’ve stuck with us all these years.

You may have noticed the quiet cancellations of some of your favorite shows – The Recruit, Glow, The Society – each shelved without explanation, fanfare, or happy endings. While these stung, recent headlines hit harder: CBS pulling the plug on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the cancellation of E-News, and the shutdown of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the financial backbone of NPR and our friends at Sesame Street and other PBS shows.This week we’re talking about the fall (and fight) of late night. Let’s break it down, E-List Style.