Daren DeFrank is a News Editor at The Wrap. She has been covering film, television and all things entertainment in Los Angeles for nearly a decade. She joined TheWrap in 2025 after seven years at Ranker, where she served as Managing Editor and built out their film and television vertical.
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Chris Rock Says ‘Wokeness’ Has Created a Less Forgiving World: ‘We’re in the Old Testament Right Now’
“It’s great to help those that need help. We need more of that. The problem is when you institutionalize it,” the “Misty Green” filmmaker says
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White House Fires Back at Chuck Lorre After Anti-Trump Gala Speech: ‘Seek Psychiatric Help’
The veteran TV producer took jabs at President Trump and first lady Melania Trump at a recent charity event
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Tom Cruise Insists He’s ‘So Proud’ of ‘Digger’ Amid Disappointing Box Office
“Thank you to the entire cast and crew for your dedication, hard work and joy,” the actor adds
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Amy Poehler Hilariously Presses Andrew Garfield on Whether He’s Actually a Method Actor: ‘I Mean, Are You Though?’
“You’re looking for the clickbait head. You’re like, ‘Is he going to give me the juice?’” the “Uprising” actor responds coyly
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Anne Hathaway Says She Can’t Do ‘Hot Ones’ While Pregnant Because She ‘Might Go Into Early Labor’
The “Verity” star reveals she filmed a fictional appearance on the YouTube show but had to switch to dummy wings
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Taylor Swift Makes History, Wins First-Ever Artist Director Honor at VMAs: ‘I Just Love Making Stuff’
The singer also premieres the music video for her new single “Patient Zero”
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Taylor Swift and Dakota Johnson Share Colin Farrell in ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video
The singer premieres the video at the 2026 MTV VMAs as she accepts the inaugural Artist Director Honors
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2026 MTV VMAs Winners List: Madonna Wins Artist of the Year, Taylor Swift Nabs Video of the Year
The “Patient Zero” singer dedicates her VMA to Dollar Parton who was “the ultimate showgirl”
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Jodie Turner-Smith Named in Lawsuit Over Brother’s Alleged Sexual Misconduct and Drug Dealing
Three women sued Richard Smith, and claimed the actress enabled his behavior
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Ryan Murphy Says ‘Glee’ Reboot Script Is Finished, Original Cast Is ‘Enthusiastic’
“I vowed to myself that I wanted to write a couple of them to see what people think,” the TV creator and producer says
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Trump’s ‘Election Interference’ Lawsuit Against Des Moines Register Tossed by Iowa Judge
Judge Scott J. Beattie sided with the newspaper and pollster J. Ann Selzer over an inaccurate 2024 Iowa poll between Kamala Harris and Trump
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Dick Guttman, Longtime Hollywood Publicist, Dies at 93
Over his storied career he represented everyone from Paul Newman and Audrey Hepburn to Barbra Streisand and Clint Eastwood
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UT Austin Names Cary Granat Dean of Moody College of Communication
The co-founder and former CEO of Walden Media will start Sept. 28
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David Ellison Says Paramount-WBD Merger Expected to Close in 2 Weeks
“There’s still work ahead to get this deal across the finish line, but we’re excited to bring these two iconic companies together,” the CEO shares in a memo to staff
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Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Fallout at First Concert Since Rapper’s Loop Tour Removal: ‘I’ve Had to Make Difficult Decisions’
“I’ve never wanted to be an activist musician, but this has put me in the middle of an important and passionate argument about freedom of speech and the most complex political issue on the planet,” the singer says
