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Brande Victorian

Brande Victorian is a freelance writer, editor, producer and on-camera correspondent specializing in celebrity interviews and profiles. Prior to becoming a contributor for The Hollywood Reporter, she was the Senior Entertainment Editor at ESSENCE magazine and the Content Director of the Women’s Division at iOne Digital.

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Janelle James Reacts to Ava Being Fired on ‘Abbott Elementary’ and Last Year’s Emmy Snub

"I feel like Mother Teresa," says the actress of the gratifying fan reaction to her principal, Ava Coleman, being fired on the ABC sitcom. "I love the people who didn't like me first season and now they're crying."

‘RHOA’ Premiere Sets the Stage for Kenya Moore’s Exit With Testy First Interaction With Brit Eady

Moore parted ways with the series during filming last June after a targeted instance of revenge porn against the reality show’s new castmember.

‘With Love, Meghan’ Lacks a Key Ingredient

An understandably guarded host makes for an oddly timed and unrelatable lavish lifestyle series, as early critics expected.

Mindy Kaling, Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh and Poorna Jagannathan Celebrate ‘Deli Boys’ With Hulu and The Hollywood Reporter

Thursday night’s premiere event included a red carpet, private screening, Bollywood dancers and a curated menu of cocktails and South Asian cuisine.

‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Saturday Night,’ ‘Wicked’ Win Top Motion Picture Sound Editors Golden Reel Awards 

'Emilia Pérez' and 'The Wild Robot' also were among the film honorees at the 72nd annual celebration of achievement in sound editing and Foley artistry hosted by Patton Oswalt.

Cinema Audio Society Awards: ‘A Complete Unknown,’ ‘The Wild Robot’ Among Film Winners

The 61st annual celebration of excellence in sound mixing was hosted by comedian Tom Papa.

Amber Ruffin Takes Jabs at DEI Rollback and Elon Musk During African American Film Critics Association Awards

"Do you all remember the good old days when you were proud to say, ‘My President is Black?’" mused Ruffin at the Wednesday ceremony. "Now, it’s ‘My President is a South African Nazi oligarch.'"

Marla Gibbs, 93, Says She’s Ready for More Work: “Anybody Got Any Projects?”

Gibbs received the American Black Film Festival Legacy Award on Sunday, with Giancarlo Esposito, Aaron Pierre, Keke Palmer and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor also among the night’s honorees.

‘Yellowjackets’ Star Samantha Hanratty Warns of High Death Toll in Season 3

“Not just one death, not just two deaths ...” admits the actress, who plays teen Misty on the Showtime thriller that returned Friday with a new season.

Which Genres Have Won the Most Oscars? (Yes, Musicals, Horror and Sci-Fi Sometimes Take Home the Gold)

THR takes a look at which categories of film have garnered the highest honor in the 97-year history of the Academy Awards.

‘The Girl With the Needle’ Started With Denmark’s Most Infamous Serial Killer, But Ended as “Coming-of-Age” Tale

Filmmaker Magnus von Horn discusses his gritty film, now nominated for the best international feature Oscar.