Kate Aurthur
@kateaurthur.bsky.social
Editor-At-Large, Variety. Past: BuzzFeed News, The Daily Beast, Los Angeles Times, survived cancer (so far!).
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you know some racists stroked out and died. just hold that in your heart.
February 9, 2026 at 1:36 AM
you know some racists stroked out and died. just hold that in your heart.
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Ok aside from the fact that this banger of a halftime show is going to give the right wing a collective heart attack, which is fucking awesome, how about the technical wizardry that went into that one camera take through the hedge maze
February 9, 2026 at 1:23 AM
Ok aside from the fact that this banger of a halftime show is going to give the right wing a collective heart attack, which is fucking awesome, how about the technical wizardry that went into that one camera take through the hedge maze
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One of my favorite insta accounts. I'm far too emotionally invested in every dog she fosters.
I interviewed SimonSits — aka Isabel Klee! — about being featured on today's #PuppyBowl broadcast, and her life as a rescue influencer and content creator. I've followed her for so long! variety.com/2026/tv/news...
SimonSits, aka Isabel Klee, on the Puppy Bowl, Being a Rescue Influencer and Why You Should Donate to Kill Shelters
Isabel Klee, aka SimonSits, discusses her Puppy Bowl appearance and her career as an animal rescue influencer.
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February 8, 2026 at 8:19 PM
One of my favorite insta accounts. I'm far too emotionally invested in every dog she fosters.
I interviewed SimonSits — aka Isabel Klee! — about being featured on today's #PuppyBowl broadcast, and her life as a rescue influencer and content creator. I've followed her for so long! variety.com/2026/tv/news...
SimonSits, aka Isabel Klee, on the Puppy Bowl, Being a Rescue Influencer and Why You Should Donate to Kill Shelters
Isabel Klee, aka SimonSits, discusses her Puppy Bowl appearance and her career as an animal rescue influencer.
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February 8, 2026 at 7:56 PM
I interviewed SimonSits — aka Isabel Klee! — about being featured on today's #PuppyBowl broadcast, and her life as a rescue influencer and content creator. I've followed her for so long! variety.com/2026/tv/news...
Barry Josephson has produced a zillion things, including "Bones" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman" (and "The Tick"!). And he was very close friends with Jeffrey Epstein, as Gene Maddaus' story illustrates. variety.com/2026/film/ne...
Jeffrey Epstein’s Ties to ‘Bones’ Producer Barry Josephson Revealed: Set Visits, Auditions and ‘Overwhelming’ Friendship
Jeffrey Epstein's long friendship with 'Bones' producer Barry Josephson is revealed a massive trove of emails released by the Justice Department.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Barry Josephson has produced a zillion things, including "Bones" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman" (and "The Tick"!). And he was very close friends with Jeffrey Epstein, as Gene Maddaus' story illustrates. variety.com/2026/film/ne...
Nearly six years ago, I had the most wonderful lunch with Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy for a cover story I was writing about #SchittsCreek. After O'Hara died yesterday, I wrote about what it was like to spend time with her — and with her dear friend Eugene Levy. variety.com/2026/tv/colu...
My Lunch With Catherine O’Hara: On Creating Moira Rose and Making Us All Laugh About ‘Schitt’s Creek’
Over a lunch in February 2020, friends and colleagues Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy talked about 'Schitt's Creek' and the creation of Moira Rose.
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January 31, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Nearly six years ago, I had the most wonderful lunch with Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy for a cover story I was writing about #SchittsCreek. After O'Hara died yesterday, I wrote about what it was like to spend time with her — and with her dear friend Eugene Levy. variety.com/2026/tv/colu...
Gretchen Rossi is out at "The Real Housewives of Orange County." #RHOC variety.com/2026/tv/news...
Gretchen Rossi Not Returning for ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ Season 20 — Everyone Else Back Except Katie Ginella (Yes, Including Tamra Judge!)
Gretchen Rossi is out for Season 20 of 'RHOC,' as is Katie Ginella — Tamra Judge, and the rest of the cast Season 19, to return with Vicki Gunvalson.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:38 AM
Gretchen Rossi is out at "The Real Housewives of Orange County." #RHOC variety.com/2026/tv/news...
On #WWHL, Andy Cohen announced the cast for “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th": Porsha Williams, Vicki Gunvalson, Kyle Richards, Teresa Giudice, Luann de Lesseps, Gizelle Bryant and Lisa Barlow—NeNe Leakes will ALSO appear, among 60+ Housewives. variety.com/2026/tv/news...
‘Ultimate Girls Trip’ Cast: Bravo Assembles Seven Real Housewives All-Stars to Celebrate Franchise Turning 20
Andy Cohen set the cast for 'The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip': Lisa Barlow, Kyle Richards, Porsha Williams and more—NeNe Leakes to also appear.
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January 15, 2026 at 3:36 AM
On #WWHL, Andy Cohen announced the cast for “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th": Porsha Williams, Vicki Gunvalson, Kyle Richards, Teresa Giudice, Luann de Lesseps, Gizelle Bryant and Lisa Barlow—NeNe Leakes will ALSO appear, among 60+ Housewives. variety.com/2026/tv/news...
Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of this video I shot off my TV of Lady Gaga scaring Leonardo DiCaprio at the #GoldenGlobes, which I then posted to Vine, and it became one of the most-looped Vines of the year. Happy birthday? photos.app.goo.gl/8C7UwVQkwAGV...
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January 12, 2026 at 12:50 AM
Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of this video I shot off my TV of Lady Gaga scaring Leonardo DiCaprio at the #GoldenGlobes, which I then posted to Vine, and it became one of the most-looped Vines of the year. Happy birthday? photos.app.goo.gl/8C7UwVQkwAGV...
The replies on Twitter to our story debunking the #StrangerThings Conformity Gate conspiracy theory about the secret episode (doesn't exist) dropping tonight (no, it won't!) are all yelling at us why we're wrong, and I want to walk into the sea! variety.com/2026/tv/news...
‘Stranger Things’ Surprise Final Episode Doesn’t Exist: Here’s Why Fans Thought ‘Conformity Gate’ Was Real
The viral conspiracy theory that there's a secret 'Stranger Things' episode dropping on Jan. 7, called Conformity Gate, is not true.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:05 PM
The replies on Twitter to our story debunking the #StrangerThings Conformity Gate conspiracy theory about the secret episode (doesn't exist) dropping tonight (no, it won't!) are all yelling at us why we're wrong, and I want to walk into the sea! variety.com/2026/tv/news...
Got up on New Year's Day to speak to the Duffer brothers about the #StrangerThings finale. Is [SPOILER] alive? Their debates about who would kill [SPOILER]. The spinoff clue in the finale; the review bombing of "The Bridge," and that insane conspiracy about Vol 2. Here! variety.com/2026/tv/news...
‘Stranger Things’ Finale Spoiler Interview: Duffer Brothers on Whether Eleven Is Alive, Debating Who Got to Kill [SPOILER] and Why the Rock From the Briefcase Is Key to the Spinoff
Matt and Ross Duffer explain everything about the 'Stranger Things' series finale, including Eleven's ambiguous fate, the final battle and that rock.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:39 AM
Got up on New Year's Day to speak to the Duffer brothers about the #StrangerThings finale. Is [SPOILER] alive? Their debates about who would kill [SPOILER]. The spinoff clue in the finale; the review bombing of "The Bridge," and that insane conspiracy about Vol 2. Here! variety.com/2026/tv/news...
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In October, @kateaurthur.bsky.social and I published this cover story on the Duffer brothers and the final season of Stranger Things, a project months — years, really! — in the making: I visited the set in July 2024 and we first interviewed the Duffers a year later. PLUS, as a surprise bonus…
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.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:46 AM
In October, @kateaurthur.bsky.social and I published this cover story on the Duffer brothers and the final season of Stranger Things, a project months — years, really! — in the making: I visited the set in July 2024 and we first interviewed the Duffers a year later. PLUS, as a surprise bonus…
I interviewed the Duffer brothers about Volume 2 of #StrangerThings — THAT WILL SCENE, explaining the Upside Down, the unlikely person who comes up with the final plan, Max's significance going into the finale — and Eleven's deadly dilemma!
‘Stranger Things 5’ Volume 2 Spoiler Interview: Duffer Brothers Explain the Upside Down’s Origins, Will’s [SPOILER], That Breakup and Why Eleven Might Not Get a Happy Ending
The Duffer brothers Stranger Things 5 Volume 2 spoilers — Will's big scene, explaining the Upside Down, the Abyss, and that breakup.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:37 AM
I interviewed the Duffer brothers about Volume 2 of #StrangerThings — THAT WILL SCENE, explaining the Upside Down, the unlikely person who comes up with the final plan, Max's significance going into the finale — and Eleven's deadly dilemma!
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Just watched the whole 60 Minutes CECOT episode. It's a pretty standard segment for 60 Minutes, taking something that's been reported on in other publications and formats and telling it to a wider audience with first person, on camera accounts. It's not earth shattering, but it is newsworthy.
December 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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I interviewed the #AllisonAfterNXIVM podcast creators Natalie Robehmed and Vanessa Grigoriadis about how it came together, getting Lauren Salzman to talk for the first time, why they're burned out on NXIVM stories—and the criticism that they're "platforming" Allison Mack. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
‘Allison After NXIVM’ Podcast Creators on Interviewing Sex Cult Survivor Lauren Salzman and Backlash Over ‘Platforming’ Allison Mack: ‘Nothing Was Off the Table’
'Allison After NXIVM' podcasters Natalie Robehmed and Vanessa Grigoriadis on Lauren Salzman's first interview, 'platforming' Allison Mack backlash.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I interviewed the #AllisonAfterNXIVM podcast creators Natalie Robehmed and Vanessa Grigoriadis about how it came together, getting Lauren Salzman to talk for the first time, why they're burned out on NXIVM stories—and the criticism that they're "platforming" Allison Mack. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
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“Norman [Lear] would have wanted to remind us that Rob and Michele spent every breath trying to make this country a better place, and they pursued that through their art, their activism, their philanthropy, and their love for family and friends...’”
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Rob Reiner Mourned by Hollywood’s Stunned A-List: ‘We Lost One of the Few Good Men’
Celebrities are paying tribute to director and actor Rob Reiner, who was found dead along with his wife Michele on Sunday.
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December 15, 2025 at 5:54 AM
“Norman [Lear] would have wanted to remind us that Rob and Michele spent every breath trying to make this country a better place, and they pursued that through their art, their activism, their philanthropy, and their love for family and friends...’”
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Nicki Minaj really did us all a favor by completely falling apart as an artist before becoming a non-stop fountain of regurgitated bigotry.
December 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Nicki Minaj really did us all a favor by completely falling apart as an artist before becoming a non-stop fountain of regurgitated bigotry.
Truly could not be more excited about Season 3 of #TheComeback if I tried. variety.com/2025/tv/glob...
‘The Comeback’ Season 3 First Look: Lisa Kudrow Is Back as Andrew Scott Joins the Cast — Valerie Cherish to Star in AI Sitcom
Andrew Scott is joining the third season of Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King's revived HBO series "The Comeback," which has revealed a first look.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Truly could not be more excited about Season 3 of #TheComeback if I tried. variety.com/2025/tv/glob...
My final two #StrangerThings interviews for Volume 1 went up yesterday — I spoke with Nell Fisher, who plays the new Holly Wheeler, taking over for the Price twins, who'd played Holly in Seasons 1-4. She steals the show, I think! Delightful. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Meet the New Holly Wheeler: ‘Stranger Things 5’ Star Nell Fisher Spills All About Filming That Crazy [SPOILER!] and Working With [SPOILER!] to Fight Vecna
After taking over the role of Holly Wheeler for 'Stranger Things 5,' Nell Fisher on how she got the part, that Demogorgon attack and Mr. Whatsit.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
My final two #StrangerThings interviews for Volume 1 went up yesterday — I spoke with Nell Fisher, who plays the new Holly Wheeler, taking over for the Price twins, who'd played Holly in Seasons 1-4. She steals the show, I think! Delightful. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
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Once you HAVE finished Volume 1 of #StrangerThings5, here is the comprehensive spoiler interview @kateaurthur.bsky.social & I did with Matt and Ross Duffer.
November 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Once you HAVE finished Volume 1 of #StrangerThings5, here is the comprehensive spoiler interview @kateaurthur.bsky.social & I did with Matt and Ross Duffer.
For anyone who sat down to watch Volume 1 of #StrangerThings and just finished, @adambvary.bsky.social and I have a LONG postmortem interview with Matt and Ross Duffer for you to read. It's here when you need it! #Will! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
‘Stranger Things 5’ Spoiler Interview: Duffer Brothers Explain Shocking Volume 1 Ending, Revelations About Will and Max and the Return of [SPOILER]
Matt and Ross Duffer explain everything from Season 5, Volume 1 of 'Stranger Things 5.' Spoilers about Will, Max, and Eleven's discovery are all here.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:51 AM
For anyone who sat down to watch Volume 1 of #StrangerThings and just finished, @adambvary.bsky.social and I have a LONG postmortem interview with Matt and Ross Duffer for you to read. It's here when you need it! #Will! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Who knew Linda Hamilton was so delightfully batty? @adambvary.bsky.social interviewed her on the #StrangerThings set in July 2024, and this is very funny! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Linda Hamilton on Joining ‘Stranger Things,’ Why She Almost Retired and Being Millie Bobby Brown’s ‘Biggest Fan’: ‘Thank God She’s Not an Asshole’
"Stranger Things" co-star Linda Hamilton discusses why she is such a big fan of Millie Bobby Brown, why she almost wasn't on the show, and why she may retire.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Who knew Linda Hamilton was so delightfully batty? @adambvary.bsky.social interviewed her on the #StrangerThings set in July 2024, and this is very funny! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
#StrangerThings director/EP Shawn Levy championed it from the start. @adambvary.bsky.social and I spoke with him about the origins of the show, what the Duffer brothers were like when he first met them — and how the show has changed HIS career too. He's a quote machine! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Shawn Levy on the Origins of ‘Stranger Things,’ Working With Matt and Ross Duffer and Why ‘Sticking the Landing’ Is Their ‘North Star Principle’
'Stranger Things' director/executive producer Shawn Levy on working with Matt and Ross Duffer, how the show came to be and the future of the 'STU.'
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November 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM
#StrangerThings director/EP Shawn Levy championed it from the start. @adambvary.bsky.social and I spoke with him about the origins of the show, what the Duffer brothers were like when he first met them — and how the show has changed HIS career too. He's a quote machine! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
For our #StrangerThings cover story, @adambvary.bsky.social and I interviewed Matt and Ross Duffer for hours over two long sit-downs — so we had a ton left over. There's one COVID-season fact about Sadie Sink in Season 4 that blew me away, but we just couldn't include it! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
The Duffer Brothers on How ‘Game of Thrones’ Taught Them to Get Bigger Budgets From Netflix and Why the ‘Stranger Things’ Cast Aging Is ‘Not as Dramatic as People Think’
"Stranger Things" creators Matt and Ross Duffer discuss how "Game of Thrones" helped them to get bigger budgets and why they aren't sweating how their cast has aged.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
For our #StrangerThings cover story, @adambvary.bsky.social and I interviewed Matt and Ross Duffer for hours over two long sit-downs — so we had a ton left over. There's one COVID-season fact about Sadie Sink in Season 4 that blew me away, but we just couldn't include it! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
For my final interview from #BravoCon, I spoke with Heather Dubrow about Season 19 of #RHOC — we talked about her dad, Katie Ginella stopping filming midseason, how stories about off-camera people hurt the show — and those Gretchen Rossi Instagram likes. Do read! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
November 21, 2025 at 2:32 AM
For my final interview from #BravoCon, I spoke with Heather Dubrow about Season 19 of #RHOC — we talked about her dad, Katie Ginella stopping filming midseason, how stories about off-camera people hurt the show — and those Gretchen Rossi Instagram likes. Do read! variety.com/2025/tv/news...