Kayla is a senior TV writer at TheWrap, covering the business and content of streaming and linear television. Before joining TheWrap in April of 2023, she was the Senior TV Reporter at Decider, the New York Post’s entertainment vertical that focuses on the streaming industry. Kayla is also a member of the Television Critics Association.
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Kayla received her Bachelor of Arts in Writing and Publication Studies from Clemson University. She also has a minor in Business Administration and studied at Oxford University for a term.
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How YouTube’s First Late Night Show Is Both an Ode to and an Evolution of the Medium
“I realized I could just give myself my dream,” Ben Gleib, the host of “Good Night,” tells TheWrap
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‘Half Man’ Creator Richard Gadd Breaks Down Show’s Inevitable Ending
“Something had to give,” the HBO writer and actor tells TheWrap
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‘Hacks’ Creators Explain Series Finale’s Big Fakeout: ‘We Always Knew This Was the Ending’
Co-creators Jen Statsky and Lucia Aniello tell TheWrap about keeping the joy of comedy at the core of that very grim turn
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Creatorverse: Late Night Is Evolving Into Its Creator Era
As Stephen Colbert’s show ends, Ben Gleib and Julian Shapiro-Barnum are preparing to launch their shows
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Paramount CEO David Ellison Meets With DOJ to Discuss $110 Billion Warner Bros. Merger
The deal is on track to close by the end of the third quarter, subject to regulatory approval
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After Colbert, Creators Are Forcing Late Night to Evolve
YouTube is the new platform for the late night model. But will these shows reach the same level of cultural resonance?
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Spotify Will Introduce Memberships as New Way for Creators to Make Money
The music streamer is also making AI-generated, personalized podcast episodes for listeners
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Creatorverse: Theaters Are Obsessed With Creators Right Now
Curry Barker’s “Obsession” and Jordan Firstman’s deal prove Hollywood’s love affair is getting stronger
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Apple’s Eddy Cue Named Cannes Lions 2026 Entertainment Person of the Year
The executive will deliver a keynote seminar at the festival as he’s honored for his work across the tech giant’s entertainment ecosystem
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Spotify Adds Verified Badges to Podcasts, Vows to Remove Unauthorized AI Offerings
The streamer previously added the badge for musical artists in late April
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TV Upfronts 2026: Celebrity Flash, Little Substance, Sports and a Dollop of AI
The biggest companies in the biz focused more on big-name celebrities rather than buzzy announcements as Hollywood continues to struggle
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Paramount President of MTVE Keith Cox Exits After 20 Years
The programming executive’s direct reports Antonia Covault and Todd Baynes will transition into EVP Carolyn Harris’ team
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Creatorverse: TV’s Upfront Season Is Starting to Embrace Creators
Here’s how NBC, WBD, Disney, Fox and more pitched creators to advertisers during TV’s biggest week
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‘Big Mistakes’ Renewed for Season 2 as Netflix Secures First-Look Deal With Dan Levy
The crime comedy from Levy and Rachel Sennott premiered on the streamer in April
