Mike Roe joined the staff as Weekend News Editor for TheWrap in 2023. Before that, he wrote “The 30 Rock Book” for publisher Abrams and won an L.A. Press Club award for his oral history of “30 Rock’s” “Werewolf Bar Mitzvah.” Previously, Mike spent more than a decade as a journalist for NPR station LAist/KPCC, where he hosted live event series TV Pilot Club and covered arts & entertainment as well as breaking news. He also writes TV drama scripts with his wife, Kristiana. Mike’s previously written for live L.A. talk shows and been part of house sketch teams at several local comedy theaters. He’s crafted pop culture oral history articles on topics including “Parks and Recreation’s” Galentine’s Day and the Los Angeles of “Blade Runner.” In his (too little) free time, Mike reads comics, watches as much TV as possible and nerds out over spirituality, productivity and pro wrestling.
Experience:
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Bill Maher Says Brazil Handled Their Trump Better Than the US: ‘We’re Just a S–ttier People Than We Used to Be’ | Video
Part of the problem: Republicans don’t “want to be hung like Mike Pence or castrated like Lindsey Graham,” the “Real Time” host jokes
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Christopher Reeve Documentary ‘Super/Man’ Nears $15 Million Sale to Warner Bros.
The deal for the film about the legendary Superman actor has yet to close
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WWE Founder Vince McMahon Resigns Following Sex Assault Suit
“He will no longer have a role with [parent company] TKO Group Holdings or WWE,” according to WWE president Nick Khan
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Slim Jim Pauses WWE Sponsorship Following Vince McMahon Sex Assault Suit
The longtime advertising partnership is on hold after disturbing allegations made against the company’s founder and board chair
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John Oliver Surprised by Jon Stewart’s ‘Daily Show’ Return, Praises His Hosting Skills: ‘Jordan’s Back’ | Video
But the “Last Week Tonight” anchor still thinks the show needs a permanent host once his former boss leaves
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Connie Britton, Cindy Crawford Join Social Media Campaign to ‘Stop Antisemitism in Its Tracks’ | Video
“New Year, New Voices” founder Samantha Ettus says the effort comes in response to Hollywood’s “overwhelming silence” at the Emmy Awards and Golden Globes
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Over 400 Condé Nast Employees to Stage 24-Hour Walkout Tuesday Amid Layoffs
A rally will be held outside the media company’s New York City headquarters in protest of bargaining practices the union says are unlawful
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‘Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez’ Reality Show Trailer: Wrestlers Navigate Careers and Family Pressure | Exclusive
The Hulu series follows married pro wrestlers Bianca Belair and Montez Ford ahead of WrestleMania as they decide whether to have kids together
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Email From HCA Leader Told Studios Org Could Be ‘Make or Break’ in Critics Choice Awards Voting
The group defended Scott Menzel’s comments from criticism as being part of larger conversations acknowledging the key voting period
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LA Times Journalists Say ‘No One Is Safe’ as They Stage Historic Work Stoppage
The one-day strike is to protest looming layoffs of 100 or more from their newsroom
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LA Times Union Plans Walkout to Fight ‘Massive’ Layoffs
It’s the first union work stoppage in the history of the outlet’s newsroom
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Hollywood Creative Alliance Denies It Sought to Improperly Influence Critics Choice Awards Voting
But the group notes it tells studios its awards are given during a “key voting period” and talent could benefit from attending or presenting
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Stephen Colbert Gets Burned by Taylor Tomlinson When Talking Emmys Chances: ‘Is John Oliver in Your Category?’ | Video
The segment was recorded last week, but the pretaped host still accurately predicts Donald Trump’s Iowa victory
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Hollywood Creative Alliance Told Studio it Could Influence Critics Choice Awards Voting, CCA Alleges
That led to the Critics Choice Association telling members Tuesday they can no longer be part of both organizations
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Fox News’ Jesse Watters Claims CNN Censored Donald Trump’s Iowa Victory Speech | Video
The rival cable network did not air all of the former president’s election night remarks
