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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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...
I interviewed Frances Berwick, the chairman of Bravo and Peacock, and we MENTIONED IT ALL. We got into the economics of #BravoCon, why #RHOSLC is on fire, "Real Housewives" turning 20—and whether there are roads back to #Bravo for Karen Huger, Kenya Moore and NENE LEAKES. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Bravo Boss Frances Berwick on the ‘Joy’ of BravoCon and Who Can Be Forgiven by the Network (Karen Huger!) — and Who Can’t (Jen Shah, Probably)
Bravo/Peacock Chairman Frances Berwick on the business of BravoCon, why 'RHOSLC' has a 'magical alchemy'—and Karen Huger, Kenya Moore and Nene Leakes.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I interviewed Frances Berwick, the chairman of Bravo and Peacock, and we MENTIONED IT ALL. We got into the economics of #BravoCon, why #RHOSLC is on fire, "Real Housewives" turning 20—and whether there are roads back to #Bravo for Karen Huger, Kenya Moore and NENE LEAKES. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
At #BravoCon just now, Andy Cohen announced the full cast of "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island," which yes, include Ashley Iaconetti and Dolores Catania — and he says #RHONY will begin filming soon. Also, the "Rhode Island" trailer looks hilarious. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Andy Cohen Announces ‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ Cast, Including Bachelor Nation’s Ashley Iaconetti, Unveils First Trailer — Also Confirms ‘RHONY’ Will Start Filming Soon
At BravoCon, Andy Cohen announced the cast of 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,' premiering in 2026, and showed the first look and trailer.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
At #BravoCon just now, Andy Cohen announced the full cast of "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island," which yes, include Ashley Iaconetti and Dolores Catania — and he says #RHONY will begin filming soon. Also, the "Rhode Island" trailer looks hilarious. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
I interviewed Heather Gay about this amazing season of #RHOSLC, "Surviving Mormonism," using her platform for good and WHAT HAPPENED ON THAT PLANE. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ Star Heather Gay on That Plane Mystery and Lisa Barlow’s Villain Edit: ‘If She Wants It to Go Differently, She Can Act Differently’
'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Heather Gay on what happened on that plane, why no one recorded it—plus, 'Surviving Mormonism,' writing fiction.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I interviewed Heather Gay about this amazing season of #RHOSLC, "Surviving Mormonism," using her platform for good and WHAT HAPPENED ON THAT PLANE. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Vicki Gunvalson will be back on "Real Housewives of Orange County" for Season 20! #RHOC variety.com/2025/tv/news...
November 15, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Vicki Gunvalson will be back on "Real Housewives of Orange County" for Season 20! #RHOC variety.com/2025/tv/news...
We spoke with Kyle Richards at #BravoCon about her decision to return to #RHOBH for Season 15, how she doesn't like to label her sexuality and her current friendship status with Dorit. (NOT GREAT, BOB.) variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Kyle Richards on Her ‘Fear-Based’ Decision to Return to ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,’ Her Current (Not Great!) Status With Dorit and Not Liking Labels
'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star Kyle Richards at BravoCon: on not liking labels, her friendship with Dorit, Season 15 and more.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
We spoke with Kyle Richards at #BravoCon about her decision to return to #RHOBH for Season 15, how she doesn't like to label her sexuality and her current friendship status with Dorit. (NOT GREAT, BOB.) variety.com/2025/tv/news...
#RHOP star Karen Huger has recorded a sitdown interview with Andy Cohen that will run during the Season 10 finale. The cameras also picked up to film Wendy and Eddie Osefo after they were arrested and charged for fraud! Dispatch from #BravoCon. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Star Karen Huger to Sit Down With Andy Cohen After Prison Release: ‘It’s Time to Talk About My Addiction’
The midseason trailer for 'The Real Housewives of Potomac,' shown at BravoCon, teased Andy Cohen's interview with Karen Huger after her DUI.
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November 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
#RHOP star Karen Huger has recorded a sitdown interview with Andy Cohen that will run during the Season 10 finale. The cameras also picked up to film Wendy and Eddie Osefo after they were arrested and charged for fraud! Dispatch from #BravoCon. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
For our #StrangerThings cover story, @adambvary.bsky.social and I interviewed one zillion people, and asked all of them about their final day working on the show. Adam put that reporting together into an oral history of the last days of "Stranger Things." Enjoy! variety.com/2025/tv/feat...
‘I’m at a Loss Without the Show’: Inside the Final Days of ‘Stranger Things’ and the Cast’s Heartbreaking Goodbyes
The cast of 'Stranger Things' tells all about the final days of making the Netflix hit, from tons of tears to emotional farewells.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
For our #StrangerThings cover story, @adambvary.bsky.social and I interviewed one zillion people, and asked all of them about their final day working on the show. Adam put that reporting together into an oral history of the last days of "Stranger Things." Enjoy! variety.com/2025/tv/feat...
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As @kateaurthur.bsky.social and I were reporting out our #StrangerThings cover from last month, the show's cast kept telling us vivid, emotional about their final days on the show. So we put them all together in this (spoiler free) oral history.
‘I’m at a Loss Without the Show’: Inside the Final Days of ‘Stranger Things’ and the Cast’s Heartbreaking Goodbyes
The cast of 'Stranger Things' tells all about the final days of making the Netflix hit, from tons of tears to emotional farewells.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
As @kateaurthur.bsky.social and I were reporting out our #StrangerThings cover from last month, the show's cast kept telling us vivid, emotional about their final days on the show. So we put them all together in this (spoiler free) oral history.
Suddenly finding myself loving Joyce Carol Oates for the first time since reading the short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" after seeing the movie "Smooth Talk." 2025 is very strange!
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Suddenly finding myself loving Joyce Carol Oates for the first time since reading the short story "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" after seeing the movie "Smooth Talk." 2025 is very strange!
In the CBC podcast, "Allison After NXIVIM," Allison Mack tells her story for the first time ever. It drops today, and is weekly. I've listened to all seven episodes, and it's EXCELLENT — the perfect format for this harrowing, sad story. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
‘Smallville’ Star Allison Mack Gives First Interview on Surviving the Abusive Sex Cult NXIVM and Going to Prison: ‘I Don’t See Myself as Innocent’
Allison Mack — the 'Smallville' actor who enabled NXIVM sex cult leader Keith Raniere, tells her story in the CBC podcast 'Allison After NXIVM.'
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November 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
In the CBC podcast, "Allison After NXIVIM," Allison Mack tells her story for the first time ever. It drops today, and is weekly. I've listened to all seven episodes, and it's EXCELLENT — the perfect format for this harrowing, sad story. variety.com/2025/tv/news...
I interviewed Sarah Snook about #AllHerFault, her first television role since #Succession ended. This show is BATSHIT, and very fun, and has a million twists and turns. We talked about it all, plus... what she thinks Shiv would be up to today! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
‘All Her Fault’ Star Sarah Snook on the Thriller’s ‘Crazy!’ Twists and What Shiv Roy — That ‘Cold-Hearted Bitch’ — Might Be Up to Post-‘Succession’
'All Her Fault' star Sarah Snook on the Peacock thriller's twist endings, what's different from the book and what Shiv from 'Succession' might be up to.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I interviewed Sarah Snook about #AllHerFault, her first television role since #Succession ended. This show is BATSHIT, and very fun, and has a million twists and turns. We talked about it all, plus... what she thinks Shiv would be up to today! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
People of #SellingSunset! You will want to read this interview with Chrishell Stause. Is she... quitting? variety.com/2025/tv/news...
‘Selling Sunset’ Star Chrishell Stause Unpacks Nicole’s ‘Unforgivable’ Comment About Her Parents, Ending Her Friendship With Emma and Why She Feels ‘Done’ With the Show
"Selling Sunset" star Chrishell Stause opens up about feeling "done," Nicole’s shocking comment, ending her friendship with Emma, the "brutal" reunion.
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October 31, 2025 at 8:48 PM
People of #SellingSunset! You will want to read this interview with Chrishell Stause. Is she... quitting? variety.com/2025/tv/news...
The people have spoken! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
‘Stranger Things’ Two-Hour Series Finale Will Play in Movie Theaters
The two-hour series finale of 'Stranger Things' will play in theaters on Dec. 31.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The people have spoken! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
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So the president of the United States plans to meet with Putin in Hungary, and when a reporter asked where that plan came from, this was the reply of the United States government www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
October 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
So the president of the United States plans to meet with Putin in Hungary, and when a reporter asked where that plan came from, this was the reply of the United States government www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...
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Finally, this was one of the most enjoyable experiences I've ever had working on a big story. A great deal of that is because I got to work so closely with Kate — my colleague, friend, and work spouse of nearly 12 years (!), who made the reporting and writing process so much fun. So please read! END
Excited this is out! @adambvary.bsky.social and I did the first sitdown with Matt and Ross Duffer about the final season of #StrangerThings. We discussed how they planned "Stranger Things 5," leaving Netflix for Paramount and crying through the show's last days. Do read! variety.com/2025/tv/feat...
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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October 15, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Finally, this was one of the most enjoyable experiences I've ever had working on a big story. A great deal of that is because I got to work so closely with Kate — my colleague, friend, and work spouse of nearly 12 years (!), who made the reporting and writing process so much fun. So please read! END
Excited this is out! @adambvary.bsky.social and I did the first sitdown with Matt and Ross Duffer about the final season of #StrangerThings. We discussed how they planned "Stranger Things 5," leaving Netflix for Paramount and crying through the show's last days. Do read! variety.com/2025/tv/feat...
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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October 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Excited this is out! @adambvary.bsky.social and I did the first sitdown with Matt and Ross Duffer about the final season of #StrangerThings. We discussed how they planned "Stranger Things 5," leaving Netflix for Paramount and crying through the show's last days. Do read! variety.com/2025/tv/feat...
After Wendy Osefo's arrest for fraud, Bravo has pushed #WifeSwap a week (the premiere featured Wendy and Eddie!). variety.com/2025/tv/news...
‘Real Housewives’ Star Wendy Osefo Arrested for Fraud; Bravo Pulls Her ‘Wife Swap’ Episode in Response
The premiere episode 'Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition' — featuring Dr. Wendy Osefo — has been pulled by Bravo after she was arrested for fraud.
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October 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
After Wendy Osefo's arrest for fraud, Bravo has pushed #WifeSwap a week (the premiere featured Wendy and Eddie!). variety.com/2025/tv/news...
It was a pleasure to work with (not on BlueSky!) Dan D'Addario on this week's cover story: A profile of Charlie Hunnam, who plays Ed Gein in the new season of "Monster," premiering on Friday. One of Dan's best, as I keep telling him, which is a high bar! Do read. variety.com/2025/tv/feat...
How Charlie Hunnam Became the Serial Killer From Hell: Inside the Voice Recordings, Psychotic Breakdowns and Terrifying Murders in Ryan Murphy’s New ‘Monster’
Charlie Hunnam graces the cover of Variety and talks resurrecting an infamous serial killer for Ryan Murphy's 'Monster' Season 3.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM
It was a pleasure to work with (not on BlueSky!) Dan D'Addario on this week's cover story: A profile of Charlie Hunnam, who plays Ed Gein in the new season of "Monster," premiering on Friday. One of Dan's best, as I keep telling him, which is a high bar! Do read. variety.com/2025/tv/feat...
Jimmy Kimmel returns to the air tomorrow night (I'm surprised he'd want to!). variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Jimmy Kimmel Returns: ABC Ends Suspension Starting Tuesday
Jimmy Kimmel will return to late night on Tuesday
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September 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Jimmy Kimmel returns to the air tomorrow night (I'm surprised he'd want to!). variety.com/2025/tv/news...