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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 23m

Dua Lipa brought some joy to LA tonight

Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 14h

dear world and studio executives, please realize that Jordan Firstman does not represent even 1% of gay guys in Silverlake, Echo Park

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 1d

Songwriters EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick's lives have been changed forever by Kpop Demon Hunters. Golden is an Oscar and Grammy player and the no. 1 song for 8 straight weeks. We caught up with both last week, where EJAE admitted she hadn't wanted a solo career and kept her new single a secret...

'Kpop Demon Hunters': EJAE Cried Writing The Demo For The Smash Hit 'Golden'

EJAE, the singing voice of Rumi in Kpop Demon Hunters and Mark Sonnenblick revisit their songwriting collaoration on Oscar contender Golden

theplaylist.net

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 1d

Songwriters EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick's lives have been changed forever by Kpop Demon Hunters. Golden is an Oscar and Grammy player and the no. 1 song for 8 straight weeks. We caught up with both last week, where EJAE admitted she hadn't wanted a solo career and kept her new single a secret...

'Kpop Demon Hunters': EJAE Cried Writing The Demo For The Smash Hit 'Golden'

EJAE, the singing voice of Rumi in Kpop Demon Hunters and Mark Sonnenblick revisit their songwriting collaoration on Oscar contender Golden

theplaylist.net

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 1d

Adam Shankman's Drag Race universe movie is beginning to take shape. It has a non-green screen budget, real global theatrical distribution, and a cast that includes Symone, Jujubee, Monet X Change, Marcia Marcia Marcia, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Latrice Royale, and, sigh, Ginger Minj

Adam Shankman's 'Drag Race' Movie Casts Symone, Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes And Latrice Royale

Universal Studios Content Group will distribute the untitled Adam Shankman Drag Race movie overseas as the initial cast is revealed

theplaylist.net

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 1d

super competitive, it's not even one of his top performances, he's got a shot at a nom

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 1d

he's got a shot for sure

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 1d

to win? no

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 1d

For those following, it's official: Paul Mescal is running for Supporting Actor for Hamnet. Not the choice I would have made, but an easy nomination, and he could snatch the win from Stellan and Sean Penn. #Oscars Updated:

theplaylist.net/oscars-2026-...

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 2d

not in LA

Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 2d

Tron Ares is just not cool. It has zero style or surprise. Tron Legacy may have had script issues but it had style and was more inspired than this. Joachim Ronning is one step away from studio hack.

Glad Greta Lee got a paycheck tho

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 2d

Unfortunate

Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 2d

a close up of a woman 's face with a guitar strap around her shoulder .

ALT: a close up of a woman 's face with a guitar strap around her shoulder .

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 2d

screaming for studios to give us more day screenings

especially during the fall awards season

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 2d

He had not done that 15 years prior

Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 2d

he felt he had to fix something that did not need to be fixed at CBS News

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING— David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, just sent out this email to Paramount employees re: The Free Press acquisition/Bari Weiss. Says she has passion for "rigorous, fact-based reporting & a relentless commitment to amplifying voices from all corners of the spectrum."

Text shared w me:

Dear Team Paramount:

I think we can all agree that the temperature of our nation's social discourse feels higher than ever. Too often, the space once reserved for thoughtful dialogue has been consumed by partisan division and hostile disputes. If we are to move forward, we must find our way back to the ideals that shaped both our country and civilization itself: open exchange of ideas, vigorous yet respectful debate, and a genuine regard for the beliefs and traditions of others.

This challenge extends to the media. While it was founded with the mission of informing the public and fostering discussion on the issues of the day, too often it has become a platform that amplifies the very partisanship tearing our society apart. George Washington warned that the primary danger in politics is partisanship. Today, that danger extends far beyond politics - threatening the fabric of our communities. When we reduce every issue to "us vs. them" or "my way vs. the wrong way," we close ourselves off from listening, learning, and ultimately growing, both as individuals and as a society.

I don't pretend to have a solution to this challenge. But I do believe we each have a responsibility to do our part. At Paramount, we have both a unique opportunity and an obligation as stewards of one of the most iconic and respected news organizations in the world. We are challenging ourselves to do better - recognizing that we have the ability to reach a broad audience and demonstrate constructive, respectful, and bipartisan dialogue in our own work.
Our mission is clear: to ensure that this global platform remains a place where people can seek the truth, gain understanding, and engage with the facts. That is our purpose.

With this in mind, I am excited to share that The Free Press is joining our Company. Since its launch just five years ago, The Free Press, under cofounder Bari Weiss' leadership,

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 3d

It's the first design challenge of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 7, and the queens have to design outfits from the leftovers of previous seasons. How many queens can the judges gaslight in one ep? The Worldwide Tea podcast is concerned! Watch or listen: #DragRaceUK

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L2M...

RuPaul's Drag Race UK S7E2 - Viola vs. Pasty In A Rumble In The Jumble | Worldewide Tea Podcast

YouTube video by Worldwide Tea Podcast

www.youtube.com

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 3d

It's the first acting challenge of Drag Race España season 5, and our queens take part in the telenovela, The Secret of Boner Bridge! The Worldwide Tea Podcast tackles early Javi's favoritism and the worst Spain lip sync in years? Watch or listen: #DragRaceES

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ykf5...

Drag Race Espana S5E2 - Margarita, Krystal And The Secret of Boner Bridge | Worldwide Tea Podcast

YouTube video by Worldwide Tea Podcast

www.youtube.com

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 3d

so do adults

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 3d

the streams and viewership would say no

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Gregory Ellwood @gregoryellwood.bsky.social · 3d

Taylor Swift's Official Release Party of a Showgirl dominated the box office with $33 million domestic and $46 million global. Plus, The Rock's streak of no. 1 openings and $20 million debuts is very much over after Smashing Machine disappoints #BoxOffice

theplaylist.net/taylor-swift...