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Kirsten Chuba

Events Editor

Kirsten Chuba oversees THR's events coverage, frequently covering red carpets, panels and awards shows as well as writing feature stories and interviews for print and online. She is based in Los Angeles, where she also grew up, and joined THR as a staffer in 2018 after starting as an intern.

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Dave Bautista Is Finally Getting His Rom-Com: After Viral Comments, “I Started Getting a Lot of Phone Calls”

After Dave Bautista’s public comments last year wondering why he’d never been offered a rom-com, it seems the tides are finally turning. In January 2023, Bautista told Page Six that he’d love to be in a romantic comedy but had never gotten the opportunity, and wondered, “Am I that unattractive? Is there something that unappealing […]

Emmy Awards: Complete Guide to Events and Parties (Updating)

The 2024 Emmys take two. Hot on the heels of January’s 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, the starry celebration of the small screen is back with a second award show to close out the year. Hosted by Eugene and Dan Levy and set to take place in Downtown Los Angeles, the Television Academy’s big night will […]

Antonique Smith and Rev Yearwood Launch Nonprofit to Mobilize Black Communities on Climate Vote

Actress Antonique Smith and activist Rev Yearwood have teamed up to launch Climate Revival, a new nonprofit using the power of music and celebrity to mobilize faith communities and people of color to get out the climate vote, both in the 2024 election and beyond. The duo will host special event “Climate Revival: Live” in […]

Creative Arts Emmys, Night Two: Winners List

The second night of the 2024 Creative Arts Emmys has crowned its winners. The annual two-day event, which takes place the weekend before the Primetime Emmys, saw 99 TV awards handed out to mostly below-the-line categories, as well as recognition for guest actor and actress roles. Awards announced on Sunday included honors for comedy, drama […]

Creative Arts Emmys, Night One: Winners List

The 2024 Creative Arts Emmys has handed out its first night of awards. The annual two-day event, which takes place the weekend before the Primetime Emmys, is currently in the middle of handing out 99 awards to mostly below-the-line categories. Awards announced on Saturday include honors for variety programming, nonfiction and reality. Saturday’s big winners included […]

A Star-Studded ‘Fight Night,’ Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber as ‘The Perfect Couple’ and This Week’s Best Events

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, The Perfect Couple and Rebel Ridge. Rebel Ridge special screening Netflix hosted a special screening at the Egyptian Theatre on Tuesday to celebrate the upcoming release of Rebel Ridge, […]

‘The Perfect Couple’ Changed Lead Character’s Name to Avoid ‘Big Little Lies’ Similarities After Nicole Kidman Signed On

Readers of Elin Hilderbrand’s The Perfect Couple are familiar with the story of Celeste, the book’s main character who is about to marry into one of the wealthiest families on Nantucket. In the Netflix adaptation, though, the character — played by Eve Hewson — is instead named Amelia, and it turns out that change can […]

‘Fast & Furious’ Reunion at ‘1992’ Premiere, ‘The Deliverance’ Debut and This Week’s Best Events

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for 1992, The Deliverance and Only Murders in the Building. Adam Sandler: Love You special screening Sandler debuted his new Netflix comedy special in NYC on Aug. 20, alongside director (and former Uncut Gems collaborator) Josh Safdie. The […]

‘Emily in Paris’ Arrives in L.A., ‘Alien’ Returns With ‘Romulus’ and This Week’s Best Events

Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Emily in Paris, Alien: Romulus, Bad Monkey and The Union. D23 Disney held its signature D23 fan event in Anaheim over the weekend, showcasing its upcoming TV and film projects and theme park updates, as well as […]

‘Emily in Paris’ Team on Going to Italy in Season 4: “It Was Like Starting Something Fresh”

Emily in Paris is going beyond the City of Light in season four, as the titular American heads to Rome for part of the season. Season four — split into two segments, with part one now streaming and part two coming Sept. 12 — will continue Emily’s (played by Lily Collins) love triangle with Gabriel […]

John Cena on Coaching ‘Jackpot!’ Co-Star Awkwafina to Punch Him and His ‘The Bear’ Cameo

John Cena tapped into his WWE background for new action comedy Jackpot!, coaching co-star Awkwafina on how to throw a punch during a scene where she was supposed to break his nose. “I’ve had my nose broken in real life and this was a prosthetic so that was fantastic. I really think the setup for […]

Vince Vaughn Jokes He “Didn’t Get Along” With Primate Co-Star in ‘Bad Monkey’: “I’ll Never Work With That One Again”

Bad Monkey isn’t just the title of Vince Vaughn’s new Apple TV+ series; the phrase could also apply to his primate scene partner, according to the actor. Crystal the Monkey — who has more than 30 credits to her name, including The Hangover Part II and Night at the Museum — plays the titular monkey […]