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Lexy Perez

Associate Editor

Lexy Perez is an Associate Editor for The Hollywood Reporter. Perez started as an Editorial Intern at The Hollywood Reporter in 2017 before being hired as THR’s Daily News Writer. She was later promoted to a Full-Time Assistant Editor before being promoted to Associate Editor. Across her five years at THR, Perez’s roles have included writing, editing and assigning breaking entertainment news stories, contributing original reporting and managing the news desk. She also helps with the production of print magazine stories and features for THR’s website. She is a graduate of Cal State San Marcos University.

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Kathy Bates Talks Retirement, Says ‘Matlock’ Series Is Her “Last Dance”

Kathy Bates was ready to retire before starring on the new CBS series Matlock. In an interview with the New York Times, published Sunday, the Oscar winner shared that after a movie shoot had “soured” — she wouldn’t name the film — she was crying at home on her sofa before telling her agents the next […]

Kate Middleton Completes Chemotherapy Treatment, Says She Has Entered a “New Phase of Recovery”

Kate Middleton has shared that she has completed her chemotherapy treatment. In a video shared on Monday, the Princess of Wales shared that she is entering a “new phase of recovery” after completing her treatment amid her cancer diagnosis she revealed in March. The video featured Middleton alongside Prince William and their three children. “As […]

Selena Gomez Reveals She’s Unable to Carry Her Own Children: “That Was Something I Had to Grieve”

Selena Gomez is opening up about not being able to carry children. In her Vanity Fair cover story published Monday, the actress-singer reflected on how her medical issues have prevented her from being able to safely be pregnant. “I haven’t ever said this, but I unfortunately can’t carry my own children. I have a lot […]

‘The View’ Hosts Slam Anna Delvey’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Casting: “What the Hell, Man?”

The hosts of The View are not pleased with Anna Delvey joining this upcoming season of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Delvey (whose real name is Anna Sorokin), is recognized as the convicted fraudster and fake German heiress who reportedly conned various elites in Manhattan into giving her hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, […]

Anna Delvey Says She Got “Permission From ICE” for ‘DWTS’ and Will Wear Ankle Monitor

Anna Delvey say she’s ready for some fun and a workout after joining the cast of the upcoming season of Dancing With the Stars. Delvey (whose real name is Anna Sorokin), is recognized as the convicted fraudster whose exploits were reported on in Jessica Pressler’s New York magazine article. The fake German heiress reportedly conned various […]

Katy Perry Addresses Backlash Over Working With Dr. Luke on New Album After Kesha Lawsuit

Katy Perry is speaking out on the backlash she received over working with Dr. Luke (Lukasz Gottwald) on her new album. While appearing on the Call Her Daddy podcast, the singer was asked about the producer’s involvement in her upcoming sixth album. Perry received criticism over choosing to work with Gottwald given he had been in […]

Vanna White Was “Very Scared” of Whether She and Ryan Seacrest Would Have Chemistry on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

Vanna White is reflecting on teaming with Ryan Seacrest on Wheel of Fortune after Pat Sajak’s retirement. In an interview with CBS Sunday Mornings, the longtime game show staple admitted she felt “scared” amid Seacrest’s hosting given she worked with Sajak for so long. White and Sajak had hosted the syndicated Wheel of Fortune since its debut […]

Ian McKellen Open to Returning as Gandalf in New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Films

Ian McKellen says he’s open to returning as Gandalf in the upcoming new Lord of the Rings films. In an interview with British magazine the Big Issue, the actor discussed returning to his iconic role as the grey pilgrim. “I’ve just been told there are going to be more films and Gandalf will be involved and they […]

Joey Chestnut Wins Netflix’s Live Labor Day Hot Dog Eating Competition

Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi settled some unfinished beef. In Netflix’s live streaming event hosted on Labor Day, Sep. 2 by Rob Riggle and Nikki Garcia, competitive eaters Chestnut and Kobayashi battled once again for the first time in 15 years. The winner was awarded $100,000 and presented with a WWE-made custom championship title belt. […]

Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter Among Social Category Nominees at MTV VMAs

MTV announced the four social categories and their nominees for its 2024 Video Music Awards. The categories that fans can vote on include song of summer, presented by Hilton, best group and two all-new categories with VMAs most iconic performance and best trending video.  Voting for the categories will be hosted on MTV’s Instagram Story. The best trending video category […]

Carrie Underwood Talks Replacing Katy Perry on ‘American Idol,’ Teases What Audiences Can Expect From Her as a Judge

Carrie Underwood is ready to take a seat at the American Idol judges’ table. The country singer and 2005 Idol winner discussed replacing judge Katy Perry, who earlier this year made the surprise reveal that the 22nd season would be her last after seven seasons. Underwood’s return to Idol as a judge was formally announced on Good Morning […]

Channing Tatum Reveals Which of His Movie Lines Is Quoted to Him “Every Single Time” While Going Through Airport Security

Channing Tatum didn’t expect for a line from one of his previous roles to become a forever meme. In an interview with Cinemablend, the Blink Twice star admitted his 21 Jump Street character saying, “My name is Jeff,” in the 2014 comedy has continued to be quoted to him, even in an unexpected place. “It’s […]