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Mikey O'Connell

Senior Entertainment Editor

Mikey O'Connell is a Senior Entertainment Editor at The Hollywood Reporter. He hosts the weekly podcast, 'I'm Having an Episode,' writes features, profiles and the Creative Class column, contributes to THR’s Emmy-nominated Roundtable series and oversees many annual editorial packages — including the Women in Entertainment Power 100. 

More from Mikey O'Connell

Hannah Berner Rejects Whatever Box You Think She Belongs In

The former reality star has a hit podcast, a No. 1 comedy special (Hulu's 'None of My Business'), her eyes set on acting and thoughts on the current ubiquity of 'Summer House': "It is kind of like a hearing about an ex-boyfriend."

Comedy Writer Bridger Winegar Said “No Gifts” — Now He Has More Than 300 of Them

As his podcast, 'I Said No Gifts,' hits 300 episodes, the host talks through the best and worst presents he's received from his luminary guests, white whales and indoor skydiving.

You Can’t Handle Leslie Jones at a 10

The energetic 'Life Part 2' comic — who's still sifting through comments on social media and has thoughts on the future of 'SNL' — explains that she's always holding back just a little.

Linda Cardellini Loves a Challenge

The 'DTF St. Louis' star talks about her long career, training with an umpire for her HBO miniseries, the 'Scooby Doo' generation and her upcoming turn in Peacock's 'Friday the 13th' show: "They let her son drown! There’s fertile backstory there!"

Gail Simmons Will Gladly Show You the Rules for ‘Top Chef’ Judging

The judge and executive producer shares her thoughts on the timeline for another 'All-Stars,' Food Network using their show as a casting pool and the potential for a GLP-1 challenge: "Everybody's got a price."

24 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History

'Euphoria' is the latest TV series to kill off a major character. Here are some of the biggest small-screen fatalities over the decades.

Spring Belonged to Scott MacArthur

With roles in ‘Running Point,’ ‘Rooster’ and now ‘Spider Noir,’ a Hollywood utility player is suddenly everywhere.

Talking Sex and Shakespeare With ‘Rivals’ Star David Tennant

The Scottish stage and screen legend discusses his racy series, being out-Bard'd by Dame Judy Dench and recalls the time he played the same character on the U.S. remake of 'Broadchurch' — and why, perhaps, he shouldn't have.

“The Publicists Have to Be Stopped!”: Keke Palmer, Lisa Kudrow and Quinta Brunson on the Comedy Actresses Roundtable

Alongside Rachel Sennott, Hannah Einbinder and Ashley Padilla, the six queens of comedy debate labels, mistaken identity, audition embarrassments and — yes, really — ‘2 Girls 1 Cup.’

Hannah Berner Recalls Grinding in First Trailer for Hulu Comedy Special ‘None of My Business’

The comedian and podcaster debuts her second hour on June 5.

Jill Kargman Is Still the Upper East Side’s Most Unlikely Ambassador

The writer has built a career and a brand as the satirical anthropologist of New York's ultra wealthy in books, her Bravo series 'Odd Mom Out' and, now, her feature debut: 'Influenced.'

Jeffrey Chassen, Veteran Hollywood Publicist, Launches Gingham PR

The Vision and imPRint alum says he’ll focus on a broader spectrum of strategy and deliverables for clients at his new boutique agency.