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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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‘The Sympathizer’ Is In Good Hands With Park Chan-Wook

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‘Shōgun’ Is The Best And Most Human Show On TV

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The Defector Guide To Making A Celebrity Sports Documentary

Jerrod Carmichael accepts Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for "Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel" onstage during the 74th Primetime Emmys at Microsoft Theater on September 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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The Surreal Life Of ‘Jerrod Carmichael Reality Show’

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TV Personality Jonathan Van Ness attends the Build Series to discuss his new book "Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love" at Build Studio on September 25, 2019 in New York City.

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Sydney Sweeney at the world premiere of "Madame Web" held at Regency Village Theatre on February 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

“Madame Web” Premiere – Red Carpet

Why Can’t People Be Normal About Sydney Sweeney?

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Australians Just Have More Fun (On TV)

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Vince Staples Gets Lost In His Own Show

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‘The Traitors’ Is The Best Show On Television

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I Am A ‘Top Boy’ Boy Now

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81st Golden Globe Awards – Arrivals

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To Love ‘Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans,’ You Must Loathe It

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It Is Now Time To Discuss Jack Reacher Throwing A Grill At A Guy

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‘The Golden Bachelor’ Turns Grief Into Joy

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Background Television Isn’t As Easy As It Looks

Katharine Trendacosta writes about tech policy, the entertainment industry, pop culture, and where those things intersect. In her day job, she&#8217;s the Associate Director of Policy and Activism for the digital civil liberties nonprofit the Electronic Frontier Foundation. (Her writing here reflects her views alone and not those of EFF.) In her spare time, she writes things like this.

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Members of WGA cheer at the end of their picket in front of CBS Television City on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 in Hollywood, CA. Saturday marked the fourth straight day of talks, which kicked off Wednesday with the heads of four major studios participating directly. The union and studio alliance had not announced a deal as of early Saturday evening.

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