Kalia Richardson

Kalia Richardson is an Entertainment Reporter at Rolling Stone, where she tackles TV and film. Before joining Rolling Stone, she was a member of the 2022-2023 New York Times fellowship class covering arts and entertainment. She has previously covered justice and safety, the environment, business and breaking news at the NPR affiliate WUFT, the Orlando Sentinel and the Miami Herald. She is a Miami native and a graduate of the University of Florida. The digital daily newsletter By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. Read More Most Popular eYou might also like

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77%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The author implies that there is pressure on child actors to perform in order for their careers to be pushed forward
  • The author refers to Nickelodeon showrunner Dan Schneider as a 'joker'

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • At least three convicted sex offenders were on staff with full access to children, including production assistant Jason Handy, animator Ezel Channel and dialogue coach/actor Brian Peck.
  • Nickelodeon
  • Schneider served as the face of the network.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • At least three convicted sex offenders were on staff with full access to children, including production assistant Jason Handy, animator Ezel Channel and dialogue coach/actor Brian Peck.
  • Schneider is credited with discovering young stars like Amanda Bynes, while defining the shape of kid-oriented television during that time.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider has apologised for his "embarrassing" on-set behaviour at the children's channel.
  • Sex Jokes, Massage Requests, and Humiliation: A Timeline of Nickelodeon’s Dark History

Recent Articles

Former Nickelodeon Producer Apologizes for Inappropriate Behavior in New Docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV

Former Nickelodeon Producer Apologizes for Inappropriate Behavior in New Docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV

Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider has responded to allegations of inappropriate and abusive behavior made against him in the new docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. In an interview with iCarly actor BooG!e, he apologized for his behavior and said it was difficult to watch all four episodes of the Investigation Discovery special that aired Sunday and Monday night.
Exploring the Dark Side of Kids TV: Nickelodeon's Toxic Set Culture Exposed in New Docuseries Quiet on Set

Exploring the Dark Side of Kids TV: Nickelodeon's Toxic Set Culture Exposed in New Docuseries Quiet on Set

Broke On: Saturday, 16 March 2024 Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV investigates allegations of abuse and toxic behavior at Nickelodeon, including interviews with former child actors who worked directly with showrunner Dan Schneider. Bryan Hearne, let go from All That after two years, spoke out about his experiences on set. Drake Bell publicly recounted his stories of being abused by Brian Peck, a dialogue coach employed by Nickelodeon over two decades ago.

Squid Game: The Challenge Concludes First Season Amid Criticism and Success

Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 Squid Game: The Challenge has concluded its first season with Navy strategist Mai winning the $4.56 million prize. The show faced criticism for its choice to ask contestants to pretend to die when they were eliminated. Despite allegations of inhumane conditions, some players have expressed interest in participating in future seasons. Netflix has renewed the show for a second season, with casting now open.