Lesley Goldberg

Lesley Goldberg is a television editor for The Hollywood Reporter with over two decades of experience in covering the business of TV. She co-hosts the award-winning weekly podcast TV's Top 5, which features interviews and analysis from showrunners and executives. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she is a diehard Dodger fan.

Biography:  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/author/lesley-goldberg/

71%

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

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article quotes Karey Burke stating that Meryl Streep had a tremendous time on set which could be interpreted as her being happy with her role and potentially leading one to believe that she will have a larger part in season four, but this is not entirely accurate.
  • The article states that Tokyo Vice is heading into its second season but it has already been renewed for two additional seasons.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The article states that both Capshaw and Sarah Drew attempted to negotiate a higher payday together but producers said their departures were creative decisions. However, there are no official records or interviews stating that they tried to negotiate for a higher salary together.
  • The article states that Jessica Capshaw exited Grey's Anatomy at the end of its 14th season when Arizona moved from Seattle to New York so her daughter could be with her other mother Callie, but there were no mentions in any official press releases or interviews that Jessica Capshaw was leaving Grey's Anatomy due to the move.

Recent Articles

Max Cancels Tokyo Vice After Two Seasons: A Surprising End to the Critically Acclaimed Crime Drama

Max Cancels Tokyo Vice After Two Seasons: A Surprising End to the Critically Acclaimed Crime Drama

Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 Max surprises fans by canceling Tokyo Vice after two critically acclaimed seasons, despite initial plans for a longer run. The crime drama, based on Jake Adelstein's memoir and starring Ansel Elgort and Ken Watanabe, received high praise with an 89% critics score and 92% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Hiroyuki Sanada to Return for Potential Second Season of FX's Hit Series Shogun

Hiroyuki Sanada to Return for Potential Second Season of FX's Hit Series Shogun

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 Hiroyuki Sanada, star and producer of FX's successful limited series Shogun, has signed on for a potential second season. With 9 million views across Hulu, Disney+ and Star within its first six days, Shogun is FX's most-watched general entertainment series internationally and the No. 1 FX premiere on streaming platforms. Sanada's character, Lord Yoshii Toranaga, is crucial for any continuation of the story. The decision to move Shogun from limited series to drama categories for Emmy submissions could impact this year's race against shows like The Crown and The Morning Show.
New Office Universe Mockumentary in the Works: Greg Daniels and Michael Koman Lead Ensemble Cast, Rainn Wilson and Jenna Fischer Rumored to Appear

New Office Universe Mockumentary in the Works: Greg Daniels and Michael Koman Lead Ensemble Cast, Rainn Wilson and Jenna Fischer Rumored to Appear

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Peacock's new mockumentary-style comedy series, produced by Universal Television, expands The Office universe with Greg Daniels and Michael Koman leading the ensemble cast. Stars include Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore. The documentary crew discovers a dying historic Midwestern newspaper, bringing back Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, Steve Carell, and John Krasinski for ad skits or reprised roles. The Office alums gained new life when the show became available to stream after its 2005-2013 run.
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Undergoes Major Leadership Change for Season Two and Three

Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Undergoes Major Leadership Change for Season Two and Three

Broke On: Friday, 05 April 2024 Netflix's live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender undergoes major leadership change as Albert Kim steps down from showrunner and pilot writer for season two. Christine Boylan and Jabbar Raisani take over as executive producers.
Elsbeth Tascioni Returns to CBS in Modern-Day Columbo Procedural Drama

Elsbeth Tascioni Returns to CBS in Modern-Day Columbo Procedural Drama

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 Elsbeth Tascioni, a beloved character from The Good Wife and its spinoff series The Good Fight, is the focus of CBS's latest show Elsbeth. Carrie Preston reprises her role as Elsbeth in this modern-day Columbo-style procedural drama set in New York City. Despite being an outsider to the NYPD, she uses her keen observation skills and ability to connect with suspects to solve cases that leave the police stumped.
Only Murders in the Building Season 4: Molly Shannon Joins Cast as High-Powered Los Angeles Businesswoman, Meryl Streep Returns to Reprise Role of Loretta Durkin

Only Murders in the Building Season 4: Molly Shannon Joins Cast as High-Powered Los Angeles Businesswoman, Meryl Streep Returns to Reprise Role of Loretta Durkin

Broke On: Friday, 16 February 2024 Only Murders in the Building Season 4 has been confirmed to take place in Los Angeles, with Steve Martin, Selena Gomez and Martin Short reprising their roles. The move was announced by Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich. Meryl Streep will also return as Loretta Durkin. Created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, the series follows three neighbors in a New York City apartment who start a true crime podcast about the murders of their fellow residents.
Jessica Capshaw Returns to Grey's Anatomy for 20th Season, Marking a Significant Moment in Representation

Jessica Capshaw Returns to Grey's Anatomy for 20th Season, Marking a Significant Moment in Representation

Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 Jessica Capshaw is set to return as Dr. Arizona Robbins in the upcoming 20th season of Grey's Anatomy on ABC, alongside Alex Landi and newcomers Natalie Morales and Freddy Miyares.