Hilary Lewis
Hilary Lewis is a talented and experienced journalist who currently serves as the East Coast Deputy Editor for The Hollywood Reporter's website. She joined THR in 2013 after spending four years as a reporter/producer for The New York Post, and has also worked as an entertainment editor at Insider and an editorial assistant at Doubledown Media. Throughout her career, she has covered various aspects of the entertainment industry, including key events and high-profile figures. Her work can be found on The Hollywood Reporter's website, where she helps oversee digital coverage of entertainment news.
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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
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Examples:
- Hilary Lewis has a slight bias towards highlighting the success of certain projects and individuals in the entertainment industry.
- There is an example of monetary bias in one of her articles, where she mentions how much money was spent on making a movie and how successful it has been financially.
Conflicts of Interest
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Examples:
- Another instance of potential conflict of interest is found in the biography, where it is mentioned that Lewis was an editorial assistant at Doubledown Media.
- In one article, there is an example of a potential conflict of interest where the author mentions that she joined THR in 2013 after spending four years as a reporter/producer for The New York Post.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- In another article, the author claims that The Color Purple won three more awards during the televised ceremony when it had already won seven awards earlier in non-televised ceremonies.
- In one article, it is mentioned that Nicki Minaj was arrested at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport for trying to leave the country with soft drugs. However, it is also stated that she denied carrying drugs during her encounters with officials.
- There is also an instance where the author quotes Oprah Winfrey as saying something that implies a false narrative about the movie 'The Color Purple'.
Deceptions
46%
Examples:
- In another article, it is mentioned that Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won seven awards at the Annie Awards when in fact it only won six.
- In one article, the author misleads readers into thinking that 'The Color Purple' won a total of 10 awards overall when it actually received a total of 11.
- There is also an instance where the author quotes Oprah Winfrey as saying something that implies a false narrative about the movie 'The Color Purple'.
Recent Articles
Disneyland Employee Falls from Golf Cart, Sustains Fatal Injuries: A Tragic Accident at Club 33
Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024On June 5, 2024, Disneyland employee Bonnye Mavis Lear, a 60-year-old veteran with 24 years of service, tragically fell from a moving golf cart and succumbed to her injuries two days later. The accident occurred near Critter Country in the backstage area while she was traveling on a rear-facing seat with three passengers. The investigation is ongoing, but no drugs or alcohol were reportedly involved. 
Gotham TV Awards: Baby Reindeer, Colin From Accounts, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith Score Big Wins
Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024The first annual Gotham TV Awards honored exceptional television shows and performances, with Baby Reindeer winning Breakthrough Limited Series, Colin From Accounts securing two awards including Breakthrough Comedy Series, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith taking home the Breakthrough Drama Series award. Notable individual accolades included Richard Gadd's acceptance speech highlighting life struggles, Harriet Dyer dedicating her wins to her husband Patrick Brammall, and Andrew Scott's Outstanding Performance in a Limited Series award despite his absence. 
Jimmy Kimmel's Son Billy Undergoes Third Open Heart Surgery: A Heartwarming Update from Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Broke On: Monday, 27 May 2024Jimmy Kimmel's son Billy, 7, underwent his third open heart surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) over Memorial Day weekend. Born with tetralogy of fallot with pulmonary atresia, Billy has faced numerous challenges but remains a tough and funny kid. CHLA, known for exceptional care in treating children with heart conditions, helped the family through generous donations and the Affordable Care Act. Kimmel expressed gratitude towards staff and supporters during this ongoing recovery. 
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos: Algorithm Drives Success of 'Barbie' and 'Baby Reindeer', Believes in Screen Agnostic Entertainment
Broke On: Sunday, 26 May 2024Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos believes that successful films and series, like 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer', would have had large audiences on Netflix. The algorithm played a role in the international success of Netflix's hit show 'Baby Reindeer'. Sarandos argues that movie size doesn't matter for all viewers, as shown by his son watching 'Lawrence of Arabia' on his phone. 
Nicki Minaj's Amsterdam Arrest: Marijuana Found in Her Bags, Concert Postponed
Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024Nicki Minaj, a Trinidadian rapper famous for hits like 'Super Freaky Girl' and 'Anaconda,' was arrested at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on May 25, 2024. Marijuana was discovered in her luggage during a search. The incident led to the postponement of her Manchester concert due to fines and release. Minaj claimed her bags were taken without consent and believed it was an attempt to make her late for the show. Nicki Minaj Arrested at Schiphol Airport with Soft Drugs: Performance in Manchester Postponed
Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024Rapper Nicki Minaj was arrested at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on May 25, 2024, for attempting to leave with soft drugs. Her scheduled performance in Manchester was postponed due to the incident. This is not her first legal issue; in 2018, she faced controversy over a feud with Cardi B and a lawsuit for using Trinidad and Tobago's flag without permission. 
NAACP Image Awards 2023: Usher, Halle Bailey and Fantasia Barrino-Taylor Win Big at the 55th Anniversary Ceremony
Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024The NAACP Image Awards recognize and honor individuals, organizations, and projects that have made significant contributions to Black excellence in entertainment. The 55th anniversary ceremony was held on March 16th at Shrine Auditorium with Queen Latifah hosting. Usher won Entertainer of the Year while Halle Bailey received Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture or Limited Series and Fantasia Barrino-Taylor got Outstanding Reality Show Host/Presenter. The 39th Film Independent Spirit Awards: Past Lives and The Holdovers Dominate the Night
Broke On: Monday, 26 February 2024The 39th Film Independent Spirit Awards were held on February 25, 2024 at the Santa Monica Pier in California. The awards celebrated independent film and television with six performance categories, three for film and three for TV. Aidy Bryant hosted the ceremony which was streamed live on Film Independent's YouTube channel and X (formerly Twitter) feed. 
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Wins 7 Awards at Annie Awards and is Nominated for an Oscar
Broke On: Sunday, 18 February 2024Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse won seven awards at ASIFA-Hollywood's 51st Annie Awards, including best feature. The movie was directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers and Justin K. Thompson and it also won in the direction, FX, character design and production design categories. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a sequel to 2018's Into The Spider-Verse that has been praised for its unique storytelling, stunning visual effects and strong performances. It was also nominated for an Oscar in the Best Animated Feature category.
