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"Right on Hollywood with Christian Toto" covers Hollywood from that rare, right of center perspective. The weekly show examines pop culture trends, celebrity activism and the latest Cancel Culture headlines. The founder of HollywoodInToto.com brings 20-plus years experience covering entertainment to the show, along with provocative interviews with artists challenging the status quo.

Television is a very powerful medium, the value of which extends well beyond the escapism and entertainment that it brings into our homes. If you're a marketer, for example, you can use TV to introduce a new product to consumers and, via the magic of product placements, make it seem like a must-have item. After all, if your customers' favorite characters use your product, maybe your customers will too.

How do Tiffany Haddish, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Apple’s Tim Cook turn us on, and why do some other public figures drive us crazy and turn us off? And who are the behind-the-scenes gurus who help public figures turn us on or off? Steven Goldstein, a civil rights leader who has worked in...

A riveting, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most elite, highly trained units of homicide detectives in the country Los Angeles is a town of dreamers--and of those who prey on them. The scene of innumerable bizarre crimes, it is also home to a unique police unit called Homicide Special...

An instant New York Times Bestseller! Since The Karate Kid first crane-kicked its way into the pop culture stratosphere in June 1984, there hasn’t been a week Ralph Macchio hasn’t heard friendly shouts of “Wax on, wax off” or “Sweep the leg!” Now, with Macchio reprising his role as...

One of Time Magazine's Must-Read Books of 2019: An award-winning journalist shows how workplace diversity initiatives have turned into a profoundly misguided industry—and have done little to bring equality to America's major industries and institutions. ​ Diversity has become the new...

A posthumously published memoir of one of the most renowned Entertainment Industry Attorneys in Hollywood History.

Conventional wisdom holds that John F. Kennedy was the first celebrity president, in no small part because of his innate television savvy. But as Kathryn Brownell shows, Kennedy capitalized on a tradition and style rooted in California politics and the Hollywood studio system. Since the 1920s, politicians and professional showmen have developed relationships and built organizations institutionalizing Hollywood styles, structures, and personalities in the American political process.

Hype+ One-on-Ones from Comedy Hype explores the profound impact of African-American celebrities, actors, and comedians on the landscape of entertainment and culture. Through intimate one-on-one interviews, we delve into the stories of prominent actors, comedians, and celebrities, examining their contributions to film, television, and beyond. Discover how they're breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and shaping the narrative for future generations. Join us as we celebrate their achievements, explore the power of representation, and amplify the voices that are changing the face of ...

An Esquire Best Book of 2022! Written with inside access, comprehensive research, and a down-to-earth perspective, Phasers on Stun! chronicles the entire history of Star Trek, revealing that its enduring place in pop culture is all thanks to innovative pivots and radical change. For over five...

Introducing Vanity Fair's Hollywood Issue, featuring Elizabeth Banks, Samuel L. Jackson, Kathleen Kennedy, and more! Plus: behind the scenes of our star-studded cover; Francis Ford Coppola's next act; the million-dollar Maltese Falcon mystery; and Hollywood's next wave.