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Laura Bradley

Senior Entertainment Reporter

Laura Bradley is a New York-based senior entertainment reporter for The Daily Beast. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and has previously written for Vanity Fair and Slate with a focus on television.

Dylan O'Brien in lingerie in Fantasmas.
FANTASMAS

Dylan O’Brien Makes ‘Fantasmas’ Debut in a Lingerie Thong

He’s here to rage against inequality, and he’ll do it in a women’s undergarments!

Laura Bradley

Joey King
KING OF COMEDY

Is Joey King the Worst Part of ‘Family Affair’—or the Best?

In her latest Netflix romp, “A Family Affair,” the “Kissing Booth” actress is at her slapstick-y best. What more could any of us want?

Laura Bradley

A split screen of Hannah and Tony
GREAT SHOWMANCE

This Weird Couple Might’ve Spoiled Netflix’s Best Game Show

On “The Mole,” Hannah and Tony’s flirtation seems to come from nowhere, and both of them think they’re playing the other to their advantage. Only one of them succeeds.

Laura Bradley

Fabien Frankel as Ser Cristen Cole in House of the Dragon.
ROYAL HEEL

Does the ‘House of the Dragon’ Villain Have to Be So Hot?

This week, the Lord Commander of the Kingsguard Ser Criston Cole proved once again that hot men will always fail upward.

Laura Bradley

A photo including Hayes Costner and a golden stroller
AN AMERICAN SAGA

Nepo Baby of the Week: Kevin Costner’s ‘Beautiful Boy’

The “Yellowstone” actor knows how it looked for him to cast his inexperienced son in his movie, but the thing is, he just really, really wanted some quality time!

Laura Bradley

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Film still from Perfect Match
SPOILERS!

Why Do the Wrong Couples Keep Winning ‘Perfect Match’?

If this scandalous finale’s final outcome taught us anything, it’s that “compatibility” is not the key to winning this deliciously horny dating show.

Laura Bradley

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toast during a reception at the Mongnangwan Reception House in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024.
‘STRONGEST-EVER’

North Korea, Russia Announce New Agreement if War Breaks Out

This seems fine!

Laura Bradley

Actor Alec Baldwin.
‘CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE’

‘Rust’ Prosecutors Eye Baldwin’s Alleged ‘Reckless’ Behavior

According to a court filing, prosecutors obtained video evidence from the set and allege that among other troubling examples, Baldwin fired a blank at a crew member.

Laura Bradley

Doug Burgum on Fox.
HMM...

Trump VP Hopeful Calls Biden Administration a ‘Dictatorship’

“The Democrats seem to have two strategies,” North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said. “One is, ‘Be afraid,’ and the second strategy is, ‘Be even more afraid.’”

Laura Bradley

Elon Musk attends 'Exploring the New Frontiers of Innovation: Mark Read in Conversation with Elon Musk' session during the Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity 2024 - Day Three on June 19, 2024 in Cannes, France.
CORRECTING THE RECORD

Elon Musk Tries to Make Nice With Advertisers at Cannes

Months after his censorship hissy fit, the X owner now claims that he didn’t mean *all* advertisers should “go f**k” themselves—just some of them.

Laura Bradley

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