Mike Roe joined the staff as Weekend News Editor for TheWrap in 2023. Before that, he wrote “The 30 Rock Book” for publisher Abrams and won an L.A. Press Club award for his oral history of “30 Rock’s” “Werewolf Bar Mitzvah.” Previously, Mike spent more than a decade as a journalist for NPR station LAist/KPCC, where he hosted live event series TV Pilot Club and covered arts & entertainment as well as breaking news. He also writes TV drama scripts with his wife, Kristiana. Mike’s previously written for live L.A. talk shows and been part of house sketch teams at several local comedy theaters. He’s crafted pop culture oral history articles on topics including “Parks and Recreation’s” Galentine’s Day and the Los Angeles of “Blade Runner.” In his (too little) free time, Mike reads comics, watches as much TV as possible and nerds out over spirituality, productivity and pro wrestling.
Experience:
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Some WGA Members Who Picketed Can’t Vote on Deal Due to Guild Earnings Requirement
Writers have expressed frustration over the limits on who in the union can participate
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Watch NSYNC’s Lyric Music Video for ‘Trolls Band Together’ Single ‘Better Place’
It’s the boy band’s first new song in more than 20 years, but they haven’t explicitly promoted it due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike
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Lead Roles for Latinos Have Seen ‘No Significant Increase’ in Film and TV, New Report Says
The Latino Donor Collaborative study comes during National Hispanic Heritage Month, highlighting the lack of representation for a group that represents a fifth of the U.S. population
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Reneé Rapp Says Acting in ‘Sex Lives of College Girls’ and ‘Mean Girls’ Was Always a Stepping Stone to Pop Music
The actor and singer was less than happy with skepticism her colleagues expressed about her bisexuality
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‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Stars Jennifer Aydin and Danielle Cabral Get in Physical Conflict During Season 14 Shoot
News of their altercation comes as NBCUniversal rolls out new workplace guidelines for reality TV
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Chris Christie Says He Supported Trump in 2016 Because ‘I Didn’t Want Hillary Clinton to Be President’ (Video)
The former New Jersey governor also ruled out running for Senate against indicted Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez
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Fox News’ Jesse Watters Compares Bidens’ Behavior to Sen. Bob Menendez Accepting Gold Bar Bribes (Video)
The host makes numerous comparisons, concluding the difference is “Nobody effs with a Biden”
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Listen to Kelly Clarkson Duet With Daughter River Rose on Previously Unreleased Song
The singer and talk show host’s daughter is 9 now, but recorded her vocals for “You Don’t Make Me Cry” when she was 5
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Taylor Swift’s Call for Fans to Vote Spikes Traffic to Registration Site
Look what you not voting made her do
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WWE Releases Numerous Wrestlers Following Smackdown TV Deal Announcement, Stock Decline
Dolph Ziggler, among others, is released a week after the company merged with the UFC under Hollywood agency Endeavor
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Rolling Stone Cofounder Jann Wenner’s Son Denounces Dad’s Comments About Black and Female Musicians
The music journalist was kicked off the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation board on Saturday
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Music Industry Hits All-Time Recording Revenue High: $8.4 Billion in First Half of 2023
A new report from the RIAA shows the number of people with streaming subscriptions has more than doubled in 5 years
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Kristen Welker Criticized for Lie-Filled Trump Interview in ‘Meet the Press’ Debut: ‘Horrible Way to Start Her Tenure’ (Video)
Political scientist Norm Ornstein argued that the interview was a “huge mistake for NBC”
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Russell Brand Performs for Adoring Fans Following Rape Allegations (Video)
His performance went on despite multiple sexual assault accusations coming out earlier in the day
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Rolling Stone Founder Jann Wenner Kicked Off Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation Board After Criticizing Black and Women Musicians
“I made comments that diminished the contributions, genius and impact of Black and women artists,” he acknowledged in an apology
