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The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott

Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott delivers your weekly dose of pop culture with the Parting Shot. Every week you’ll get celebrity interviews, award show coverage, and the rundown on exactly what to watch, read, and listen to in culture. Consider the Parting Shot your one stop shop for everything pop culture.

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00:24:25

It’s Sheryl Lee Ralph’s World, And We’re Just Living...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2024/07/31

It’s Sheryl Lee Ralph’s world, and we’re all just living in it. First, there’s her Emmy-winning turn as Barbara Howard on ABC’s Abbott Elementary, where she just picked up her third nomination in a category that includes icons like Meryl Streep and Carol Burnett. “Carol, Meryl and Sheryl! The company I keep. I was so thrilled.” But she’s also aware she couldn’t do it alone. “I thank [creator and producer] Quinta Brunson, my cast, the crew, my writers. And when they say I’m a supporting actress, I am

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00:26:14

Bette Midler on ‘The Fabulous Four’ and Her Hope for...

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2024/07/24

If you ask Bette Midler how she got her part in the new film ‘The Fabulous Four,’ it wouldn’t have anything to do with her legendary status as an Oscar-nominated actor. “I think they needed a ham, a big ole ham.” Midler plays Marilyn, a widow getting remarried who rekindles a friendship with three college girlfriends (Susan Sarandon, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Megan Mullally). “No actor doesn’t like to chew the scenery, even if they don’t admit it. So, to have the permission to pull out all the stops is

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00:30:01

Final Day of the GOP Convention: Trump’s VERY Long...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2024/07/19

The last day of the Republican National Convention proved to be memorable (and very, very weird). It involved Kid Rock (I know), Hulk Hogan (I KNOW) and a lot of awkward dancing to music you know those people at the convention center have never heard before. But it all culminated in Donald Trump’s highly anticipated speech as he accepted his party’s nomination for president. (And he accepted that nomination in a 90 minute plus speech. Yes, 90 minutes!) Newsweek’s Jenni Fink joins H. Alan Scott to

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00:24:50

Lisa Kudrow on Apple TV+’s ‘Time Bandits’ and the...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2024/07/19

When Lisa Kudrow was approached to star in a serialized adaptation of the 1981 film ‘Time Bandits’ for TV (July 24th on Apple TV+), she jumped at the chance to work with creators Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement and Iain Morris. “I love the way they tell stories and their sense of humor.” In this version, Kudrow plays Penelope, the leader of a group of thieves on a time-traveling mission to save the world. Kudrow’s part was originally written for a man, “so it took a long time before the scripts

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00:26:32

Day Three of the GOP Convention: JD Vance, Don Trump...

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2024/07/18

Day three of the Republican National Convention featured the crowning of JD Vance as Trump’s VP pick, the return of Donald Trump Jr., and somehow Matt Gaetz’s face went viral. Listen as Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott recaps the third night of the convention with Newsweek’s Jenni Fink. All week H. Alan Scott will be reacting to the GOP Convention. Visit newsweek.com for more coverage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at

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00:31:39

Day Two of the Republican National Convention Was...

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2024/07/17

Day two of the Republican National Convention played out like a reality show, with just as any reality TV show stars in attendance. It was a night of unity, a lot of kissing the ring of Donald Trump, and a lot of humanizing Trump. Listen as Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott recaps the second night of the convention with Newsweek’s Jenni Fink. (The two also talk about merch and how Nikki Haley is like Lisa Rinna from ‘The Real Housewives.’) All week H. Alan Scott will be reacting to the GOP Convention. Visit

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00:24:34

Day One of the Republican National Convention Was Wild

The Parting Shot with H. Alan Scott ·

2024/07/16

Day one of the Republican National Convention was both inspiring and weird. Listen as Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott recaps the first night of the convention with Newsweek’s Jenni Fink. From Donald Trump’s first appearance after the assassination attempt, the announcement of JD Vance as Trump’s V.P. pick, and, oh yeah, Amber Rose spoke, we’re talking about it all. (Why?!!?) All week H. Alan Scott will be reacting to the GOP Convention. Visit newsweek.com for more coverage. See Privacy Policy at

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00:34:47

What Impact Will the Attempted Assassination on Trump...

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2024/07/15

All week long, Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott will be reacting to the Republican National Convention, the biggest event on TV this week. The attempted assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump will certainly change the tone of the convention, but what impact will it have on the campaign? Newsweek’s Jenni Fink and Alex Backus join to talk all about it. Follow along all week. Visit Newsweek.com to learn more about the podcasts we offer and to catch up on the latest news. While you’re there,

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00:24:01

Kylie Cantrall on Loving Disney Nostalgia in...

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2024/07/12

A little under 10 years ago, Disney introduced the Descendants franchise, giving new life to their iconic animated characters in a modern live-action TV movie. The premise worked. “It is just truly such a killer concept,” says Kylie Cantrall, who stars as Red, the daughter of Alice in Wonderland’s Queen of Hearts (played by Rita Ora), in their latest installment Descendants: The Rise of Red. In the film, Red and Chloe (Malia Baker), the daughter of Cinderella, team up to save their fantasy world

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00:29:18

Talking DragCon, Makeup and Food with KimChi from...

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2024/07/10

It’s H. Alan Scott’s birthday, and in honor of his birthday he invited a celebrity on who also just happens to be one of his closest friends, KimChi from ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race.’ The two talk about what KimChi has planned for RuPaul’s DragCon in July, KimChi Chic Beauty and KimChi’s podcast ‘1 For the Table.’ RuPaul’s DragCon LA 2024 is presented by World of Wonder, and will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Friday July 19th and Saturday July 20th. To purchase tickets to DragCon LA,

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00:35:35

What is Joe Biden Going to Do? Hollywood Wants Him Out

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2024/07/05

From Hollywood to Washington, there’s one question everyone is asking: What is Joe Biden going to do? After Biden’s disastrous debate performance, prominent donors in Hollywood now want him to drop out of the race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris or other prominent Democrats like Gavin Newsom or Gretchen Whitmer. Considering the amount of money Hollywood pumps into Democratic campaigns, it's a big deal if those power players are making these kinds of threats. Newsweek’s Jenni Fink, senior

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00:29:57

Andrew McCarthy Reexamines the Impact of the Brat...

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2024/07/03

In the 1980s, a group of actors called the “Brat Pack” came to define a generation. Turns out, the term came from one sentence in a New York Magazine article. Now, 40 years later, one of those stars, Andrew McCarthy, is reevaluating the impact that description had in his new documentary Brats (on Hulu). “It just became the catchphrase.” In the film, McCarthy meets with fellow Brat Pack-ers like Rob Lowe, Demi Moore and Emilio Estevez—some for the first time since the ’80s—to find out why they took

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00:42:23

Is Taylor Swift a Good Role Model for Young Girls?

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2024/07/02

An op-ed written by John Mac Ghlionn titled “Taylor Swift Is Not a Good Role Model” sent the internet into a tizzy over the weekend. Basically, it said Swift isn’t a good role model because she’s single, among other things. People started to text me, H. Alan Scott, about it because I work at Newsweek. So, I figured a response was in order. I invited Kate Stayman-London, a writer and Swiftie, to tell me why she thinks Swift is a good role model and her thoughts about the op-ed. Here’s the

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00:39:56

Trump vs. Biden: What Happened at That Presidential...

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2024/06/28

If you’re like basically every American today, you’re asking yourself, ‘What happened at that presidential debate and is Joe Biden ok?’ At least that’s what Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott is asking himself. So today he’s joined by his colleague at Newsweek, Alex Backus (reporter and editor), to ask every question most Americans are asking after watching that dumpster fire of a debate. Visit Newsweek.com to learn more about the podcasts we offer and to catch up on the latest news. While you’re there,

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00:26:11

Lupita Nyong’o Got Over Being a ‘Scaredy Cat’ for ‘A...

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2024/06/26

The trailer for ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ (June 28) shows star Lupita Nyong’o carrying a cat around moments before New York City is overtaken by aliens. For Nyong’o, the scariest thing on set weren’t the aliens, but rather the cat in her arm. “I had a deadly fear of cats. I couldn’t be in the same room as cats. I would break out in tears.” Calling herself a “scaredy cat,” the Oscar-winning actress worked with a cat therapist to get over her fear. “I can confidently say this film has changed my life.”

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00:26:43

Cole Escola's 'Oh, Mary' Has Finally Made Mary Todd...

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2024/06/20

It's rare for a piece of theater to become such a cult hit that it moves from downtown to Broadway, but that's exactly what's happening with Cole Escola's ‘Oh, Mary!’ For Escola, who previously was best known for their YouTube sketches and collaborations with Amy Sedaris, "it feels like I scored a goal for the home team." Oh, Mary! is an absurd comedic send up on Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham's assassination. "It's about her hopes and dreams of being a cabaret star. It's a

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00:31:56

Kara Young is Making Tony History with 'Purlie...

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2024/06/17

This year Kara Young broke a Tonys record, becoming the first Black person to receive three consecutive nominations and only the sixth person ever to do so. "It feels special that the third [nomination] is historical, but more historical in the sense that it's civil rights activist Ossie Davis' words that are being activated and recognized." Young's nomination is for the play ‘Purlie Victorious,’ a comedy written by Davis in 1961 and revived for Broadway this year with Young and Leslie Odom Jr

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00:25:51

Chace Crawford Absurdly Shatters the Pretty Boy Image...

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2024/06/12

What happens when superheroes turn evil? That’s the question ‘The Boys,’ based on a series of graphic novels, sets out to answer. “They’ve done such a good job of having the essence of these really insane comics, while also making them palatable for TV,” Chace Crawford, who plays superhero The Deep, says about the Prime Video original series, now in its fourth season. “The idea that absolute power corrupts absolutely, and that superheroes who have this power and kind of are gods, what would they

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00:37:58

Comedian Ian Karmel Comes to Terms with His Inner Fat...

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2024/06/07

When you’ve been a fat kid, a little bit of that fat kid stays with you, no matter if you stay fat or not. But how to cope with that? Well, that’s exactly what comedian Ian Karmel and his sister, Alisa Karmel, PsyD, aim to tackle in their poignant memoir T-Shirt Swim Club: Stories From Being Fat in a World of Thin People (June 11). “I’ve seen so often that people’s representation with fat was either as a punchline or as an object of pity. And I hated that we were either Cartman [from South Park] or

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00:55:30

Pride at the Movies with the Academy Museum and...

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2024/06/05

If you’re anything like Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott, you prefer to show your pride during Pride month in a dark movie theater watching a great film. Well, the Academy Museum in Los Angeles has everything you need to do exactly that. This summer the Academy has a full program dedicated to Pride, showcasing landmark queer films. On today’s episode, H. Alan speaks with K.J. Relth-Miller, the Director of Film Programs for the the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and director Darren Stein, who directed the

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