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McKinley Franklin

McKinley Franklin is an Associate Editor at The Hollywood Reporter, where she writes and edits digital breaking entertainment news stories. Her work has appeared in Variety, People and TVLine. McKinley is a graduate of East Carolina University.

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‘SNL’ Holds Mock New York City Mayoral Debate With Miles Teller, Ramy Youssef and Shane Gillis

Teller returned to the late night show for his second time as host, alongside musical guest Brandi Carlile.

Michael Che Addresses “Really F***ed Up” SNAP Cutoffs Amid Government Shutdown

“I keep seeing a lotta racist videos celebrating (mostly black) families not being able to buy groceries,” the ‘SNL’ cast member wrote on Instagram. 

Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes 2025: Lady Gaga, Niecy Nash-Betts, Keke Palmer and More

From classic actresses to iconic artists, Hollywood went all out to celebrate the spookiest day of the year.

Trump Returns to ’60 Minutes’ for First Interview Since CBS Lawsuit

Norah O’Donnell sat down with the president on Friday for an exclusive interview that will air Sunday.

Joey Graziadei on Why He Loves Hosting the ‘DWTS’ Podcast and Passing on the Reigning Champ Title

“I'm excited to see the new winner. I'm ready to hand it off, because this season's been incredible,” the former Bachelor tells The Hollywood Reporter.

12 Things Cameras Missed on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Halloween Night

The Hollywood Reporter pulls the curtain back one some of the unseen moments that broadcast cameras didn't catch at Television City Studios during Tuesday night’s show.

Melissa Gorga Is Back on Bravo in ‘Wife Swap: Real Housewives,’ But She’s Ready for a ‘RHONJ’ Return 

The longtime ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ star dishes on why she initially turned down the offer to appear on the new mini-series, and why she's ready for the New Jersey cycle to come back to the network. 

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Crowns Dance Marathon Winner as One Contestant Suffers an Injury on Halloween Night: See the Scores, Who Went Home

Two-time mirrorball champion Cheryl Burke also notably returned to the ballroom, where she served as a guest judge alongside Carrie Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli.

Daniella Karagach on Balancing Motherhood as a ‘DWTS’ Pro and Dylan Efron’s Season 34 Journey

The mirrorball champion tells The Hollywood Reporter about how she juggles her busy life as a dancer on the show, her ideas for a potential freestyle dance with Efron and her dream celeb partner.

Cheryl Burke on What to Expect From Her ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Return for Halloween Night

“I really just want to contribute to the show's legacy in a meaningful way,” the two-time mirrorball champion says of her highly anticipated return to the show as a guest judge.

Jennifer Lawrence Once Told Viola Davis “I Lose So Much Control Over My Craft When I Have to Do Press”

The Oscar winner also reflected on her past interviews, calling herself “annoying” and calling Ariana Grande’s 2016 impersonation of herself on ‘SNL’ “spot-on.” 

Sandy Yawn Loves Being a ‘Below Deck’ Captain

The 'Below Deck Mediterranean' star celebrates the show's 10th season in conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, where she reflects on Monday night’s double firing and hopes for a Bravo crossover special.