The Town with Matthew Belloni The Townies, Part 2: Who Won the Year in Hollywood?
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Jan 1, 2025 
In this insightful conversation, Lucas Shaw, a Bloomberg reporter focusing on media and entertainment, teams up with Matt to hand out Townie Awards for Hollywood's highs and lows. They analyze winners and losers in the industry, from executive blunders to marketing misfires. Shaw candidly reflects on past misjudgments and discusses the surprising resurgence of Warner Bros. Discovery. The duo also highlights the influential roles of voices like Taylor Sheridan and Kendrick Lamar, showcasing the ever-evolving dynamics of fame and power in entertainment.
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Katzenberg's Political Miscalculation
- Jeffrey Katzenberg faced criticism for supporting Joe Biden's presidential campaign.
- Biden's debate performance and Katzenberg's search for a voice coach drew negative attention.
Diddy's Self-Sabotage
- Diddy's actions significantly damaged his career and relationships.
- The extent of the impact on those associated with him is uncertain.
Costner's Horizon Disaster
- Kevin Costner's Horizon saga is considered a major self-inflicted wound.
- He jeopardized Yellowstone and invested heavily in a potentially failing project.