THR Achieves Impressive Recognition at SoCal Journalism Awards
In an astonishing feat, The Hollywood Reporter (THR) has garnered a total of **58 nominations** for the **67th SoCal Journalism Awards**, showcasing its prominence in the media landscape. The nominations cover a wide range of categories, highlighting the organization’s dedication to high-quality journalism.
This year, THR is in the spotlight for several prestigious awards, including the coveted title of **best website**. Alongside this, three THR journalists have been named finalists for the **Journalist of the Year** awards. These talented individuals include **Gary Baum**, nominated for **best print journalist** in the category for circulations exceeding 50,000; **James Hibberd**, nominated for **best online journalist** tied to an organization; and **Mesfin Fekadu**, nominated for **best entertainment journalist**.
Additionally, THR’s critical team, comprising notable voices such as **Daniel Fienberg**, **Jon Frosch**, **Lovia Gyarkye**, **Angie Han**, and **David Rooney**, have also received nominations, underscoring the extensive influence that THR holds in the realm of entertainment journalism.
Record-Breaking Entries for SoCal Journalism Awards
The **Los Angeles Press Club**, the authority behind these awards, revealed that over **2,500 entries** were submitted this year, breaking last year’s record and highlighting the growing competitiveness in the field of journalism. This increase in participations not only emphasizes the evolution of journalistic practices but also reflects the ever-expanding demand for quality reporting in today’s fast-paced media environment.
The winners of these prestigious awards will be disclosed on **June 22** at the **SoCal Journalism Awards Gala**, which will take place at the **Millennium Biltmore Hotel** situated in downtown Los Angeles. This event promises to be a significant gathering of industry professionals celebrating remarkable achievements in journalism.
Highlighted Nominations from THR
Below is a closer examination of the nominations that THR secured for this year’s SoCal Journalism Awards:
Journalist of the Year
Print Journalist (Over 50,000 Circulation)
Gary Baum
Online Journalist, Tied to an Organization
James Hibberd
Entertainment Journalist
Mesfin Fekadu
All Media Platforms: Print, Radio, Podcast, TV, or Online
Consumer News or Feature
Gary Baum, “Pricey Veneers Have Made Hollywood Smiles Too Perfect”
Commentary/Analysis of Film
Lovia Gyarkye, “Critic’s Notebook: A New Wave of Films Experiments with How We See Climate Change”
Criticism of TV
Daniel Fienberg, Angie Han
Criticism of Film (Over 1,000 Words; Each Review)
Jon Frosch
Criticism of Film (Under 1,000 Words; Each Review)
Lovia Gyarkye
Criticism of Theater/Performing Arts
David Rooney
Print/Online – Any Outlet
Headline
Mesfin Fekadu, “Review: On ‘Tortured Poets,’ Taylor Swift Continues to Spill Her Own Tea (and the Flavor Is Mostly English Breakfast)”
James Hibberd, “Cats Are Finally Having a Big Hollywood MeowMent”
Local Political/Government Reporting, Homelessness/Housing
Kevin Dolak, “Beverly Hills in Crisis as Judge Mandates New Affordable Housing: ‘People Are Furious’”
Obituary/In Appreciation, TV/Film Personalities
Daniel Fienberg, “Critic’s Appreciation: Bob Newhart Was an Everyman with a Comic Voice Like No Other”
Crime Reporting
Rebecca Keegan, “Is the Embattled Young ‘Rust’ Armorer Getting a Fair Shot”
Art/Photography
Entertainment Photo
Ash Barhamand, Ava Selbach, Peter B. Cury, Julia + Vincent, “Reneé Rapp”
Cover Art
Peter B. Cury, Ash Barhamand, Fredrik Broden, “Stuck”
Print – Any Outlet
Business Reporting
Mia Galuppo, “The Big Squeeze: Why Everyone in Hollywood Feels Stuck”
Magazines
Investigative Reporting
Gary Baum, “Inside the Hidden Poverty Crisis at Universal Studios”
Columnist
Mesfin Fekadu
Feature, Business/Government (Over 1,000 Words)
Jason McGahan, “Elite Private Security”
Feature (Under 1,000 Words) Any Feature
Rebecca Keegan, “Can Watching Movies Rewire Your Brain?”
TV/Streaming/Radio Feature
Seth Abramovitch, “Gina Carano on Getting Sacked From Star Wars and Her Grudge Match with Disney”
Audio Journalism
Entertainment News or Feature (Over 5 Minutes)
Lesley Corral, Jason Bass, Harry Buerkle, Dominoe Ibarra, “THR On Set of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ For Season 21”
Personality Profile/Interview, Entertainment Personalities (Over 10 Minutes)
Scott Feinberg, “‘Awards Chatter’ Podcast: Martin Scorsese on ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’”
Online
Culture News, Film/TV Related
Ryan Gajewski, “‘Twisters’ Reignites Debate Over Steamy Scenes in Movies”
Entertainment News, Film/Broadcast Related
Mia Galuppo, “‘Sing Sing’ Filmmakers Paid Everyone On Set the Same”
Social Media
Best Use of Social Media to Enhance and/or Cover a Story By a Journalist Tied to an Organization
Mesfin Fekadu, “The Hollywood Reporter music articles told through Instagram Stories”