{"id":131880,"date":"2025-05-13T17:08:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T17:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-hollywood-reporter-receives-58-nominations-for-socal-journalism-awards\/"},"modified":"2025-05-13T17:08:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T17:08:04","slug":"the-hollywood-reporter-receives-58-nominations-for-socal-journalism-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-hollywood-reporter-receives-58-nominations-for-socal-journalism-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hollywood Reporter Receives 58 Nominations for SoCal Journalism Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"
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THR Achieves Impressive Recognition at SoCal Journalism Awards<\/h2>\n

In an astonishing feat, The Hollywood Reporter<\/strong> (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.<\/p>\n

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**.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Record-Breaking Entries for SoCal Journalism Awards<\/h2>\n

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\u2019s fast-paced media environment.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Highlighted Nominations from THR<\/h2>\n

Below is a closer examination of the nominations that THR secured for this year\u2019s SoCal Journalism Awards:<\/p>\n

Journalist of the Year<\/h2>\n

Print Journalist (Over 50,000 Circulation)<\/strong>
Gary Baum<\/p>\n

Online Journalist, Tied to an Organization<\/strong>
James Hibberd<\/p>\n

Entertainment Journalist<\/strong>
Mesfin Fekadu<\/p>\n

All Media Platforms: Print, Radio, Podcast, TV, or Online<\/h2>\n

Consumer News or Feature<\/strong>
Gary Baum, \u201cPricey Veneers Have Made Hollywood Smiles Too Perfect\u201d<\/p>\n

Commentary\/Analysis of Film<\/strong>
Lovia Gyarkye, \u201cCritic\u2019s Notebook: A New Wave of Films Experiments with How We See Climate Change\u201d<\/p>\n

Criticism of TV<\/strong>
Daniel Fienberg, Angie Han<\/p>\n

Criticism of Film (Over 1,000 Words; Each Review)<\/strong>
Jon Frosch<\/p>\n

Criticism of Film (Under 1,000 Words; Each Review)<\/strong>
Lovia Gyarkye<\/p>\n

Criticism of Theater\/Performing Arts<\/strong>
David Rooney<\/p>\n

Print\/Online \u2013 Any Outlet<\/h2>\n

Headline<\/strong>
Mesfin Fekadu, \u201cReview: On \u2018Tortured Poets,\u2019 Taylor Swift Continues to Spill Her Own Tea (and the Flavor Is Mostly English Breakfast)\u201d
James Hibberd, \u201cCats Are Finally Having a Big Hollywood MeowMent\u201d<\/p>\n

Local Political\/Government Reporting, Homelessness\/Housing<\/strong>
Kevin Dolak, \u201cBeverly Hills in Crisis as Judge Mandates New Affordable Housing: \u2018People Are Furious\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Obituary\/In Appreciation, TV\/Film Personalities<\/strong>
Daniel Fienberg, \u201cCritic\u2019s Appreciation: Bob Newhart Was an Everyman with a Comic Voice Like No Other\u201d<\/p>\n

Crime Reporting<\/strong>
Rebecca Keegan, \u201cIs the Embattled Young \u2018Rust\u2019 Armorer Getting a Fair Shot\u201d<\/p>\n

Art\/Photography<\/h2>\n

Entertainment Photo<\/strong>
Ash Barhamand, Ava Selbach, Peter B. Cury, Julia + Vincent, \u201cRene\u00e9 Rapp\u201d<\/p>\n

Cover Art<\/strong>
Peter B. Cury, Ash Barhamand, Fredrik Broden, \u201cStuck\u201d<\/p>\n

Print \u2013 Any Outlet<\/h2>\n

Business Reporting<\/strong>
Mia Galuppo, \u201cThe Big Squeeze: Why Everyone in Hollywood Feels Stuck\u201d<\/p>\n

Magazines<\/h2>\n

Investigative Reporting<\/strong>
Gary Baum, \u201cInside the Hidden Poverty Crisis at Universal Studios\u201d<\/p>\n

Columnist<\/strong>
Mesfin Fekadu<\/p>\n

Feature, Business\/Government (Over 1,000 Words)<\/strong>
Jason McGahan, \u201cElite Private Security\u201d<\/p>\n

Feature (Under 1,000 Words) Any Feature<\/strong>
Rebecca Keegan, \u201cCan Watching Movies Rewire Your Brain?\u201d<\/p>\n

TV\/Streaming\/Radio Feature<\/strong>
Seth Abramovitch, \u201cGina Carano on Getting Sacked From Star Wars and Her Grudge Match with Disney\u201d<\/p>\n

Audio Journalism<\/h2>\n

Entertainment News or Feature (Over 5 Minutes)<\/strong>
Lesley Corral, Jason Bass, Harry Buerkle, Dominoe Ibarra, \u201cTHR On Set of \u2018Grey\u2019s Anatomy\u2019 For Season 21\u201d<\/p>\n

Personality Profile\/Interview, Entertainment Personalities (Over 10 Minutes)<\/strong>
Scott Feinberg, \u201c\u2018Awards Chatter\u2019 Podcast: Martin Scorsese on \u2018Killers of the Flower Moon\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Online<\/h2>\n

Culture News, Film\/TV Related<\/strong>
Ryan Gajewski, \u201c\u2018Twisters\u2019 Reignites Debate Over Steamy Scenes in Movies\u201d<\/p>\n

Entertainment News, Film\/Broadcast Related<\/strong>
Mia Galuppo, \u201c\u2018Sing Sing\u2019 Filmmakers Paid Everyone On Set the Same\u201d<\/p>\n

Social Media<\/h2>\n

Best Use of Social Media to Enhance and\/or Cover a Story By a Journalist Tied to an Organization<\/strong>
Mesfin Fekadu, \u201cThe Hollywood Reporter<\/strong> music articles told through Instagram Stories\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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