Mesfin Fekadu is a Senior Music Editor for The Hollywood Reporter. With a background in journalism and experience working with outlets such as AP, Netflix, and MSNBC, Mesfin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. He covers a wide range of music-related topics, including interviews with artists, album reviews, and industry news.
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Mesfin's focus is primarily on entertainment news, particularly music and pop culture. He frequently covers events and press releases related to the music industry, making him a good target for pitches about upcoming album releases, exclusive interviews with musicians, or event coverage in the entertainment world.
He has also shown interest in LGBTQ+ representation in the media and may be open to stories that focus on this topic within the context of entertainment and music.
Given his lack of specified geographic focus, he appears to cover international as well as domestic artists and events within the field of entertainment.
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By: Mesfin Fekadu
A representative for Beyoncé says the singer will not attend the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
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The series starring Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey, nominated for three Emmys, broke LGBTQ+ ground in the 2020's.
By: Mesfin Fekadu
The series starring Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey, nominated for three Emmys, broke LGBTQ+ ground in the 2020’s.
By: Mesfin Fekadu
Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Stray Kids and Shaboozey are among the chart-topping, genre-busting, money-minting, viral-making performers on THR’s 2024 hot list.
By: Mesfin Fekadu
The big game will take place on Feb. 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Lamar previously performed at the 2022 halftime show with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent.
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Queen Bey was completely shut out despite having one of the year’s biggest country albums with 'Cowboy Carter' and the hit song “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
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Grammy- and Oscar-nominated songwriter Savan Kotecha says Outwrite will help songwriters in India reach global audiences: "I was the only ‘Indian guy’ in the room. I’m eager to help change that."
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Shutting out Queen Bey sends "a clear message that aligns them with the forces desperately trying to hold onto a mythical American past that never was," the non-profit's president tells The Hollywood Reporter.
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Other highlights included speeches by Chappell Roan and Tyla, Katy Perry's Vanguard performance and Megan Thee Stallion working overtime as host, performer and award winner.
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The series will debut on Friday, and the first episode will feature Jelly Roll in conversation with MGK ahead of the release of 'Beautifully Broken,' out Oct. 11.
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