Marc Malkin
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Award-winning entertainment journalist with more than three decades of experience working…
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Marc Malkin shared thisRami Malek, Mahershala Ali, Soo Joo Park and More Celeb Pics From the Zegna Fashion Show (PHOTOS) https://lnkd.in/gXqdxr7Y via @varietyRami Malek, Mahershala Ali, Soo Joo Park and More Celeb Pics From the Zegna Fashion Show (PHOTOS)Rami Malek, Mahershala Ali, Soo Joo Park and More Celeb Pics From the Zegna Fashion Show (PHOTOS)
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Marc Malkin shared thisFor the last few years, I have been on an informal quest to learn more about family's past, especially when it comes to my late uncles Arthur and David. When I recently reconnected with Arthur's ex-wife Susan after 35 years, I discovered a family connection to Addison Verrill, the longtime Variety film reporter whose murder in 1977 inspired William Friedkin to make "Cruising." To say I was stunned is an understatement. And then I learned that Jeffrey Schwarz's documentary about his death and the making of "Cruising" -- "Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders" -- is premiering at this year's Tribeca Festival tomorrow! This all just happened within in the last six weeks or so. Here is the story... https://lnkd.in/gTCY8kgqHow I Discovered My Family Connection to the Murder That Inspired ‘Cruising’How I Discovered My Family Connection to the Murder That Inspired ‘Cruising’
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Marc Malkin shared thisSpoke to John Travolta tonight about men’s fashion and his new found love of berets: “Guys don’t have enough to do. They’re putting men in skirts because there’s a lack of something there…why not change it up? We can have fun too.” MORE: https://lnkd.in/gxX9nbD9 #justforvariety Variety
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Marc Malkin shared thisChatted with Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein last night at the premiere of their new romantic comedy "Office Romance." “They happened to use my song ["Get on the Floor"] and it reentered the charts after 15 years. When does that ever happen? The music business is so different now, right? Then we decided to do this TikTok together and that went viral.” -- Jennifer Lopez on her viral video with "Off Campus" star Mika Abdalla MORE: https://lnkd.in/gmECEmDb #justforvariety Variety #redcarpetJennifer Lopez on Meeting ‘Office Romance’ Co-Star Brett Goldstein for the First Time and That Viral ‘Off Campus’ Video: ‘The Show Is So Cute and I Love It’Jennifer Lopez on Meeting ‘Office Romance’ Co-Star Brett Goldstein for the First Time and That Viral ‘Off Campus’ Video: ‘The Show Is So Cute and I Love It’
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Marc Malkin shared thisI talked to Queen Latifah ahead of her returning to host the American Music Awards tonight... https://lnkd.in/gGkuNkra via Variety #justforvarietyQueen Latifah on Hosting the American Music Awards, Releasing New Music This Year and Being a Taylor Swift Fan: ‘She Makes Really Great, Catchy Songs That We Love’Queen Latifah on Hosting the American Music Awards, Releasing New Music This Year and Being a Taylor Swift Fan: ‘She Makes Really Great, Catchy Songs That We Love’
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Marc Malkin shared thisMarcia Gay Harden offered impassioned -- and at times, hilarious --advice to mothers who don't accept their queer children while being honored by the Los Angeles LBGT Center this weekend. https://lnkd.in/gzaYEU9P Variety #justforvariety .Marcia Gay Harden to Mothers Who Don’t Accept Their LGBTQ Children: ‘You’re Making a Great Big Mistake’Marcia Gay Harden to Mothers Who Don’t Accept Their LGBTQ Children: ‘You’re Making a Great Big Mistake’
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Marc Malkin shared thisScoop! Stephen Colbert is going to host a party following the taping of his last "Late Night" taping on Thursday with a party that asks guests to dress ‘fired and festive." https://lnkd.in/gnzmzNdz via Variety #justforvarietyStephen Colbert to Host Wrap Party Following Final ‘Late Show’ Taping With ‘Fired and Festive’ Dress Code (EXCLUSIVE)Stephen Colbert to Host Wrap Party Following Final ‘Late Show’ Taping With ‘Fired and Festive’ Dress Code (EXCLUSIVE)
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Marc Malkin shared thisYona Speidel (formerly known as Our Lady J) tells me that today’s political climate has made telling people that she has converted to Judaism a little bit more complicated than she expected. “It’s a lot harder than coming out as trans. I’ve just had a lot more pushback in my social circles and a lot more silence, a kind of uncomfortable silence where people don’t know what I’m doing. It feels very similar.” READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gp4ixWSp VarietyOur Lady J Says Revealing She’s Converted to Judaism Has Been a Lot ‘Harder Than Coming Out as Trans’Our Lady J Says Revealing She’s Converted to Judaism Has Been a Lot ‘Harder Than Coming Out as Trans’
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Marc Malkin shared thisReporting on Madonna at The Abbey on today's "Daily Variety" podcast. https://lnkd.in/gfEG4MP2 VarietyDaily Variety – Box Office: Record Opening for ‘Michael’ Thrills Exhibitors and Fans; Surprise Madonna Appearance Lights Up West HollywoodDaily Variety – Box Office: Record Opening for ‘Michael’ Thrills Exhibitors and Fans; Surprise Madonna Appearance Lights Up West Hollywood
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Marc Malkin liked thisMarc Malkin liked thisLast week, my time at Variety came to an end, wrapping up an unforgettable four months! 🎬 🗞️ 📽️ Growing up obsessed with movies, television and the people behind them, getting the chance to engage with this world not just as a fan, but as a journalist, was truly a dream come true! Over the course of my time at Variety, I wrote 200+ stories, reached more than 1.9 million readers and generated over 11.4 million pageviews for the site. I also had the opportunity to attend the Oscars, cover premieres and major entertainment events, and speak with some of my biggest inspirations across film, television and media. A huge thank you to Jordan Moreau and Jazz Tangcay for their guidance, support and mentorship throughout this experience, and to Tracy Van Moorlehem and the Northwestern Journalism Residency program for making opportunities like this possible. I learned so much from everyone at Variety and feel incredibly lucky to have spent the past few months surrounded by such talented journalists and storytellers!
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Marc Malkin liked thisMarc Malkin liked thisCelebrating my fourth year producing the Golden Trailer Awards party, I think it was the best one yet! The crowd came to PARTY. This event has prided itself on being the unstuffy award show. The organization founded 26 years ago by Evelyn and Monica Brady to celebrate the artists behind the trailers. I've always gravitated towards innovators and creative thinkers and the ladies are exactly that. They saw a need to honor the creative folks behind the trailers. The industry is catching up, now honoring stunt people, casting directors. All of the remarkable people that help bring you your favorite tv shows and movies, who work long before you ever see the final product. Morgan Jay was a fantastic host this year. I had suggested him to the ladies and glad they ran with it. https://lnkd.in/gM-nScW4
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Marc Malkin liked thisI’ve gotta show off the new Empire Magazine covers!🕷️ The story inside is by me, and I only hope it lives up to this spectacular presentation. Thank you to Alex Godfrey for inviting me to swing by and write this one.
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Marc Malkin liked thisMarc Malkin liked thisToday marks my official 20th anniversary of living and working in Los Angeles. And what better day than today to announce that I’m opening up my own consultancy, Dialed In Projects, LLC. With a focus on communications for experiential and culture marketing campaigns, my purpose is to “dial in” amplification strategies and tactics that maximize brand exposure, consumer engagement, and call-to-action. This decision follows over six years at NVE Experience Agency, where I established and led the agency’s first communications department. During my time, I was fortunate to build headline-worthy ideas and execute award-winning campaigns alongside some of the most creative minds in the industry. With that being said, I am excited I'll be able to continue collaborating with NVE in my new role, while also welcoming Metro Public Relations and Dad Grass to the roster. As I embark on this new journey, I am grateful for the support from my family, friends, colleagues, press contacts, and clients. To all agencies, networks, brands, and fellow consultants, please keep me in mind for your upcoming projects. I am officially open for business! 🤙 #FoundersDay
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