The Hollywood Reporter media bias and reliability
The rating organisations do not give The Hollywood Reporter one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Leans left; Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. We have seen it on 29 published stories of ours.
The short answers
Is The Hollywood Reporter biased?
The rating organisations do not give The Hollywood Reporter one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Leans left; Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. An outlet rating describes a broad pattern in its output, not every article it publishes.
Is The Hollywood Reporter left or right?
The rating organisations do not give The Hollywood Reporter one shared verdict in the records we hold. Their published ratings are AllSides: Leans left; Ad Fontes Media: Centre; Media Bias/Fact Check: Leans left. In the three-way grouping used on story pages, that puts it under Left.
Is The Hollywood Reporter reliable?
The factual-reliability assessments we hold for The Hollywood Reporter are Ad Fontes Media: Very high factuality; Media Bias/Fact Check: High factuality. These are outlet-level assessments, not a guarantee that every report is correct.
What The Hollywood Reporter has been covering
Our account of each story, written from every outlet that ran it, with The Hollywood Reporter’s own report linked underneath.
Three major news organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging a violation of First Amendment rights after their White House press credentials were revoked. The outlets seek immediate restoration of access.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asCNN, MS NOW and Politico Sue White House for Revoking Press Credentials: “Patently Unconstitutional” (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
Paramount Global and California's attorney general have discussed potential concessions as part of settlement talks. These discussions reportedly include a $1.5 billion investment in production within the state, as detailed by The Wall Street Journal.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asDeal or No Deal? The Contours of a Paramount Settlement for WBD Begin to Take Shape (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
Sylvester Stallone has claimed Donald Trump appointed him a Hollywood Special Ambassador after he had turned down the position. The actor stated he learned of the appointment by watching television and told Trump the role was 'impossible'.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asSylvester Stallone Learned About Trump Hollywood Ambassadorship While Watching TV: “It Won’t Work” (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
Actor Alan Ritchson stated that a planned adaptation of Lee Child's novel 'Die Trying' for the 'Reacher' series was approved but later blocked after 'someone got re-elected.' The comment, made on Threads, prompted a response from White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asAlan Ritchson Reveals Which ‘Reacher’ Season Got Canceled After “Someone Got Re-Elected” (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
La Bola Negra has won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, spans the interconnected lives of three gay men in Spain and is seen as an Oscar contender.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asToronto: Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi’s ‘La Bola Negra’ Wins Audience Award (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour has seen all supporting artists withdraw after the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was reportedly dropped due to his pro-Palestine stance. Greta Thunberg and Shane MacGowan's widow have commented on the situation.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asMelissa Barrera Says It’s “Beautiful” to See Macklemore Receive Support After Ed Sheeran Tour Firing: “I Didn’t Get That When It Happened to Me” (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated exchange with Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty during a Kennedy Center board call. A federal judge blocked attempts to add Trump's name to the building, a decision the Justice Department has appealed.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asBarbra Streisand Slams Trump’s “Unchecked Ego” Amid His Kennedy Center Demolition Threats (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
Paramount has threatened to leave California since July, when the state sued to block its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is taking the threat seriously, while California's Attorney General Rob Bonta calls it blackmail.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asRob Bonta on Paramount’s Threat to Leave California: “They Own It. It Lies at Their Feet” (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asRobert Kraft Responds After Macklemore Invites Him to Match His $1M Donation to Support Palestinian People (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
The animated series South Park began its 29th season with a name change to South America, a new theme song, and a plot involving e-bikes and a Donald Trump cameo. The episode saw Kenny die when his e-bike exploded.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asWelcome to ‘South America’: What ‘South Park’ Could Skewer in Season 29 (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
Paramount has threatened to leave California since July, when the state sued to block its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is taking the threat seriously, while California's Attorney General Rob Bonta calls it blackmail.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asTexas Courts David Ellison As the Paramount Relocation Race Heats Up (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
Three supporting acts have withdrawn from Ed Sheeran's tour following the removal of rapper Macklemore. Macklemore was dropped by tour promoters for pro-Palestinian comments made during a performance. The departing acts cited solidarity with Macklemore and opposition to perceived silencing of voices speaking out against Israeli actions.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asEd Sheeran Opener Aaron Rowe Departs Tour in Solidarity With Macklemore (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
A new study commissioned by the Motion Picture Association suggests a federal film and television tax credit could significantly increase U.S. production spending and create over 143,000 jobs by 2035. The proposal is gaining bipartisan support.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asWhy Should Hollywood Get a Federal Tax Credit? Nearly $250 Billion Is On the Table, Study Says (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
The 59th season of "60 Minutes" premiered on CBS-TV on Sunday night. The broadcast did not directly address the behind-the-scenes turmoil and staff changes that have occurred in recent months.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asNick Bilton, Bari Weiss, Tom Cibrowski Send Congratulatory ’60 Minutes’ Memo to Staff Ahead of Season Premiere (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
The film 'Being Heumann' dramatizes the 1977 protest that launched the disability-rights revolution. Led by Judy Heumann, the 28-day occupation of the Federal Building in San Francisco aimed to pressure officials to enact Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Directed by Siân Heder, the film stars Ruth Madeley and Mark Ruffalo.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asSian Heder Says “Collective Action Matters” as ‘Being Heumann’ Opens Toronto Film Festival (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
Jimmy Kimmel announced his interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico would not air on ABC due to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) pressure. The interview will instead be posted on YouTube. The decision comes amid a broader dispute between ABC's parent company, Disney, and the FCC over broadcast licenses.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asJimmy Kimmel’s Interview With James Talarico Heading to YouTube to Avoid FCC Hassle (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk' premiered at the Venice Film Festival. The nearly four-hour film examines Elon Musk's rise and legacy, featuring interviews and a simulated conversation with the billionaire. It is set for a U.S. theatrical release in October.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it as‘Musk’: Alex Gibney Shares His Take on Elon Musk’s “Global Right-Wing Agenda” and the “Almost Existential Fear” of Talking He Encountered: Venice (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
Alex Gibney's documentary 'Musk' features an original song by David Byrne titled 'Let Me Sell You a Dream.' The lyrics are exclusively composed of Elon Musk's own quotes. The 235-minute film is set for a U.S. theatrical release on October 16.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asElon Musk Unmasked in Alex Gibney Documentary: “Insane a Person This Chaotic Has So Much Power” (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
The horror film 'Onslaught' follows a military veteran, Celeste, who must protect her trailer park when escaped super soldiers, created by Dr. Kammler, descend upon it. The film features a cast including Adria Arjona and Dan Stevens.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it as‘Onslaught’ Review: Adria Arjona Shines in Adam Wingard’s Intriguingly Colorful, Ultimately Underwhelming Action Thriller (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art has cancelled its planned 2027 Met Gala exhibition featuring designer John Galliano. The decision follows significant backlash over the designer's past antisemitic and racist comments.
The Hollywood Reporter reported it asJohn Galliano Bows Out of Met Gala Amid Backlash (opens The Hollywood Reporter in a new tab)
Who says so
3 organisations have published a rating for this outlet, in their own words. Where they disagree, the disagreement is the useful part and it is left standing.
How reliably it reports fact
A rating of the newsroom in general, by others, and a different thing from the Trust score we publish on each story, which judges one piece of reporting.
Very high factuality
Who owns it
- MRC (company)unknowndirect owner
- Eldridge IndustriesPrivate Equityparent group
Where it publishes from
- Publishes from
- Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States
- Official site
- hollywoodreporter.com
- Seen publishing on
- hollywoodreporter.com
- Access
- Free to read
- Wikipedia
- Entry
What we have seen ourselves
Counted across the stories this site has published, which is the only denominator a reader can check: every one of them has a page, and every page lists the reports it was written from.
- Stories
- 29
- Reports listed
- 31
- We could read
- 0
- First seen
- 4 August 2026
31 of those reports were paywalled or blocked to us. Our reading of this outlet is built on the 0 we could open, not on everything it published.
On 4 of those stories, outlets rated left were largely absent from the coverage and The Hollywood Reporter ran the story anyway.
Across the 29 stories of ours where at least three of the reports we listed carried a time, we logged no report earlier than The Hollywood Reporter’s on 1 of them. Overall it filed a median of 13 hours after the earliest report we logged.
Measured 22 September 2026. Last seen in a coverage list 22 September 2026. Ratings pulled 6 September 2026.
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