The Hollywood Reporter (THR) received 96 nominations for the 19th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, more than any other outlet. The total is the magazine’s personal record at the awards. THR is also nominated for best publication and best website.
Stephen Zeitchik is nominated for print journalist of the year, while Carly Thomas is up for online journalist of the year. Daniel Fienberg, Angie Han and David Rooney are nominated in multiple critics categories. Scott Feinberg is a contender for best host in the radio and podcast category.
Other THR nominations recognize investigative reporting, photography, covers, illustration and design.
The awards ceremony will take place Dec. 6 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Press Club said the event will be dedicated to the late Dolly Parton. She received the organization’s Public Service Award for Contributions to Civic Life in 2018.
Madeleine Brand of KCRW will receive the Los Angeles Press Club 2026 Luminary Award for career achievement. Singer, songwriter, author and activist Brandi Carlile will receive the Visionary Award for her humanitarian work.
THR’s nominations include the David Robb Investigative Award, which carries a $5,000 cash prize. Rebecca Keegan’s investigation into a cryptocurrency scam using fake celebrity identities and Julian Sancton’s report on AI-enabled fraud targeting authors are contenders.