Deborah Wilker - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Deborah Wilker is an editorial director and former professional athlete. She specializes in biographies and live Q&As. She returned to The Hollywood Reporter & Billboard as a contributor in 2016, covering theater, live music, power lists, obits and more.

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Total articles 101

• Dick Button, Icon of Olympic Figure Skating, Dies at 95

  By Deborah Wilker Verified| The Hollywood Reporter Verified Dick Button, the two-time Olympic champion who revolutionized figure skating by completing the first triple jump in competition, then spun TV ratings gold with his pithy, Emmy-winning commentary, died Thursday. He was 95. Button died in North Salem, New York, his daughter, actress Emily Button, told The Washington Post.

  By Deborah Wilker Verified · The Hollywood Reporter

  Jan. 30, 2025

• Tina Turner, Electrifying Entertainer and Feminist Hero, Dies at 83

  By Deborah Wilker Verified, Mike Barnes Verified| The Hollywood Reporter Verified Tina Turner, the trailblazing rock star who set world records for ticket sales — and whose dramatic triumph over domestic abuse and the music industry itself made her a feminist icon — has died. She was 83. Turner died Wednesday “after a long illness” in her home in Kusnacht near Zurich, Switzerland, her reps announced. “With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,” they said.

  By Deborah Wilker Verified, Mike Barnes Verified · The Hollywood Reporter

  May. 24, 2023

• Disciples of Bob Fosse Handle His ‘Dancin’ ’ With Care

  By Deborah Wilker Verified| The Hollywood Reporter Verified In the 40 years since Dancin’ closed on Broadway, countless revivals and tours of Bob Fosse’s shows have come and gone, Sweet Charity, Damn Yankees and Pippin, among them. The 1996 revival of Chicago is still running. Dancin’, however, has always been MIA, despite its equally sexy shimmer. Now, after years of false starts, Dancin’ is finally headed for its first Broadway revival.

  By Deborah Wilker Verified · The Hollywood Reporter

  May. 17, 2022

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The Hollywood Reporter

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) is a prominent American entertainment media brand founded in 1930 and operates under Penske Media Corporation. Based in Los Angeles, THR began as a daily trade paper and evolved into a weekly print magazine in 2010, complemented by a robust digital platform. The brand provides comprehensive reporting, analysis, and reviews in the film, television, and entertainment sectors. THR offers a weekly print magazine and daily online content, featuring exclusives, investigative journalism, and industry insights. Its digital presence includes a dynamic website with video content, podcasts, and newsletters, attracting 16.2 million unique monthly viewers. The company also hosts industry-focused events, awards coverage, and thought-leadership forums, along with multimedia offerings like photo essays and documentaries. With a global reach, THR serves Hollywood professionals and entertainment enthusiasts alike, making it a key resource for insights into industry trends and developments.