Shania Russell

News Writer at Entertainment Weekly

bronx, new york, united states

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I am a media-maker, freelance writer, and recent graduate of Macalester College. With an educational background focused on media, critical theory, and cultural studies, I'm interested in all aspects of media creation, specializing in entertainment/culture writing.

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'Bug' review: Carrie Coon is captivating in skin-crawling Tracy Letts play

Anyone who's battled bedbugs or seen an insect infestation up close knows the harrowing truth: once they invade, it takes blood, sweat, tears, and sheer strength of will to get them out. And at least that threat is tangible. In Bug, Carrie Coon's Agnes Wh... See more

ew.com•Shania Russell•Jan 9, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel shreds 'maniac' Donald Trump over Minneapolis ICE shooting

Jimmy Kimmel is criticizing Donald Trump's response to an ICE officer fatally shooting a Minneapolis woman in the midst of a large-scale immigration crackdown in the city. During the Jan. 7 recording of his show, Kimmel sarcastically stated that Trump "we... See more

ew.com•Shania Russell•Jan 8, 2026

Tom Cruise filmed a lightsaber duel for Shawn Levy's "Star Wars: Starfighter:" 'How cool is that?'

Tom Cruise filmed a lightsaber duel for Shawn Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter: 'How cool is that?' "Last week Steven Spielberg was here. And now Tom Cruise is wielding a camera, ruining his very nice shoes." By Shania Russell Shania Russell Shania Russell i... See more

ew.com•Shania Russell•Jan 8, 2026

Jennifer Lawrence wants Emma Stone to apologize for SAG nomination

Some friends were quick to congratulate Emma Stone on her 2026 Screen Actor's Guild Award nomination. Jennifer Lawrence, on the other hand, is demanding an apology. The nominations for SAG's upcoming Actors Awards were announced on Wednesday afternoon, br... See more

ew.com•Shania Russell•Jan 8, 2026

Jennette McCurdy recalls 'creepy' relationship she had with older man as a teen

Former Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy is pulling the curtain back on another dark aspect of her teenage years: the "exhausting" relationship that she once had with a much older man. The iCarly alum, who is now 33, described the relationship as "creepy"... See more

ew.com•Shania Russell•Jan 7, 2026

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'Bug' review: Carrie Coon is captivating in skin-crawling Tracy Letts play

Jimmy Kimmel shreds 'maniac' Donald Trump over Minneapolis ICE shooting

Tom Cruise filmed a lightsaber duel for Shawn Levy's "Star Wars: Starfighter:" 'How cool is that?'

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