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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Barbara Walters grills Taylor Swift, Oprah in doc trailer on pioneering newswoman
For nearly five decades, the hottest seat on the publicity circuit was the same – the one across from Barbara Walters. Now, Walters' brass knuckles interview approach and unrelenting pursuit of a viral sound bite is getting the documentary treatment. In "Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything," a new project from ABC News Studios and Imagine Documentaries, documentarians take a fine-tooth comb to the newswoman's career, exploring her interviews with Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, the Menendez brothers and others. A trailer, released May 28, shows Walters asking hard-hitting, sometimes eyebrow-raising questions, as she presses Swift on her dating life, the Kardashian family on their so-called lack of "talent," and Russian leader Vladimir Putin on whether he's ever had anyone killed. What we know about Barbara Walters, from her notorious pal to the 'SNL' nickname she hated Inversing the interview equation, the documentary features commentary from some of her most famous subjects, including Winfrey and Bette Midler, along with Disney CEO Bob Iger, who paint a picture of a tenacious and unapologetically nosy woman, who was married to her career at a time when women in the workplace were outnumbered, even more so in a newsroom. The documentary will also stitch together interviews of Walters, who died in 2022, taking an "in her own words" approach to the journalist's personal life and career struggles. "She didn't just report the news, she made news. She was a true American original – and trailblazer who broke ground for women," a release announcing the trailer said, promising viewers "an intimate and raw look at her astonishing career, personal life, and the challenges she faced trying to balance it all as a woman in a male-dominated industry." Making its world premiere June 12 at the Tribeca Film Festival, the documentary will be available to stream on Hulu June 23. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Barbara Walters interviews with Trump, Kardashians make up new doc
USA Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Barbara Walters grills Taylor Swift, Oprah in doc trailer on pioneering newswoman
Barbara Walters grills Taylor Swift, Oprah in doc trailer on pioneering newswoman For nearly five decades, the hottest seat on the publicity circuit was the same – the one across from Barbara Walters. Now, Walters' brass knuckles interview approach and unrelenting pursuit of a viral sound bite is getting the documentary treatment. In "Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything," a new project from ABC News Studios and Imagine Documentaries, documentarians take a fine-tooth comb to the newswoman's career, exploring her interviews with Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, the Menendez brothers and others. A trailer, released May 28, shows Walters asking hard-hitting, sometimes eyebrow-raising questions, as she presses Swift on her dating life, the Kardashian family on their so-called lack of "talent," and Russian leader Vladimir Putin on whether he's ever had anyone killed. What we know about Barbara Walters, from her notorious pal to the 'SNL' nickname she hated Inversing the interview equation, the documentary features commentary from some of her most famous subjects, including Winfrey and Bette Midler, along with Disney CEO Bob Iger, who paint a picture of a tenacious and unapologetically nosy woman, who was married to her career at a time when women in the workplace were outnumbered, even more so in a newsroom. Watch Barbara Walters documentary trailer The documentary will also stitch together interviews of Walters, who died in 2022, taking an "in her own words" approach to the journalist's personal life and career struggles. "She didn't just report the news, she made news. She was a true American original – and trailblazer who broke ground for women," a release announcing the trailer said, promising viewers "an intimate and raw look at her astonishing career, personal life, and the challenges she faced trying to balance it all as a woman in a male-dominated industry." Making its world premiere June 12 at the Tribeca Film Festival, the documentary will be available to stream on Hulu June 23.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Barbara Walters takes savage swipe at Taylor Swift in shock resurfaced clips
Barbara Walters was famous for asking provocative questions to some of the world's most fascinating subjects from Monica Lewinsky and Elizabeth Taylor to Fidel Castro. Although she made a name for herself with her bold and probing interview style, the legendary broadcast journalist, who passed away at age 93 in 2022, often, pushed it too far with her guests. In a trailer for Hulu's upcoming documentary, which chronicles the highs and lows of her illustrious career, the TV personality can be seen cruelly confronting Taylor Swift on her love life, taking a swipe at Donald Trump and driving Oprah Winfrey to tears. Back in 2014, Walters grilled the pop star, then 25, on her failed romances as she mused that as she has become 'more famous so have the boyfriends.' 'Her hits chronicle high-profile relationships that blossom, wither, die, and then get turned into song lyrics,' Walters said as a montage of photos with Swift and some of her exes, including Harry Styles, Jake Gyllenhaal, Joe Jonas, John Mayer, appeared. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. While referring to the Grammy winner's highly autobiographical songwriting style, Walters brazenly asked the singer how she ever intends 'to find anybody' to date. Earlier in the interview, Swift acknowledged the double standard in how people view it to be 'brave' when male musicians share their emotion, but 'if a woman shares her experience in writing she's oversharing... or she might be crazy.' The Cruel Summer hitmaker also reflected on the long-running joke that people who date her should 'watch out [or] she'll write a song about you.' When Walters quipped there may be some truth to that one, Swift quickly slammed the 'old' joke, which she said came 'from a place of such sexism.' The remarks were made during ABC's Barbara Walters Presents: The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2014. The Tell Me Everything documentary also highlighted Walters fearlessly going toe to toe with Trump as she claimed people don't see him 'show any humility' and asking Courtney Love if she had 'ever done drugs in front' of her child. 'She asked the question that nobody else had asked,' Oprah Winfrey recalled. 'And asked it in a way that always hit a nerve.' In 1988, Walters caused Winfrey to cry after asking if she wished she had been born white. During the interview, Winfrey hesitantly answered that she did wish she was white when 'growing up in Mississippi.' 'In my mind then white kids were loved more,' she explained. 'Their parents were nicer to them and, so, I wanted that kind of life.' Other standout moments in the trailer included showing resurfaced footage of her telling the Kardashians sisters point-blank that they have no talent, pressing Barbra Streisand on why she never had her 'nose fixed' and asking Martha Stewart why 'so many people hate' her. 'No one ever got out totally unscathed,' journalist Cynthia McFadden said of Walters' unflinching interview style. Disney CEO Bob Iger also praised her for foreseeing 'that celebrities are news.' Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 12 and will hit Hulu on June 23.
Forbes
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything' Documentary To Debut Monday, June 23 On Hulu
ABC News Studios documentary, "Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything," premieres on Hulu Monday, June ... More 23. Barbara Walters forged a path for women in journalism. She became the first woman to co-anchor a national news show on primetime television in 1976. She pioneered long-form interviews, blending news and entertainment. She appeared on NBC's Today show, ABC newsmagazine 20/20, and created ABC morning talk show The View, which was designed as a daily arena for timely and often controversial issues. And we celebrate the life of Barbara Walters, who died at age 93 in 2022, in the ABC News Studios documentary, Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything. It premieres on Hulu on Monday, June 23 and will be available later this year on Disney+ following its world premiere at the 2025 Tribeca Festival. Produced by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard's Imagine Documentaries and directed by Jackie Jesko (Vice), Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything features unaired footage from ABC's archives and interviews with people who knew and worked with Walters, including Cindy Adams, Joy Behar, Connie Chung, Martin Clancy, Andy Cohen, Katie Couric, Peter Gethers, Lori Klein, Cynthia McFadden, Bette Midler, Victor Neufeld, David Sloan, Katie Nelson Thomson, Chris Vlasto and Oprah Winfrey. 'ABC News broke new ground by hiring Barbara and putting a woman at the anchor desk which was the exclusive preserve of men,' said David Sloan, senior executive producer, ABC News in a statement. 'Her road was filled with peril and naysayers and navigating that was not without personal costs. Nevertheless, Barbara created a dazzling career that had no blueprint and changed broadcast journalism forever.' 'Barbara Walters was a true trailblazer. She not only changed the face of broadcast journalism and set the gold standard, but she completely transformed the culture's consumption of celebrity journalism, and in the process, inspired generations with her determination, brilliance and humanity," noted Sara Bernstein, president of Imagine Documentaries. "It's been a true privilege to collaborate with Jackie Jesko, Betsy West and the exceptional team at ABC News Studios. We can't wait to shine a light on Barbara's iconic story with the Hulu audience.' In a career that spanned five decades, Barbara Walters won 12 Emmy awards, 11 of those while at ABC News. She was also inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1989 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007. Over the years, she accumulated an extensive list of interviews including Katharine Hepburn, Richard Nixon and his wife, Pat, John Wayne, Henry Kissinger, Fidel Castro, Lucille Ball, Barbra Streisand, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson, Sir Laurence Olivier, Bing Crosby, Bette Davis, Tom Cruise, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, Justin Bieber, and the controversial presidential intern Monica Lewinsky. 'My hope for the film is that audiences feel they get to know the real Barbara, in all her complexities — her private struggles and her public triumphs,' said Jackie Jesko. 'Barbara stayed a television fixture for five decades, battling rampant sexism, fierce competition, and a constantly evolving media landscape. In today's world, where celebrities and politicians can choose to speak out on their own social media platforms instead of subjecting themselves to a news interviewer, Barbara's story gives us the opportunity to explore the changing relationship between journalism, fame, and truth.'
Forbes
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
How Marketers And Communicators Can Tap Into Their Creativity
Sara Wesche is a communications strategist, writer, and fractional marketer at 45th Parallel Marketing. She helps you say what matters. Marketing and communications professionals exist in a constant state of creation. Every day, we craft messaging, find innovative ways to showcase products and services, and develop engaging content. We pour our creativity into our clients—internal and external—without hesitation. But when was the last time you created something just for yourself? Nearly a year ago, my mom passed away, and in many ways, I broke. I found myself questioning everything. I'm in my mid-40s, a mother myself, staring at the second half of my life without my own mom. Those nagging questions crept in: What am I really doing? What truly matters? Maybe we all go through something like this, but I'm thankful that my grief led me to look for solid ground and remember the creative person I started as when I was a kid—a painter, a writer of wild stories about mysterious neighbors, a backyard photographer, a journalist wielding my First Sony recorder and a microphone, interviewing my stuffed animals like I was Barbara Walters. (Who am I kidding? I was more Phil Donahue or Sally Jessy.) This reflection became action, and I sat down and wrote—not for a client, not on a deadline, but just for me. Sitting down to write for myself was transformative. It reminded me why I chose this career in the first place. The fact that I was able to turn what I love into a career is incredible, but I realized that a part of me (a very big part) had lost the artful fun of writing. Amid this reflection on creativity, I found myself searching for ways to nurture this muscle even more. Discoveries such as Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way, a 12-week journey (part guidebook, part spiritual exploration) to what she calls "creative recovery," have helped lead me to further exercise my creativity. Writing three pages every morning in a journal with no rules or expectations, for example, has helped me organize what I need from the day and fuels creative momentum. In fact, it led me to write this very article. It may sound surprising to some, but harnessing creativity outside of work can strengthen problem-solving, storytelling and strategic thinking—critical skills for marketing and business success. Even when drafting technical content, I find myself sharper and more fluid. It's like a football player taking dance classes to move more nimbly on the field. By engaging in personal creative practices, professionals can generate fresher ideas, improve brand narratives and approach challenges with a more innovative mindset. So, creative professionals, this is your call to make personal creativity a part of your professional quest. You don't need to quit your job or retreat to a cabin to reconnect with your creative side. (But, let's be honest, a week at the lake wouldn't hurt.) If your work demands all your creative energy, here are some ways to nurture your artistic spark without turning it into another task on your to-do list. • Morning Pages: A few minutes of freewriting can declutter your mind, generate new ideas and make you more intentional. No pressure, no editing—just let the words spill out. • Creative Constraints: Give yourself a mini creative challenge. Write a haiku about your morning coffee or try sketching a five-minute portrait of your dog without judgment. Creativity can thrive within boundaries. • Unplugged Creativity: Try something tactile like painting, playing an instrument or even rearranging your bookshelf by color. Engaging with your hands can help spark ideas in unexpected ways. • Creativity Sprints: If your calendar is packed, schedule short bursts of creativity the way you would a work meeting. Ten minutes of uninterrupted time to jot down ideas, brainstorm a personal project or simply daydream can work wonders. • Micro-Journaling: If you're not into long-form journaling, I recommend keeping a small notebook (or a notes app) and jotting down interesting thoughts, phrases or observations throughout the day. These fragments can become the seeds of something bigger. • Time In Nature: Nature is the ultimate artist. No two sunrises are the same. Spend time outside without an agenda and let your senses take in the sights, sounds and textures. Sometimes, the best inspiration comes from simply being. • Telling Your Own Stories: If you can tell a friend about something funny that happened last week, you can write it down. Start small; write a letter you'll never send, a fictionalized version of your commute or a ridiculous "what if" scenario. Making time for creativity doesn't have to be overwhelming. For those struggling to find the time, remember that just 15 minutes a day is all it takes. If you want to spend more time, great, but don't ask more of yourself than that. Treat it like any essential habit by making it a mental and physical priority. I schedule my creative time, like morning pages, as I would a meeting, ensuring it's nonnegotiable. It won't be perfect at first, but aim for consistency, even if it's just 50% of the time. A habit tracker app can also help reinforce the routine by making progress visible and rewarding. The more you integrate creativity into your day, the easier it becomes to sustain. These creative exercises might feel like something completely removed from your professional responsibilities, but the truth is that nurturing creativity outside of work directly enhances the skills you rely on every day. Freewriting sharpens clarity in strategic messaging, storytelling exercises improve brand narratives and creative constraints train you to think more effectively within business limitations. Even something as simple as stepping away from a screen to engage in tactile creativity can help reframe problems and unlock fresh ideas for marketing campaigns, client pitches or content development. Remember, creativity isn't an on-off switch; it's a way of moving through the world, noticing things and making connections. So, give yourself the gift of creating for the sake of it without deadlines, clients or pressure. You will reignite your passion while strengthening your professional skills. 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