The Hollywood Reporter and TheWrap Earn Top NAEJ Award Nominations

The Los Angeles Press Club announced the finalists for its 19th annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards on Tuesday. The Hollywood Reporter led all outlets with 96 nominations, according to the publication itself, while TheWrap reported receiving 26 finalist placements across 20 categories. [1][2][4]

The Hollywood Reporter recorded its highest personal nomination count at the event, securing placements for best publication and best website, according to the outlet. Individual nominations for the publication include Steven Zeitchik for print journalist of the year, Carly Thomas for online journalist of the year, and Scott Feinberg for radio or podcast anchor and host. Daniel Fienberg, Angie Han, and David Rooney were also nominated across multiple critic categories. [2]

TheWrap improved upon its 2025 performance, when it earned 17 nominations and won eight awards including best website, the outlet reported. For the current awards, Editor-in-Chief Sharon Waxman received a nomination for WaxWord, while senior reporter Kayla Cobb was named a finalist for online journalist of the year. The site's nominations span breaking news, investigative reporting, features, photography, and visual storytelling. [1][4]

Founded in 2009 by Sharon Waxman, the Los Angeles-based digital news outlet covers film, television, and streaming media business operations. The annual industry recognition highlights the digital media landscape as outlets compete for editorial authority and trade audience engagement. [1][7]