Amanda Bell

Features Editor

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Amanda has been an entertainment journalist for more than 15 years, with previous experience at publications such as TVGuide.com, MTV News, Yahoo! Movies, and more. She began by writing about some of the biggest Young Adult book-to-film franchises, including in the Twilight Examiner and District 14 Hunger Games columns, before branching out into other pop culture coverage. Amanda earned a Bachelor's in Philosophy and a Juris Doctor before beginning a career in writing.

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Arabella Stanton, Dominic McLaughlin, and Alastair Stout for 'Harry Potter'

‘Harry Potter’: Hans Zimmer to Compose HBO Series Original Score

 HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 16: An Oscar statue is displayed during the 16th Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom on November 16, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

2026 Academy Awards: How to Watch This Year’s Oscars, the Nominations & More Details

 Jesse Williams on The View

‘The View’: Jesse Williams Reflects on How Racial Politics Have Changed 10 Years After Viral BET Awards Speech

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‘The View’s Joy Behar Shares Grim Thoughts on Trump’s ICE Plans

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‘Ponies’ Creators Detail Why Emilia Clarke & Haley Lu Richardson Were Perfect for the Spy Caper

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Sneak Peek: Jamie-Lynn Sigler’s Dr. Kaplan Arrives & Richard Is Not Happy (VIDEO)

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‘The Beauty’ Stars on Trusting Ryan Murphy’s ‘Weird’ & ‘Aesthetic’ Vision for New Body Horror Series

 The View

‘The View’: Sunny Hostin Slams Joe Rogan After Trump & ICE Criticism

 WILL TRENT - “Love Takes Time” - When Will disappears and is presumed dead, the team scrambles for answers. As Angie questions the evidence, it becomes clear something isn’t adding up, while Will, trapped and wounded, races to outsmart his captor. TUESDAY, JAN. 13 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Lynsey Weatherspoon) GREG GERMANN, RAMÓN RODRIGUEZ
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‘Will Trent’: Ramón Rodríguez on James Ulster’s ‘Dark & Twisted’ Message to Will

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Paulina Chávez Breaks Down That ‘Landman’ Attack & Teases Aftermath in the Finale

 Whoopi Goldberg on The View

‘The View’s Whoopi Goldberg Makes Major Claim About ICE Agents After Shooting Controversy

 Billy Bob Thornton as Tommy in Landman episode 9, season 2, streaming on Paramount+. Photo Credit: Emerson Miller/Paramount+

‘Landman’ Fans Rage Over Cami’s ‘Mistake’ Decision to Fire Tommy

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How Golden Globes Host Nikki Glaser Paid Subtle Tribute to Rob Reiner

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The Best Behind-the-Scenes Moments at 2026 Golden Globes

 Jean Smart on Golden Globes Red Carpet

‘Hacks’ Star Jean Smart Shares Political Message on Golden Globes Red Carpet

 Landman
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‘Landman’ Takes a Dark Turn as Ariana Is Attacked & Cooper Retaliates

 The View

Ana Navarro & Sunny Hostin Bicker Over Trump’s Greenland & Venezuela Moves, Throwing Panel Into Chaos

 Black Mirror

‘Black Mirror’ Returning for Season 8: All the Details

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’: What Happened to Jo & Her Babies in the Midseason Premiere?

 THE RAINMAKER -- Episode 110 -- Pictured: (l-r) Karen Bryson as Dot Black, Lana Parrilla as Jocelyn

‘The Rainmaker’ Adds to Cast for Season 2, Plus Cast & Creator Share Plans

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‘Girl Taken’ Ending, Explained: Spoilers About ‘Baby Doll’ Series Adaptation

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‘Cross’ Season 2 Trailer Reveals a New Serial Killer (VIDEO)

 Finn Wolfhard, Teyana Taylor, and Alexander Skarsgard

‘Saturday Night Live’ Sets First Hosts of 2026

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‘Will Trent’: Faith Comforts Distraught Angie After Will Is Presumed Dead (PHOTOS)

 Joy Behar, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Sunny Hostin on The View

Marjorie Taylor Greene Returns to ‘The View’ After Congress Exit & Things Get Heated

 Netflix 2026 - Bridgerton, Man on Fire, Virgin River

What’s Coming to Netflix in 2026: Full List of New & Returning Shows, Movies

 WILL TRENT - “… Speaking of Sharks” - Five months after the attack on the GBI, a figure from Will’s past escapes prison, forcing him to defy orders and launch a search that rips open old wounds and threatens to destroy everything he’s fought to rebuild. TUESDAY, JAN. 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Lynsey Weatherspoon) RAMÓN RODRIGUEZ
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Is Will Trent in Danger After James Ulster’s Return? Ramón Rodríguez on What’s Next

 Finding Your Roots America Ferrera

‘Finding Your Roots’: America Ferrera Shocked by Grandmother’s Love Letter & Photo of Her Father

 Grey's Anatomy Season 22 midseason premiere photos

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Midseason Premiere Pics Revealed: What Clues Do You See?

 GREY’S ANATOMY - “When I Crash” - Grey Sloan takes in patients following a catastrophic bus accident. Teddy and Owen have an awkward encounter, and Richard tests Bailey’s patience. THURSDAY, NOV. 13 (10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Anne Marie Fox) CAMILLA LUDDINGTON

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Midseason Premiere Details Finally Revealed

 Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky and Edie Falco as Nina Hobbs in Mayor of Kingstown episode 9, season 4, streaming on Paramount+, 2025. Credit: Jeremy Parsons/Paramount+

10 Burning Questions for ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 5

 Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky in Mayor of Kingstown episode 9, season 4, streaming on Paramount+, 2025. Credit: Jeremy Parsons/Paramount+

‘Mayor of Kingstown’ to End With Season 5

 The Beauty -- Pictured: Bella Hadid as Ruby. CR: Philippe Antonello/FX

‘The Beauty’: First Trailer for Ryan Murphy’s New Sci-Fi Drama Revealed (VIDEO)

 Ali Larter as Angela Norris in Landman episode 5, season 2, streaming on Paramount+. Photo Credit: Emerson Miller/Paramount+
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‘Landman’: Is Angela’s Roulette Strategy Based in Real Life?

 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 16: Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley speaks on stage on the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Savannah Chrisley to Be Guest Host of ‘The View’ & Show Fans Are Not Happy

 James Nesbitt and Minnie Driver in 'Run Away'

Is Harlan Coben’s ‘Run Away’ Returning for Season 2?

 WILL TRENT - “… Speaking of Sharks” - Five months after the attack on the GBI, a figure from Will’s past escapes prison, forcing him to defy orders and launch a search that rips open old wounds and threatens to destroy everything he’s fought to rebuild. TUESDAY, JAN. 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST) on ABC. (Disney/Lynsey Weatherspoon) RAMÓN RODRIGUEZ, MARGARET CHO

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 SMALL DOSES, (from left): Jon Manfrellotti, Patty Ross, John Mulrooney, Dom Irrera, 'Midtown North', 1994. © Viacom / Courtesy: Everett Collection

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 Coldwater, Bridgerton, and Hijack

What’s New on Streaming in January 2026

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Harlan Coben’s ‘Run Away’ Ending, Explained

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When Does ‘The View’ Return With New Episodes?

 Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross

‘Cross’ Season 3: Everything We Know So Far

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‘Will Trent’ Bosses Tease What’s Next for Will, Amanda & More in Season 4

 Mayor of Kingstown Stars
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 Paulina Chavez as Ariana and Jacob Lofland as Cooper in Landman episode 7, season 2, streaming on Paramount+. Photo Credit: Emerson Miller/Paramount+

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 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 18: The New Year's Eve ball drop numerals for 2026 are displayed in Times Square on December 18, 2025 in New York City. The numbers will be on display in Times Square from December 18 to December 22, before being hoisted to the top of One Times Square, where they'll light up when the ball drops to mark the beginning of 2026. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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 Janet Mcteer as Kat McAllister in Mobland - episode 9, season 1 - 'Beggars Banquet'

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 Alan Ritchson (Jack Reacher)

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Best Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Marathons Airing This Year

 Laura Benanti as Cindy Stephens in Mayor of Kingstown episode 9, season 4, streaming on Paramount+, 2025. Credit: Jeremy Parsons/Paramount+
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‘Mayor of Kingstown’: Laura Benanti Talks ‘Terrifying’ Prison Shooting Scene

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‘Landman’s Guy Burnet Talks Indiana Jones-Inspired Charlie & What’s Next With Rebecca

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‘The View’: Whoopi Goldberg Says Trump Has ‘Obama & Biden Derangement’ Syndrome

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‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Fans Want Dick Hallorann Spinoff — Here’s What Chris Chalk Says…

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‘The View’: Alyssa Farah Griffin Has Theory About Trump Team’s Disastrous Vanity Fair Interview

 WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 08: U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a roundtable discussion with farmers in the Cabinet Room of the White House on December 08, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump is expected to announce a $12 billion farm aid package, which includes one-time payments to those affected by the administration’s trade policies. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Trump’s Primetime Address: Which Shows Will Be Interrupted?

 Whoopi Goldberg on The View

‘The View’: Whoopi Goldberg Says ‘Damn You All’ to Republicans Who Don’t Condemn Trump’s Rob Reiner Comments