Condé Nast is making an acquisition in the podcast space.
The publisher is acquiring the In the Dark podcast from American Public Media, including the library of past episodes.
The company is bringing over the investigative show’s staff, including co-creators Madeleine Baran and Samara Freemark, who will develop a new season for Condé Nast Entertainment’s audio division.
They will also work with the staff of the New Yorker on future episodes of In the Dark, and will develop new narrative podcast series for the company’s broader portfolio. New Yorker editor David Remnick said that he was first introduced to the series by cultural critic Sarah Larson, who named In the Dark her podcast of the year in 2018.
“And was she ever right,” he added. “I am delighted that The New Yorker will be partnering with Madeleine, Samara, and their team’s extraordinary investigative work.”
“We’re incredibly...
The publisher is acquiring the In the Dark podcast from American Public Media, including the library of past episodes.
The company is bringing over the investigative show’s staff, including co-creators Madeleine Baran and Samara Freemark, who will develop a new season for Condé Nast Entertainment’s audio division.
They will also work with the staff of the New Yorker on future episodes of In the Dark, and will develop new narrative podcast series for the company’s broader portfolio. New Yorker editor David Remnick said that he was first introduced to the series by cultural critic Sarah Larson, who named In the Dark her podcast of the year in 2018.
“And was she ever right,” he added. “I am delighted that The New Yorker will be partnering with Madeleine, Samara, and their team’s extraordinary investigative work.”
“We’re incredibly...
- 3/9/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Sarah Larson has revealed her father was gay.
During a candid TV interview about her split from Clooney, the model came clean about a secret from her past.
She tells U.S. show Access Hollywood, "My dad came out when I was about six years old. He was gay... It didn't matter to me."
The former cocktail waitress has since lost her dad to a brain tumour but insists he still has a very special place in her heart.
During a candid TV interview about her split from Clooney, the model came clean about a secret from her past.
She tells U.S. show Access Hollywood, "My dad came out when I was about six years old. He was gay... It didn't matter to me."
The former cocktail waitress has since lost her dad to a brain tumour but insists he still has a very special place in her heart.
- 12/1/2008
- WENN
Dating George Clooney was "nerve-wracking" and "stressful" as far as his model ex Sarah Larson was concerned.
The former cocktail waitress admits she loved dating the former People magazine Sexiest Man Alive, but the romance wasn't always a hoot.
In her first in-depth TV interview about her relationship with the movie hunk, Larson tells U.S. news show Access Hollywood, "It was a little nerve-wracking because everybody loves George, and so, to be in the public eye like that, it was a little bit stressful.
"It's a lot to take in. I think I just went like a deer in the headlights. At times, I (didn't) know what to do."
The pair dated for almost a year and Larson reveals the break up was fast, and she hasn't kept in touch with her famous ex: "I haven't spoken with him in a very long time. (It's) not necessarily that there's hard feelings but we just haven't... When you break-up, it's difficult but you move on."
And she's determined not to become a kiss-and-tell lover: "Out of respect for George, I know how personal he is and so I really do try to avoid as much of that as possible, because I know that he's a very personal guy and I would never wanna do anything to make (him) uncomfortable."...
The former cocktail waitress admits she loved dating the former People magazine Sexiest Man Alive, but the romance wasn't always a hoot.
In her first in-depth TV interview about her relationship with the movie hunk, Larson tells U.S. news show Access Hollywood, "It was a little nerve-wracking because everybody loves George, and so, to be in the public eye like that, it was a little bit stressful.
"It's a lot to take in. I think I just went like a deer in the headlights. At times, I (didn't) know what to do."
The pair dated for almost a year and Larson reveals the break up was fast, and she hasn't kept in touch with her famous ex: "I haven't spoken with him in a very long time. (It's) not necessarily that there's hard feelings but we just haven't... When you break-up, it's difficult but you move on."
And she's determined not to become a kiss-and-tell lover: "Out of respect for George, I know how personal he is and so I really do try to avoid as much of that as possible, because I know that he's a very personal guy and I would never wanna do anything to make (him) uncomfortable."...
- 11/26/2008
- WENN
George Clooney's model ex will have to wait for fashion glory - her plans to link with style guru Christian Audigier have fallen flat.
Sarah Larson recently boasted of teaming up with the Los Angeles-based designer for a new beachwear and general clothing line, but it appears her remarks are premature - Audigier insists he has no plans to collaborate with the former reality TV star.
A spokeswoman for the designer says, "She came to our office while we were shooting a campaign and she stopped by the shoot. We shot a couple of different looks on her, but she is not the new face of Ed Hardy or Christian Audigier and we are not doing a swimwear line with her."...
Sarah Larson recently boasted of teaming up with the Los Angeles-based designer for a new beachwear and general clothing line, but it appears her remarks are premature - Audigier insists he has no plans to collaborate with the former reality TV star.
A spokeswoman for the designer says, "She came to our office while we were shooting a campaign and she stopped by the shoot. We shot a couple of different looks on her, but she is not the new face of Ed Hardy or Christian Audigier and we are not doing a swimwear line with her."...
- 8/22/2008
- WENN
British actor Jason Statham has denied he is romancing George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Sarah Larson - insisting their recent dinner was not a date.
Clooney and Larson ended their year-long relationship in May and the cocktail waitress-turned-model sparked rumours she is dating Statham after they were pictured together in Las Vegas.
But the Transporter star insists that he has only met Larson once and it was not a romantic occasion.
He says, "I have met her. I was in Vegas with my friend and manager Steve Chasman last week and we were all at a big table. Next thing you know I'm jumping in and out of bed with her."...
Clooney and Larson ended their year-long relationship in May and the cocktail waitress-turned-model sparked rumours she is dating Statham after they were pictured together in Las Vegas.
But the Transporter star insists that he has only met Larson once and it was not a romantic occasion.
He says, "I have met her. I was in Vegas with my friend and manager Steve Chasman last week and we were all at a big table. Next thing you know I'm jumping in and out of bed with her."...
- 7/10/2008
- WENN
Sarah Larson is grateful for her relationship with Hollywood actor George Clooney - because it has helped boost her career.
The couple ended their year-long romance in May and since the split, former cocktail waitress Larson has landed a string of high profile modelling assignments.
She is now the face of fashion designer Christian Audigier's new line and is in talks to sign several more high profile contracts.
And although the 29-year-old is sad about the break-up, she admits the relationship has definitely changed her life for the better.
She says, "I'm very happy with how things are now. I have a lot of great opportunities, doors that have opened and I have no complaints.
"I make good money, I have a house, I have all the things I've always wanted."
Larson is also determined to help use her new found fame to do more charity work.
She adds, "I've never had the desire to really want fame, and now that I have it, I'm trying to use it for something good."...
The couple ended their year-long romance in May and since the split, former cocktail waitress Larson has landed a string of high profile modelling assignments.
She is now the face of fashion designer Christian Audigier's new line and is in talks to sign several more high profile contracts.
And although the 29-year-old is sad about the break-up, she admits the relationship has definitely changed her life for the better.
She says, "I'm very happy with how things are now. I have a lot of great opportunities, doors that have opened and I have no complaints.
"I make good money, I have a house, I have all the things I've always wanted."
Larson is also determined to help use her new found fame to do more charity work.
She adds, "I've never had the desire to really want fame, and now that I have it, I'm trying to use it for something good."...
- 7/10/2008
- WENN
George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Sarah Larson has found love on the rebound, with action movie hunk Jason Statham, according to reports.
Since Clooney and Larson ended their year-long romance in May, the former cocktail waitress has been spotted in Las Vegas with Statham.
A source tells People magazine of the pair's 1 July dinner date, "They met at the table and were talking a lot. She seemed very happy."
The Transporter star has previously dated British model/actress Kelly Brook.
Since Clooney and Larson ended their year-long romance in May, the former cocktail waitress has been spotted in Las Vegas with Statham.
A source tells People magazine of the pair's 1 July dinner date, "They met at the table and were talking a lot. She seemed very happy."
The Transporter star has previously dated British model/actress Kelly Brook.
- 7/9/2008
- WENN
George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Sarah Larson has confirmed she was never engaged to the Hollywood actor.
The Ocean's Eleven star was forced to issue a denial in March after rumours began to circulate that he had proposed to the former cocktail waitress at his villa in Italy.
The couple split two months later, and now Larson has confirmed that although their relationship was serious, Clooney never asked her to marry him.
She says, "We were never engaged. Somebody made that up. I actually read it in a newspaper and I was like, 'I am engaged? Really? To whom?'"
The 29-year-old has also denied rumours Clooney dumped her because he feared her past would damage his career.
Larson previously worked as a cocktail waitress in Las Vegas, and photographs of her racy antics in Sin City soon turned up in the press.
But she insists those photos did not contribute to the break down of their romance.
She adds, "I wasn't shocked when those pictures taken of me in Vegas surfaced. I knew once I started dating George they'd come out. So I showed them all to him before they were published as they were posted on various websites. Most of them are of me working. I think it's funny that they are made out to be scandalous."...
The Ocean's Eleven star was forced to issue a denial in March after rumours began to circulate that he had proposed to the former cocktail waitress at his villa in Italy.
The couple split two months later, and now Larson has confirmed that although their relationship was serious, Clooney never asked her to marry him.
She says, "We were never engaged. Somebody made that up. I actually read it in a newspaper and I was like, 'I am engaged? Really? To whom?'"
The 29-year-old has also denied rumours Clooney dumped her because he feared her past would damage his career.
Larson previously worked as a cocktail waitress in Las Vegas, and photographs of her racy antics in Sin City soon turned up in the press.
But she insists those photos did not contribute to the break down of their romance.
She adds, "I wasn't shocked when those pictures taken of me in Vegas surfaced. I knew once I started dating George they'd come out. So I showed them all to him before they were published as they were posted on various websites. Most of them are of me working. I think it's funny that they are made out to be scandalous."...
- 7/9/2008
- WENN
Sarah Larson has claimed that she is still good friends with George Clooney. The former cocktail waitress said that she is on speaking terms with the actor and insisted their split in May was amicable. "George is a great guy, a wonderful person," she told Hello. "I don't regret spending time with him. "We still remain friends and have kept in touch. In fact, we spoke over the (more)...
- 7/9/2008
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
Despite their breakup in May, Sarah Larson remains on good terms with George Clooney. "George is a great guy, a wonderful person," the former Fear Factor winner tells Britain's Hello! magazine in what is billed as her first interview since she and the star split. "I don't regret spending time with him," says Larson. "We still remain friends and have kept in touch. In fact, we spoke over the phone a couple of days ago."As for what she's taken away from the one-year relationship, Larson says, "Most people know George has a great sense of humor and is an adept storyteller.
- 7/8/2008
- by Mari Kasanuki
- PEOPLE.com
Jason Statham has been spotted with George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Sarah Larson. According to celebrity site Perez Hilton, the British actor accompanied the former cocktail waitress to dinner at the Palms Place hotel in Las Vegas. After the meal, the pair were seen attending a pool party that featured 25,000 floating rubber (more)...
- 7/3/2008
- by By Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
From Clooney to Armstrong, some of the most famous guys on Hollywood's dating market are playing the field. Who do you think is the best boyfriend material? John Mayer has dated Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessica Simpson and now Jennifer Aniston. He writes swoon-worthy love songs, but sometimes overshares on his blog. George Clooney recently split from girlfriend Sarah Larson, and he's the perfect gentleman (with a spectacular villa on Lake Como!), but he's said he never wants to get married again. Livestrong? How about Datestrong: Lance Armstrong, the divorced cyclist is no slouch at romance. He's dated Sheryl Crow, Tory Burch and now Kate Hudson.
- 6/23/2008
- PEOPLE.com
George Clooney dumped girlfriend Sarah Larson because he is dating another woman, reports claim. The actor has allegedly been romancing a brunette in her mid-30s, who was recently spotted at his $$10 million mansion in Lake Como, Italy. Although he has been seeing the mystery woman for several weeks, Clooney reportedly wanted to give his ex a chance to do interviews (more)...
- 6/18/2008
- by By Beth Hilton
- Digital Spy
George Clooney's ex-girlfriend Sarah Larson is enjoying a career boost after her high-profile romance with the Hollywood actor - she's been named the face of fashion designer Christian Audigier's new line.
The model and former waitress is alleged to have been dumped by Clooney in May, although neither party has officially confirmed the split.
But Larson has now landed a deal with Audigier's fashion firm to front a new line of couture dresses.
Audigier tells People.com, "She is a fresh, elegant and classy girl. I saw her on a red carpet and liked her style and European look."
Larson's agent, Kenya Knight, adds, "Sarah was picked by Christian Audigier because she looks fabulous in everything she wears."
Larson had her first fitting for the range on Thursday in Los Angeles, and she had a photo shoot for the advertising campaign on Friday.
The ads will be unveiled later this month.
The model and former waitress is alleged to have been dumped by Clooney in May, although neither party has officially confirmed the split.
But Larson has now landed a deal with Audigier's fashion firm to front a new line of couture dresses.
Audigier tells People.com, "She is a fresh, elegant and classy girl. I saw her on a red carpet and liked her style and European look."
Larson's agent, Kenya Knight, adds, "Sarah was picked by Christian Audigier because she looks fabulous in everything she wears."
Larson had her first fitting for the range on Thursday in Los Angeles, and she had a photo shoot for the advertising campaign on Friday.
The ads will be unveiled later this month.
- 6/14/2008
- WENN
Weeks after he broke up with girlfriend Sarah Larson, George Clooney is keeping a low profile and focusing on fun in Italy, where he owns a villa on the shores of Lake Como. Since arriving in Italy almost two weeks ago, the Ocean's Thirteen star has been spotted speeding in a motorboat and making time for some male bonding with pals over an afternoon round of golf in the nearby town of Menaggio. "They didn't use a golf cart; they chose to walk around the course," says an observer, who adds that Clooney is a regular when he's in town.
- 6/13/2008
- by Arnesa A. Howell
- PEOPLE.com
Friends of George Clooney's ex-girlfriend are still benefitting from model Sarah Larson's year-long romance - one is honeymooning at the movie star's Italian retreat on the banks of Lake Como.
The unnamed pal got the greenlight to use Clooney's Italian palace when the star was still dating the model - and the generous actor insisted on honouring the arrangement even after he split from Larson last month.
Mutual friend Andrea Tiede tells Life + Style magazine, "A friend of ours who just got married is using George's house in Lake Como, Italy, right now for her honeymoon.
"Obviously, this was arranged when Sarah and George were still dating, but he (Clooney) cares about Sarah, so I wasn't surprised he honoured the offer of his house."
Tiede admits the wedding was tinged with sadness - because the bride and groom had hoped Clooney would be a guest. Instead Larson had to attend without a date.
Of her friend's break-up, Tiede says, "It's been hard... She (Larson) was swept up. They just had a few small fights and disagreements, and it all unravelled from there."...
The unnamed pal got the greenlight to use Clooney's Italian palace when the star was still dating the model - and the generous actor insisted on honouring the arrangement even after he split from Larson last month.
Mutual friend Andrea Tiede tells Life + Style magazine, "A friend of ours who just got married is using George's house in Lake Como, Italy, right now for her honeymoon.
"Obviously, this was arranged when Sarah and George were still dating, but he (Clooney) cares about Sarah, so I wasn't surprised he honoured the offer of his house."
Tiede admits the wedding was tinged with sadness - because the bride and groom had hoped Clooney would be a guest. Instead Larson had to attend without a date.
Of her friend's break-up, Tiede says, "It's been hard... She (Larson) was swept up. They just had a few small fights and disagreements, and it all unravelled from there."...
- 6/12/2008
- WENN
Model Sarah Larson is "moving forward" following reports of her split from George Clooney, a friend reveals.
Although neither party has confirmed the end of their year-long romance, sources insist Larson has moved out of Clooney's Hollywood home.
And pal Jennifer Morss, the boss of charity Aid for Aids of Nevada, tells People.com Larson is coping.
She says, "From what we've talked about she's doing well. You just move forward. She's a strong, very smart girl who I think will make it through pretty much anything."
And Morss praises Larson for staying down-to-earth while dating the A-List bachelor: "Your whole life changes overnight, but she maintained that down-to-earth (quality). She as a person never changed - she would say, 'Yes, I'm dating George, but I want to be known for Sarah.'
"She's still Sarah, and she maintained all of her relationships with friends and family. When you don't change to go into something like that, there's not a whole lot of change to come out of it."...
Although neither party has confirmed the end of their year-long romance, sources insist Larson has moved out of Clooney's Hollywood home.
And pal Jennifer Morss, the boss of charity Aid for Aids of Nevada, tells People.com Larson is coping.
She says, "From what we've talked about she's doing well. You just move forward. She's a strong, very smart girl who I think will make it through pretty much anything."
And Morss praises Larson for staying down-to-earth while dating the A-List bachelor: "Your whole life changes overnight, but she maintained that down-to-earth (quality). She as a person never changed - she would say, 'Yes, I'm dating George, but I want to be known for Sarah.'
"She's still Sarah, and she maintained all of her relationships with friends and family. When you don't change to go into something like that, there's not a whole lot of change to come out of it."...
- 6/4/2008
- WENN
Sarah Larson has been left "heartbroken" following her split from George Clooney, according to Fox News. A former cocktail waitress and contestant on Fear Factor, Larson has reportedly moved out of Clooney's Los Angeles mansion and returned to her home in Las Vegas. A friend of Larson said: "She thought they were getting married. Instead, she got dumped. She's really upset. Devastated. "She's totally heartbroken (more)...
- 6/3/2008
- by By Simon Reynolds
- Digital Spy
George Clooney is said to be "relieved" that he is no longer with girlfriend Sarah Larson. It was reported yesterday that Clooney had split from the former cocktail waitress, whom he dated for a year. A friend revealed that the actor had called time on the relationship because he felt the couple had "little in common". He told In Touch: "George is (more)...
- 5/30/2008
- by By Beth Hilton
- Digital Spy
Dating one of Hollywood's biggest stars didn't change George Clooney's down-to-earth ex Sarah Larson, a source close to her tells People. "She's a beautiful, amazing, compassionate human being who was thrown overnight into the middle of the media monster and has done an amazing job at staying true to herself and her family and friends," the friend says. On Wednesday sources close to the couple verified that the pair, who dated for about a year, had parted paths. "Yes, it's confirmed," one source says. "They've split." Asked about the report, Clooney’s rep, Stan Rosenfield, would only say: "We...
- 5/29/2008
- by Michael Y. Park
- PEOPLE.com
George Clooney and his girlfriend Sarah Larson have split up after a year of dating, a source tells People. The actor's rep, Stan Rosenfield, would only say: "We do not comment on George's personal life." The pair initially met in Las Vegas nearly four years ago, when Larson, a onetime Fear Factor winner, was a cocktail server at The Whiskey Bar. But it wasn't until the pair met for the second time in June 2007 in Las Vegas that sparks flew. Larson, 29, and Clooney, 47, made their public debut together at the Venice and Deauville film festivals last September. Later that month,...
- 5/28/2008
- by Janet Murphy and Elizabeth Leonard
- PEOPLE.com
Rock of Love is known as Bret Michaels’ haven for non-stop make out sessions, drinking parties and Vegas sexcapades. Most of the contestants that do land a stint on the show are either strip dancers, bartenders or wannabe Playboy models. In fact, the show has had a very skanky reputation with the public in its two-season run. While some may watch the show for the sexiness factor, some watch it for the comedy factor, finding laughter in the silliest antics of our dear Rock of Love contenders.
Of course, there are still some viewers who find the drama of reality TV so overwhelming and addictive, that they just can’t get enough of these dating shows. Surprisingly, a hot Hollywood couple has come out in the open to profess their love for Rock of Love.
Forty-seven-year-old Academy and Golden Globe Award winner George Clooney and his Fear Factor reality TV...
Of course, there are still some viewers who find the drama of reality TV so overwhelming and addictive, that they just can’t get enough of these dating shows. Surprisingly, a hot Hollywood couple has come out in the open to profess their love for Rock of Love.
Forty-seven-year-old Academy and Golden Globe Award winner George Clooney and his Fear Factor reality TV...
- 5/13/2008
- by BuddyTV
- buddytv.com
George Clooney's girlfriend Sarah Larson still can't believe her movie hunk man is prepared to forget her reality TV past - because she's not sure she could date a guy who ate a live scorpion on TV.
The model is a former contestant on stunt show Fear Factor, where she ate bugs and all manner of creepy crawlies.
She says, "If George had been on a reality show, I don't think I'd have talked to him.
"He still wants to date me, and I ate a scorpion."...
The model is a former contestant on stunt show Fear Factor, where she ate bugs and all manner of creepy crawlies.
She says, "If George had been on a reality show, I don't think I'd have talked to him.
"He still wants to date me, and I ate a scorpion."...
- 5/9/2008
- WENN
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