We feel like we’re on cloud nine listening to this Kellyoke cover.
On her talk show’s musical segment this week, Kelly Clarkson performed a piano-backed rendition of Katy Perry’s hit, “Wide Awake.”
Accompanied by Musical Director Jason Halbert, the singer slowed down the Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection ballad and performed the Perry favorite acoustically, showing off her stellar vocal range.
This isn’t the first time that Clarkson paid homage to Perry. Just last year, the musician sang a version of another Teenage Dream classic, “The One That Got Away,...
On her talk show’s musical segment this week, Kelly Clarkson performed a piano-backed rendition of Katy Perry’s hit, “Wide Awake.”
Accompanied by Musical Director Jason Halbert, the singer slowed down the Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection ballad and performed the Perry favorite acoustically, showing off her stellar vocal range.
This isn’t the first time that Clarkson paid homage to Perry. Just last year, the musician sang a version of another Teenage Dream classic, “The One That Got Away,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Updated with Daytime Creative Arts Emmy winners: General Hospital won outstanding drama while Kelly Clarkson won for best talk show host and best talk show at the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, held Friday in Los Angeles.
Adding in Saturday’s Creative Arts portion of the Daytime Emmys, Gh won a leading seven Emmys this weekend. The Kelly Clarkson Show won six to lead all talk shows.
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner hosted Friday’s show that honored Susan Lucci with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Jennifer Nettles performed the Emmy-winning song “Life is Sweet” for the In Memoriam segment that said goodbye to the likes of Jacklyn Zeman, Billy Miller and Bob Barker.
A posthumous Emmy was given to Sonya Eddy, the General Hospital actress who died last summer at the age of 55.
Below are the winners of the Daytime Emmys, with the list of Daytime Creative Arts Emmy winners following.
Adding in Saturday’s Creative Arts portion of the Daytime Emmys, Gh won a leading seven Emmys this weekend. The Kelly Clarkson Show won six to lead all talk shows.
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner hosted Friday’s show that honored Susan Lucci with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Jennifer Nettles performed the Emmy-winning song “Life is Sweet” for the In Memoriam segment that said goodbye to the likes of Jacklyn Zeman, Billy Miller and Bob Barker.
A posthumous Emmy was given to Sonya Eddy, the General Hospital actress who died last summer at the age of 55.
Below are the winners of the Daytime Emmys, with the list of Daytime Creative Arts Emmy winners following.
- 12/17/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
“General Hospital” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show” were the big winners at the 50th annual Daytime Emmy Awards, which were handed out on Friday night in Los Angeles. Veteran daytime-drama actress Susan Lucci, once famous for being nominated for a Daytime Emmy 19 times before she finally won, received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
“General Hospital” was named Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, and also won awards for its directing and for actors Sonya Eddy (who received her award posthumously), Robert Gossett, Eden McCoy and former “Wonder Years” star Alley Mills.
The other two daytime acting awards went to Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and Thorsten Kaye from “The Bold and the Beautiful.” Kaye won his first Emmy in his seventh nomination.
“The Kelly Clarkson Show” won the award for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series, while Clarkson won in the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host category.
“Entertainment Tonight” was named Outstanding Entertainment News Series.
The show...
“General Hospital” was named Outstanding Daytime Drama Series, and also won awards for its directing and for actors Sonya Eddy (who received her award posthumously), Robert Gossett, Eden McCoy and former “Wonder Years” star Alley Mills.
The other two daytime acting awards went to Jacqueline MacInnes Wood and Thorsten Kaye from “The Bold and the Beautiful.” Kaye won his first Emmy in his seventh nomination.
“The Kelly Clarkson Show” won the award for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series, while Clarkson won in the Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host category.
“Entertainment Tonight” was named Outstanding Entertainment News Series.
The show...
- 12/16/2023
- by Ross A. Lincoln, Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Kelly Clarkson soared during her rendition of the Eagle’s “Desperado,” the title track from the band’s 1973 album and one of their most enduring songs.
For the cover, the The Kelly Clarkson Show host took the stage for Friday’s episode alongside her music director Jason Halbert at the piano. While the beginning of the ballad stays close to the original’s structure, towards the end, Clarkson elevates the lyrics with her powerhouse vocals.
The performance follows Clarkson’s cover of Bloc Party‘s “Like Eating Glass” last week...
For the cover, the The Kelly Clarkson Show host took the stage for Friday’s episode alongside her music director Jason Halbert at the piano. While the beginning of the ballad stays close to the original’s structure, towards the end, Clarkson elevates the lyrics with her powerhouse vocals.
The performance follows Clarkson’s cover of Bloc Party‘s “Like Eating Glass” last week...
- 12/2/2023
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
It doesn’t matter who you are, everyone loves a good Halloween costume. That applies to kids, pets and daytime television hosts.
This year daytime TV pulled out all the stops when it came to the spookiest of holidays. There were costume changes, highly specific references and even some arial acrobatics in the mix. Consider this your guide to some of the most impressive Halloween costumes on daytime TV this year.
More to come…
Kelly Clarkson as a rock n’ roll vampire on Halloween on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Photo Credit: NBC)
“The Kelly Clarkson Show”
It’s not entirely clear what a rock ‘n roll vampire is, but what is clear is Kelly Clarkson and her band committed. While performing their version of Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire” for the occasion, everyone from the host to the band posed in their best and most vampy looks. Clarkson was the aforementioned rock ‘n roll vampire,...
This year daytime TV pulled out all the stops when it came to the spookiest of holidays. There were costume changes, highly specific references and even some arial acrobatics in the mix. Consider this your guide to some of the most impressive Halloween costumes on daytime TV this year.
More to come…
Kelly Clarkson as a rock n’ roll vampire on Halloween on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Photo Credit: NBC)
“The Kelly Clarkson Show”
It’s not entirely clear what a rock ‘n roll vampire is, but what is clear is Kelly Clarkson and her band committed. While performing their version of Olivia Rodrigo’s “Vampire” for the occasion, everyone from the host to the band posed in their best and most vampy looks. Clarkson was the aforementioned rock ‘n roll vampire,...
- 10/31/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Season five of The Kelly Clarkson Show will be broadcasting from its new home at 30 Rock in New York. The popular daytime show will kick off its fifth season on Monday, October 16, 2023 from NBC Studios’ refurbished Studio 6A.
“I’m so excited to start our fifth season at the iconic 30 Rock,” stated Emmy and Grammy Award winner Clarkson. “There is such a unique energy and creative spirit that comes with filming in New York City. Y’all ready?”
NBC describes Clarkson’s new base as having “a relaxed intimate vibe, a prominent platform for Clarkson’s house band, Y’All (led by music director Jason Halbert) and 200 seats to welcome fans to participate in a live in-studio experience.”
Studio 6A was previously used by Late Night hosted by David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, and Jimmy Fallon.
“We can’t wait to welcome a vibrant audience to join us in studio. There...
“I’m so excited to start our fifth season at the iconic 30 Rock,” stated Emmy and Grammy Award winner Clarkson. “There is such a unique energy and creative spirit that comes with filming in New York City. Y’all ready?”
NBC describes Clarkson’s new base as having “a relaxed intimate vibe, a prominent platform for Clarkson’s house band, Y’All (led by music director Jason Halbert) and 200 seats to welcome fans to participate in a live in-studio experience.”
Studio 6A was previously used by Late Night hosted by David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, and Jimmy Fallon.
“We can’t wait to welcome a vibrant audience to join us in studio. There...
- 10/4/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Kelly Clarkson is finally coming back.
The Kelly Clarkson Show will return to air on Monday, October 16.
It becomes the latest daytime talk show to reveal its return following the writers strike; Sherri returned in September, The Jennifer Hudson Show returned on October 2 and The Talk will be back on October 9. The Drew Barrymore Show has not announced its return after its eponymous host came under attack for planning to return ahead of the end of the writers strike.
Clarkson’s return comes as the pop star has moved her show from LA to New York. The series will begin filming on October 10 from NBC Studios, shooting in 30 Rock in Studio 6A, which is the former home to Late Night when it was hosted by David Letterman, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon.
The Since U Been Gone star will be joined by her house band Y’All, led by music director Jason Halbert,...
The Kelly Clarkson Show will return to air on Monday, October 16.
It becomes the latest daytime talk show to reveal its return following the writers strike; Sherri returned in September, The Jennifer Hudson Show returned on October 2 and The Talk will be back on October 9. The Drew Barrymore Show has not announced its return after its eponymous host came under attack for planning to return ahead of the end of the writers strike.
Clarkson’s return comes as the pop star has moved her show from LA to New York. The series will begin filming on October 10 from NBC Studios, shooting in 30 Rock in Studio 6A, which is the former home to Late Night when it was hosted by David Letterman, Conan O’Brien and Jimmy Fallon.
The Since U Been Gone star will be joined by her house band Y’All, led by music director Jason Halbert,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Kelly Clarkson Show” has secured an October premiere date for its fifth season following its cross-country move to New York City.
The daytime talk show will debut its new installment beginning Monday, Oct. 16, with production starting on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at NBC Studios at 30 Rock, which serves as the home of fellow NBC productions, including “Today,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and “Saturday Night Live.”
First announced in May, the move to New York transforms Studio 6A, the former home of late-night series hosted by Fallon, David Letterman and Conan O’Brien, for Clarkson’s talker. The newly finished setup can hold 200 audience members, and features a prominent platform for Clarkson’s house band, Y’All, which is led by music director Jason Halbert.
“I’m so excited to start our fifth season at the iconic 30 Rock,” Clarkson said. “There is such a unique energy...
The daytime talk show will debut its new installment beginning Monday, Oct. 16, with production starting on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at NBC Studios at 30 Rock, which serves as the home of fellow NBC productions, including “Today,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and “Saturday Night Live.”
First announced in May, the move to New York transforms Studio 6A, the former home of late-night series hosted by Fallon, David Letterman and Conan O’Brien, for Clarkson’s talker. The newly finished setup can hold 200 audience members, and features a prominent platform for Clarkson’s house band, Y’All, which is led by music director Jason Halbert.
“I’m so excited to start our fifth season at the iconic 30 Rock,” Clarkson said. “There is such a unique energy...
- 10/4/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
“The Kelly Clarkson Show” is moving production to New York from Los Angeles.
The Daytime Emmy-winning talk show is set to begin filming Season 5 at NBC Studios in the 30 Rockefeller Plaza in front of a live studio audience for a fall premiere. The show’s current season has finished filming, with new episodes set to roll out for at least the next two weeks. NBCUniversal said production for the remaining episodes of Season 4 were not affected by the Writers Guild of America Strike that began last week.
Host and executive producer Clarkson and executive producer and showrunner Alex Duda will move to New York with the show, and Jason Halbert @MyBandYall, Clarkson’s longtime music director, will also make the move.
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“The Kelly Clarkson Show” will film in studio 6A, home...
The Daytime Emmy-winning talk show is set to begin filming Season 5 at NBC Studios in the 30 Rockefeller Plaza in front of a live studio audience for a fall premiere. The show’s current season has finished filming, with new episodes set to roll out for at least the next two weeks. NBCUniversal said production for the remaining episodes of Season 4 were not affected by the Writers Guild of America Strike that began last week.
Host and executive producer Clarkson and executive producer and showrunner Alex Duda will move to New York with the show, and Jason Halbert @MyBandYall, Clarkson’s longtime music director, will also make the move.
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“The Kelly Clarkson Show” will film in studio 6A, home...
- 5/8/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
For the past two seasons, Kelly Clarkson has filmed her talk show’s premiere weeks in New York City, but now, she is taking her show to the Big Apple for good.
“The Kelly Clarkson Show” will move production from the Universal lot in Los Angeles to NBC Studios in 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York next season, Variety has confirmed with a NBCUniversal spokesperson.
The talk show will film in front of a studio audience in the iconic studio 6A, which has been home to Jimmy Fallon, Conan O’Brien and David Letterman. A new state-of-the-art studio will be built for Clarkson’s show, as well as technical facility and support space.
The east coast move for the talk show follows the expansion of New York’s Film Tax Credit, which was recently signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul in the fiscal year 2024 budget. As part of the program’s expansion,...
“The Kelly Clarkson Show” will move production from the Universal lot in Los Angeles to NBC Studios in 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York next season, Variety has confirmed with a NBCUniversal spokesperson.
The talk show will film in front of a studio audience in the iconic studio 6A, which has been home to Jimmy Fallon, Conan O’Brien and David Letterman. A new state-of-the-art studio will be built for Clarkson’s show, as well as technical facility and support space.
The east coast move for the talk show follows the expansion of New York’s Film Tax Credit, which was recently signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul in the fiscal year 2024 budget. As part of the program’s expansion,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
The Kelly Clarkson Show‘s Black History Month spotlight during the host’s popular Kellyoke segment continues with a cover of Joy Oladokun’s “Breathe Again.” Clarkson performed a piano-based rendition of the somber record alongside her musical director Jason Halbert.
“She is certainly an emerging artist you’ll want to keep your eye on,” Clarkson told the audience following her performance. “She was part of YouTube’s Black Voices class of 2021 and Black History Month concert. I’m super honored to be covering a song of hers to celebrate...
“She is certainly an emerging artist you’ll want to keep your eye on,” Clarkson told the audience following her performance. “She was part of YouTube’s Black Voices class of 2021 and Black History Month concert. I’m super honored to be covering a song of hers to celebrate...
- 2/6/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Ever since her inaugural win on “American Idol” two decades ago, Kelly Clarkson has steadily risen in the music industry to occupy a coveted position in the public consciousness as one of the country’s preeminent sweethearts. She’s dominated the Billboard charts, won three Grammys and served as a judge on NBC’s “The Voice.” Now, with five Daytime Emmys under her belt, the multihyphenate is looking to solidify her standing as the go-to daytime host with her eponymous talk show on the same network, taking over the time slot that catapulted Ellen DeGeneres into daytime royalty as “The Kelly Clarkson Show” goes deeper into its fourth season.
“She’s a natural connector, she’s naturally curious — that is a great thing for daytime,” Alex Duda, who serves as showrunner and executive producer along with Clarkson, told TheWrap, “and she’s a fan. She loves art and she loves stories about art,...
“She’s a natural connector, she’s naturally curious — that is a great thing for daytime,” Alex Duda, who serves as showrunner and executive producer along with Clarkson, told TheWrap, “and she’s a fan. She loves art and she loves stories about art,...
- 10/27/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Kelly Clarkson was joined by her two kids, River, 8, and Remington Blackstock, 6, at her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on Monday, Sept. 19. The 40-year-old three-time Grammy winner was honored with the 2,733rd star for her recording accomplishments.
"Kelly Clarkson has been long deserving of a spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame," stated Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in a press release. "She has been an iconic person in American pop culture since she walked onto the first audition stage on 'American Idol' and has continued to impress fans with her musical and talk show prowess."
In addition to Clarkson's kids being in attendance, the event also reunited her with "American Idol" judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell, who was one of the guest speakers, along with producer Jason Halbert. "We were just talking about the moment when you sang 'Respect,...
"Kelly Clarkson has been long deserving of a spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame," stated Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in a press release. "She has been an iconic person in American pop culture since she walked onto the first audition stage on 'American Idol' and has continued to impress fans with her musical and talk show prowess."
In addition to Clarkson's kids being in attendance, the event also reunited her with "American Idol" judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell, who was one of the guest speakers, along with producer Jason Halbert. "We were just talking about the moment when you sang 'Respect,...
- 9/19/2022
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Kelly Clarkson has officially been honoured with a Hollywood star.
The first “American Idol” was celebrated on Monday during her Walk Of Fame Star Ceremony in Hollywood. Clarkson, 40, was surrounded by her team, friends, colleagues and her two children- daughter River Rose, 8, and son Remington, 6- for the remarkable achievement, which also saw all three of “American Idol”‘s original judges reunite.
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Kelly Clarkson with her children River Rose and Remington on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Los Angeles, California, USA – 19 Sep 2022 — Photo: John Salangsang/Shutterstock
Twenty years after Clarkson was crowned the first winner of the singing competition show by judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, they joined forces once again to pay tribute to the contestant that “validated” the show.
“Where we were very lucky with Kelly was that...
The first “American Idol” was celebrated on Monday during her Walk Of Fame Star Ceremony in Hollywood. Clarkson, 40, was surrounded by her team, friends, colleagues and her two children- daughter River Rose, 8, and son Remington, 6- for the remarkable achievement, which also saw all three of “American Idol”‘s original judges reunite.
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Kelly Clarkson with her children River Rose and Remington on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Los Angeles, California, USA – 19 Sep 2022 — Photo: John Salangsang/Shutterstock
Twenty years after Clarkson was crowned the first winner of the singing competition show by judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, they joined forces once again to pay tribute to the contestant that “validated” the show.
“Where we were very lucky with Kelly was that...
- 9/19/2022
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Kelly Clarkson was supposed to get her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021. But when Covid delayed those plans, the ceremony was pushed to this month, which brings a little serendipity to this moment: September 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of Clarkson’s win on the very first edition of “American Idol.”
Clarkson will be celebrating with close friends on Hollywood Blvd. as she receives the honor on Sept. 19. The global superstar has been surrounded by much of the same team for the entirety of her two-decade career — from her lawyer to her music director, Jason Halbert, one of her Walk of Fame presenters, who started working with Clarkson in 2003 right after the singer won “Idol.” Today, Halbert collaborates with Clarkson on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” leading her talk show’s in-studio band, which also serves as her longtime touring group. Halbert is also responsible for arranging the “Kellyoke...
Clarkson will be celebrating with close friends on Hollywood Blvd. as she receives the honor on Sept. 19. The global superstar has been surrounded by much of the same team for the entirety of her two-decade career — from her lawyer to her music director, Jason Halbert, one of her Walk of Fame presenters, who started working with Clarkson in 2003 right after the singer won “Idol.” Today, Halbert collaborates with Clarkson on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” leading her talk show’s in-studio band, which also serves as her longtime touring group. Halbert is also responsible for arranging the “Kellyoke...
- 9/7/2022
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Composers Christophe Beck and the Newton Brothers were among top honorees at Thursday night’s Sesac Film and Television Composer Awards in Santa Monica, California.
Beck was cited for his music for last year’s action comedy “Free Guy,” while the Newton Brothers (Andy Grush and Taylor Stewart) earned their award for scoring the action-horror film “The Forever Purge.”
Television composers honored for popular series included Danny Lux, Jon Ehrlich, Gabriel Mann (“A Million Little Things”) and Paul Buckley (“Odd Squad”).
Scott Jungmichel, recently named president and COO of Sesac Performing Rights, greeted the crowd, while Erin Collins, VP of film, television and developing media, announced that Sesac’s Reel Change: The Fund for Diversity in Film Scoring program (designed to support traditionally underrepresented groups) had recently funded projects for 12 composers, amounting to nearly 200,000.
Beck was honored in two other arenas, for performances of his music on cable and streaming...
Beck was cited for his music for last year’s action comedy “Free Guy,” while the Newton Brothers (Andy Grush and Taylor Stewart) earned their award for scoring the action-horror film “The Forever Purge.”
Television composers honored for popular series included Danny Lux, Jon Ehrlich, Gabriel Mann (“A Million Little Things”) and Paul Buckley (“Odd Squad”).
Scott Jungmichel, recently named president and COO of Sesac Performing Rights, greeted the crowd, while Erin Collins, VP of film, television and developing media, announced that Sesac’s Reel Change: The Fund for Diversity in Film Scoring program (designed to support traditionally underrepresented groups) had recently funded projects for 12 composers, amounting to nearly 200,000.
Beck was honored in two other arenas, for performances of his music on cable and streaming...
- 6/3/2022
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
Kelly Clarkson shared a tender cover of Joni Mitchell’s Blue classic, “River,” during her recurring “Kellyoke” performance on The Kelly Clarkson Show Friday, May 20.
Clarkson turned in a faithful, albeit slightly truncated, performance of the song, accenting the primary piano arrangement with a bit of acoustic guitar as well (she was joined on stage by her musical director Jason Halbert and guitarist Jaco Caraco). “I wish I had a river/I could skate away on,” Clarkson effortlessly crooned, “I’m so hard to handle/I’m selfish and I...
Clarkson turned in a faithful, albeit slightly truncated, performance of the song, accenting the primary piano arrangement with a bit of acoustic guitar as well (she was joined on stage by her musical director Jason Halbert and guitarist Jaco Caraco). “I wish I had a river/I could skate away on,” Clarkson effortlessly crooned, “I’m so hard to handle/I’m selfish and I...
- 5/20/2022
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Kelly Clarkson, host of Daytime Emmy-winning The Kelly Clarkson Show, will sit down with Dr. Jill Biden for her first solo broadcast interview since becoming First Lady. The one-on-one socially distant interview will take place later this month at the White House.
The Kelly Clarkson Show: White House Edition with the First Lady, Jill Biden will air Thursday, February 25.
The two will discuss Biden’s continued commitment to education, military families, cancer research and bringing the country together, and they’ll both take questions from the show’s live virtual audience. The episode will also feature a special Kellyoke performance by Clarkson and her musical director Jason Halbert, requested by the First Lady and performed in the East Room of the White House.
The Kelly Clarkson Show, produced and distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, airs in syndication in 100% of the country. It recently received a two-year pick-up for seasons 3 and...
The Kelly Clarkson Show: White House Edition with the First Lady, Jill Biden will air Thursday, February 25.
The two will discuss Biden’s continued commitment to education, military families, cancer research and bringing the country together, and they’ll both take questions from the show’s live virtual audience. The episode will also feature a special Kellyoke performance by Clarkson and her musical director Jason Halbert, requested by the First Lady and performed in the East Room of the White House.
The Kelly Clarkson Show, produced and distributed by NBCUniversal Syndication Studios, airs in syndication in 100% of the country. It recently received a two-year pick-up for seasons 3 and...
- 2/17/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Snap forced out two senior executives following an internal investigation into an alleged inappropriate relationship involving an outside contractor, the Wall Street Journal reports.
The company fired Francis Racioppi, its head of global security, after an investigation into his relationship with a contractor, the Journal reported, citing sources. Racioppi allegedly had an affair with a woman, whom he hired, then terminated her contract once the relationship ended, according to the report.
Snap’s head of human resources, Jason Halbert, also announced plans to leave the company this week. Although he wasn’t directly involved in the situation he recruited Racioppi, who reported to him, according to the Journal.
Racioppi told the journal he had done nothing wrong and planned to hire an attorney to challenge the findings. The company declined Deadline’s request for comment.
The departures mark the latest in a wave of executive exits from the ephemeral messaging company.
The company fired Francis Racioppi, its head of global security, after an investigation into his relationship with a contractor, the Journal reported, citing sources. Racioppi allegedly had an affair with a woman, whom he hired, then terminated her contract once the relationship ended, according to the report.
Snap’s head of human resources, Jason Halbert, also announced plans to leave the company this week. Although he wasn’t directly involved in the situation he recruited Racioppi, who reported to him, according to the Journal.
Racioppi told the journal he had done nothing wrong and planned to hire an attorney to challenge the findings. The company declined Deadline’s request for comment.
The departures mark the latest in a wave of executive exits from the ephemeral messaging company.
- 1/19/2019
- by Dawn C. Chmielewski
- Deadline Film + TV
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