Michael Hein

Staff Writer

Michael writes about TV, movies and books for PopCulture.com with a particular interest in page-to-screen adaptations. He has broken some big stories on shows like ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘The Wheel of Time,’ and helped turn fans into superfans.

Celebrity

02.02.25

Grammys Host Trevor Noah’s Bio and What to Know About the ‘Daily Show’ Alum
Promotional art for 'The Grinch' (Credit: Universal Pictures)

Streaming

12.09.24

Why Netflix Removed ‘The Grinch’ From Its Christmas Movie Catalog
A still from 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' (Credit: Lee Mendelson Film Productions / Bill Melendez Productions)

TV Shows

11.28.24

The ‘Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ Racism Controversy, Explained
Streaming

11.25.24

Why ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ Won’t Air on TV This Year
Celebrity

10.30.24

King Charles Visits ‘Holistic’ Spa for ‘Rejuvenation Treatment’ Amid Cancer Battle
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 16: Armie Hammer attends the 'Free Fire' Closing Night Gala screening during the 60th BFI London Film Festival at Odeon Leicester Square on October 16, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for BFI)

Celebrity

10.30.24

How Armie Hammer Feels About the Cannibalism Rumors Now
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 05: Ryan Anderson and Gypsy Rose Blanchard attend "The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy Rose Blanchard" Red Carpet Event on January 05, 2024 in New York City.

Celebrity Parents

10.30.24

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard’s Ex Speaks Out About Paternity Test Results
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Celebrity

10.30.24

Legendary Actor in ‘End Stage Renal Failure’: Jack Thompson Was ‘Days Away From Death’ Before Starting Dialysis
Emily in Paris. Lucas Bravo as Gabriel in episode 406 of Emily in Paris. Cr. Stephanie Branchu/Netflix © 2024

Streaming

10.30.24

‘Frustrated’ Netflix Star Hints at Wanting Out of Hit Series: ‘Not Fun Anymore’
Trending

10.29.24

Prince William Offers Rare Mention of Brother Harry Amid Rift
Movies

10.29.24

‘The Hobbit’ Actor Tragically Died Just Weeks After Movie’s Premiere
Celebrity

10.29.24

Timothée Chalamet Attends His Own Look-alike Contest in NYC
BOB'S BURGERS: The Belcher kids learn a secret about Zekeís past, while Bob rekindles his feud with Jimmy Pesto in the "Bully-ieve It Or Not" episode of BOB'S BURGERS airing Sunday, Nov 5 (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX. BOBíS BURGERS © 2023 by 20th Television

Celebrity

10.29.24

‘Bob’s Burgers’ Actor Sentenced to 1 Year in Jail for Role in Jan. 6 Insurrection
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 03: Sean "Diddy" Combs attends Black Tie Affair For Quality Control's CEO Pierre "Pee" Thomas at Fox Theater on June 02, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Celebrity

10.29.24

Diddy Accused of Drugging, Sexually Assaulting 10-Year-Old Boy in New Lawsuit
Heidi Klum famously dressed up as Jessica Rabbit for Halloween in 2015.

Celebrity

10.29.24

Heidi Klum Halloween Costumes: See Her Craziest Transformations
Celebrity

10.28.24

Former ‘Wonder Years’ Child Actor Jeff Duran Arrested for Allegedly Soliciting Minor
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Reality

10.28.24

TV Personality Hospitalized After Collapsing Backstage: Amy Dowden ‘Was Feeling Unwell’ Before Health Scare
Celebrity

10.28.24

Ken Jeong Receives Massive Honor, and We’re So Excited for Him
Celebrity Parents

10.28.24

Matthew Perry’s Family Has Words for ‘Ketamine Queen’ Accused of Supplying Him Drugs
Celebrity Couples

10.28.24

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Reportedly Buy Vacation Home