“Bryan Cranston was the biggest, and most pleasant, surprise of the Emmy nominations. The show [“Breaking Bad”] is watched by, like, five people. It aired during the strike when nobody was paying attention to scripted TV. He spends half the…
David Chalian’s infectious and abundant energy are as essential to his job as ABC News political director as his knowledge of the political scene. For him, the marathon of a 2007-08 presidential primary season began in July 2005 with a…
Lola Ogunnaike’s journalism professors told her to “follow the writing.” She did. Now she’s the in-demand pop culture correspondent for “American Morning” on CNN and appears on NBC’s “Today” as well. Ms. Ogunnaike’s writing took her from the University of…
Vice president, ESPN360.com
Television literary agent, UTA
As the freshest face on Fox Sports’ “Best Damn Sports Show Period,” Charissa Thompson is one of the studio’s fast-rising stars. She has become a vital and versatile part of Fox’s coverage. After starting as an assistant in the human…
Veronica Belmont is the darling of the Internet. That’s because not only is she smart and personable, she can sweep your registry clean and school you at World of Warcraft, too. Ms. Belmont joined Revision3 in April and co-hosts its…
“Squawk on the Street” co-anchor, “Street Signs” anchor
Executive producer, “The Doctors”; president and CEO, Stage 29 Productions
Head of TV Talent, ICM