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It can be difficult to keep track of all the latest entertainment news, but there are plenty of different sources from which to choose. Some outlets are more geared towards films and TV shows, while others focus on reporting on more indie-focused entertainment. Additionally, some outlets have a political or social bent to them, so it can be difficult to decide which one is right for you. After looking at so many different options, it can be hard to decide which is the right one for you. However, I am here to help you choose the best option for your unique tastes and interests.

Some people argue that it would be better to browse all of the best sources for entertainment news in order to get a holistic view of all of the latest goings-on.

Some entertainment news sites are better designed, have higher quality content, and are more focused on certain topics than others. Therefore, it is a good idea to have a go-to site that meets your specific needs.

No matter what your core concerns happen to be, there is a news site that caters to your needs better than all the rest. And you?ve come to the right place to try and weed them all out. With so many choices available, finding the perfect one can be daunting, but with a little bit of research, you will be able to find the site that is perfect for you.

Some entertainment news sites, such as Deadline, start out as blogs. This means that Deadline will usually be more up-to-date with technology and design issues, and also know what is popular right now.

Deadlines, for example, tend to have a more modern tone in their articles - they tend to be less involved as the articles in, say, People or Time magazines, and shorter in length - perfect for someone who keeps busy but doesn't want to miss a beat with their favorite shows, movies, actors, and entertainers.

If that is you, Deadline Hollywood might be the site you have been waiting for. So, without further ado, let us dive in and take a look at where Deadline Hollywood came from, how it functions, and whether it is worth your time.

History

The Deadline Hollywood news blog was created by entertainment news journalist Niki Finke in June of 2002. From there, Finke turned her columns into a website, Deadline Hollywood Daily, in March of 2006. Finke met with immediate success when he decided to launch a full-fledged website version of his blog, Deadline Hollywood, in 2006. By 2009, the website had become one of the most followed entertainment news sites on the web, an authority and institution in the entertainment news circuit.

In 2009, business savvy Niki Finke sold Deadline to Penske Media Corporation for an impressive seven-figure price. In addition to the sale of the site itself, Finke was given a five-year employment contract which was worth millions according to the LA Times. This allowed her to continue working on the site once its ownership officially exchanged hands.

In September of 2009, Deadline Hollywood's URL shortened from deadlinehollywood.com to the simpler deadline.com. The name of the site however, remained Deadline Hollywood. In 2010, Deadline expanded its horizons into New York City with the hiring of Variety magazine's Mike Fleming Jr. as its New York editor. Financial Times editor, Tim Adler was also added on to take charge of Deadline London. And Nellie Andreeva was brought on board to manage Deadline's television coverage alongside Adler.

Finke, however, remained the main editor of Deadline Hollywood until 2013. She left after a reported yearlong dispute that she had with Penske over their decision to buy out competitor trade magazine and website, Variety. Deadline still stands today, though, as one of the most influential and widely visited entertainment news sites on the internet.

Design

Deadline Hollywood retains a blog aesthetic. I think it is my personal preference, but I am not a huge fan of the layout. When I go to a news site, I expect a certain air of professionalism. And that is not what I think of when I see a bloglike format at Deadline Hollywood. Instead of presenting a front-page magazine appeal, Deadline has individual posts listed in a sort of table. They are probably doing this as an homage to Deadline Hollywood's roots, but I think that it takes away from the site's overall design. The top 1/8th of the home page has this more news network-esque layout, but even still it is a little too flashy and cluttered for my liking, with a breaking story popup at the top and a few featured pieces scattered immediately below.

Content

One thing that you cannot really argue with is the content of Deadline. They are always on top of the hottest breaking stories. The site is constantly updated, and it covers both entertainment news as well as politics. Occasionally, Deadline covers more in depth political news stories. This is a breath of fresh air for an entertainment rag. For the remainder of the content on this site, the best place to look would be the site menu bar. Visitors can browse the site by choosing one of the following categories: TV, Film, Awards Line, Box Office, Business, Hero Nation, International, Broadway, or Video (Deadline?s TV video content).

Mobile and Desktop Experience

What I think is the main difference between Deadline and other online publications is its mobile app. It has a much more sleek, professional design than other apps, and it's easy to navigate and read. It reads more like an actual website and less like a blog. It seems that the majority of iOS users agree with me, too. The Deadline Hollywood app is one of the highest-rated entertainment news apps available on the Apple App Store, with an average overall rating of 4.7 stars (out of 5) from over 2 thousand individual reviewers. This could be the best way to receive all of your entertainment news on the go.

Pricing and Plans

Deadline Hollywood is an entirely free source of information. There are no paywalls or blocked content to worry about. You will have to put up with occasional ads, but (pro tip) ad-blockers can help minimize them.

Suggestions that I have for Deadline Hollywood

I would advise Deadline Hollywood to make a more professional looking desktop site design, inspired by the sleek and professional feel of their app. Ditching the blog layout for something more news-like would be a good idea. It might not hurt to offer a premium experience of the site, such as an ad-free experience, exclusive content, or an occasional print version of the magazine. I think many Deadline fans would easily pay five or ten dollars a month for something like this - some added perks.