Lea Weatherby

Bio

Lea is a New York-based writer covering arts and music. She's previously been published in Interview Magazine, Complex and Alternative Press. She can be reached at lea@mic.com.
Who is in the new 'The Celebrity Apprentice' cast? Meet the 2017 contestants.
By Lea Weatherby
After the show took a two-year hiatus, actor, bodybuilder and former governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, will be replacing President-elect Donald Trump as the new host of NBC's new The Celebrity Apprentice. Now set in Los Angeles, the…
When and where to watch the ball drop on TV
By Lea Weatherby
While anyone can attend the free New Year's Eve event in Times Square, an up-close and personal view of the 11,875-pound ball isn't always feasible.  For those who can't make it or would rather avoid the crowds of an estimated 1 million people, TV…
'Love & Hip Hop' star Joseline Hernandez just got real about giving birth
By Lea Weatherby
At one point or another, parents are likely to remind their children that they are the ungrateful products of their mother's sacrifice and agonizing parturition. However, if you're Joseline Hernandez, star of the VH1 reality series Love & Hip Hop:…
'Will & Grace' cast mourns Debbie Reynolds on Twitter with emotional messages
By Lea Weatherby
Debbie Reynolds died on Wednesday at the age of 84. The Hollywood icon had a stroke just one day after the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher. Former Will & Grace stars Debra Messing, Eric McCormack and Sean Hayes have taken to social media to…
'I Am Michael' release date, cast, plot and more
By Lea Weatherby
I Am Michael, starring James Franco as a gay activist turned Christian pastor, will finally be hitting theaters soon after premiering at Sundance in 2015. The film adaptation of Michael Glatze's life as a former gay activist focuses on Glatze's…
Here's your best songs of 2016 playlist: Drake, The Weeknd, Radiohead and more
By Lea Weatherby
This late in the game, positive reflections on 2016 are hard to come by. Fortunately, there was no shortage of new music from artists like Drake and The Weeknd, along with noteworthy collaborations from The Chainsmokers and Halsey to Flume and Kai,…
New Year's Eve 2017 concerts: Over 20 shows to go to on Dec. 31
By Lea Weatherby
With the passing of pop icons like David Bowie, Prince and George Michael, who died this past Christmas Day, 2016 has been an especially tragic year for the music industry. In the wake of the last grueling 12 months, making plans for New Year's Eve…
How George Michael inspired James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke" segment
By Lea Weatherby
Before James Corden became a household name, he and longtime friend, George Michael conceived what would become the massive Late Show hit, "Carpool Karaoke." The pop icon, who died on Christmas day from heart failure at the age of 53, accompanied…
Twitter has the best 'Airing of Grievances' in honor of 'Seinfeld's' Festivus
By Lea Weatherby
While it may be all sugarplums and mistletoe for Christmas, it's also the time of year for feats of strength, resisting consumerism and airing grievances on Twitter all in the name of Festivus — the creedless holiday born out of the now iconic 1997…
Christmas weekend movie releases 2016: 7 films to catch in theaters
By Lea Weatherby
The holiday season is a special time for family, kindness, generosity and self-reflection. But it's also a very special time for moviegoers to catch up on what's in theaters rather than watch A Christmas Story for the hundredth time.  Between 2016's…