Hotline Feature – Kristyn Burtt: Robert Duvall, Reality TV Reckoning, and AI Controversy
Dave Weekly talks with entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt about the passing of Robert Duvall and the legendary actor’s lasting impact on film and television. They also dive into Netflix’s new docuseries examining America’s Next Top Model and Tyra Banks’ leadership, plus the controversy surrounding AI-generated fight footage featuring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. The segment wraps with updates on Dancing with the Stars spinoffs and the latest developments involving Savannah Guthrie’s extended absence from Today.
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