Hayley Prokos
Fellow, Entertainment
Hayley Prokos is an entertainment fellow at Newsweek. On the beat, she reports on viral news, as well as film, television, books and more. Before joining the NW Culture team, she covered international travel and women's health. Prokos is originally from the suburbs of Chicago, though she currently resides in the Greater Los Angeles area, where she's grown fond of the nearly 300 days of sunshine per year. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in 2018. And yes, she wrote this all in the third person, for which she is terribly sorry.
Twitter Reacts to New Facebook Dating Feature
Facebook Inc. just launched its own dating service in an attempt to compete with Tinder and other popular matchmaking applications, and Twitter users are here for it. Rather, they're here for poking fun at it.
The Tenaja Fire Has Already Scorched 2,000 Acres in Southern California
A fast-moving fire emerged from hillside terrain near the southern California town of Murrieta on Wednesday afternoon, charring 2,000 acres in less than a day.
Cartwheeling Kids Whose Video Went Viral to Become Full-Time Gymnasts
India's Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted on Tuesday that opportunities will be provided "if the kids desire to get out of their present school to pursue a career in gymnastics."
The Man Who Broke Into Taylor Swift's Home Took Off His Shoes Upon Entering
Richard Joseph McEwan, 26, broke into the pop star's beachfront mansion but removed his shoes because he wanted to be polite.
Rick Pitino Criticizes Brazil Coach Over Giannis Antetokounmpo Comments
Pitino tweeted about Petrovic on Wednesday over comments Petrovic made about NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo following Brazil's 79-78 victory over Greece at the FIBA World Cup on Tuesday.
#ChefsForBahamas Trends as José Andrés Works to Feed Bahamians
In an effort to provide some relief, world renowned chef José Andrés has traveled to the territory with his nonprofit organization, World Central Kitchen, on a mission to feed those affected by Hurricane Dorian.
Stanford Sex Assault Victim Shares Name, Face Ahead of '60 Minutes' Episode
Chanel Miller will appear on the CBS News show shortly before the release of her memoir, "Know My Name," which hits stores September 24.
Philadelphia D.A. Larry Krasner Exonerates Nine People in 19 Months
Most recently, Krasner has exonerated Chester Hollman, Terrance Lewis and Johnny Berry. Collectively, the men spent nearly 74 years in prison for crimes they said they did not commit.
What May Have Caused One of the Worst Maritime Accidents on the West Coast?
While no person has disclosed what likely caused the devastation, some are now speculating, based on what they know.
Lizzo Shares Success With Fans After Landing Her First No. 1 On The #Hot100
Lizzo is celebrating her first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Namely, she's taking to Twitter to spread the joy with her fans, or her "Lizzbians."
Unpredictable Dorian Continues to Threaten Caribbean and Southeastern US
"The track can still shift, either closer to Florida or farther away and small fluctuations can be significant," Sarah Gorman, a representative of The Weather Company, told Newsweek.
Deadly EEE Virus Identified in Maine
Health officials in Maine confirmed the state's first case of the deadly brain infection since 2015 on Friday.
What to Know About the Film Scientists Say Can Repel Insects Like a Spray
A high-tech, graphene-based film may help to shield people from disease-carrying mosquitoes, according to a new study funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Baseball Player Mourns Slain Family in Social Media Post
A minor league baseball player spoke out on social media Thursday, two days after his wife, daughter and mother-in-law were allegedly killed by a family member.
Dockless Scooters Are A New Miami Hurricane Hazard
In the age of dockless electric scooters, Florida has one more precaution to take during hurricane season: Picking up loose scooters to avoid them becoming projectiles. And Miami—home to a large proportion of scooters—is taking that measure seriously in the face of imminent Hurricane Dorian.
A Man Who Spent 36 Years in Prison for Stealing $50 Is Set to Be Freed
A man in Alabama just had his sentence changed so that he'll be getting out of prison soon. He's served 36 years after attempting to steal $50.75 from a bakery.
Former NFL Player Ryan Russell Comes Out as Bisexual in Personal Essay
NFL veteran Ryan Russell, who last played in the league for the Buccaneers in 2017 and is looking to make a comeback, revealed in an essay published on Thursday that he is bisexual.
Fans React as Hailey Bieber Channels Princess Diana in Vogue
With the help of photographer Gregory Harris and the magazine's fashion editor Virginie Benarroch, the 22-year-old model paid homage to the late Princess of Wales. The shots were set up to emulate a number of candid photos taken of Diana throughout the 1990s.
What Is Happening to the Animals in the Amazon?
Experts say the fires are effectively endangering and eliminating the animals of the Amazon.
Twitter Reacts To Race Car Driver Jessi Combs' Death In Jet-Car Crash
In an Instagram post, team member Terry Madden said the 36-year-old died in a "horrific accident" and that every attempt was made to save her. Fans and friends took to social media to react to the news.
Puerto Rico Residents Bracing for Hurricane Dorian
Less than two years after Hurricane Maria struck the island and ravaged much of its infrastructure, reporters on the ground say Puerto Rico is vulnerable to the effects of Hurricane Dorian.
Zoë Quinn Accuses Game Developer and Ex-Partner Alec Holowka of Abuse
Quinn accused Holowka, best known for working on "Aquaria" and "Night in the Woods," of abuse in a Twitter thread on Monday night.
Viral British TV Ad 'Complaints Welcome' Calls Out Hurtful Stereotypes
"Can we just take a minute to appreciate Channel 4's complaints video, that's some good marketing," a user wrote on Reddit.
Meek Mill Legal Saga Ends But Garners Support From Young Philadelphians
Meek Mill, whose real name is Robert Rihmeek Williams, had originally gone to jail in 2009 after being arrested on gun and drug charges.
'Moxley' Trends After John Moxley Announces MRSA Infection Has Returned
"Moxley" trended as news spread that wrestler Jon Moxley won't be fighting against Kenny Omega at the "All Out" pay-per-view event on August 31 due to another case of MRSA.
RBG Trends as News Breaks That She Has Been Treated for Pancreatic Cancer
The news that the Supreme Court justice was treated for cancer was at the forefront of conversation on social media on Friday.
Twitter Reacts To Bethenny Frankel's Cryptic Message About Being Married
Frankel hinted in a tweet that she may have tied the knot, saying she left the Bravo series because she is "the only one that is actually married."
#RHONY Trends as News Breaks That Bethenny Frankel Will Quit the Show
Bethenny Frankel is bowing out of the Real Housewives franchise, the reality TV star confirmed on Wednesday evening.
Pizzeria Owner Faces Backlash Over Trump Support
Lorna Steele, in a Facebook post Wednesday morning, asked New Haven residents to consider joining her "in no longer funding his hate" by boycotting the restaurant's various locations.
11-Year-Old Boy Bitten in Apparent Shark Attack in Florida
Christian Mariani was apparently waist-deep in the water at a beach when he was bitten on his right foot.
