Hollywood’s Star System Is Dead: Logic Over Labels | EP 230 HTBITY with Jamie Kennedy

In this solo episode, I take a hard look at what’s really happening in Hollywood, from the collapse of the traditional movie star system to how social media and short-form content have changed what it means to be famous. I talk about how we lost sight of merit and authenticity, how labels are dividing people instead of connecting them, and why it’s time to get back to logic over ideology.

From Wanda Sykes’ comments on diversity, to the origins of Scream, this one dives deep into how the entertainment world is shifting and what that says about the rest of us.

Discussed in This Episode
00:00 – Intro / Jamie sets up the episode
01:07 – Wanda Sykes and the “Logic Over Labels” mindset
07:33 – The dangers of labels and lost common sense
10:46 – Cultural hypocrisy and identity quotas
12:00 – The death of the Hollywood star system
17:26 – How RealShorts and social media are reshaping fame
20:12 – Jamie reacts to HRH Collection
25:15 – Defending L.A. and what makes it unique
31:00 – The untold Scream origin story with Wes Craven
39:08 – Reflecting on old Hollywood and 90s comedy
40:38 – Outro / tour dates and upcoming episodes

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