Emily Yahr

Washington, D.C.

Style reporter covering pop culture and entertainment

Education: University of Maryland, BA in journalism

Emily Yahr is an entertainment reporter for the Style section. She joined The Washington Post in May 2008 and worked on Lisa de Moraes's TV Column and blog until 2013. She has previously written for the Boston Globe, USA Today, the Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader and the American Journalism Review.
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    Tell The Post: What did Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour mean to you?

    Before the tour comes to an end on Dec. 8, we want to hear from fans on what impact it had on them. Tell us through this form.

    December 2, 2024

    Hark! The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce holiday TV movies are here!

    How Lifetime and Hallmark applied their audience savvy to an ongoing obsession with pop megastar Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, her loyal tight end.

    November 29, 2024
    Kansas City Chiefs superfan Alana (Hunter King) bonds with Derrick (Tyler Hynes) at Arrowhead Stadium in “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” on Hallmark Channel.

    Your Y2K heartthrobs are back, and nobody’s objecting

    Joshua Jackson, Adam Brody and others are enjoying a new career boost, thanks to a little time and impressive upkeep.

    November 26, 2024
    From left, Joshua Jackson, Adam Brody and Josh Hartnett.

    Shaboozey responds after his name becomes a running gag at CMA Awards

    Shaboozey, whose name became a running joke during the CMA Awards on Wednesday night, responded on social media after a backlash from viewers.

    November 21, 2024
    Shaboozey performs a medley during the 58th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday in Nashville.

    CMA Awards 2024: Complete list of winners, best and worst moments

    Morgan Wallen won entertainer of the year at the 2024 CMA Awards, and Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson also took home prizes. Here are the best and worst moments.

    November 21, 2024
    Jeff Bridges, second from right, hangs out onstage after announcing entertainer of the year, joined by 2024 CMA Awards co-hosts Luke Bryan, left, Lainey Wilson and Peyton Manning. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

    Beyoncé didn’t make the CMA Awards final ballot. Voters explain why.

    The annual country music trophy show, airing Wednesday, saw Beyoncé shut out while Post Malone was nominated in four categories. Voters share some reasons for that.

    November 19, 2024

    Randy Travis’s beautiful baritone was lost. AI helped him sing again.

    The music industry is wary of this new technology, but country star Randy Travis’s comeback (and his new AI-generated song) has people seeing possibilities.

    November 10, 2024
    Randy Travis produced a new song this year, “Where That Came From,” with AI vocals — which his team says is the first artificial intelligence song ever recorded and released with artist involvement and consent.

    What’s ‘Doctor Odyssey’ really about? Some viewers see dead people.

    The Ryan Murphy-produced ABC drama “Doctor Odyssey” attracts theories from viewers that something about the show is not what it seems.

    October 31, 2024
    Joshua Jackson (Max), Phillipa Soo (Avery) and Sean Teale (Tristan) during a themed “Singles Week” on ABC's drama “Doctor Odyssey.”

    How a surprising plot twist elevates the CBS ‘Matlock’ reboot

    The new “Matlock” series on CBS, with Kathy Bates in the role made famous by Andy Griffith, adds another layer of complexity to the plot.

    October 11, 2024
    Kathy Bates stars as the title character in “Matlock,” the new series inspired by the classic show of the same name.

    Garth Brooks rape accuser seeks ‘sanctions’ after he names her in court

    The woman sued Brooks under the pseudonym Jane Roe last week. The country singer, in turn, has accused her of lies and extortion.

    October 9, 2024
    Garth Brooks in February.