Spotlight Television For 'Running Point,' Kate Hudson draws inspiration from mom to lead the team Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises Apr 28, 2026 Apr 28, 2026 Updated May 19, 2026 0 × USA Today - News Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling share behind the scenes stories from "Running Point" including wild basketball scene and a surprise Oliver Hudson cameo. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Kate Hudson didn’t need to search to play a high-powered businesswoman in “Running Point.”kAm|@> v@=5:6 w2H?[ D96 D2JD[ :D E96 A6C764E C@=6 >@56= — “:?4C65:3=J 2>3:E:@FD[ 86EE:?8 E96 >@G:6D E92E D96 H2?E65 E@ 86E >256 2?5 AC@5F4:?8 E96>[Q wF5D@? 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PATRICK RYAN USA Today Season 2 of “Running Point” is now streaming on Netflix. 0 Comments Stay up-to-date on what's happening Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Coming soon: Historical drama, sequels, blockbusters fill summer movie bill Here's a look at what's ahead for the summer movie season. Kate Hudson on 'Running Point' chaos and family rivalry on set Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling share behind the scenes stories from "Running Point" including wild basketball scene and a surprise Oliver Hudson cameo. Review: Meryl Streep conjures fun in smart ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ "It was worth the 20-year wait to get a 'Devil Wears Prada' sequel," Bruce Miller writes in his review.
Movies & TV Horror on Tubi, a new 'Beef' and a shift change at 'The Pitt' | Streamed & Screened BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises
Movies & TV Review: Lee Cronin has a different idea about ‘The Mummy’ than you do Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises
Movies & TV The Michael Jackson movie leaves out his accusers. Where are they now? PATRICK RYAN USA Today
Coming soon: Historical drama, sequels, blockbusters fill summer movie bill Here's a look at what's ahead for the summer movie season.
Kate Hudson on 'Running Point' chaos and family rivalry on set Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling share behind the scenes stories from "Running Point" including wild basketball scene and a surprise Oliver Hudson cameo.
Review: Meryl Streep conjures fun in smart ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ "It was worth the 20-year wait to get a 'Devil Wears Prada' sequel," Bruce Miller writes in his review.
