'American Idol' moves production out of Hollywood as L.A. faces competitive tax incentives

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'American Idol' moves production out of Hollywood as L.A. faces competitive tax incentives
Hollywood's seeing a mass exodus of film and television productions searching for better tax incentives. Shows like "American Idol" are catching onto the trend, packing its bags and going to Georgia. NBC News' Chloe Melas reports.

'American Idol' moves production out of Hollywood as L.A. faces competitive tax incentivesSept. 17, 202602:59Jane Krakowski Talks ‘Celebrity Name That Tune’ and ‘Oh, Mary!’09:50Jacob Tremblay Talks Playing Ted Kaczynski in ‘Unabomber’04:39Woody Harrelson, Matthew McConaughey Address Brothers Rumor04:46Matthew Rhys Talks Double Emmy Win: 'Completely Surreal'02:28Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi Welcome 2nd Child00:25See Jalen Brunson and Craig Melvin’s Kids Walk the Runway01:42Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson Talk ‘Brothers’05:20Now Playing'American Idol' moves production out of Hollywood as L.A. faces competitive tax incentives02:59UP NEXTTrending Celebrity Moments: Katie Dippold, Stephen Colbert, More04:15Jenna Bush Hager Calls Her Dad Live on TODAY, Hilarity Ensues03:36Paul Walter Hauser on Using Satire to Battle Toxic Masculinity06:19William Jackson Harper on ‘American Hostage,’ ‘The Good Place’05:34Get Exclusive First Look at Hallmark’s ‘Countdown to Christmas’00:53TODAY Fan Plays Pop Culture Trivia for Chance to Win Prize02:32Ethan Hawke Talks ‘The Weight' Movie, Daughter Maya’s Wedding05:59Kit Harington Talks New ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ Series Adaptation05:14Taylor Swift Hides Easter Eggs in Emmys ‘SVU’ Sketch01:17See the Best-Dressed Celebs From the 2026 Emmy Awards05:17Alan Cumming on ‘Traitors’ S4, Thanking His Dog at 2026 Emmys10:34Benny Blanco is 'Full Court Press' on Kids With Selena Gomez09:31Hallie Jackson NOW'American Idol' moves production out of Hollywood as L.A. faces competitive tax incentives02:59CopiedHollywood's seeing a mass exodus of film and television productions searching for better tax incentives. Shows like "American Idol" are catching onto the trend, packing its bags and going to Georgia. NBC News' Chloe Melas reports.Sept. 17, 2026

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