The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences launched its fourth Academy Gold internship program. The program, which is being held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic, offers mentorship for 74 students and young professionals from underrepresented communities. 21 more words

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Matthew Cherry has signed a first-look development deal with Warner Bros. Television Group. Cherry is best known for his Academy Award-winning project “Hair Love,” an animated short film about an African-American father attempting to do his daughter’s hair for the first time. 15 more words

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Comedian Chris D’Elia has denied claims of sexual misconduct. D’Elia’s name began trending on social media on Tuesday night after multiple women accused him of trying to engage with them sexually. 26 more words

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After several years of high-profile roles in movies like “500 Days of Summer,” “Inception,” “Looper” and “Snowden,” Joseph Gordon-Levitt stepped back from the spotlight for three years to spend time with his wife and young children. 23 more words

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Actor Danny Masterson has been charged with raping three women between 2001 and 2003, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office announced on Wednesday. Masterson, 44, was charged with three counts of rape, and faces up to 45 years in prison if convicted. 15 more words

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A silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic: it’s revealed the resilience of artists and executives alike in continuing to push out new music. You could even look at this time as a sort of A&R boom — with songs benefitting from captive audiences and creators finding themselves with solitary time on their hands. Which tracks…

via A&R in the Time of Coronavirus: Five Executives on the Records Breaking Through — Variety

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are nearing an agreement after months of acrimony to begin an abbreviated season sometime in late July. Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA executive director Tony Clark met Tuesday at Clark’s home in the Phoenix area in an attempt to jumpstart talks between the two sides, Sportico…

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When we watch a Nancy Meyers movie, our eyes are glued to the screen for the sharp wit and lovable characters. But most of all, we can’t get enough of the home décor. 35 more words

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Last week, music mogul and entrepreneur Russell Simmons, who has been accused of rape or sexual misconduct by multiple women, made an appearance on “The Breakfast Club” morning show during which he spent a good portion of the interview attempting to refute accusations levied against him in the recent documentary “On The Record,” which is…

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In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix has set a premiere date and released the trailer for new series “Say I Do,” and Amazon Prime Video shared a first look at Season 2 of “Hanna.” DATES Travel Channel announced that their new series, “Hotel Paranormal,” will premiere July 11 at 10 p.m. 8 more words

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