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David Robb Labor EditorCooley High director Michael Schultz will be honored October 24 by the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center as part of its 26th annual African American Film Marketplace and the S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase, which runs from October 23-November 29.“Michael represents the best of the best in Hollywood, a true genius at what he does,” said BHERC president Sandra Evers-Manly.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsWith COVID-19 disproportionately impacting minority groups and accounts of police brutality against Black Americans becoming all too frequent, the lead up to the presidential election has been like none other for communities of color.

Rebecca Davis editorDisney’s live-action “Mulan” was supposed to be a huge win for under-represented groups in Hollywood. The $200 million-budgeted film is among the most expensive ever directed by a woman, and it features an all-Asian cast — a first for productions of such scale. Despite well-intentioned ambitions, however, the film has exposed the difficulties of representation in a world of complex geopolitics.

Twenty-eight Native American and Indigenous writersare calling on Hollywood to "commit to advancing" Native and Indigenous representation in a new open letter, circulated onIndigenous Peoples' Day.

Over the past few days, several Hollywood celebrities are urging fans to cast their vote and bring the change that they want in the US. From Taylor Swift to Selena Gomez, Jennifer Aniston and Chris Evans, a number of stars have been pushing followers to vote.

Battered by the pandemic and growing political headwinds, Hollywood’s business prospects in China are becoming bleak.

The Wellness Experience World Mental Health Day Summit and Concert by Kroger and Jewel.The free live-stream event, available on their website and Facebook page, will cover topics including mindfulness, depression, anxiety and mental wellness through interviews, fitness classes, musical performances and more.Some highlights: Dr. Christine Moutier, the Chief Medical Officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, will be sitting down with Colleen Lindholz, the President of Kroger

Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday get underway, retailers like Nordstrom, Sephora, L’Occitane, Nike, Macy’s, and Amazon’s Big Fall Sale are offering major markdown for early-bird shoppers.As the weather gets colder, you still have time to shop white hot sales and fashion deals from loads of brands including Rebecca Minkoff, Frye, Vera Bradley Levi's, Tumi luggage, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs,  Kate Spade, Skechers, Soludos, Superga, Nike, American Apparel, Tory Burch, Rachel

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterThe sophomore season of Warrior premieres October 2 (that’s tonight) on Cinemax and actor Dustin Nguyen returns as a series regular in the role of the big baddie Zing, who was introduced at the end of the first season.

Donald Trump confirmed that he has contracted COVID-19. The US President, who seems to have a strained relationship with a mask, took to Twitter and confirmed that he and his wife, First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for Coronavirus.

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill poked fun at one of his own projects as he labelled the debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden “the worst thing I’ve ever seen”.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorDrive-ins are coming to Hollywood.Post 43, the historic American Legion memorial clubhouse on Highland Avenue, is launching a drive-in screening series in its parking lot on Oct. 3 with “E.T.

Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), along with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) on behalf of the studios.

A Tipperary town is set to be “off limits” to the public as Hollywood stars, including Matt Damon, are expected to descend in the coming days.