BLACKPINK named advocates for UN climate change conference

Massive Attack‘s Robert Del Naja has criticised the live music industry’s response to climate change, saying “one band not touring doesn’t change a thing”.The artist – aka 3D – said he was “pretty livid” over the industry not meeting pledges to reduce its carbon footprint, highlighting Coldplay’s decision to stop touring until they could make it “environmentally friendly as possible”.“I understand their frustration.

Spirit Awards website, King launched his tenure in the job by revealing the winners of three cash grants worth a total of $75,000 to emerging filmmakers.“Farewell Amor” director Ekwa Msangi received the Someone to Watch Award, which, according to Film Independent, goes to “talented filmmakers of singular vision who have not yet received appropriate recognition.” The other nominees in the category were “The Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain” director David Midell and “Bull” director Annie

It is truly beginning to feel like we’re in a time loop. It was only a year ago when the Cannes Film Festival announced that Spike Lee would be the Jury President for the film festival.

Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter's longtime awards columnist and the host of THR's Awards Chatter podcast, will join Chapman University’s film school as a trustee professor in the fall. In his new part-time position, Feinberg (who will continue as a full-time staffer at THR) will take over the Chapman "Master Classes," a series of interviews with some of Hollywood’s best-known actors and filmmakers, held at the university's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.

CAA is formalizing the creation of a department dedicated to the fast-growing podcast space and has put one of its veteran audio agents in charge of the group. Josh Lindgren has been named head of the agency's podcast department.

direct to your inboxThousands of new trees are set to be planted across Tameside by the end of this year.Tameside Council has set itself the target of planting 16,000 trees in 2021 as part of efforts to help tackle the climate emergency.The new trees will mostly be planted in greenspace and countryside, including the edges of Cheetham's Park, in Stalybridge, and along Groby Road, in Audenshaw.Cllr Brenda Warrington, Tameside Council’s executive leader, said: “Over the last 10 years we have

Deadline has made a pair of staff moves as it continues its editorial expansion. London-based reporter Diana Lodderhose is returning to the site’s fold as International Features Editor, while Alexandra Del Rosario, currently Associate Editor, Nights & Weekends, has shifted to TV Reporter.

BLACKPINK member Rosé will finally be making her solo debut this month and has been flooding Instagram with some gorgeous teaser posters. BLINKS have been waiting with bated breaths for the 24-year-old singer to bask in some solo spotlight and that's exactly what we will be getting on March 12 as Rosé will drop her first solo single album R, with On The Ground as the title track.Today's sweet letter in our Dear Eonni series has been penned by Elis Beze Carvalho from Brazil to Rosé.

Antonio Ferme editorCreative Artists Agency has tapped Jeffrey Freedman to be its chief administrative officer. He was previously the agency’s general counsel, a role in which he will continue to serve.

Snowpiercer actress Jennifer Connolly has teased upcoming season two episodes of the post-apocalyptic drama series.Connolly, who portrays Melanie Cavill in the series, went into some detail about her character in a new interview.

Dionne Harmon is moving from her role as Vice President of Development to Executive Vice President of Content & Strategy at Jesse Collins Entertainment. The announcement was made by JCE CEO Jesse Collins.

German film and TV studio Leonine have made a major executive appointment, naming Sebastian Heinlein, formerly of Constantin Entertainment, to its SEO Entertainment division as head of development and creative director. He takes over at the new position on April 1, 2021.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorBMI has announced that Sandye Taylor is joining the company as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer.  She will report to the performing rights organization’s President & CEO Mike O’Neill and will be a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team.

Since news broke about Jennie and G-Dragon dating, the K-pop community hasn’t been the same. Dispatch, a South Korean media outlet, reported on February 23, 2021, that BLACKPINK’s Jennie and BIGBANG’s G-Dragon have been in a relationship for a year.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorProlific director Paris Barclay has been named an honorary life member of the Directors Guild of America.The life member designation is one of the guild’s highest honors, recognizing his career achievements and leadership in the industry.

Crackle Plus, the portfolio of streaming networks including Crackle, Popcornflix and Truli, has named Sony veteran Jeff Meier head of programming.