Brenda Robinson Becomes First Black President Of The International Documentary Association

Taylor Swift has become the first artist in US chart history to score a Number 1 debut on both the Billboard singles and albums charts this week.

Taylor Swift's "Cardigan" blasts in at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart.

Bruce Haring, Brandon Choe SUNDAY: California has become the first US state to hit 500,000 positive coronavirus cases, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.More than 9,000 people have died from coronavirus in California, and more than 6,000 people are in the hospital or an intensive care unit, according to state data published Friday morning.Despite new restrictions on such indoor venues as movie theaters, bars and restaurants issued in mid-July by California Governor Gavin Newsom,

Peter White Television EditorDime Davis, director of HBO’s A Black Lady Sketch Show, has become the first Black woman to secure an Emmy nod for directing a variety series.Debbie Allen was nominated in 1989 for directing ABC’s The Debbie Allen Special when the category was known as Outstanding Directing for a Variety or Music Program, but Davis becomes the first Black Woman for series directing.

coronavirus in the UK. It is understood the animal had become unwell with Covid-19 after its owners had tested positive with the virus earlier this year.

Pete Hammond Awards Columnist/Chief Film CriticEXCLUSIVE: Director Kelly Reichardt’s well-reviewed indie First Cow becomes the first physical 2020 DVD screener sent to all members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and now holds that singular distinction that I chronicle every year here on Deadline.

The International Documentary Association has named entertainment attorney Brenda Robinson as president of its board of directors. Robinson, who joined IDA’s boardroom in 2018, succeeds Kevin Iwashina, whose term ends in December.

Dave McNary Film ReporterThe International Documentary Association has named industry veteran Brenda Robinson as president of its board of directors, the first African American to hold the post.Robinson, who joined IDA’s board in 2018, succeeds Kevin Iwashina, whose board term ends in December.

Jimmy Fallon returned to his Rockefeller Center studio on Monday, months after shooting The Tonight Show from his home. He is the first late-night host to return to the studio amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: The Kourosh Ahari-directed psychological thriller The Night has landed a license for theatrical release in Iran.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorVeteran rapper and activist Talib Kweli announced today that he will be launching his new album, “Cultural Currency,” via the independent subscription service, Patreon. While artists like Kimbra and Ani DiFranco have released songs through the service, Kweli is the first major artist to use it for a full album.While details on the album itself were scant, the Patreon plans are spelled out in detail on https://www.patreon.com/TalibKweli.

Valentina Sampaio is the first transgender model to appear in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.