Diverse Representation Organization Launches Black Entertainment Executives Pipeline Initiative (Exclusive)

A Los Angeles entertainment executive has been connected to the main suspect in the Christmas morning bombing in Nashville, according to numerous news reports.

Angelique Jackson There are few entertainers like Jamie Foxx; he’s a multihyphenate superstar with the trophy case to back it up.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAmid yet another Grammy Awards season loaded with controversy, the Recording Academy will honor the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association at its 23rd annual Entertainment Law Initiative Event & Scholarship Presentation, which will take place during Grammy Week in a new virtual format. The event is invite-only.At the event, BESLA will be honored with the 2021 Entertainment Law Initiative Service Award.

Academy Awards.It was one of the last normal nights in Hollywood, and well, everywhere.Multiplexes and movie palaces shut down, Broadway stages went dark, red carpets remained rolled up and stars stayed home as the coronavirus pandemic ground life to a halt.But creativity and entertainment were not extinguished.

health complications after years of living with Parkinson’s disease, his agents at Brown, Simcocks & Andrews said in a statement.

Giant Leap Accelerator is doing its part to fight the good fight to bolster diversity and inclusion in Hollywood. The company launched a film and television development program today that will focus on discovering new Asian/Pacific American (APA) stories.

Charles D. King To make sense of all that has transpired in 2020 and what it portends for the media and entertainment sectors going forward, Variety spoke with a cross section of industry leaders about the broad theme of change.

EXCLUSIVE: Ben Sherwood has unveiled his next venture, almost two years after he stepped down as President of Disney-ABC TV Group and co-chairman of Disney Media Networks in March 2019, after Disney’s acquisition of key Fox assets was completed.

I'm Your Womantook over Los Angeles' iconic Greek Theater on Thursday night, screening at a drive-in the day before it releases on Amazon. The 1970s-set crime thriller, starring Rachel Brosnahan, Marsha Stephanie Blake and Arinze Kene, follows the Marvelous Mrs.

(CNN)Inclusion is evolving.Nowhere is this truer than in Hollywood, where there has been increased demand for improved representation by gender, sexuality, religion and opportunities for the disabled in the industry.The recent announcement by "Juno" star Elliot Page that they are transgender and identify as non-binary was greeted with surprise but also cheers by supporters and trans advocates alike.

Eli Countryman VH1 will premiere a “Love & Hip Hop” reunion special entitled “Love & Hip Hop: Secrets Unlocked” on Jan. 4, Variety has learned exclusively.The virtual reunion, the first of a four-part special, marks the franchise’s first event featuring cast members from all four filming locations: New York, Atlanta, Hollywood and Miami.

Facebook Gaming on Tuesday unveiled the Black Gaming Creator Program, committing $10 million over two years to provide the funding, mentorship and resources necessary to become a partnered creator on the platform. Those selected will gain early access to streaming features and tools designed to help young creators grow their brand and community, as well as the opportunity to attend bi-monthly training summits, digital gaming events and receive monthly pay.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentParis-based Logical Pictures, a four-year-old company that has financed more than 20 movies including “Revenge,” is launching 21 Content Ventures, an investment fund dedicated to internationally-driven films and series.Set to launch in January, the investment fund will be capped at €100 million ($121.6 million) and is structured as an evergreen fund — meaning it’s an open-ended fund with no termination date, allowing investors to exit 21 Content Ventures

Rachel Kaplan is heading back to Warner Bros. Television after striking an overall deal with the studio via her new production company.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorPharrell Williams has announced Black Ambition, a non-profit initiative that aims to provide a bridge to success for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs who are launching tech, design, healthcare, and consumer products/services start-up.Speaking at a press conference, Williams said he was inspired to start the initiative as a means of giving voice to underserved communities.

Jordan Moreau Disney Plus’ “The Mandalorian,” Marvel’s “Avengers” films and Netflix’s “Stranger Things” are the top entertainment franchises, according to a new survey from the National Research Group.Beginning in January 2019, NRG, a global insights and strategy firm, conducted more than 350,000 interviews about 700 entertainment franchises to discover which were considered the most bold, inspiring and thought-provoking by U.S. consumers.