Heidi Klum has admitted “a lot of people got mad at me” after she weighed in on the controversy surrounding Gabrielle Union’s exit from America’s Got Talent.
19.01.2020 - 04:26 / deadline.com
By Anita Bennett
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Gabrielle Union has added her name to the growing list of artists voicing support for Recording Academy CEO Deborah Dugan, who was placed on administrative leave less than two weeks before the Grammy Awards.
On Thursday night, the Recording Academy ousted Dugan amid “serious concerns” raised by its Board of Trustees, which cited her behavior and a “formal allegation” of misconduct by a “senior female member.”
Since then, several media outlets have reported
Heidi Klum has admitted “a lot of people got mad at me” after she weighed in on the controversy surrounding Gabrielle Union’s exit from America’s Got Talent.
The Recording Academy has denied embattled president/CEO Deborah Dugan’s request for release from the arbitration agreement she signed before joining the nonprofit organization in August 2019, but says it is willing to waive its confidentiality provision -- meaning the process can play out publicly. As part of her employment contract, Dugan had agreed to arbitrate any future disputes between herself and the academy confidentially and in private.
America’s Got Talent host Terry Crews has apologised for questioning ousted judge Gabrielle Union’s criticism of the show.
Terry Crews was the target of controversy this week after supporting America's Got Talent when asked about Gabrielle Union's exit. Union was dropped from the show late last year after reportedly raising concerns ove
America’s Got Talent host Terry Crews has apologized for questioning ousted judge Gabrielle Union’s criticism of the show.
In response to defending reality competition series Americas Got Talent after Gabrielle Union was fired from her position as judge in November, show host Terry Crews issued an apology to the actress via social media Friday.On Twitter, Crews tweeted, “I told @KevinHart4reala while ago, he needed 2 'acknowledge the pain of other people.' Right now I have to do the same thing. I want to apologize for the comments I made.
Terry Crews has apologised to Gabrielle Union after he defended America’s Got Talent shortly after she left the show.
It’s safe to say people were frustrated with Terry Crews’ lack of support for Gabrielle Union, who took a stand against racism in the workplace after she got fired from “America’s Got Talent” for alleged similar circumstances.
By Bruce Haring
Tyra Banks has spoken out in support of Gabrielle Union amid claims she was fired from America’s Got Talent for reporting a “toxic” culture on set.
Ousted Recording Academy CEO/president Deborah Dugan’s attorneys are calling for her to be reinstated and for board chair Harvey Mason to step down if the organization is serious about reform.
By Bruce Haring
Terry Crews isn't letting the recent drama surrounding "America's Got Talent" get him down.
“America’s Got Talent” host Terry Crews addressed reports that Gabrielle Union was effectively fired from the competition show in November after raising concerns over insensitivities to women and people of color.
Ousted Recording Academy president/CEO Deborah Dugan appeared on Thursday's Good Morning America (Jan. 23), where she detailed the reasons behind the discrimination complaint she filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Tuesday (Jan.
By Dade Hayes
Recording Academy president/CEO Deborah Dugan is booked to appear on tomorrow’s Good Morning America (Jan. 23), Billboard has confirmed. On the show, she's expected to detail her reasons behind why she filed a discrimination complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on Tuesday (Jan. 21) against the Academy, after she was placed on administrative leave on Jan. 16 amid allegations of workplace bullying.
In the latest twist in the ongoing drama around the Recording Academy, ousted CEO Deborah Dugan will appear — live — on “Good Morning America” tomorrow, a rep at the network confirmed to Variety.
In suspended Recording Academy president/CEO Deborah Dugan’s blockbuster Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaint filed Tuesday (Jan. 21) that includes allegations of sexual harassment, business improprieties and rape by the organization’s former chief, the most damaging claims in the long run may be about voting irregularities for the Grammy Awards.