HFPA Bans Members From Receiving Freebies, Gifts, Trips and Other Promo Items From Studios, Networks and Stars

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Hollywood Foreign Press Association has approved the new set of bylaws that had been proposed to reform the organization, recruit more diverse and inclusive members and address the ethics and accountability issues that have long swirled around the organization.Most recently, the HFPA had approved new gift, travel and conflict of interest policies that forbade memmbers to accept promotional materials or other gifts from studios, publicists, actors,

Strictly Come Dancing fans have speculated that John Whaite will be paired with Graziano di Prima in the show's historic first all-male couple. John, 33, was the fourth contestant announced to be taking part in this year's series of the hit BBC dancing show, with it being confirmed he would be paired with a male professional – the first time this has happened in the show's 17 year history.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeProduction on the upcoming season of Fox’s “The Masked Singer” continues, even as the network confirms that 12 cases of COVID-19 have been identified on set.According to the Los Angeles County Public Health website, those 12 confirmed positive cases came at Red Studios Hollywood, where “The Masked Singer” is shooting its sixth season, set to air this fall.

EXCLUSIVE: Heather Mitchell (Scandal), Good Girls creator Jenna Bans and her Minnesota Logging Co. have come on board a one-hour drama in the works at Fox based on Joshilyn Jackson’s bestselling suspense novel Never Have I Ever.

Assassin’s Creed art director Raphael Lacoste has left Ubisoft to join the independent developer, Haven Studios.The news comes from Lacoste’s Twitter where he shared he would be leaving the company after 16 years.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeGreetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is July 19, 2021, which means it’s 31 days until final-round voting starts on Aug. 19; 42 days until final voting ends on Aug.

Nightdive Studios, which is known for remastering classic FPS titles, is teasing a potential Exhumed remaster on Twitter.So far, Nightdive has remastered Doom 64, Turok 1 and 2, and System Shock: Remastered. According to a tease from Nightdive’s CEO on Twitter, the next project will be Exhumed.

Raven Symone is getting support from wife Miranda Pearman-Maday on her big night!

July 15“HFPA membership approved the draft bylaws for a final vote with no amendments, demonstrating its continued commitment to foundational change. Official ballots will now go out via mail to the membership, with a final vote tally in early August.The HFPA also approved new gift, travel and conflict of interest policies.

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Khloe Kardashian.Now that the "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star is single, having recently split (again!) from Tristan Thompson, Lamar is hoping to reconcile with her, according to TMZ.The former NBA player hoped to get Khloe's attention last weekend when he posted a flattering comment on her Instagram.

Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman Maday have officially made their red carpet debut!The lovebirds stepped out together for the world premiere of at the Regal LA Live in Los Angeles on Monday, weeks after celebrating their one-year wedding anniversary. While speaking to ET, the two opened up about what they love most about working with each other on their new YouTube channel, and the secrets to their work/life balance as newlyweds.«Oh my goodness, we love the fact that we get to be ourselves, that

England fans rallied behind the team on Sunday 11 July as they faced Italy in the final of the Euros.The tournament came to a heartbreaking end as England lost against Italy during penalties and mayhem ensued in parts of London as a result.The Met Police were forced to make 49 arrests during and after the game, and as well as this some football fans without tickets stormed Wembley Stadium.

Gayle King is not playing around with Coronavirus, the pandemic, and the vaccines available to prevent the spread.

Christopher Vourlias Kirill Serebrennikov made an appearance by FaceTime on Monday after the premiere of “Petrov’s Flu,” which bowed in competition at the Cannes Film Festival. The 51-year-old helmer is banned from leaving Russia and was unable to attend the opening.“I would like to thank everyone who is here.