Hollywood’s New Leaders Tackle Diversity and Inclusion

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsLos Angeles County Public Health reported 28 new deaths and an additional 1,285 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. L.A.

“A Series of Substitutes,” a short made up largely of still images by Elliot Wright, a 19-year-old filmmaker from Brooklyn, New York; “Time Is of the Essence,” a blend of live-action and animation by Samiksha Thakur, 16, of North Bergen, New Jersey; and “Sprout,” a meditation on loneliness and healing by Jahna Lathan, 15, of Los Angeles.The three winners can be viewed at the bottom of this story.AT&T and WarnerMedia sponsored the summer-long competition, which asked young creators between the

Legendary comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Steve Martin discussed the historic snubbing of comedies at the Oscars. The two comedians got together for an hour-long virtual discussion about their careers as part of the New Yorker Festival Wednesday night, where the duo mentioned how Netflix has helped comedians gain a little recognition in the movie industry.

NEW YORK -- Jon Bon Jovi has been churning out love songs and arena anthems for nearly 40 years, but his latest release “2020,” has taken his music to another level.It’s Bon Jovi’s most socially conscious album to date.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentNearly three decades ago, Anita Hill took a stand against harassment when, during his Senate confirmation, she publicly accused Justice Clarence Thomas, who is now the most senior member of the U.S.

The Recording Academy revealed its latest diversity and inclusion numbers at a virtual industry summit; #ChangeMusic, which it co-sponsored with Color of Change, the largest online racial justice organization, was held Thursday. The Recording Academy has 169 employees.

Music icon Gloria Estefan is teaming up with her daughter Emily and niece Lili for a brand new “Red Table Talk: The Estefans” show.

Ted Johnson Joe Biden will participate in an NBC News town hall on Oct. 5 in Miami, with Lester Holt moderating.The event was announced following this evening’s debate between Biden and President Donald Trump.This will be Biden’s second town hall of the fall campaign.

Skins star Mike Bailey, who famously played Sid Jenkins in the teen television series, has become a teacher and looks totally different.The actor, who turned his back on the spotlight to teach drama, was recognised by one of his students as he taught their class and posted it on TikTok.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorAfter a motion was approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health plans to open the school waiver program for in-person instruction for grades TK-2.Previously, schools had only been allowed to reopen for students with special learning needs.

hereThe main difference between rapid-antigen tests and nasal/throat swabs and finger-prick blood tests is the antigen tests do not require laboratory processing to produce results.This means they are able to detect coronavirus infection within minutes, compared to the hours or days necessary for the genetic tests, known as PCR tests, to turnaround results.However they are generally considered less accurate than laboratory-based tests.They are far cheaper than other tests, with each test costing

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsLos Angeles Public Health confirmed Saturday an additional 1,236 positive cases of COVID-19. Officials also confirmed 18 new deaths and a total of 715 current hospitalizations.The latest COVID-19 counts come as health officials have been anticipating a rise in new COVID-19 positive cases and related deaths following the Labor Day holiday weekend.

Variety seeks to identify the next generation of leaders in the entertainment business who represent the creative community of film, TV, music and the digital space.

Katie Holmes and Emilio Vitolo Jr. both wore face masks during their latest New York City stroll on Monday, September 21.After a drive in the chef’s red Pontiac from the actress’ apartment, the couple were all smiles holding hands. The Ohio native, 41, rocked a blazer and sweatpants, while Vitolo Jr., 33, rocked a black coat and jeans.Holmes was first linked to the chef earlier this month when the pair were spotted having dinner.

1 in 10 to 1 in 3 nominees across all performer categories.”It’s important to acknowledge that the shifts in representation in Hollywood award shows represents progress; it’s just as critical to point out that this progress has been slow, uneven and far short of what is necessary or desirable.“One in three nominees” sounds more impressive than it actually is, considering that the U.S.

Bad Bunny surprised the city of New York with a livestreaming concert from the flatbed of a truck. The concert was also done to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month as well as the anniversary of Hurricane Maria.

Also Read: 'One Night in Miami': Regina King Opens Up About Directing 4 Men Portraying Real-Life Icons (Video)Boyega and Wright’s entries were featured at this year’s New York Film Festival, which was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsUpon discussions about reopening Los Angeles County, Public Health has confirmed 1,343 new COVID-19 positive cases and 13 deaths on Saturday.The latest update, which also shows 732 in current hospitalizations, comes after Barbara Ferrer said the county is seeing its lowest average testing-positivity rate of the pandemic.While the numbers may show a small let-up, L.A. County is still far from in the clear.