It’s Not Too Late for Hollywood to Change Its Legacy on Trans Stories (Guest Column)

David Robb Labor EditorThe onscreen exploits of stuntwomen, and their off-screen battles for fair and equal treatment, is explored in Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story, a new documentary from director April Wright for Shout! Studios that debuts September 22 on digital platforms.Narrated by Fast & Furious franchise star Michelle Rodriquez and based on Mollie Gregory’s 2015 best-seller, the film chronicles the lives of women who perform the stunts in some of Hollywood’s biggest action

Regis Philbin has finally been laid to rest.

Sandra J. Evers-Manly Editors’ note: Sandra J.

Naya Rivera was laid to rest nearly two weeks after her body was recovered at Lake Piru on July 13, following a drowning accident five days earlier.According to the former Glee star’s death certificate, obtained by The Blast on Thursday, July 30, Rivera was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles on July 24.The famous cemetery is also the final resting place of Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher, Paul Walker and more late actors.The 33-year-old actress’ cause

Tampa’s Ybor City, similar to Austin’s Red River District or New Orleans’ French Quarter is a community filled entirely of independently owned restaurants, bars, retail shops and concert venues. Crowbar, opened in 2006, is a 300-person venue with an outdoor beer garden.

Rami Even-Esh Dear Wiley,How are you? I ask that sincerely, as I’m sure the past week has been challenging for you, as it has been for many of us. Your words have hurt.

A year or so ago, a movie producer called me and asked if I would be willing to appear in a documentary. The documentary happened to feature a dear old friend and colleague of mine, someone who I deeply respect, Drew Dixon.

A'Lelia Bundles Guest ColumnistHistory matters. Facts matter.

Also Read: Michael B Jordan Urges Hollywood to 'Commit to Black Hiring' at #BLM ProtestThe key aspects of the roadmap, which you view in full here, include:“The legacy of racism in Hollywood is long and unforgivable: excluding Black talent, silencing Black voices, derailing Black careers, and using the economic power of the industry to prop up police who target and enact violence on Black communities,” Rashad Robinson, president of Color Of Change, said in a statement.

COVID-19 caught the music industry with its pants down. Few can argue that. We’ve been driving fans down the same three-lane highway that we built 50 years ago: buy my music, buy my tickets, buy my merch. And now that much of that highway has been shut down, we’re scrambling. We came out of the coronavirus gate like a sky

YG dons a wig and football uniform for his "Swag" video. In addition to the clear Colin Kaepernick nod, the Compton rapper's latest visual also features a cameo from Snoop Dogg.

Gail Lerner Editors Note: Earlier this week, Prentice Penny, showrunner of HBO’s Insecure, wrote a guest column this week for Deadline reflecting on the recent string of high-profile comedy series pulling older episodes featuring blackface scenes. In it, he wrote about Hollywood’s “sliding scale” that made it possible for so many episodes of so many series to make it through all layers of approval to the air with the offensive material.

Harry Styles is helping fans everywhere get some well-needed shut-eye through his soothing new bedtime story.The “Watermelon Sugar” crooner, 26, teamed up with the Calm app to read a story titled “Dream With Me.” Styles’ 30-minute effort is designed to relax users and allow them to fall asleep.In a statement, Styles explained why the endeavor was so important for him to be a part of.

David Israelite Guest ColumnistIn this guest column, David Israelite, president & CEO of the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), the trade association representing American music publishers and their songwriting partners, argues in favor of the CASE Act, which would create a board within the U.S. Copyright Office to decide copyright disputes rather than going before a court. A songwriter’s work is only as valuable as her or his ability to enforce their rights.

Storme Warren On July 6, 2020, we lost a Country Music Hall of Famer, Grand Ole Opry star, guitar virtuoso, fiddle playing icon, proud American and my friend.This year marks my 37th year in broadcasting. Thirty of those years I’ve been solely focused on the world of country music.

Rod Lurie Editors Note: Journalist-turned-filmmaker Rod Lurie just oversaw the release of The Outpost, an adaptation of a book by CNN host Jake Tapper on the courageous stand made by a small group of U.S. soldiers against hundreds of Taliban fighters in Afghanistan.

Prentice Penny Editors Note: Prentice Penny is the showrunner, executive producer and frequent director of HBO’s Insecure, which recently wrapped its fourth season.