Netflix Chief Reed Hastings Donates $120 Million to Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Singer Duffy has reportedly penned an open letter to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, criticizing the platform for its "irresponsible" decision to stream the controversial film 365 Days.

Tom Grater International Film ReporterDuffy, the Wesh singer/songwriter who earlier this year went public with a harrowing story about being kidnapped and raped, has publicly called out Netflix for showing Polish feature film 365 Days, which she says “glamorizes the brutal reality of sex trafficking, kidnapping and rape”.The movie, which has been widely panned but is currently sitting at no.5 in the streamer’s UK top 10 today, is billed as an erotic drama and tells the story of a young Polish

Dade Hayes Finance EditorEXCLUSIVE: NBA All-Star Chris Paul is teaming up with Roadside Entertainment to produce a docuseries rooted in basketball programs at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).The show will unfold over the course of the 2020-21 season, with exact participants and schools still to be determined. The goal is to provide an intimate look at the challenges HBCU schools face in competing with bigger programs to attract top basketball recruits.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: Netflix has appointed Bozoma “Boz” Saint John to be its new Chief Marketing Officer. She leaves Endeavor, where she has served as CMO since 2018.

Naman Ramachandran Netflix CEO has talked up the popularity of international shows like Spain’s “Money Heist,” Italy’s “Summertime” and Germany’s “Unorthodox” during the global lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic. In an audio essay broadcast on BBC Sounds, Hastings said, “We know that great stories can come from anywhere and be loved everywhere.

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has announced the launch of a new paid internship program for students enrolled in historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).As part of the summer program, which runs through July and August, the performance rights organization will offer five HBCU students the opportunity to work remotely in various departments at ASCAP, including marketing & communications/events, membership, data strategy, international affair,

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, today announced the launch of a new paid internship program for students enrolled in historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the U.S.

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has pledged a huge donation to black education in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests against systemic racism and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd.

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife, Patty Quillin, are donating $120 million toward student scholarships at historically black colleges and universities. The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticNetflix co-founder and CEO Reed Hastings and his wife Patty Quillin have donated $120 million to the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College, a record-setting individual gift supporting scholarships at historically black colleges and universities.In an interview with MSNBC’s Craig Melvin today, Hastings said, “The times are the most stressed, the most painful, that we’ve ever seen in our lives, but out of that pain can come some

Also Read: Crystal Kayiza, Alison Klayman to Showcase New Doc Shorts at New Yorker's Documentary: Remote Festival Series (Exclusive)“We’ve supported these three extraordinary institutions for the last few years because we believe that investing in the education of Black youth is one of the best ways to invest in America’s future,” Quillin and Hastings said in a joint statement issued Wednesday.

John Cena, 43, is one of the latest celebrities to give a “tremendous donation” of $1 million to the Black Lives Matter movement and it’s all because he was inspired by K-pop band BTS! The professional wrestler announced his donation in a tweet on June 8 and gave a shout-out to the music group and their fans while he was at it. “Very happy to join #BTSARMY in efforts to match @BTS_twt tremendous donation #ARMYMatch1M,” his tweet read.

Jordan Peele is making some power moves in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

BTS have certainly put their money where their mouths are when it comes to supporting Black Lives Matter, having donated $1 million to the international human rights movement. As protests in support of the initiative – and its core ideals – continue all around the world, the hugely popular K-pop band teamed up with Big Hit Entertainment, their Korean record label, and transferred the hefty sum on Friday, June 5.

BTS has donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter after making a statement that they stand against racial discrimination.The band's incredible fanbase has raised over $500,000 as part of their #MatchAMillion initiative.BTS and Big Hit Entertainment donated $1 million to Black Lives Matter as people all over the world join together in the fight to end systemic racism and protest police brutality.

Black Lives Matter movement earlier this week, BTS is backing up their support with a sizable donation.

Jennifer Aniston is doing her part amid the global Black Lives Matter protest following the tragic death of George Floyd. Harper’s Bazaar reported today that Jennifer Aniston joined the ranks of many other celebrities who have donated to a number of pro-black organizations.

, saying “Black people all over the world are in pain at this moment from the trauma of centuries of oppression. We are moved by the generosity of BTS and allies all over the world who stand in solidarity in the fight for Black lives.”A few days ago, BTS expressed their solidarity with the movement on Twitter, writing “We stand against racial discrimination.