New Oscars Inclusion Standards Set a Bar So Low ‘It’s Lying on the Floor’ (Guest Blog)

and shortly after on. She shares with ET her take on beauty standards in Hollywood and how it’s important to stay true to your identity.

Despite having more than 25 years of publicity and marketing experience, BazanPR founder Jackie Bazan still finds it challenging to encounter people in the entertainment industry who "understand that the color of my skin does not define my capability in this space." Bazan’s firm has worked on Black Panther, Spike Lee’s Chi-Raq, Adam Shankman’s Hairspray and the upcoming Concrete Cowboy starring Idris Elba.

New York Comic Con, along with some high-flying women in Hollywood who teamed up for a fun and insightful panel about Black female superheroes on the small screen. The panel's origin story begins with Black History Month back in February, when TV Guide presented The Rise of Black Superheroes, an in-depth look at TV's Black superheroes, past and present: The Pierces of Black Lightning, the pint-sizedstar of Raising Dion, Sister Night (Regina King) of HBO's Watchmen, and Iris West (Candice Patton)

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorA group of Hollywood celebrities got naked in a new PSA to bring attention to “naked ballot” laws, which require voters in 16 states to place their mail-in ballots in two different envelopes — one inside of the other and in a specific order — for their votes to be counted.The ad (watch below) features a stripped-down-to-their-birthday-suits roster that includes Tiffany Haddish, Chris Rock, Amy Schumer, Chelsea Handler, Naomi Campbell, Mark Ruffalo, Sarah Silverman

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.

Kim Zolciak-Biermann leads a life of luxury, but it didn’t come without years of hard work. The Don’t Be Tardy star, 42, has cemented her name in Hollywood after getting her start in the reality television space in 2008.

The monthly series of original films known as “Into the Dark” may be on COVID-related hold over at Hulu, but even a pandemic can’t stop the hardest working producer in Hollywood. Jason Blum has shuffled over to Amazon Prime Video, which announced in August that it would premiere a new collection of Blumhouse productions, starting with four films in October and continuing with another quartet in 2021.

Margaret Qualley is one of the best up-and-coming actors working today. After a couple of star-making performances in “The Leftovers” and last year’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” she is set up to be a major force in films and TV.

PHOENIX -- Even nearly 50 years after his death, Bruce Lee can still make ripples.From this summer’s ESPN documentary, “Be Water,” to Quentin Tarantino’s heavily criticized depiction of him in “Once Upon a Time ... In Hollywood,” the martial arts legend continues to captivate audiences.That continues with “Warrior,” a Cinemax historical drama inspired by his original idea and premiering its second season Friday.

It’s time for yet another attempt at making “Conan the Barbarian” a major franchise in Hollywood. After Arnold Schwarzenegger first brought the character to life in 1982 (follows by a sequel in 1984), the franchise laid dormant for decades.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentMadrid-based The Mediapro Studio (TMS), one of Europe’s biggest independent film and TV players, had a smashing 2019 with the release of 126 titles. And then the pandemic struck, forcing the company to shut down 56 shows.

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.

Todd Lieberman Editor’s note: Todd Lieberman, who with David Hoberman co-owns Mandeville Films and Television, has been a prolific producer of films from Beauty and the Beast to The Aeronauts, Wonder, Stronger, The Fighter, The Muppets and The Proposal. Like most in Hollywood, he spends time in the pandemic prepping projects for the cautious rebound in production starts, and discussing presidential politics — sometimes in equal measure.

Lisa Rinna is getting into the beauty game — finally! And no surprise, she’s starting with her most buzzed about feature: lips!“I’ve always wanted to do a lip line because the lips, it’s always been about the lips,” The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star exclusively tells Us. “I mean, since I was 24, right?”She’s not wrong! Since her start as an actress in Hollywood, Rinna’s plump, luscious lips have been a major part of her signature look.

The “sisterhood” of The CW are coming together and calling for a more inclusive future.

After George Floyd’s tragic death, something strange happened to many of us who are Black in Hollywood. Though it’s crass to say, we became trendy, as demonstrated by the uptick in our meetings and deals.

Wendy Williams doesn’t have faith in Hollywood’s hottest rumored romance between Brad Pitt and German model Nicole Poturalski. The talk show host, 56, predicted that the pair won’t make it past the new year during her “Hot Topics” segment on her Wednesday morning show. Wendy even noted that Nicole resembles Brad’s ex-wife, Angelina Jolie — like many fans have already stated.

Nicole Poturalski is clearing the air amid her headline-making new relationship with Brad Pitt!

Also Read: Writers Guild Says It Has Hit Limit in Franchise Agreement Talks With CAA, WMECAA became the third major Hollywood agency to agree to a new deal, following behind ICM and UTA. WME, at this point, remains the only hold out among the major agencies.UTA, ICM, CAA and WME account for more than 90% of the packaging fee deals — those in which agencies bundle writers, talent and creators for a project and sell to a studio — in Hollywood.