Rotten Tomatoes Updates “Top Critic” Criteria, Adding 170 New Voices In Inclusion Push

Every year, we’re inundated with Best Of lists from all over the place. However, no matter if it’s from Pedro Almodovar, Barack Obama, or even us, there’s one thing that binds them all together—subjectivity.

Almost exactly two weeks after California Governor Gavin Newsom announced what became a new lockdown for most of the state’s population, the daily number of new cases has fallen for five successive days. Granted, those numbers are dropping from an all-time new daily case high for the state — or any state, for that matter — of 53,711 announced last Wednesday.

Chris Willman Music WriterTaylor Swift holds two out of the three top spots on this week’s Rolling Stone album chart, with the new “Evermore” entering at No. 1, followed at No.

It’s officially the holiday season, which means it’s time to brew a cup of hot cocoa, snuggle up under a blanket and dive into some of the most beloved classic Christmas films of all time.

direct to your inboxThis is the man who will take over the top job at Greater Manchester Police - for now - after the resignation today of chief constable Ian Hopkins.Ian Pilling, currently GMP's deputy chief constable, will 'step up' as the force's interim chief, the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said.Mr Burnham added he would set in motion the search for Mr Hopkins' permanent replacement in the new year, saying: "Now is the time for new leadership and a new era in our police

Refresh for updates: Before 2020 rings out, the New York Film Critics are voting in their annual selection. Voting will go on for the next few hours. Already, Delroy Lindo from Spike Lee’s Netflix movie Da 5 Bloods has won Best Actor. Last year Netflix came up as a big winner with Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman winning Best Film and Best Supporting Actor Joe Pesci.

In an emotion-filled New Years Eve episode of Eastenders, fans will be shocked to find out that Mick Carter, played by Danny Dyer, is contemplating suicide.

Gwen Stefani to thank!ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke with the 15-year-old performer from Shoreham, New York, on Wednesday after his big win, where he admitted he was «still in shock.»«I'm just so grateful and so blessed, because there's been so many incredibly talented singers this season,» he raved. «I think my win was due to Gwen's coaching.

What a year. Just one real film festival in person (Sundance) and a handful of films screened in person after March.

Tayshia Adams' two-night finale of, and she's got just three suitors left… right? Not so fast, according to ET's exclusive new promo — which teases a potential return by fan favorite Ben Smith. Viewers saw Ben eliminated on Tuesday's episode of the ABC dating series, with him admitting he «blew it» by not telling Tayshia he was in love with her at his hometown date.

“I again want to sound an alarm that we’ve been sounding for the last month,” said Los Angeles Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year because Paramount decided to take a risk and make a feel good Holiday rom-com centring around a very unlikely gay couple.

Carter Rubin has wowed the coaches on all season, and on Tuesday's show, he'll find out if he's headed to the finals!The 15-year-old crooner from Shoreham, New York, delivered the final performance of the night on Monday's live semifinals show, and it was a doozy.

The coronavirus continues to take hold over Los Angeles county as Public Health officials confirmed a total of 8,949 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday alone.

Could a surprise episode of “Black Mirror” arrive on Netflix before the end of the year? Evidence indicates it will.

Rotten Tomatoes, the review aggregation site that has been the bane or booster of many Hollywood projects, is adding to the criterion behind its 'Top Critics' program with a goal of increasing diversity amongst its ranks of reviewers. The latest update to the criterion now includes reviewers working in podcasts and video series.

here.Rotten Tomatoes has also put in place grant programs to help critics from underrepresented groups attend film festivals — including Sundance, TIFF, SXSW and NYFF — as well as other workshops and networking events. The grant program additionally offers connections to editors, studio publicity, marketing executives and festival organizers.

Dave McNary Film ReporterRotten Tomatoes has launched a new Top Critics program for its Tomatometer rating system, including new criteria aimed at boosting inclusion and recognizing individual achievement in criticism.“At Rotten Tomatoes, we continue our commitment to building a more inclusive critics pool that reflects and serves the global entertainment audience, and today we took another important step by modernizing our Top Critics program,” said Jenny Jediny, Rotten Tomatoes head of

Top Of The Pops has revealed its lineup for this year’s Christmas Day and New Year shows.Hosted by Clara Amfo and Ferne Cotton, the two episodes will air on BBC One on Christmas Day at 11.55am and New Years Eve at 4.20pm, and will feature performances from Craig David, Yungblud, Becky Hill and Clean Bandit.Joel Corry and MNEK will perform their chart-topping track ‘Head & Heart’, which held the top spot on the Official Singles Chart for six weeks in the summer, on the Christmas Day special.The

Girls Aloud star and Celebrity Big Brother winner Sarah Harding has updated fans on her 'tough' treatment after announcing the devastating news of her breast cancer diagnosis in August.Revealing that she's working on an autobiography titled Hear Me Out - after a track she wrote for Girls Aloud's 2004 album What Will the Neighbours Say? - Sarah thanked fans for their supportive comments and DMs; citing them as a 'a huge source of strength.'Taking to Instagram to announce the project, Sarah wrote,