Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: After entertainment agencies and studios made pronouncements of support towards Black Lives Matter and anti-racism causes and shut down for Blackout Tuesday last week, it was inevitable that people within those companies would look around and gauge how deeply invested their companies are in diversity hiring. This became an issue last week at Paradigm, after the agency posted on its Instagram page: “We stand for justice for Black communities.
Sony Music Chief Rob Stringer Details Company-Wide Plans for Blackout Tuesday
02.06.2020 - 08:19 / variety.com
A day of town halls and conversations is planned with Spike Lee, Kane Brown and the attorney for George Floyd, Ahmad Arbery and Breonna Taylor set to speak.
By Shirley Halperin
Executive Editor, Music
Sony Music CEO Rob Stringer (pictured with Pharrell Williams in January) has detailed his company’s plans to observe “Blackout Tuesday,” an industry-wide initiative to stand in solidarity with the black community — and in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hand of a
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nme.com
08.06.2020 / 04:37
Sony Music Group launches $100million social justice fund
press release from Sony Music Group, the company, “will immediately begin to donate to organisations that foster equal rights”.
variety.com
05.06.2020 / 20:07
Sony Music Launches $100 Million Fund to Support Social Justice, Anti-Racist Initiatives
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorSony Music Group has announced the launch of a $100 million fund to support social justice and anti-racist initiatives around the world.
etcanada.com
04.06.2020 / 21:35
Rev. Al Sharpton Eulogizes George Floyd In Minneapolis Memorial, First Of 3
Mourners filed into a sanctuary in Minneapolis on Thursday for the first in a series of memorials to George Floyd, whose death at the hands of police has sparked sporadic violence and turbulent protests around the world against racial injustice.
billboard.com
03.06.2020 / 18:55
How to Help Like Artists and the Music Industry Are Doing in the Wake of George Floyd's Death
While citizens nationwide are protesting the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis officer kneeled on his neck for nine minutes, musicians and others in the music industry are also speaking up and looking for ways to help end racism and bring about accountability.We at Billboard -- like the many artists, companies, music industry professionals and more -- are also adding our voices to stand in solidarity. A message from Billboard.
peoplemagazine.co.za
03.06.2020 / 17:21
Emma Watson speaks out amid backlash following Blackout Tuesday posts
Emma Watson has been forced to defend herself after attracting criticism for her Blackout Tuesday posts this week.
peoplemagazine.co.za
03.06.2020 / 17:21
Alec Baldwin defends Woody Allen Instagram post during Blackout Tuesday
Alec Baldwin has defended promoting his interview with Woody Allen on Instagram during Blackout Tuesday.
peoplemagazine.co.za
03.06.2020 / 10:23
Lil Nas X and Kehlani slam Blackout Tuesday campaign
Lil Nas X and Kehlani have criticised the music industry’s Blackout Tuesday campaign for being a distraction from real activism.
hollywoodlife.com
03.06.2020 / 01:53
LL Cool J Goes Viral With Powerful Rap Amidst George Floyd Protests: ‘Watching That Man Die Slow Left A Hole’
LL Cool J has proved he’s still got it when it comes to delivering powerful messages via rap. He didn’t need a beat or background track for the 2:39 message he released via an Instagram video on June 1.
justjared.com
02.06.2020 / 20:37
Nickelodeon Honors George Floyd In Blackout Tuesday Commercial; Defends Going Dark To Some Parents
Nickelodeon went off air today (June 2) for 8 minutes and 46 seconds, which was the same amount of time that a police officer had his knee on top of George Floyd‘s neck, that ultimately led to his tragic murder.
variety.com
02.06.2020 / 16:53
Blackout Tuesday: Spotify, SiriusXM Observe Moments of Silence in George Floyd Tributes
By Todd Spangler
pinkvilla.com
02.06.2020 / 13:17
Black Lives Matter: Gal Gadot, Demi Lovato & more celebs join Blackout Tuesday protest for George Floyd
Reflecting on the killing of George Floyd and all the other black victims of police brutality, celebrities from the music industry have come together to participate in a day of silent Blackout Tuesday protest. Various celebs are observing the silent protest in solidarity with the black community days after Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis.
pinkvilla.com
02.06.2020 / 02:21
Music industry to observe Blackout Tuesday on June 2 in solidarity with protests over George Floyd's death
The music industry will turn silent and observe Blackout Tuesday in solidarity with protests that have erupted worldwide after the death of George Floyd in police custody a few days back. Not only that but this halt in the business has been planned to support and stand with the black community thereby strongly protesting against racial discrimination and other related issues that still prevail in many parts of the world. Many popular music labels have joined hands in this initiative.
