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Also Read: Oscars Board Election Has New Rules - But Expect the Same Old ResultsOf the 13 incumbents who were running, 10 won, a 77% success rate that is about normal for Academy board elections.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the results of the latest Board of Governors election and six members were elected for the first time. A notable name among the group? Ava DuVernay.

LOS ANGELES -- Filmmaker Ava DuVernay has been elected to the film academy’s Board of Governors for the first time. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its new members Wednesday, which include the “Selma” filmmaker, “A Star is Born” producer Lynette Howell Taylor and casting director Debra Zane.

Also Read: Oscars Board Election Has New Rules - But Expect the Same Old ResultsThe incumbents who run almost invariably succeed. Of the 85 governors elected over the last five years, 51 of them were either incumbent (42) or past governors returning to the board after a hiatus (nine).Only 11 times in those years did an incumbent governor run for re-election and lose.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced results for its annual board of governors election, to record diversity and gender inclusion.The number of female Academy governors has increased from 25 to 26, the Academy said in a Wednesday announcement, and people of color increases from 11 to 12, including the three governors-at-large.Additions to the board include filmmaker Ava DuVernay, who was elected for the first time to head the directors

Pete Hammond Awards Columnist/Chief Film CriticIn a compacted election period due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences has announced those candidates who have been elected to the Board Of Governors.Among those voted in for their first term on the board are  Ava DuVernay (Selma, 13th, When They See Us) for the directors branch, and co-producer of this year’s Oscar show Lynette Howell Taylor (A Star Is Born) for the producers branch.

Donald Trump has finally spoken about the nationwide protests and unrest surrounding the ongoing issue of police brutality. But he’s not exactly bringing people together.

After weeks of deliberations between Hollywood’s guilds and studios, the Industry-Wide Safety Committee has submitted a white paper to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and California Gov. Gavin Newsom offering its recommendations for safety guidelines to resume film and television production.

In a call with the country’s governors about the ongoing protests against the killing of George Floyd, President Trump advocated for “retribution” against protesters, calling them “terrorists,” “anarchists” and “radicals.”

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Whoopi Goldberg will be facing 18 other actors who want her seat on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ Board of Governors, the Academy revealed to its members on Friday.

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Roommates, Donald Trump says a lot of outrageous things, and he’s back again with another coronavirus update. On Tuesday evening, Trump completely reversed an argument he made just the day before regarding the reopening of the country!

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The festival was set to be headlined by Tame Impala, Missy Elliott, Flume and Vampire Weekend

New York’s Governors Ball festival, scheduled for early June, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced on Thursday.

Gov Ball has been called off.

Governors Ball 2020 has been canceled due to coronavirus, organizers announced on Thursday (March 26).

Governors Ball 2020 has been canceled. “It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of Governors Ball 2020 due to COVID-19,” a statement from the organizers reads. “Simply put—due to current government mandates and the evolving situation in NYC, it is neither safe nor prudent to move forward with our June dates. The well-being of our fans, artists, staff, vendors, partners, and the surrounding NYC community is always our #1 priority.” The fest will return in 2021.

On Wednesday (March 25), Meek Mill advised his fans how they could advocate for REFORM Alliance's new S.A.F.E.R. Plan to protect incarcerated people from contracting coronavirus.

On Thursday (March 12) New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a state-wide ban on social gatherings of 500 people or more as a way to combat the spread of coronavirus.The governor took to social media to state, "We are taking new actions to reduce the density of people across the state.

Wolfgang Puck is gearing up for the Governors Ball following the 2020 Oscars. The chef is catering the official post-Academy Awards celebration for the 26th time, but this year’s feast will be decidedly different — and feature an array of vegan options.

Governors Ball Music Festival, the east coast’s answer to Coachella, is back for another round this year, set to take place from June 5 to June 7 at its longtime home of Randall’s Island Park. This year’s event features a handful of festival staples — Tame Impala, Flume, Vampire Weekend — as well as more left-field bookings like Stevie Nicks, Miley Cyrus, Carly Rae Jepsen, Pinegrove, and more.

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The festival runs June 5-7

Governors Ball 2020 is just a few months away, and New York City’s biggest music festival has revealed its full lineup. Some of the biggest names on the bill are Tame Impala, Flume, Vampire Weekend, Missy Elliott, Stevie Nicks, Solange, and Miley Cyrus.

The Governors Ball Music Festival returns to Randall’s Island Park in New York City from June 5-7, 2020. This year’s performers include Tame Impala, Missy Elliott, Flume, Vampire Weekend, Stevie Nicks, Solange, Miley Cyrus, Charly Bliss, and more. Check out the lineup below.

Governors Ball has announced its 2020 lineup with headliners Tame Impala, Flume and Vampire Weekend. Missy Elliott’s appearance will also mark her first major NYC headlining show in over a decade.

New York festival Governors Ball has announced its lineup for 2020. Tame Impala, Missy Elliott, Vampire Weeknd, and Flume are headliners with Solange, Miley Cyrus, Stevie Nicks, and Summer Walker also set to perform across the weekend.

New York’s Governors Ball has announced the lineup for its 10th annual festival, and it’s a wide mix of styles, genres and eras: Missy Elliott — making her first major NYC performance in over a decade — Tame Impala, Stevie Nicks, Vampire Weekend, Solange, Miley Cyrus, Flume, Ellie Goulding, H.E.R., Swae Lee, Rufus Du Sol, Portugal. The Man, Foals, Summer Walker, Jon Bellion, Khruangbin, Carly Rae Jepsen, Maren Morris, Of Monsters and Men, Milky Chance, Bleachers, Banks and many more.

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