The Weeknd explains his bizarre bandage look at the AMAs 2020; Takes a dig at Hollywood’s superficial culture

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorThe Directors Guild of America’s latest breakdown of TV director employment shows major gains for women and for Black helmers overall but the numbers also spotlight the systemic lack of movement for Latinx and female directors of color.The share of TV episodes directed by women during the 2019-20 television season across broadcast, cable and streaming hit a record of 34%, up from the 31% share that women commanded in the 2018-19 season and a big lift over the

Billie Holiday has always been a monster of a role. Diana Ross tackled her on film and Audra McDonald did it on stage.

Andra Day was prepared to suffer for her art when assuming the role of legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday.

We’re not far into “American Idol” season 19, but Luke Bryan has already predicted a winner.

The Muppet Show began streaming on Disney+ on Friday (19 February), meaning subscribers can now view the variety show’s original five seasons. The episodes originally aired between 1976 to 1981 in the UK and on syndication in the US.

Her voice was legendary, as were some of the battles she faced in her career. Lee Daniels’ new film, “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” revisits the life of the iconic, openly bisexual singer.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorSinger-turned-actor Andra Day brought versatility to Lee Daniels’ biopic “The United States vs.

Nolan Gould looks unrecognisable after showing off his transformed physique after leaving Modern Family.The 22 year old spent 11 years playing Luke Dunphy on the hit American sitcom before it ended last April. Actor Nolan has now shown off his muscular body in new photos after working out during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan return to the judges' chairs on Sunday's premiere, which also welcomes back longtime host Ryan Seacrest.

The “American Idol” judges were very impressed with contestant Alex Miller in a sneak peek clip ahead of Sunday’s season premiere.

While the conditions are improving for a woman in Hollywood, there is still work to be done.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorIn Lee Daniel’s upcoming “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” coming to Hulu on Feb.

Claudia Conway hopes to win the hearts of American Idol judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie in a new promo for the long-running singing competition show.

CAA has signed documentarianJamila Wignot, who recently premiered her latest Ailey at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival. Wignot previously directed the Peabody, Emmy, and NAACP award-winning PBS miniseriesAfrican Americans: Many Rivers to Cross.

The Weeknd is revealing the significance behind the bandages that he’s been wearing on his face in recent photos and during his performance on the American Music Awards.

Luke Combs is back with new music.

Among the country's preeminent dramatists, Suzan-Lori Parks has won a 2002 Pulitzer Prize for her play Topdog-Underdog and a 2012 Tony for an adaptation of Porgy and Bess. Along the way Parks, 57, has dipped a toe in Hollywood, as far back as 1996's Girl 6, which she wrote for Spike Lee.

When you see the title of Barry Jenkins’ new series, “The Underground Railroad,” and then combine it with the premise about a literal railroad system used to help Black people escape slavery, you may immediately assume you know the story that the filmmaker is trying to tell. Clearly, this is a story about slavery and what it was like experiencing that disgusting part of American history.