TV Writers Group Calls on Industry Leaders to Hire Black Writers, Commit to Equal Pay

Prospective “Hamilton” audiences might not be able to see the musical production live on Broadway right now but they’ll be able to stream it on Disney+ starting July 3.

Bolton Central Fire Station led the response. Get daily updates from Bolton direct to your email inbox with the free MyBolton newsletter.Click on this link, enter your email address, and select 'MyBolton News'.

Marsai Martin doesn't know why how she looked during the virtual 2020 BET Awards was a concern for anyone watching. The star took to Twitter following the ceremony to address the haters on social media who criticized how her hair and teeth appeared when she presented Megan Thee Stallion with the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist award on Sunday night. «So, I was on Twitter, and a lot of people have been addressing my hair and talking about my hair, and how it looks like a 'grandma’s wig.' And they’re

She may have won dozens of tennis championships throughout her career, but Venus Williams has revealed that her proudest accomplishment of all actually took place off the court.

their non-profit Archewell during the coronavirus pandemic. But the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a visit yesterday to Homeboy Industries, a Los Angeles social justice organization that "provide[s] training and support to formerly gang-involved and previously incarcerated men and women in the city, allowing them to redirect their lives," according to the organization's site.

West Lothian Council  has made “significant progress” in settling equal pay claims, it said this month.The statement came as Scotland’s local government watchdog has praised councils for their progress in settling equal pay claims, but says they expect councils to maintain their focus on unresolved cases.The 32 local authorities in Scotland have spent £1.3 billion settling cases of pay inequality between male and female staff.

Lena Waithe doesn’t expect her new show to get attention during awards season.

Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Foxx and more stars took the time to honour essential workers amid the coronavirus pandemic in Harry Connick Jr.’s CBS special, “United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes”, on Sunday.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentA letter (see link here) proposing ways to remedy the lack of diversity in the British television business has been sent to the U.K. government, broadcasters, streamers, and other bodies in the industry, and signed by almost 1,000 people.

Tyler Cameron and Jacob Laham are getting ready for a day out at sea.

Scott Soshnick Baseball hall-of-famer Ken Griffey Jr. and All-Star pitcher Trevor Bauer are investing in PlayersTV, the network dedicated to sports lifestyle and culture.Griffey and Bauer join an array of athlete stakeholders that include basketball stars Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterAs people are forced to face the racial inequality that has been plaguing the country for decades — centuries even — the Think Tank for Inclusion and Equity (TTIE) published their support for Black Lives Matter and a call to action to Hollywood to hire more Black writers and demanded industry leaders to commit to equal pay.In May, TTIE released their second “Behind the Scenes: The State of Inclusion and Equity in TV Writing” report which showed that

here“While we have had some extra funding, it is nowhere near enough."Unless that commitment is honoured, we will soon find ourselves facing some very difficult choices."The council’s estimates are based on assumptions around the easing of lockdown and the longer term impact of social distancing and living with Covid-19.Any further actions taken by the council or government to address the pandemic will also impact on these indicative figures.Proposals to reset the council’s budget will be

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterPulse Music Group has promoted Ashley Calhoun to senior vice president and head of creative. Calhoun was previously vp of A&R.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are finding ways to support communities and contribute to the Black Lives Matter movement during this trying time.

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas attended Black Lives Matter protests in Mammoth Lakes, California on Saturday.

Sophie Turner is showing up for the Black Lives Matter movement.

With the rise of protests around the world, in the aftermath of the brutal killing of George Floyd by a police officer, it appears that Black actors are feeling more empowered to speak up about the racism and discrimination that is present in Hollywood. And though many are calling out the systemic racism that exists, some folks, such as “Riverdale” actress Vanessa Morgan, are taking aim at their own TV series and projects.

By Mark David