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UK Actors’ Union Equity Sets Up Race Equality Commission After Laurence Fox Row
28.05.2020 - 12:51 / deadline.com
By Tom Grater
International Film Reporter
UK actors’ union Equity has set up an independent commission to address the org’s anti-racism work following the mass resignation of its existing Race Equality Committee after an incident involving the actor Laurence Fox.
Fox provoked controversy on an episode of BBC show Question Time when, among numerous comments about race, he claimed it was “racist” for him to be called “a white, privileged male”. The actor was widely condemned for the remarks and
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peoplemagazine.co.za
07.06.2020 / 12:25
Diana Ross wept after hearing daughter Tracee Ellis Ross sing in new movie
Diana Ross was reduced to tears after hearing daughter Tracee Ellis Ross’s songs from her new movie The High Note.The 47-year-old appears as singer Grace Davis in the feature and, speaking to Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper, she opened up about the I’m Coming Out hitmaker’s reaction to her vocal recordings. While Diana hadn’t seen the movie at the time of the conversation, Tracee recalled: “I picked her up and we sat in my car.
dailyrecord.co.uk
03.06.2020 / 13:29
Martin Lewis warns furloughed workers face risk of redundancy by end of July
The UK Government is picking up the wage bills of 8.7 million furloughed workers, who are unable to do their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic.
billboard.com
03.06.2020 / 11:20
Keith Harris Pens Powerful Open Letter on Equality and Racism In the Music Industry
Veteran British artist manager and label executive Keith Harris has posted a striking open letter to the music industry’s hierarchy, calling for enduring change.Harris, who has worked on both sides of the Atlantic, entered the industry in 1974, first with Transatlantic Records and later with EMI and Motown, among other labels.Through his career, he worked with the likes of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson, and many more, and to this day continues to represent Stevie Wonder.A tireless
nme.com
01.06.2020 / 20:27
Diana Ross reschedules UK shows to 2021 due to coronavirus outbreak
The tour was set to commence this month
completemusicupdate.com
01.06.2020 / 13:38
Musicians’ Union welcomes extension of SEISS but says more needs to be done to support musicians
The Musicians’ Union has welcomed last week’s extension of the UK government’s Self Employed Income Support Scheme, but called on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to do more for musicians who are not currently eligible for any COVID-19 financial aid.
celebrityinsider.org
29.05.2020 / 03:55
Ruby Rose Addresses Batwoman Exit Controversy – ‘Those Who Know, Know’
Ruby Rose surprisingly left her lead role on The CW’s Batwoman earlier this year, which shocked many fans. At the time of the news, it wasn’t entirely clear why she left the set of the series, however, many speculated it was because she didn’t like filming in Vancouver, British Columbia, while others argued it was due to her accident the previous year.
officialcharts.com
24.05.2020 / 21:19
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande's Rain On Me leading the race for Number 1
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s new powerhouse collaboration Rain On Me is leading this week’s Number 1 race, currently 7,000 chart sales ahead of reigning Number 1 Rockstar by DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch.