UTA Signs 'Father Soldier Son' Filmmaker Leslye Davis

Taylor Swift albums after a delivery issue saw them being handed over to one of the singer’s fans.The singer provided a welcome boost to independent record stores in the US last week by sending autographed copies of her latest album ‘Folklore‘ to a selection of stores.But Tom Smith, the manager of Green Bay’s Exclusive Co, almost lost the shipment after the CDs were dropped off by a courier on Saturday morning and handed to a fan who signed for the delivery.He told the Today show, “I walk up,

Angelique Jackson Kenya Barris and Janet Mock were among the special honorees at Saturday’s 2020 AAFCA TV Honors ceremony, which celebrated the best in entertainment on the small screen. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the African American Film Critics Association’s second annual celebration was held virtually, with stars like Sterling K. Brown, Viola Davis, John Legend and Mindy Kaling accepting their awards from home.Barris picked up the Icon Award, presented by his “#Black-AF” co-star Rashi

In a well-produced virtual ceremony that ran little more than an hour and paired presenters from the worlds of showbiz and public service, the African-American Film Critics Association handed out its second annual TV honors on Saturday morning, not coincidentally right in the homestretch of Emmy voting. Indeed, 2020 Emmy-nominated AAFCA honorees included Sterling K.

Taylor Swift surprised a number of independent record stores in the US yesterday (August 20) by shipping them signed CD copies of her recent album ‘Folklore’.Released last month, ‘Folklore’ features collaborations with Bon Iver and The National‘s Aaron Dessner and last week enjoyed a third consecutive week at the top of the UK albums chart.A number of independent record stores in the US reported receiving limited shipments of ‘Folklore’ CDs yesterday, all of which had been signed by Swift

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerEXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed Kimberlé Crenshaw, the cofounder and executive director of the African American Policy Forum, a gender and racial justice legal think tank.Crenshaw is a leading authority on civil rights, Black feminist legal theory, and race, racism and the law.She is also the founder and executive director of the Center for Intersectionality and Social Policy Studies at Columbia Law School; the Promise Institute Professor at UCLA Law School; and the

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsEXCLUSIVE: British fashion entrepreneur Conna Walker has signed with WME.The self-made House of CB and Mistress Rocks CEO got her start in the fashion industry at 17 years-old. Ten years later, Walker’s  House of CB brand has established more than 40 retail stores in the United States, U.K.

San Francisco 49ers chief administrative officer is speaking out on how the present racial reckoning in the United States has impacted the NFL.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorEXCLUSIVE: Madison Pettis, who next will be seen starring in Netflix’s upcoming American Pie reboot, Girls’ Rules, has signed with CAA.Pettis most recently starred as Natasha ‘Tosh’ Bennett in Five Points, Facebook Watch’s first fully scripted drama series produced by Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street and Indigenous Media, which ran for two seasons.Pettis first became known at the age of 8 through her breakout role in Disney’s hit family feature The Game Plan,

straight to your inboxManchester City Women have signed Rose Lavelle for the upcoming Women's Super League season, joining fellow US international Sam Mewis.Lavelle won the Bronze Ball in the 2019 World Cup to be named the third best player of the tournament, and scored in the final as the US won the trophy in France.The 25-year-old joined OL Reign this week from Washington Spirit, but signed a contract allowing her to play outside America.

Chris Willman Music WriterBritish music star Sam Fender found quite a platform when he played sold-out, back-to-back shows at the Virgin Money Unity Arena, a pop-up venue in Gosforth Park, Newcastle. He found 500 platforms, in fact.

The insurance policy Kurt Cobain signed for the home where he died is up for auction.

Justin Kroll Senior Film ReporterEXCLUSIVE: UCP is developing the procedural drama series So Others May Live with writer-producer Stephen Meinen and Sam Esmail’s Esmail Corp on board to produce.Written by Meinen, So Others May Live is set in the world of the United States Coast Guard.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsEXCLUSIVE: Chicago artist Hebru Brantley has signed with WME and will work with the agency to build his Angry Hero production company. He was previously under UTA.Brantley, a visual artist whose works highlights African American life in America, has showcased his projects in a number of major cities across the nation, ranging from San Francisco to Miami.

Sony/ATV in the US has signed a worldwide admin deal with singer songwriter Jocelyn Donald – aka Jozzy – who has collaborated with the likes of Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams, Timbaland, Missy Elliot, Usher, Summer Walker, Lil Wayne, Coldplay, Ella Mai and 21 Savage.But how is Donald feeling about her new publishing partner? She’s “THRILLED” of course! “I’m THRILLED to be working with Jon Platt and Sony/ATV”, says she. “There’s no doubt we’ll do great things together.

Whisky, which launched earlier this year after making its debut on the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, sold out quickly in the US. However, the star has revealed that a second run is on its way for the US, with the UK finally given its own release date.Posting on his official Twitter account, Sam wrote: "Bottles are being filled with gold and labeled with love.

Donald Trump has officially signed an executive order to deliver more aid to the unemployed amid the coronavirus pandemic, Hot New Hip Hop has learned. The outlet said the president managed to bypass Congress this past Saturday to extend more benefits to American citizens.

Donald Trump has ordered a ban of “transactions” with the owners of the Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat.The orders – which come into force in 45 days – remain vague but could potentially involve the removal of the apps from the Apple and Google app stores.The US President previously threatened a deadline of September 15 to “close down” the app unless Microsoft or “somebody else” purchased it.TikTok, which is wildly popular among young people, is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance.

President Donald Trump is moving one step closer to banning the social media app TikTok in the United States and he just declared a national emergency over the app, according to BuzzFeed.