Jasmine Sanders is using her platform to fight for social justice.
26.06.2020 - 21:05 / variety.com
Justin Kroll Film ReporterUTA will make a $1 million commitment to social justice causes that accompanies a series of internal initiatives — from raising pay for entry-level positions to promoting senior agents of color — aimed at substantially elevating the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.“The past few weeks have shown that we must address the pace in which we’ve approached our diversity and inclusion efforts,” said UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer.
“It’s our responsibility to move
.Jasmine Sanders is using her platform to fight for social justice.
Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: The bigscreen adaptation of the bestselling video game Just Cause has landed Michael Dowse as director. Dowse, whose work includes Stuber and Coffee & Kareem, has been set to helm the coproduction between Constantin Film and Prime Universe.Scripted by Derek Kolstad (The John Wick Trilogy), the film is produced by Constantin Film’s Robert Kulzer, Prime Universe Film’s Adrian Askarieh, and Kolstad.
Page Six, De Niro was forced to halve Hightower’s monthly allowance, insisting that he has taken a massive financial hit after the restaurants Nobu and Greenwich Hotel, which he has stakes in, were partially closed during the Coronavirus pandemic. Caroline Krauss, De Niro’s lawyer, said Nobu lost close to $5 million (£3.96 million) in just two months, so he had to pay investors $500,000 (£396,118).
#BlueprintForTheFuture report highlights inequalities in the music industry. Find out how your organisation can drive change alongside 18-25s: https://t.co/Sml3mVFsVg pic.twitter.com/G3QAZ3TqcO— Youth Music (@youthmusic) July 8, 2020“For more than two decades, Youth Music has invested in music education projects nationwide supporting the next generation of young musicians.
Bassnectar announced on Friday (July 3) that he's taking a step back from his career. The DJ and artist, whose real name is Lorin Ashton, shared the news after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced in a Your EDM story as well as on Instagram, where an account has been collecting allegations.
reported this news late Saturday night.Another report from Brad Turner of the points out that this move is being done in conjunction with Nike, who serves as the athletic wear sponsor of the NBA. In recent years, the NBA and its players have been quick to adopt relevant aesthetics in the face of the social injustice around this country being in the national consciousness, particularly to Black Americans.
UTA has committed $1 million to be donated to social justice causes and organizations. Guided by the UTA Foundation, the donations will be distributed over a four-year period.
Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerUnited Talent Agency (UTA) has pledged $1 million to social justice causes.
Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerUnited Talent Agency (UTA) has pledged $1 million to social justice causes.
Black lives matter.
James McClain If the electric cars and rockets thing doesn’t work out, maybe Elon Musk should consider a second (third? fourth?) career in real estate. Back in April, when he first listed several of his six Bel Air homes on Zillow as “for sale by owner,” few in the high-end property playground took him seriously.
Jill Goldsmith Facebook is investing $200 million to support Black-owned businesses, Black creators and nonprofits supporting the Black community, building on earlier investments and part of a broader $1.1 billion investment in Black and diverse suppliers and communities in the US.Thursday’s announcement, amidst a growing push by U.S.
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorApple has pledged to donate $100 million to organizations furthering racial equity and justice, joining other media and tech companies backing social-justice causes.CEO Tim Cook announced the initiative Thursday on Twitter, coming amid nationwide protests demanding criminal-justice reform after the police killing of George Floyd.“The unfinished work of racial justice and equality call us all to account.
As the world steps up to combat racial inequality, numerous brands are also stepping up to do their part. Companies across beauty, fashion, entertainment and more are pledging donations to organizations and non-profits that support the black community, with some going even further to address the inequalities in their own workplaces and take steps toward making a meaningful difference.