Warner Music Names External Board of Directors for $100M Social Justice Fund

In a world where Black Lives Matter protests are still happening in the streets of some of the biggest cities in the US, now is probably the perfect time for Hulu to release the upcoming comedy series, “Woke.” READ MORE: ‘Mangrove’ Trailer: Steve McQueen’s Latest Features Letitia Wright In His ‘Small Axe’ Anthology Movie As seen in the trailer for “Woke,” the show follows the story of a Black artist, Keef, who has made a name for himself as a cartoonist that always tries to “keep things light”

The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) – the nonprofit entity charged with managing blanket licenses for digital music services and collecting and paying out digital royalties to copyright owners under the landmark Music Modernization Act – has announced several new hires in advance of its expected launch in January 2021.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterWarner Music Group’s third-quarter earnings were revealed today (Aug. 4).

Eric Levin called the quarter’s results "slightly better than our expectations."Due mainly to non-cash stock-based compensation related to its IPO on June 3, Warner posted a $519 million net loss last quarter compared to net income of $14 million a year earlier.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterWarner Music Group (WMG) has named Dr. Maurice Stinnett head of global equity, diversity and inclusion.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe three major music companies — Sony, Universal and Warner Music — have asked employees to work from home as much as possible for the rest of 2020 due to concerns over COVID-19.While the offices will be open for employees who must be there for business reasons, according to internal memos obtained by Rolling Stone (which first reported the news) and Variety, the companies, which are the largest recorded-music and music-publishing businesses in the world, have

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterHBO is amplifying the message from its Michael Tubbs documentary Stockton on My Mind with the launch of its digital Action Series – an educational experience that will motivate documentary fans, social justice organizers, political activists, and community figures to follow in Tubbs’ footsteps and make a difference in their communities.

Mackenzie Nichols Staff WriterActor-producer Michael B. Jordan and a trio of Broadway insiders have unveiled separate initiatives to advance the cause of racial justice in the entertainment industry.Jordan has partnered with the non-profit org Color of Change to launch the #ChangeHollywood initiative.

We’re used to seeing fun videos of Britney Spears dishing out home dance routines and inspirational messages to fans – but what we don’t often get a look at is her beauty regime. And it seems that Britney, 38, isn’t about to give out make-up recommendations anytime soon, as the star has just taken to Instagram to announce that she’s ditching all cosmetics (or mostly all) to opt for a more natural look.

Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul are teaming up for a very important cause.On Wednesday, the NBA stars announced the launch of their Social Change Fund initiative, created alongside a team of philanthropists and entrepreneurs to support critical issues impacting the Black community, such as racial equality and criminal justice reform.According to the mission statement listed on their website, the goal of Social Change Fund is to «invest in and support organizations that are working to

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSpotify and Universal Music Group, one of the industry’s three biggest music companies, announced a multiyear global music licensing pact.Under the deal, UMG will “deepen its leading role as an early adopter of future products” on Spotify’s platform and “provide valuable feedback to Spotify’s development team,” the companies said.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterThe Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund has announced the external members of its Board of Directors. According to the announcement, the five leaders will help ensure the Fund’s governance will include independent oversight and accountability.

Jasmine Sanders is using her platform to fight for social justice.

CNBC‘s Power Lunch on Friday. “I think we’re missing the point.”Barkley said that any public message the league or its players takes as the season is scheduled to resume this month  in a COVID-19 bubble in Orlando should keep police and prison reform at their core.