A new study found that Hollywood loses out on nearly $10 billion every year by undervaluing TV and film projects about and by Black creators. The report, released by McKinsey & Company on Thursday, estimates that the industry could bring in an additional 7% to its baseline revenue of $148 …
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March, 2021
February, 2021
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23 February
“The Bachelor” Matt James speaks out about controversy surrounding his season: “Devastating and heartbreaking”
“The Bachelor” star Matt James spoke out on Monday about the controversy surrounding his season of the long-running dating show. James, the first Black bachelor on the franchise in nearly 20 years, said in a statement it has been “devastating and heartbreaking” to learn about “incredibly disappointing” photos of contestant …
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October, 2020
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11 October
Robin Williams’ son Zak marries girlfriend Olivia June on World Mental Health Day
Zak Williams, the oldest son of the late Robin Williams, married longtime love Olivia June. The two tied the knot at the Paramour Estate in Los Angels on Saturday, which also marked World Mental Health Day. Williams revealed the joyful news on Twitter with a selfie of the couple. “I …
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May, 2020
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4 May
Nicolas Cage will reportedly play “Tiger King” Joe Exotic in scripted series
Nicolas Cage has been chosen to star in a scripted series based on the life of Joe Exotic, the subject of Netflix’s hit show “Tiger King,” Variety reported Monday. The series will have eight episodes, and is based on Texas Monthly’s 2019 article “Joe Exotic: A Dark Journey Into the World …
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April, 2020
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22 April
MLB strips Red Sox of draft pick, suspends replay operator for one year in sign
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Wednesday that the Boston Red Sox will lose a second round draft pick and their video replay operator will be suspended for a year as a result of the league’s investigation into allegations of sign-stealing during the 2018 season. Manfred said the violations …
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5 April
For one Portland arcade, it’s not “game over”
It was just one short month ago that Logan Bowden was on the local news in Portland, Oregon celebrating the resurgence of pinball. QuarterWorld, which Bowden manages, has its own arcade, and even rents machines to bars and pizza shops around town. It’s one of the reasons that Portland has …
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February, 2020
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24 February
YouTuber Natalia Taylor faked an exotic vacation in Bali with pictures taken at a nearby Ikea
A popular blogger came up with a creative way to deliver a message to her followers: don’t believe everything you see on social media. Natalia Taylor posted a series of photos on her Instagram account where she seems to be enjoying an exotic vacation in Bali — but later she revealed …
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11 February
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s daughter Simone joins WWE with wrestling contract to continue family legacy
Wrestling pro-turned-Hollywood star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, can now add father of a budding “WWE superstar” to his stellar resume. The Rock’s daughter Simone has officially signed a wrestling contract with WWE to follow in the footsteps of not only her father, but her grandfather and great-grandfather. “It means the …
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December, 2019
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13 December
Tom Joyner, radio icon retiring after 25 years, says he would have stayed longer for more money
Hollywood, Florida – Radio giant Tom Joyner is signing off Friday after a legendary career. The 70-year-old is the host of America’s No. 1 syndicated urban morning show, “The Tom Joyner Morning Show,” which airs in more than 105 markets nationwide and reaches nearly eight million listeners. Joyner keeps his …
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4 December
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Jay-Z’s birthday may feel like a national holiday to some fans, and the rapper just gave them the gift they’ve been waiting for. His entire discography has been added to Spotify – from “Reasonable Doubt” to “4:44” and all The Blueprints in between. All of the music mogul’s tunes were …
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