HFPA Member Says Organization ‘Didn’t Really Consider’ Lack of Black Voters ‘A Problem’

Gang Of Youths have shared a cover of Wilco’s 1999 track ‘A Shot In The Arm’, performing it live in a session for the SiriusXM station The Spectrum.They’ve kept much of the song’s airy, lightly melancholic energy intact, elevating it with layered synths – one bassy and woozy, the other glittery, akin to a synthesised xylophone – understated violins and Dave Le’aupepe’s commanding lead vocals.It’s a fitting cover, given the lyrical themes explored on Gang Of Youths’ recent third album, ‘Angel In Realtime’ – a concept album about the life of Le’aupepe’s late father. Towards the end of their cover of ‘A Shot In The Arm’, Le’aupepe sings the refrain passionately: “What you once were isn’t what you want to be anymore.”Have a listen to Gang Of Youths’ cover of ‘A Shot In The Arm’ below:In a recent interview with Stereogum, Le’aupepe noted Wilco as a key influence on ‘Angel In Realtime’, singling out the Chicago group’s iconic fourth album, 2001’s ‘Yankee Hotel Foxtrot’.“I love ‘Summerteeth’, but I just can’t get past that album,” he said.

Shortly after Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out publicly against Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill today, a very pointed response began circulating internally at the studio. A letter signed by “The LGBTQIA+ employees of Pixar, and their allies” took Chapek to task. It refuted, point by point, an internal memo Chapek sent to employees this week.

Kanye West and The Game have shared a second video for their recent joint single, ‘Eazy’, which – like the first video the pair released earlier this month – sees Pete Davidson meet a violent demise.While the first clip sported a crude, monochromatic claymation aesthetic, the new one is animated with 3D models. Starring alongside West and The Game is an animated version of the skinned money from the ‘Eazy’ single’s cover art.The monkey launches an attack on Davidson in this clip, pinning down a blurred-out avatar of the Saturday Night Live star (who is currently involved with West’s ex-wife, Kim Kardashian) and walloping him with a string of punches over West’s lyric, “God saved me from that crash / Just so I can beat Pete Davidson’s ass.”Take a look at the new ‘Eazy’ video below:The first video for ‘Eazy’ earned widespread criticism for its portrayal of violence against Davidson.

Mauricio Pochettino endured a nightmare evening at the Bernabeu on Wednesday and his hopes of landing the Manchester United job may have been dented in the process. Pochettino’s Paris Saint-Germain side surrendered a 2-0 aggregate lead to lose 3-2 to Real Madrid as Karim Benzema scored a 17-minute hat-trick in the second leg of the last-16 Champions League tie.

Chris Pine's handsomeness can be a little overwhelming. This was apparently the case for Thandiwe Newton while they were filming their upcoming spy thriller, .Newton stunned on the red carpet at a special screening of their new project at The London West Hollywood in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, and she spoke with ET's Lauren Zima about sharing some particularly steamy scenes with her handsome co-star.When asked if she was at all nervous about the scene, Netwon joked, «Well, no, yeah, I was, a bit.»«We had a really intense scene right in the middle of the movie it was really important and required nudity and so on,» she recalled with a laugh.

Zoey Deutchmakes a bold fashion statement in abright blue leather jacket and matching miniskirt to thepremiere of her upcomingcrime drama The Outfit with costar Dylan O'Brien in New York City on Wednesday evening.While looking radiant at the star-studded screening, the27-year-old Set It Up star owned the red carpet in her lime green blouse and black Christian Louboutin heels, which added a few inches to her petite five-foot-four stature.She also sported a natural glam makeup look, which consisted of a soft contour, pink lipstick andlightweight foundation for a glowing, dewy complexion at The Whitby Hotel Screening Room. Glam: Zoey Deutch makes a bold fashion statement in a bright blue leather jacket and matching miniskirt to the premiere of her upcoming crime drama The Outfit in New York City on Wednesday Upon arriving to the event, Deutch appeared in high spirits as she gave a friendly wave to onlookers before posing for photos with O'Brien, 30, writer Johnathan McClain, director Graham Moore and costume designer Zac Posen.

Jerry Springer's courtroom television program Judge Jerry will not be renewed for a fourth season.The news about the show's cancellation was originally reported by Deadline, who noted that the series, which is currently in its third season, will run through September.The media outlet cited decreasing viewership as the main reason for the program's axing. Final decision:Jerry Springer's courtroom television program Judge Jerry will not be renewed for a fourth seasonSpringer, 78, had previously planned on retiring from the entertainment industry after his eponymous show ended in 2018.However, NBC executives convinced him to take a chance on the courtroom show, which premiered the following year.

West Side Story star Ariana DeBose dazzled in a strapless black gown at the 24th Costume Designers Guild Awards, which took place at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica on Wednesday.The 31-year-old North Carolina native - who relies on styling duo Zadrian Smith + Sarah Edmiston - slipped her fit 5ft5in figure into the dramatic dress featuring cut-outs at the bodice and a train.Hairstylist Takisha Sturdivant-Drew coiffed Ariana's curly natural pixie cut for the awards ceremony. Glam moment: West Side Story star Ariana DeBose dazzled in a strapless black gown at the 24th Costume Designers Guild Awards, which took place at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica on WednesdayMake-up artist Andréa Tiller applied DeBose's smoky eye shadow and nude lip for the purple carpet pre-show.The biracial beauty - who came out as 'queer' in 2015 - opted not to bring her rumored girlfriend, Sue Makkoo.

Thandiwe Newton stole the spotlight as she led the A-list glamour at a screening of her new thriller All The Old Knives on Wednesday.The actress, 49, displayed her defined abs in a very sexy floral dress with straps covering her chest as she posed up a storm at the event, held at the The London West Hollywood in Beverly Hills.Thandiwe and Chris Pine, 41, play CIA operatives and former lovers who reunite to reassess a mission in Vienna where a 'fellow agent might have been compromised,' according to IMDb. Strike a pose!Thandiwe Newton stole the spotlight as she lead the A-list glamour at a screening of her new thriller All The Old Knives on WednesdayFrom the edgy leather jacket to her elaborate green earrings, Thandiwe was dressed to impress for her big moment in the spotlight.Her quirky yet sexy dress consisted of a beaded white floral skirt affixed to two straps which covered her cleavage.

Zoe Kravitz said she felt "a little uncomfortable" on location in Monterey, California, while filming "Big Little Lies." "There were a few moments where I felt a little uncomfortable because it is such a White area," Kravitz, 33, told The Guardian. "Just weird racist people in bars and things like that," Kravitz said when asked by the outlet to elaborate on what she meant.

Ryan Coogler found himself in a tense situation when he was detained in January outside a Bank of America branch in Atlanta in a case of mistaken identity. In police body-camera footage, the "Black Panther" director, 35, is perplexed as to what is happening after he presented a note to a bank teller, asking to withdraw a sum of $12,000 in cash "from my checking account" but with the caveat, "Please do the money count somewhere else.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe NAACP called on Hollywood to increase Black representation in its high-level executive ranks, issuing a report Wednesday arguing that Black executives need to have more influence in development and greenlighting of film and TV projects.The report, prepared by UCLA sociologist Darnell Hunt, comes nearly two years after corporate America — including the major Hollywood studios — made commitments to act on diversity and inclusion following the murder of George Floyd. The report includes survey responses and anonymous interviews with Black Hollywood executives, capturing a mix of both optimism and skepticism about the progress of those initiatives.“The intent is always good — the recognition that there is this big representation issue raised,” said one executive.

Andrew Garfield suits up sharp for the 2022 Costume Designers Guild Awards on Wednesday night (March 9) in Santa Monica, Calif.

Chloe Cherry is opening up about her battling with her eating disorder.

Russian soldiers have been leaked and reveal troops have been allegedly looting homes of fleeing Ukrainians as they brag about downing almost £200 (7kUAH) worth of cognac. As Ukrainians across the country flee their homes following Russia’s invasion last month, intercepted phone calls allegedly from Russian troops have been shared online.

The Guatemalan Congress voted to ban same-sex marriages on Tuesday, March 8.The Conservative-dominated congress passed the “Life and Family Protection Law” by 101 to eight votes. The law also sentences women to a minimum of five years in prison for seeking an abortion and bans the teaching of sexual diversity in schools which it defines as “promoting in children and teenagers policies or programs that tend to lead to diversion from their sexual identities at birth.”The law goes on to state that teaching “anything other than heterosexuality is normal” is prohibited. Congressman Walter Felix, left-wing opponent of the law, said, “The human rights of significant parts of the population are being violated.” In order to be passed into law, it must be signed by Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei.Lucrecia Hernández, a lawmaker opposed to the law, stated that the “law stigmatizes people, discriminates and foments intolerance and hate speech and crimes.” She has urged Giammattei to veto it. Conservative Giammattei is expected to approve the law.© Star Observer 2022 | For the latest in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTIQ) news in Australia, be sure to visit

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer civil rights organization, said today it will not accept any funding from the Walt Disney Co. without a greater commitment to the LGBTQ+ agenda.

An Australian member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association said on an Australian morning TV show that the organization hadn’t previously considered the absence of Black journalists “a problem” to be “focused” on.

The controversy over the lack of Black representation at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the body that organizes the Golden Globe Awards, rumbles on as an Australian HFPA member admitted that the organization did not see the lack of Black journalists as a "problem" and that the body was previously not really "focused" on upping Black representation. In an interview on the Australian morning show Today Australia, HFPA member Jenny Cooney was asked directly about the controversy and why, given the global discussion over the issue of Black and minority representation over the last year, the organization had not looked to change the makeup of its members before this year's Golden Globes ceremony.

Golden Globes. It has not had a single Black member since before 2002, a story in Variety revealed last week.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association made it clear in a brief segment during Sunday night's Golden Globes that they will try to get more Black members, though a current member reveals the organization didn't see 'a problem' with it before.Jenny Cooney represents her native Australia in the HFPA, which runs the Golden Globes every year, and she was asked in an interview with Today Australia about the controversy.While there hasn't been a Black member of the HFPA since at least before 2002, Cooney never thought the organization had a diversity problem.