Diversity: Last News

Aramide Tinubu Just six months after the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards (which were delayed amid the dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in 2023), the nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards have been revealed. While things mostly went as expected, a few standouts are worth noting. Apple TV+ and FX have positioned themselves as true competitors against long-dominating networks like Netflix and HBO/Max.

Association of Independent Music (AIM) has responded to today’s King’s Speech, urging the government to protect independent venues and secure a diverse future for British music.Earlier today (July 17), King Charles delivered the Labour government’s first King’s Speech in the House of Lords. The speech set out the government’s priorities for the months ahead, as well as the bills they want to pass in the next parliamentary session, following the party’s general election victory.Alongside the 39 bills outlined were plans to strengthen local economies, reform the Apprenticeship Levy, and place stronger requirements on those developing Artificial Intelligence (AI).Gee Davy, Interim CEO of the AIM, has now responded to the speech, urging the new government to “strengthen the ‘agent of change principle’ in their housing and planning goals, to protect the UK’s independent venues and the music that makes a building feel like a home.”This comes amid a period of struggle for the live music sector, with Music Venue Trust’s 2023 report revealing that venues are currently closing at a rate of around two per week.

Julie Seabaugh Industry-wide, comedy writers’ rooms have evolved over recent decades for the better, with increased diversity, less unacceptable behavior and wider geographical and technological opportunities returning solid benefits in terms of ratings and audience engagement. Taking a shorter-term temperature feels trickier, given the fallout of the 2023 writers and actors strikes and subsequent downturn in production starts. “There’s certainly less Postmates,” admits Sarah Afkami, a comedian and writer of nearly 15 years.

The Mancunian Way, one of Manchester's best known and busiest commuter routes, will close temporarily over the weekend for an annual safety inspection.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Democratic Congressman Joaquin Castro of Texas has called for public suggestions of Latino films to nominate for the National Film Registry at the Library of Congress. Submissions of Latino-driven films can be made by visiting his website.

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Julia Fox is speaking out about a project.

A pod of 77 pilot whales that became beached in Orkney were healthy before they became stranded, according to findings.

Danielle Evans is determined to make history by becoming the first ever plus-size Miss Great Britain as she gears up for her fifth attempt at clinching the coveted title.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively‘s Group Effort Initiative has partnered with the studio Dimension and DNEG 360, the recent expansion of Dimension’s partnership with visual entertainment services company DNEG, to launch Rise Up, a new mentorship program offering UK residents from diverse backgrounds in-depth and hands-on professional experience working on set.

Love Island USA.A spinoff from its cousin across the pond, the is currently streaming its sixth season on Peacock but just now getting the kind of attention the UK version has seen for years. Already , it's become the number one reality series in the U.S.

Dragnificent is a drag competition that has shaped the Atlanta drag scene for years, creating space for all types of drag, platforming new entertainers, and helping launch careers to international stardom. The competition was founded over a decade ago by RuPaul’s Drag Race season 3 alum Phoenix.

Alex Ritman Tubi has officially launched in the U.K., marking the most significant overseas expansion for the free, ad-supported streaming service. The Fox-owned AVOD platform is heading across the Atlantic with more than 20,000 movies and TV episodes on-demand, featuring content from the likes of Disney, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal and Sony Pictures, as well as its slate of Tubi Originals. “Outside of North America, this is a big one,” Tubi CEO Anjali Sud told Variety ahead of the launch.

This season of Love Island has been a rollercoaster ride, with tears, tantrums, breakups and love connections aplenty.

It has been a few years now since talk of the metaverse began, and there are still so many uncertainties about this upcoming VR world. As it stands, the most likely outcome is that there will be different metaverses offered by a diverse range of tech giants.

Naman Ramachandran Filipino filmmaker Mikhail Red is taking another stab at the horror genre with his latest feature, “Lilim,” set for release in 2024. A teaser has been unveiled. The film, which marks Red’s return to horror following his success with “Deleter,” which is one of the highest grossing Filipino horror films, and the upcoming “Nokturno,” has a narrative set against the turbulent backdrop of 1970s and 1980s Philippines.

Meet the dynamic duo on a mission to transform the lives of disabled individuals across the UK.

A pod of 77 pilot whales has washed ashore on a Scots beach in what has been reported as the biggest mass strandings for decades.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer The recent “Shark Week” tradition of having a DC Universe superhero host the beloved Discovery Channel event continues this year when “Peacemaker’s” John Cena kicks off the festivities this Sunday. Cena’s gig as emcee comes after “Aquaman” Jason Momoa’s turn last year, and “Black Adam” star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s two-year stint before that.

Ellise Shafer France‘s Oscar committee, which selects the country’s submission for the best international film category, has introduced key changes affecting the size of the group and term length of its members. In an announcement on Friday, the CNC — France’s National Film Board — revealed that the committee will now be made up of 11 members and five alternates, a significant increase from its seven current members.

Renauld White, who helped forge greater diversity on designer runways and later spent two years on soap opera “The Guiding Light,” died June 26 at age 80.