Television Academy Completes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Study, Now Sets Out to Implement Changes

A tiny drop of blood, instead of a needle and a lab, and a radical idea to revolutionize medicine, disrupt the entire health care system, and maybe even change the world. This was the infamous Elizabeth Holmes/ Theranos story: a young, ambitious entrepreneur with a bold idea, inspiring a great suspension of disbelief in a lot of people dying to believe in her.

If you ever ask yourself, where are all the good movies these days? Where are all the good stories for adults? Well, as you’ve heard, they’ve all migrated to TV. But moreover, to be hyper-specific, the best ones have migrated over to the TV mini-series.

Pretty Little Liars alum Shay Mitchell showcased her bourgeoning baby bump in a glittery silver mini-dress to pre-tape the ironically titled Watch What Happens Live in Manhattan on Tuesday.The Canadian 34-year-old - who announced she was expecting her second child on February 7 - paired her plunging frock with a gold jacket and silver strappy stilettos selected by stylist Monica Rose.Hairstylist Danielle Priano coiffed Shay's (born Shannon) wet waves and make-up artist Ash K. Holm fully contoured her complexion.

Sarah Hyland said she 'felt suicidal' after her first kidney transplant failed.The Modern Family actress, 31, has kidney dysplasia, which affects the structure of the organ, and she recalled how low she felt having to undergo dialysis three times a week after her body rejected the first donated organ she had received.'That's where I felt suicidal. I would avoid going into [organ] rejection and being on dialysis at all costs,' she said during Monday's episode of the Quitters Podcast.

Frustrated Wheel Of Fortune viewers sounded off on Twitter after contestants struggled to answer an extremely common phrase on the board that had just four lettersmissing.The answer, 'Another Feather In Your Cap', was all but complete but eluded contestants who failed to immediately recognize the expression.It took multiple attempts for contestants to finally arrive at the correct answer after a number of inaccurate and maddening guesses were made. 'I am in tears': Wheel Of Fortune viewers vented on Twitter after contestants struggled to answer an extremely common expressionContestants guessed the phrase had the letters 'G' and 'D', and one contestant failed to land at the correct answer despite having multiple chances.She guessed the phrase had the words 'hat' and 'lap' before finally correctly guessing the expression had the letter 'P.' However, even after her answer, she inaccurately guessed the final word was 'map.'The expression was at last solved when one of the contestants guessed the letter 'C' and correctly said the phrase.

Casey Affleck and his girlfriend Caylee Cowan looked happier than ever on Tuesday night as she flashed what looked like a massive diamond engagement ring while watching the Los Angeles Lakers play.The lovebirds had marked a year since they first met just over a month before they sat down to watch the Lakers play the Dallas Mavericks at the Crypto.com Arena.The 46-year-old Oscar winner sweetly held hands with the Bad Detectives actress, 23, as they enjoyed the game from their courtside seats. Big news?Casey Affleck and girlfriend Caylee Cowan put on an affectionate display as she flashed what looked like a diamond engagement ring while they watched the Dallas Mavericks and the LA Lakers game at Crypto.com Arena on TuesdayCaylee held her hand aloft as she played with her lustrous raven tresses, revealing the diamond sparkler on her ring finger.

Darren Criss shared the sad news on Wednesday that his older brother Charles Criss had died by suicide last week at age 36.The 35-year-old actor revealed the somber news on Instagram in a post featuring several photos of Charles — whom he referred to as Chuck — from happier times.In a lengthy note included in his post, the stage and screen star noted his brother had been dealing with a 'severe depression welling up in him for some time.' Saying goodbye: Darren Criss shared the sad news on Wednesday that his older brother Charles Criss had died by suicide last week at age 36'It break my heart beyond measure to say that my beloved brother Charles has left us,' Darren began his note.'He called his brother's death a 'colossal shock' and noted that he left behind 'a debilitating fracture in the lives of his mother, his brother, his three small children, and their respective mothers.' The actor added that he had been trying to wrap his head around the tragedy,which he suspected he would be 'attempting to do for the rest of my life.'He said it put him at 'peace' to share details with others about his brother's life and what led to his death.If you or someone you know is exhibiting warning signs of suicide, seek help from a professional and call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-TALK (8255).

Hollyoaks star Gregory Finnegan has teased that James Nightingale could be leaving the village imminently.The 47-year-old actor has played the scheming lawyer in the Channel 4 soap since 2016.Over the years, James has been involved in plenty of dramatic storylines including a historical abuse storyline with his father Mac Nightingale (David Easter).However, fans are set to witness James spiral out of control as he continues to use gambling as a misguided escape from his feelings of grief following the death of his beloved mother Marnie Nightingale.Things go from bad to worse for the villager when he loses Marine's inheritance, causing a huge family rift.Speaking to Daily Star, Gregory explained :"He really does press the nuclear button and it's going to get worse for him and more dramatic."He's going to break everything around him and I think we're going to see him at the lowest we've ever seen him in the village, to the point where he may not even be in the village anymore."I love playing the character and we'll have to see if it continues."In upcoming scenes, James arrives at the casino with Luis, the sex worker who recently spent the night with John Paul McQueen (James Sutton).Luis seems concerned about James's behaviour, but there's seemingly no talking him round.As his luck has recently started to run out, this could all end in disaster if the outcome doesn't go his way.The soap star said: "These new characters James meets are on the seedier side and there's a bit of darkness going on there."He's carousing with prostitutes and all sorts so it's fun stuff to film but tragic to watch."James basically doesn't care anymore.

Fortnite maker Epic Games.Badcamp announced the news today (March 2) in a lengthy statement on its website.Bandcamp co-founder and CEO Ethan Diamond said: “Bandcamp will keep operating as a standalone marketplace and music community, and I will continue to lead our team.”He continued: “The products and services you depend on aren’t going anywhere, we’ll continue to build Bandcamp around our artists-first revenue model (where artists net an average of 82% of every sale), you’ll still have the same control over how you offer your music, Bandcamp Fridays will continue as planned, and the Daily will keep highlighting the diverse, amazing music on the site.“However, behind the scenes we’re working with Epic to expand internationally and push development forward across Bandcamp, from basics like our album pages, mobile apps, merch tools, payment system, and search and discovery features, to newer initiatives like our vinyl pressing and live streaming services.”Bandcamp is joining Epic Games! Read more here: https://t.co/dvLEhURZYG pic.twitter.com/4t1MRvugmG— bandcamp (@Bandcamp) March 2, 2022He added: “Bandcamp’s mission is to help spread the healing power of music by building a community where artists thrive through the direct support of their fans.

Amanda Seyfried delivers another award-worthy performance thanks to her portrayal of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, who was convicted of fraud, in Hulu’s true-crime miniseries,. Most notably, the 36-year-old actress recreates her real-life counterpart’s distinct baritone voice and signature style, which included a black turtleneck sweater accessorized with a green juice smoothie. The key, Seyfried and showrunner Elizabeth Meriwether tell ET, was to make sure the actress’ portrayal was not to make a joke of Holmes, which has already been done countless times by comedic performers, including star Chloe Fineman.

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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Television Academy today announced rules changes for the 74th Emmy Awards competition, including eliminating the program time length for comedy and drama series.The rule change: Categorization based on program length for a comedy or drama series has been eliminated. Episode length will no longer dictate submission categories.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeProduction on CBS’ new hit comedy “Ghosts” has halted after an individual on the set of the series tested positive for COVID-19. The show, which shoots in Montreal, had been in the middle of producing its season finale when the COVID case forced the premature shutdown, according to sources.Insiders confirm the shutdown, and tell Variety that production will now resume in January, after the holidays, in order to wrap the finale.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAndrew Garfield describes winding up as the star of the film “Tick, Tick… Boom!” as a “very strange, magical cosmic experience.” Not only working with director Lin-Manuel Miranda, whom he had “a big kind of artistic crush on,” but developing an emotional kinship with the person he portrays, the late playwright Jonathan Larson.Lin-Manuel Miranda’s directorial debut centers on the story of “Rent” playwright Larson, during his time as an aspiring composer in New York City who toils over whether he traveled down the wrong career path.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeIt was an “Offer” that writer/producer Nikki Toscano couldn’t refuse. Toscano has sealed a three-year overall deal with Paramount Television Studios, where she’ll develop premium TV series for the studio across all platforms.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe Television Academy has launched a review of its Interactive Media Peer Group, “to ensure both the peer group and the Academy are reflecting and representing the future evolution of the television industry.”In a letter sent on Tuesday evening to Academy members, the org noted that the peer group was launched 20 years ago “for the burgeoning new and digital media pioneers of television, with a focus on advancing interactive arts and sciences and fostering creative leadership in interactive media” — but now that the industry has indeed undergone a major transformation, it’s time to reevaluate the group’s setup.Such a process will take time, and although there have been concerns by some members that

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe walls that long separated the L.A.-based Television Academy and its New York counterpart, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, continue to be torn down. In the latest agreement between the two orgs, several more categories have been realigned to focus on genre, rather than dayparts, as a way to divide eligibility between the Primetime and Daytime Emmys.“We’re no longer looking at the clock to decide what’s daytime, and what’s primetime,” NATAS president/CEO Adam Sharp told Variety.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargePerhaps by virtue of its large voting body, the SAG Awards tend to recognize repeat winners in its two TV ensemble categories. Over the past decade in drama, “The Crown,” “This Is Us,” “Downton Abbey” and “Boardwalk Empire” all enjoyed back-to-back victories, and in comedy, “Modern Family,” “Orange Is the New Black” and “The Marvelous Mrs.