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11 hours ago

Issa Rae has a trick for pushing diverse projects in an anti-DEI industry. Her advice is going viral

Issa Rae highlights a decline in Hollywood's commitment to diversity and the need for strategic framing in POC-centered projects.
#alysa-liu
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

She's a sportscaster and a trailblazer. But Hazel Mae's career has been no walk in the ballpark | CBC Radio

Hazel Mae is a celebrated sportscaster for the Toronto Blue Jays, recognized for her contributions and achievements in sports journalism.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Celebrity on celebrity: are we losing the art of the big star interview?

Wealthy businesspeople are increasingly held accountable, yet interviews among elites lack critical perspective and often become mutual admiration sessions.
fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

Whitney Levitt Is Doing It All, Authentically & Apologetically Herself

I want to grow brands that I'm passionate about, and dirty soda has always been a part of my life. It wasn't just this viral moment that people who watch Secret Lives saw. It was something that's more sustainable.
Chicago
#lgbtq
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/10/26

The Day of Silence raises awareness of LGBTQ+ harassment, facing renewed challenges from anti-trans legislation across the U.S.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Advocate newsletter 4/9/26

Two Republican congressmen from Georgia participated in drag during high school despite their anti-LGBTQ+ views.
LA food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

How to have the best Sunday in L.A, according to Halle Bailey

Halle Bailey reflects on her journey from Georgia to becoming a celebrated actress and singer in Los Angeles.
Humor
fromKqed
3 days ago

Encore: Oakland Comedian Jackie Keliiaa on Pain, Punchlines, and Her 'Good Medicine' | KQED

Jackie Keliiaa uses comedy to reflect on her life and Native heritage, promoting resilience through laughter.
#eva-longoria
fromFortune
3 days ago
LA real estate

Eva Longoria says she refused to be a 'struggling actor'-so she worked part time as a headhunter, closing deals from her soap opera dressing room | Fortune

Film
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

'You're So Far from Rock Bottom': Eva Longoria's Playbook for Stuck Entrepreneurs

Eva Longoria empowers others through business initiatives, focusing on partnerships that align with her mission to support Latinas in entrepreneurship.
fromFortune
3 days ago
LA real estate

Eva Longoria says she refused to be a 'struggling actor'-so she worked part time as a headhunter, closing deals from her soap opera dressing room | Fortune

Film
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

'You're So Far from Rock Bottom': Eva Longoria's Playbook for Stuck Entrepreneurs

Eva Longoria empowers others through business initiatives, focusing on partnerships that align with her mission to support Latinas in entrepreneurship.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 days ago

Vivian Wilson on cameo in Katseye's Pinky Up: 'Role of a lifetime'

Speaking of her cameo, Wilson told Teen Vogue it was 'the role of a lifetime.' She went on: 'We stuffed Daniele in the trunk of a car, gave her Tru Fru, yelled pronouns at the camera, served on said car, and then gave Sophia a sword, all while cinched to the stars and back in the freezing cold.'
SF LGBT
Television
fromBustle
3 days ago

Exclusive: Lauren Conrad Reveals Why She's Never Returning To Reality TV

Lauren Conrad reunites with Laguna Beach cast for a special, reflecting on their shared experiences after 20 years since the show's premiere.
Relationships
fromJezebel
4 days ago

We Know a Little Bit More About Nikki Glaser Than We Did Before

Nikki Glaser has a 'hot husband fetish,' enjoying her partner's hookups with others while not wanting to engage in similar behavior herself.
Marketing
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
5 days ago

CAA Wants to Bring More Marketers to Hollywood's Creative Table

CAA is integrating brand marketers into the creative process of original IP series to enhance storytelling and audience connection.
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Look Who's Back! Former Lawyer Of The Year Out Of Prison And Back In Hollywood. - Above the Law

Michael Avenatti, once a prominent lawyer, is now in a halfway house after serving time for multiple crimes including extortion and embezzlement.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

Adam Brody, Justine Lupe and more on overwhelming fan reaction to 'Nobody Wants This'

The cast of 'Nobody Wants This' celebrated the show's success at Paley Fest LA, highlighting their bond and fan appreciation.
Television
fromBustle
4 days ago

Jenna Ortega Almost Quit Acting Before Booking This Hit Series

Jenna Ortega considered quitting acting during her teenage years but found renewed passion after landing a role in You Season 2.
Humor
fromBustle
4 days ago

Exclusive: Robby Hoffman Wants Jennifer Aniston To Know She's A "Queen" To Lesbians

Robby Hoffman embraces celebration in her personal and professional life, believing in her success and the importance of self-prioritization.
Healthcare
fromVulture
1 week ago

The Pitt's Irene Choi Wants to Borrow Joy's IDGAF Badge

Joy Kwon prioritizes her well-being over the pressures of the ER, highlighting the issue of burnout among medical professionals.
Media industry
fromPuck Prose
5 days ago

The Long Road to the Rink: How Danielle Bain Earned Her Place in Sports Media Coverage

Danielle Bain's journey to becoming a Winnipeg Jets reporter involved uncertainty, risk, and a strong belief in her path.
Media industry
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

The Obamas diversify their multi-million dollar media portfolio: Netflix, celebrity podcasts, and now, Broadway

The Obamas have successfully transitioned from politics to a thriving media empire, including a new Broadway production of the play Proof.
Music production
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
fromVulture
6 days ago

Amanda Batula and West Wilson Are In the City

Amanda tells Kyle, 'We don't have a prenup. If you come for me, I'll come for you.' Kyle responds, 'That would be a losing battle,' to which Amanda retorts, 'Are you threatening me?'
Television
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Waging a Culture War With Comedic Mediocrity

Kanye West sold out Inglewood, California's SoFi Center and took in a reported $33 million less than a year since he released a song called 'Heil Hitler.' West's apology for his antisemitism was evidently enough for his LA fans, and no doubt some went because of the antisemitism.
Media industry
NYC music
fromBustle
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Eli Is Manifesting This Ariana Grande Moment

Eli's debut album and tour mark her transformation into a pop star, showcasing her journey as a transgender woman through music.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Jane Fonda's life goes under the microscope: best podcasts of the week

Emmanuel Dzotsi co-hosts a podcast series exploring major pop culture figures using the BBC's archive.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

Anjali Rimi: A Spark to Serve - San Francisco Bay Times

Philanthropy often begins with attention; a smile, a hello, or opening a door can be philanthropic gesture. It starts when someone notices a need and decides that indifference is not their role.
SF LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Melissa Gilbert denies being naive' or complicit' in standing by Timothy Busfield despite sexual abuse claims

I know this man in my bones. No one knows him better than I do. I am 100% confident he will be exonerated while preparing for all possible outcomes.
Television
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

The Radical Monarchs launch in L.A. to school girls on social justice

Standing beside Ester Hernandez's striking screenprint, former Self Help Graphics & Art director Marvella Muro reminded the Monarchs of the ground rules - respect the space, respect the artwork and speak up - before noting some of the injustices that inspired the art on the walls before them.
Social justice
Film
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

The controversy around Zendaya's new film explained

The film 'The Drama' transitions from a romantic comedy to a dark narrative with a shocking revelation about a character's past involvement in a school shooting.
London music
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Why Inara George is giving these L.A. theater veterans their flowers

Inara George releases an album interpreting songs by composers Douglass and Littell, reflecting on her past experiences in the Los Angeles music scene.
Film
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Laura Dern, 59, says getting older changed what she finds 'sexy'

Aging has empowered Laura Dern to embrace her identity and sexuality, challenging Hollywood's narrow portrayal of beauty and vulnerability.
Media industry
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Disney honored with Gracie Awards celebrating women in media

The Walt Disney Company excelled at the Gracie Awards, celebrating women's contributions in media across various platforms and formats.
fromLos Angeles Times
38 years ago

Woo Wants Changes in Hollywood Renewal

Lashing out at what he called 'lackluster management' of Hollywood's $922-million redevelopment plan, Los Angeles City Councilman Michael Woo on Friday proposed sweeping changes in the way the city's Community Redevelopment Agency handles the project and vowed to increase the voice of residents and small merchants in Hollywood planning decisions.
Los Angeles
Television
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Ashley Nicole Black Was Proud to Bat Leadoff at the Oscars

Comedian Ashley Nicole Black appeared first on the Oscars telecast in a cold open sketch with host Conan O'Brien, where she played a makeup artist preparing him in drag.
fromBustle
1 month ago

Anna Camp Comes Out As Bisexual

I don't think that I've ever said this in a public forum ... I don't even think I've said it fully to even my friends or my family. But as a 43-year-old woman, I'm very proud of myself for owning my sexuality at this age. I think I'm a very strong person for doing it in somewhat of a spotlight, with people criticizing and judging and making assumptions. I'm really proud to be bisexual.
LGBT
#womens-basketball-broadcasting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Golden State Warriors

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase goes from sideline to broadcast booth in full-circle' night

Natalie Nakase transitioned from coaching the Golden State Valkyries to broadcasting a Warriors-Clippers game, bringing her competitive intensity to analysis while working alongside Cheryl Miller.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
Golden State Warriors

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase goes from sideline to broadcast booth in 'full-circle' night

Natalie Nakase transitioned from coaching the Golden State Valkyries to broadcasting the Warriors-Clippers game, bringing her competitive intensity and coaching expertise to analysis while honoring her mentor Tyronn Lue.
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase goes from sideline to broadcast booth in full-circle' night

Natalie Nakase transitioned from coaching the Golden State Valkyries to broadcasting a Warriors-Clippers game, bringing her competitive intensity to analysis while working alongside Cheryl Miller.
Golden State Warriors
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase goes from sideline to broadcast booth in 'full-circle' night

Natalie Nakase transitioned from coaching the Golden State Valkyries to broadcasting the Warriors-Clippers game, bringing her competitive intensity and coaching expertise to analysis while honoring her mentor Tyronn Lue.
Parenting
fromVulture
1 month ago

What Brenda Song Watches (and Reads) With Her Kids

Brenda Song prioritizes raising her children normally and off-camera, teaching them patience and traditional activities like reading and card games despite growing up as a child actor herself.
Media industry
fromVulture
4 weeks ago

Jane Fonda Accepts No Merger

Jane Fonda wore a 'Block the Merger' pin at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party to oppose Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros., citing concerns about job losses, price increases, and political control of media.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Where to See a Movie in Los Angeles, the Heart of American Cinema

Los Angeles is home to more than a dozen one-of-a-kind cinemas that operate on their own terms. Some of these theaters have been around for 100 years, and in classic LA fashion some of them are owned by living LA legends-think Quentin Tarantino and Kyle Ng. Kristen Stewart recently announced she's also jumping into the mix with her purchase of Los Angeles's Highland Theatre.
Los Angeles
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Queer actress Sophia Bush lauded for comments on white allyship: "She's f**king awesome" - LGBTQ Nation

Sophia Bush advocates for white allyship by urging white people to support Black communities with the same enthusiasm they show for Black culture.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Access Hollywood Canceled After Nearly 30 Years

Since its 1996 debut, Access Hollywood has aired nearly 12,000 episodes. Yet its most infamous segment was one that never made it to broadcast: in October 2016, weeks before the presidential election, The Washington Post obtained footage of then-candidate Donald Trump making lewd comments about women to Access Hollywood host Billy Bush.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
25 years ago

Ex-Angel Leaving Beverly Hills

Built in 1922, the 4,300-square-foot home has a master suite, two family suites, a guest suite, maid's quarters, an office, butler's pantry, a breakfast room opening to a patio, and a garden with a pool and spa. The house also has a sweeping staircase and two fireplaces, one in the den/family room, which opens to the garden.
LA real estate
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Brooks Ginnan, the model and actor who embraced their ectodermal dysplasia: I equated beauty to nearly everything I was not'

Brooks Ginnan, in addition to being a model, is a 29-year-old non-binary musician and actor. They have a rare physical condition called ectodermal dysplasia (ED), a genetic condition that affects the development of hair, teeth, nails, and skin. This genetic disorder gives Ginnan a distinctive physical appearance that has attracted the attention of designers, photographers, filmmakers, and musicians.
Music
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

"To The Women Who Look Like Me...": Sophia Bush Delivered An Important Message For White People On Allyship

Art is always political. As the white friend at this event, I'm gonna go ahead and say to the women who look like me - to the men who look like me - it's incredibly important to remember that so much of what we love in America comes from Black culture. White people need to show up for Black people the way they show up to be entertained by Black culture.
Social justice
fromAnOther
1 month ago

Pamela Anderson: "I Don't Have to Please Anybody Else. That's Real Freedom"

I'm not innocent here. I was complicit, because at some point, especially at the very beginning of my career and my relationships and the things that happened in my personal life, it was just exploitation and I kind of gave up. I thought, 'Well, this is who I am.' Just being in Playboy and Baywatch and even the people around me at that time, I was being minimised.
Miscellaneous
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Is Hollywood Responsible for Unrealistic Beauty Standards?

Society overvalues beauty, equating it with health and driving risky practices like cosmetic surgery and weight-loss interventions.
US politics
fromVulture
2 months ago

Celebrities Are Taking a Stand Against ICE

Celebrities protested ICE actions by wearing "ICE OUT" pins, posting on social media, promoting a nationwide shutdown, and calling for accountability and support for victims.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 month ago

Venita Blackburn in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

The Center for Literary Arts presents acclaimed author Venita Blackburn, Compton-born creative writing professor and founder of Live, Write, an organization offering free creative writing workshops.
Writing
#sydney-sweeney
fromVulture
2 months ago
Fashion & style

Sydney Sweeney Won't Be a Political 'Pawn' Especially When She Has Bras to Sell

fromVulture
2 months ago
Fashion & style

Sydney Sweeney Won't Be a Political 'Pawn' Especially When She Has Bras to Sell

Higher education
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Anna Kendrick says she was 'really jealous' watching her friends go to college

Anna Kendrick felt insecure about skipping college to pursue acting but later saw it as a blessing to know her career goal early.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Social media star Shirley Raines dies after years helping homeless in LA

Raines' life made an immeasurable impact, Beauty 2 The Streetz wrote on social media. Through her tireless advocacy, deep compassion, and unwavering commitment, she used her powerful media platform to amplify the voices of those in need and to bring dignity, resources, and hope to some of the most underserved populations, the organization said. Raines' cause of death was not released, but the organization said it would share additional information when it is available.
Non-profit organizations
Fundraising
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Sheryl Lee Ralph and The DIVA Foundation present: 'DIVAS Simply Singing!' | Watch the full special

DIVAS Simply Singing! celebrates its 35th anniversary with a one-hour benefit concert raising awareness and funds for HIV/AIDS prevention and other life-threatening health conditions.
fromDodgers Nation
1 month ago

Things to Do in LA: Slamdance, Golden Dragon Parade, & More

As Los Angeles Dodgers fans count down the days until Opening Day 2026, there are plenty of events and activities going on around the city for fans to enjoy with their families, friends or even solo this weekend. There are multiple cultural events happening this weekend that will embrace culture and community with vibrant celebrations for Black History Month, Mardi Gras, and Lunar New Year Pick your favorite events, mark your calendar and make the most of your weekend in LA!
Soccer (FIFA)
Music
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

The Grammys bring more celebrity pushback to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown

Music stars used the Grammys to protest ICE and U.S. immigration enforcement, wearing pins and protest apparel to denounce deportations and detentions.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
29 years ago

A House Full of Stage Presence

The Center Theatre Group's 30th anniversary reception was held at the Wassermans' prestigious Beverly Hills home, showcasing its renowned art collection and expansive grounds to impressed guests.
US politics
fromJezebel
2 months ago

The Least Powerful People in Casey Wasserman's World Are Paying the Ultimate Price

Casey Wasserman's emails with Ghislaine Maxwell and the presence of young women on Epstein's jet undermine his claim that the 2003 Africa trip was purely humanitarian.
Media industry
fromVulture
1 month ago

Gayle King Lives, Long Live Gayle King

Gayle King renews her contract with CBS News and CBS Mornings, dismissing departure rumors and committing to the network with a reported $15 million deal.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

16 moments that bring back 2016 L.A.

Through throwback posts, people have been traveling back to the year when dog and flower crown Snapchat filters, Instagram eyebrows, the mannequin challenge and the Chainsmokers were everywhere. But why, you may ask? On social media, 2016 is remembered as the last carefree era, a time when people posted whatever they wanted without overthinking it, when folks actually danced at parties instead of pointing their phones at the DJ booth to "capture content."
Los Angeles
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

As Hollywood holds back, television pushes back against Trump 2.0

Nikki Glaser minimized political commentary at the Golden Globes despite a turbulent U.S. year and Hollywood's fraught history with outspoken figures.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

American dream: How one woman came to America chasing music and is now building a space at the table for Asian artists

Wang was on the edge of 17 when she arrived at Nashville International Airport with her entire life packed into three suitcases and a carry-on. She had traveled all the way from Zhejiang, China, chasing a dream that would ultimately shape her future: studying music business at Belmont University. Now 26, Wang is an Artist Development Manager at Sony Music Entertainment.
Music
LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

12 Powerful LGBTQ+ Celebrity Coming Out Stories That Helped Me Find My Voice

Black LGBTQ+ celebrities' public coming-out experiences provide crucial visibility that helps queer youth embrace their identities and live authentically.
Film
fromThe Independent
2 months ago

Paris Hilton calls activism 'the most meaningful work of my life'

Paris Hilton is redefining her image as a musician and activist, revealing abuse and campaigning for youth-care reform while releasing an electro-pop album and documentary.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

I Bet You Didn't Know These 19 Famous People Have Black Heritage

To be Black in the U.S. has such an expansive meaning that traces back to Europeans deciding who got to be "white." While some people, like the Italians and Irish, earned their way into "white-ness," those with even a drop of Black in their heritage were relegated to the lower rungs of the racial ladder.
Social justice
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Laura Dern on 'incredible' experience of helping Ellen DeGeneres come out

Laura Dern has reflected on the "crazy" and "incredible" experience of helping Ellen DeGeneres make queer history with her coming out scene on her '90s sitcom Ellen. In April 1997, Marriage Story actress and LGBTQ+ icon Laura Dern joined forces with DeGeneres and other industry heavyweights, including Oprah Winfrey and Demi Moore, for a revelatory, two-part episode of DeGeneres' comedy show Ellen. During the episode, entitled "The Puppy Episode", DeGeneres character Ellen Morgan, who was based on the former talk show host, realised that she is a lesbain after connecting with the colleague of a friend. The colleague, named Susan, was played by Dern.
LGBT
Television
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Cultural Nuances in Apple TV's "Pluribus"

Individualism versus collectivism shapes characters' responses, cooperation, perspective-taking, and resource strategies in Pluribus's depiction of a global hive-mind crisis.
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Natasha Rothwell Goes Off-Prompter to Condemn ICE at Independent Spirit Awards

Celebrities at the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards protested ICE; Natasha Rothwell displayed "Fuck ICE," many wore "ICE OUT" pins, and concerns about ICE killings and detentions were foregrounded.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Was Jenna Jameson the Ultimate Female Anti-hero?

Now, Lambert is back with JennaWorld, which aired its final episode on Monday, January 26. It traces businesswoman and "Queen of Porn" Jenna Jameson's life - from growing up in Las Vegas and finding stability working in porn to going all the way to the industry's financial climax and her eventual awkward, messy comedown. Jameson typifies what Lambert calls the female anti-hero.
Film
Television
fromVulture
2 months ago

It's Time to Revisit America's Next Top Model

Netflix's Reality Check reveals America's Next Top Model inflicted harm on contestants through invasive procedures, harassment, and dangerous stunts while production pushed intensity for ratings.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I was still black the next morning': Halle Berry says Oscar win didn't change her career

Halle Berry and Lupita Nyong'o experienced persistent limited role opportunities and typecasting despite Oscar wins due to industry uncertainty about stories of people of colour.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Miss J Alexander Is Still 'Healing and Dealing' After Reality Check

A '90s runway coach who taught supermodels like Naomi Campbell and Kimora Lee Simmons how to walk a catwalk, Alexander shifted careers in 2003 when one of his pupils, Tyra Banks, tapped him to join her on a little UPN show called America's Next Top Model. As a judge and runway coach for a passel of wannabe supermodels, he transformed into "Miss J," bringing drag to the screen at a time when queerness was vanishingly rare on American TV screens.
Television
#michelle-yeoh
fromAnOther
1 month ago

Charlize Theron: "I Do Want a Little Bit of Control over My Own Destiny"

Theron is sipping kombucha. The ostensible reason for our conversation, via video call this winter afternoon, is to discuss 2026. In the film Apex the Academy Award-winning actor will play Sasha, a rock climber who is menaced, in the badlands of Australia, by two unrelenting forces: the wily hunter character (Taron Egerton) and her own enormous grief. Sasha is a modern woman: stubborn, powerful, individualistic, solitary.
Film
Film
fromThe Independent
2 months ago

First British woman boss of Hollywood studio to receive Bafta Award

Dame Donna Langley will receive the 2026 Bafta Fellowship for transformative studio leadership, sustained inclusion efforts, and influential creative partnerships across film and television.
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