Friday, July 3, 2020
Ubisoft Establishes Heads of ‘Workplace Culture,’ ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ After Execs Accused of Sexual Misconduct
In a memo to employees posted to the company’s public blog, the CEO of video game giant Ubisoft laid out how the company says it intends to address multiple accusations of sexual misconduct made against several high ranking employees. On June 24, Ashraf Ismail, the creative director of Ubisoft’s upcoming “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla,” stepped down after multiple people accused him of misconduct on social media. Ubisoft has not named Ismail’s replacement, and it was ununclear if he was fired or simply taking a leave of absence. However, just two days later Tommy Francois and Maxime Beland, both vice presidents in…
Thursday, July 2, 2020
CAA to Keep LA, New York and Nashville Offices Closed Until 2021
CAA has canceled plans to reopen offices on August 1, and will continue to keep its Los Angeles, New York and Nashville offices closed until 2021, an invidiual with knowledge of the matter told TheWrap. “In carefully studying a wide range of factors, with employee health and safety as a top priority, we have concluded we will not be returning … until at least January 2021. It is too early to provide a specific date,” the company told employees in an email published by Variety, which first reported the news. The move comes as the United States is experiencing a…
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Kehlani Sued For Allegedly Damaging Ferrari Rental
Kehlani rented a Ferrari and then smashed up the expensive sports car before returning it … this according to a new lawsuit. The singer is being sued by a luxury rental car company that claims she rented a Ferrari back in April, and said it was… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Florida Officer Who Was Filmed Shoving A Kneeling Black Protester Has Been Charged
Steven Pohorence of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department faces a misdemeanor battery charge for the incident. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
TOPIC Comedians Remember Carl Reiner: He ‘Set the Bar for What Comedy on Television and Movies is’ (Video)
The comedy world lost a heavyweight as Carl Reiner, legendary actor/director and creator of “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” died Monday evening. He was 98. Comedians Chris Gethard, Maria Bamford, Wyatt Cenac, and Tyler Davis who each have comedy specials on the TOPIC streaming service took a moment Tuesday to reflect on the passing of the comedy legend during TheWrap’s “Comedy, Coping, and Change: Finding Humor in Change” webinar, hosted by TheWrap editor in chief Sharon Waxman. “I mean it’s so hard because he is one of the people who set the bar for what comedy on television and movies…
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Baltimore Family Discriminated Against Over Dress Code Announce Lawsuit
The African-American mom who was refused a table at a Baltimore restaurant says she’s taking the joint to court, because its apology’s coming up short. Marcia Grant and her 9-year-old son, Dallas, came on ‘TMZ Live’ Tuesday to announce a… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
SAG-AFTRA Approves Tentative Deal With AMPTP
On Monday night, SAG-AFTRA announced it has approved a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, and the agreement will now go to guild membership for a full vote. The tentative deal was first struck on June 11; final approval for a full vote was granted Monday during a videoconference meeting of SAG-AFTRA’s national board of directors. The agreement was approved by a supermajority of 67.61% of board members. In a statement announcing the agreement, SAG-AFTRA called the $318 million, three-year deal “the most lucrative deal the union has ever achieved.” Also Read: Inside SAG-AFTRA's Efforts…
Monday, June 29, 2020
Golden State Killer Admits To Dozens Of Rapes, Murders
Former police officer Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. pleaded guilty Monday to 13 counts of murder and dozens of rapes that are too old to prosecute. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Monday, June 29, 2020
Chris Brown, Roddy Ricch and Beyoncé Win Multiple BET Awards 2020: Complete Winners List
Chris Brown and Roddy Ricch took home two trophies at Sunday’s BET Awards, while Beyoncé Knowles won the BET HER Award (along with daughter Blue Ivy) as well as the Humanitarian Award. “Insecure” actress Amanda Seales hosted the BET Awards, celebrating “the best and most beautiful aspects of the Black experience.” This year’s virtual show paid tribute to two superstars from the worlds of sports and entertainment: Grammy Award-winning global icon Lil Wayne honored Kobe Bryant, and Wayne Brady lead the tribute to Little Richard. Brown won for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist as well as Best Collaboration for “No Guidance”…
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Aurora PD Boots and Pepper Sprays Peaceful Protesters at Violin Vigil for Elijah McClain
Cops in Aurora, CO came in like a military unit to forcibly remove — not to mention pepper spray — peaceful protesters who were watching a violin performance to honor Elijah McClain. This went down Saturday in City Center Park, where a musical… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
