Tag: The Oscars
BET’s CEO, Debra Lee Responds To Fox News Contributor, Stacey...
“BET was created to give African Americans and lovers of black culture a place in the television landscape,” network CEO Debra Lee says
BET is...
#OscarSoWhite Creator Believes Cheryl Boone Isaac is Fighting An Uphill Battle
“She is fighting an uphill battle,” April Reign tells TheWrap about Cheryl Boone Isaac’s call for change in the face of criticism
Now that Academy...
The Academy Awards Official Statement On The Lack Of Diversity
I’d like to acknowledge the wonderful work of this year’s nominees. While we celebrate their extraordinary achievements, I am both heartbroken and frustrated about...
Oscar Nominations Receive An “F” For Lack OF Diversity
Reel Urban News Now:
Last year’s Oscar nominations drew howls of protests for their lack of diversity. This year, it’s even worse.
“Creed” was written and...
Cheryl Boone Isaacs Elected to Third Term as Academy Awards President
Cheryl Boone Isaacs has been re-elected to a third term as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy announced...
Senator Chris Dodd MPAA Exclusive
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Senator Chris Dodd, Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America, spoke exclusively with ReelUrbanNews.com about the importance of 12 Years...