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Sharon Waxman On the Business of Entertainment
The founder and editor of TheWrap’s take on life on the left coast, high culture, low culture and the business of entertainment and media. Waxman writes frequently on the inside doings of Hollywood, and is is also the author of two books, Rebels on the Back Lot and Loot
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The Incredible Journey of Chloé Zhao and Other Reasons to Celebrate Diversity at the Oscars
For those who still think the glass is half-empty, I see it filling up
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Golden Globes Group Faces Existential Threat as Diversity Crisis Grows: ‘Evolve or Die’ (Exclusive)
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s diversity and PR consultants quit after a disastrous meeting with Time’s Up and publicity leaders
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Dick Clark President Accused of Abuse, Inappropriate Language at Previous Job (Exclusive)
Amy Thurlow is “in way over her head” as president of Golden Globes producer Dick Clark Productions, an insider tells TheWrap
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5 Top Executives Quit Dick Clark Productions Amid ‘Toxic Culture’ Complaints (Exclusive)
Insiders complain about the management style of DCP President Amy Thurlow
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HFPA Rejected Press Conferences for Black-Led Projects Like ‘Bridgerton,’ Insiders Say (Exclusive)
None of the films or series ended up getting Golden Globe nominations, despite other honors
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70 Hollywood PR Firms Threaten Golden Globe Blackout in Mass Action
A letter issued to the HFPA is to be expected on Tuesday, one insider tells TheWrap
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What Do We Do About Saudi Arabia and Jamal Khashoggi? The Truth Demands Action
The Biden administration needs to institute sanctions, issue a formal condemnation or take some other measure. This will also guide the response of America’s business leaders — including in media and technology
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‘TheWrap-Up’ Podcast: Emmanuel Acho, Host of ‘Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man’
Episode 27: Plus, can Paramount+ be a player in the streaming wars?
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Female Directors Rule Sundance 2021 – Is Equality Finally Here?
This year feels like some kind of balance has been achieved. There is no mistaking these films for tokens or placeholders
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Joe Biden Arrives, Bringing Calm After the Tweet Storm of Trump
Even before Inauguration Day, the feeling of exhalation and relief was palpable
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When We Need It Most – Martin Luther King Jr Day
“Violence is not the way,” King said. “Hate is not the way”
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The Crisis Our Democracy Faces Isn’t Just Trump – It’s Also Unfettered Social Media
The ability to amass a following, communicate to followers directly with no regulation or mediation by our government is not a leak in our boat but a gaping hole
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Hollywood in 2021: Why Streamers Will Rule Even Post-Pandemic
The new year will be about the streaming wars — who will survive, who will thrive and who gets left behind
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$6 Billion Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott (Formerly Bezos) Emerges as 2020’s Real Superhero
“There are glass ceilings in philanthropy too, and she just broke it,” one expert says
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Hollywood Shock Turns to Full-Blown Backlash After WarnerMedia Streaming Move
CAA president and Directors Guild of America join a growing chorus of A-listers criticizing the studio
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