Tag: Hollywood

  • How Hollywood is dealing with COVID-19

    An AP photographer discusses the changes covering events in Hollywood throughout the coronavirus pandemic. For awhile, he worried he might no longer have a job as an entertainment reporter, with everything shut down. The Associated Press has the story: A Hollywood reporter recounts the changes in the entertainment industry during the coronavirus pandemic LOS ANGELES…

  • ‘In the Heights’ kicks of Tribeca Film Festival

    The Tribeca Film Festival begins this year on June 9. It was canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The drama features every day life in a Dominican suburb of Washington D.C. The Associated Press has the story: New York’s Tribeca Film Festival resumes this year with a Dominican-themed drama NEW YORK (AP) —…

  • Black actress Viola Davis receives Hasty Pudding Award

    The actress who has received the most Oscar nominations for a black woman has just received a Hasty Pudding Award. Viola Davis, famous for her roles in movies depicting racial issues, was given the award by Harvard University. The Associated Press has the story: Hasty Pudding’s Woman of the Year Award goes to Viola Davis…

  • Harry Potter actress Helen McCrory dies at 52

    After a battle with cancer, the actress known for “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies has died. Helen McCrory was 52. The Associated Press has the story: British actress Helen McCrory dies of cancer AP – British actor Helen McCrory, who starred in the television show “Peaky Blinders” and the “Harry Potter” movies, has…

  • Oscars start to welcome the disabled as times change

    Hollywood hasn’t always treated the disabled well, but things may be changing as the Oscars welcome the disabled, including making the podium accessible for them. There are multiple movies involving the disabled up for Oscars this year. The Associated Press has the story: Disabled hope Hollywood is finally welcoming them as they prepare for the…

  • Less interest in the Oscars this year?

    Due to the coronavirus pandemic and the trend toward streaming services instead of the big screen, fewer people are tuning in to big shows like the Oscars. The Academy Awards used to draw 35 to 45 million viewers, but last year that number dipped to only 23.6 million viewers. The Associated Press has the story:…