by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS:
NETFLIX - From Variety: Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling are set to star in "The Gray Man," a 200 million dollar thriller from Netflix. "Avengers" filmmakers, brother Joe and Anthony Russo, will direct from a script by Joe and “Endgame” screenwriters. Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. The goal is to create a franchise and create a universe from that.
COMIC BOOKS - From USAToday: A-list actor Keanu Reeves is now a superstar comic book creator. He is writing "BRZRKR," which Alessandro Vitti will drawn and BOOM! Studios will publish. This article has some preview art from the series.
TELEVISION - From ShadowandAct: NBC has set "Home Sweet Home," an unscripted "social experiment" series from filmmaker Ava DuVernay and Warner Bros. TV.
POLITICS - From MotherJones: Senator Jeff Sessions political career goes out in a blaze Ku Klux Klan glory.
CELEBRITY - From VanityFair: Oscar and Emmy-winning actress Viola Davis is the cover feature on the new issue of "Vanity Fair." For the first time in the venerable magazine's history, an African-American photographer photographs an African-American cover subject (Viola Davis).
TELEVISION - From Deadline: Fox New personality Tucker Carlson expressed some fury on the Mon., July 13th edition of his show, "Tucker Carlson Tonight." Carlson is angry that people are happy that his head writer, the African-American-hating, LGBTQ-hating, woman-hating Blake Neff, resigned from the show after Neff's penchant for anonymously posting his hate online was revealed by CNN.
BREAKING NEWS - From TMZ: The body of former "Glee" actress, Naya Rivera, has reportedly been found and removed from Lake Piru in Ventura County, California. She had been missing since a Wed, July 8th boat outing with her four-year old son.
From YahooNews: Naya Rivera "Mustered Enough Energy: to Get Son on Boat but 'Not Enough to Save Herself': says Police
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STAR TREK - From Deadline: There is key art and a trailer for the animated comedy "Star Trek: Lower Decks." The series debuts August 6, 2020 on the streaming service, CBS All Access.
TELEVISION - From EW: Matthew Cherry is turning his Oscar-winning animated short film, "Hair Love," into "Young Love," a 12-episode animate series for HBO Max.
LITERATURE - From Deadline: Stephen King’s latest bestselling four novella collection, "If It Bleeds," has quickly garnered three option deals. A fourth option needs some extra deal-making because it involves a preexisting character htat just starred in an HBO series adaptation.
OBITS:
From CNNPolitics: Iconic American Civil Rights Movement leader, Congresmman John Lewis (D-Georgia), has died at the age of 80, Friday, July 17, 2020. Lewis was chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), and he was one of the "Big Six" leaders of the groups who organized the 1963 March on Washington. Lewis played many key roles in the movement, including being one of the original 1961 Freedom Riders.
From CNN: Iconic American Civil Rights Movement leader and minister, C.T. Vivian, has died at the age of 95, Friday, July 17, 2020. Among the many important things he did and in which he participated, the images of him being beaten by Alabama sheriff, Jim Clark, helped galvanize wider support for the Civil Rights movement. In 1961, Vivian also participated in the "Freedom Rides."
From THR: The TV and film actress, Galyn Gorg, has died at the age of 55, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. George appeared in a number of TV series as a star and as a guest star, including "Twin Peaks," "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, "Star Trek: Voyager" and "M.A.N.T.I.S," to name a few. She has memorable supporting role in the 1990 film, "RoboCop 2" as "Angie" an ambitious bad girl addicted to the drug "Nuke."
From THR: Roboticist, electrical engineer, and TV personality, Grant Imahara, has died at the age of 49, Monday, July 13, 2020. Imahara was known for TV series, "MythBusters" and "White Rabbit Project." He also worked for Lucasfilm for over a decade.
From Deadline: The body of actress, model and singer, Naya Rivera, has been found. She has died at the age of 33. Rivera began her television acting career on the short-lived series, "The Royal Family" (1991-92, CBS). Rivera was best known for the role of "Santana Lopez" on the FOX TV series, "Glee" (2009-15). The "Deadline" link connects to the site's page dedicated to articles about Naya Rivera.
From Deadline: The film and TV actress Kelly Preston has died at the age of 57, Sunday, July 12, 2020. She was best known for her roles in such films as "Twins" (1988) and "Jerry Maguire" (1996). Preston was also married to Oscar-nominated actor, John Travolta.
BLACK LIVES MATTER NEWS:
From RSN: The four corners of police violence
From TheIntercept: Black Lives Matter Wants to End Police Brutality. History Suggests It Will Go Much Further.
From YahooNews: "The Confederacy of California": life in the valley where Robert Fuller was found hanged
From CNN: Colorado police officers involved in the death of Elijah McClain reassigned for safety reasons.
From Truthout: " Three North Carolina Police Fired for Racist Rants, Threats to Kill Black People" - and what they said is crazy and scary
From Truthout: Bryant Gumbel Gives Powerful Commentary on the 'Black Tax,' the 'Added Burden' of Being Black
From YahooEntertainment: Oscar-nominated songwriter and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Ray Parker, Jr., may be best known for writing the theme to the film, "Ghostbusters," but when he was a teenager, Parker was beaten by Detroit police officers.
From RSNewYorker: Jelani Cobb: An American Spring of Reckoning.
From NBCNews: Baton Rouge, LA activist, Gary Chambers, makes an impassioned speech about changing the name of Robert E. Lee High School in Baton Rouge.
From YahooNews: Racial violence and a pandemic: How the Red Summer of 1919 relates to 2020
From DemocracyNow: Fear Grows of Modern-Day Lynchings as Five People of Color Are Found Hanged
From NYPost: Caramel, Indiana Catholic priest suspended for comparing Black Lives Matters activists to maggots.
From NBCNews: NYPD is disbanding a unit that is the 'last chapter' of stop-and-frisk
From YahooLifestyle: A history of the "Karen."
CORONAVIRUS/COVID-19 NEWS:
From CDC: The Centers for Disease Control has a "COVID Data Tracker."
From YahooNews: Why does COVID-19 kill some people and hardly affects others?
From YahooNews: Yahoo has a dedicated page of links updating news about COVID-19.
From Deadline: The news site "Deadline" has a dedicated page for news about coronavirus and the film, TV, and entertainment industries.
From TheNewYorker: The venerable magazine has a dedicate COVID-19 page free to all readers.
From YahooNews: Re: the federal government's response to COVID-19: What if the most important election of our lifetime was the last one - 2016?
From YahooLife: What is "happy hypoxia?" And do you have this COVID-19 symptom?
From JuanCole: Remeber when President Donald went crazy and suggested that we ingest household cleaning supplies and UV light to fight COVID-19. Here is the video and commentary from Juan Cole.
From TheIntercept: The federal government has ramped up security and police-related spending in response to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic, including issuing contracts for riot gear, disclosures show. The purchase orders include requests for disposable cuffs, gas masks, ballistic helmets, and riot gloves...
From NPR: A sad milestone: over 100,000 American have died due to COVID-19.
From TheAtlantic: The Coronavirus Was an Emergency Until Trump Found Out Who Was Dying. The pandemic has exposed the bitter terms of our racial contract, which deems certain lives of greater value than others.
From ProPublica: Hospital's Secret COVID-19 Policy Separated Native American Mothers From Their Newborns
From Truthout: Trump Moves to End Federal Support for Testing Sites Amid Record COVID Spikes
From TheGuardian: More than 20 million Americans could have contracted COVID-19, experts say.
From RSN/WashPost: The COVID-19 mutation that has taken over the world.
7/13 - From YahooSports: Maybe a pandemic means that there will not be college football this fall.
7/13- From YahooNews: The CDC adds four new symptoms (including nausea and purple or blue lesions on feet and toes) to the list of COVID-19 symptoms.
7/15 - From Truthout: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) becomes the first governor known to test positive for COVID-19, a pandemic he initially treated with skepticim.
7/16 - From YahooInsider: This California woman's actions inside a Starbucks concerning wearing masks is indicative of a particular side of the American character.
7/17 - From YahooNews: A 37-year-old U.S. Army veteran who went viral for not wanting to wear a mask... has died of complications of COVID-19.
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Saturday, July 18, 2020
Negromancer News Bits and Bites from July 12th to 18th, 2020 - Update #20
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Yen Press Posts Interview with "So I'm a Spider So What?" Creators
Yen Press posted a special video interview with Okina Baba and Tsukasa Kiyu, the creators of the acclaimed Light Novel series, So I’m A Spider So What?.
The creators were featured as part of Yen Press’ virtual panels from Anime Expo Lite, held this past weekend.
The news was Tweeted: https://twitter.com/yenpress/status/1281599061775319040
Questions and answer video with Okina Baba and Tsukasa Kiyu is here or at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns2UmmMT0Ws
Transcript of YouTube interview is here or at https://yenpress.com/2020/07/qa-with-the-creators-of-so-im-a-spider-so-what/
About So I’m A Spider So What?:
In the So I’m A Spider So What? Light Novel series, a girl used to be a normal high school student but in the blink of an eye, she wakes up in a place she’s never seen before and-and she was reborn as a spider?! How could something that's nothing more than a tiny spider (that's her) possibly survive in literally the worst dungeon ever? Are there no rules? There should be some rules! Who the hell is responsible for this? SHOW YOUR FACE!
The novels have captivated legions of readers in both the U.S. and Japan and have additionally inspired a bestselling manga series (also published in North America by Yen Press) and a popular anime series.
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The creators were featured as part of Yen Press’ virtual panels from Anime Expo Lite, held this past weekend.
The news was Tweeted: https://twitter.com/yenpress/status/1281599061775319040
Questions and answer video with Okina Baba and Tsukasa Kiyu is here or at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns2UmmMT0Ws
Transcript of YouTube interview is here or at https://yenpress.com/2020/07/qa-with-the-creators-of-so-im-a-spider-so-what/
About So I’m A Spider So What?:
In the So I’m A Spider So What? Light Novel series, a girl used to be a normal high school student but in the blink of an eye, she wakes up in a place she’s never seen before and-and she was reborn as a spider?! How could something that's nothing more than a tiny spider (that's her) possibly survive in literally the worst dungeon ever? Are there no rules? There should be some rules! Who the hell is responsible for this? SHOW YOUR FACE!
The novels have captivated legions of readers in both the U.S. and Japan and have additionally inspired a bestselling manga series (also published in North America by Yen Press) and a popular anime series.
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Friday, July 17, 2020
Review: "The Hateful Eight" is Certainly Great
TRASH IN MY EYE No. 14 (of 2020) by Leroy Douresseaux
[This review was originally posted on Patreon.]
The Hateful Eight (2015)
Running time: 188 minutes (3 hours, 8 minutes)
MPAA – R for strong bloody violence, a scene of violent sexual content, language and some graphic nudity
WRITER/DIRECTOR: Quentin Tarantino
PRODUCERS: Richard N. Gladstein, Shannon McIntosh, and Stacey Sher
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Robert Richardson
EDITOR: Fred Raskin
COMPOSER: Ennio Morricone
Academy Award winner
WESTERN/CRIME/DRAMA/MYSTERY
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Demian Bichir, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Bruce Dern, James Parks, Dana Gourrier, Zoe Bell, Lee Horsley, Gene Jones, Keith Jefferson, Craig Strark, Belinda Owino, and Channing Tatum
The Hateful Eight is the 8th film from writer-director Quentin Tarantino. A Western and mystery-thriller, The Hateful Eight focuses on two bounty hunters, a prisoner, and a new local sheriff who find themselves stranded in a cabin with a collection of nefarious strangers. At least one of those strangers may be connected to the prisoner.
The Hateful Eight opens in the dead of a Wyoming winter some years after the Civil War. O.B. Jackson (James Parks) drives a stagecoach through the snow-covered landscape. Aboard his stagecoach is bounty hunter, John Ruth the Hangman (Kurt Russell), and his prisoner, Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh). Ruth is taking Domergue to Red Rock, Wyoming where she is to be tried and hanged for her crimes.
The stagecoach comes across a second bounty hunter, Major Marquis Warren (Samuel L. Jackson), who was transporting three dead bounties to Red Rock when his horse died. It takes some convincing, but Ruth allows Warren to board the stagecoach. Shortly afterwards, former Confederate, Chris Mannix (Walton Goggins), who claims to be heading to Red Rock to assume the job of sheriff, hails the stagecoach. It takes some talking, but Ruth also lets him aboard.
A sudden blizzard forces this quintet to seek shelter at the stagecoach stopover, Minnie's Haberdashery, but Minnie (Dana Gourrier) is nowhere to be found. Instead, they are met by Bob (Demián Bichir), a Mexican who says that Minnie is visiting her mother and has left him in charge; Oswaldo Mobray (Tim Roth) who claims to be Red Rock's hangman; Joe Gage (Michael Madsen), a quiet cowboy; and General Sanford Smithers (Bruce Dern), a former Confederate officer. John Ruth and Marquis Warren believe that at least one of the men they have found at Minnie's is in league with Daisy Domergue, but which one and when will he strike?
Although The Hateful Eight displays Quentin Tarantino's signature blend of wisecracking social commentary, action, humor, and over-the-top violence, this film is not like Tarantino's more popular films: Pulp Fiction (1994), Inglourious Basterds (2009) and Django Unchained (2012). These three films received best picture Oscar nominations, while The Hateful Eight did not. The Hateful Eight is a parlor-room drama, but the parlor room is set up like a stage for live theater.
The other three films were wide-ranging epics full of hyper-kinetic violence. They are flashy examples of Tarantino's bravura film making, while The Hateful Eight is quiet and edgy and brimming with malice, menace, and venom. More than half the characters in The Hateful Eight really are fucking hateful, and that is a ratio that can be off-putting for the audience.
But not for me. I would put The Hateful Eight in the top half of Tarantino's filmography. This isn't Tarantino's best dialogue or screenplay for that matter, but his execution is impeccable, as usual. The Hateful Eight is a riveting piece of work, three hours of glorious film narrative, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I wanted more.
Besides Tarantino's stellar work, there are a number of good performances in this film. Samuel L. Jackson, a Tarantino regular, gives his best performance in a lead role in years. He gives the sly Marquis Warren layers, from vengeful former slave to death-dealing former P.O.W., but Jackson suggests that there is so much more to this man that it would take at least two movies to discover what is inside him.
Jennifer Jason Leigh also turns Daisy Domergue into so much more than what she seems. Her performances is built on subtle changes in note; it is a bouquet of scents meant to keep the viewers on their heels when it comes to what her motivations are. Joined at the hip with Kurt Russell, who also gives a spry, spicy turn, they make a good pair. Walton Goggins also surprises, especially since his career, thus far, has been filled with oddballs who are odd for the sake of being an oddity in a film.
Ennio Morricone's score and the film's soundtrack offer a nice backdrop, heightening the sinister mood of the story. The Hateful Eight might not be a Tarantino audience favorite; it is too slow for the kick-ass crowd. However, I think that it is a masterpiece, a great modern Western that stands with the very few great Westerns of the previous four decades.
9 of 10
A+
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Revised: Thursday, July 16, 2020
NOTES:
2016 Academy Awards, USA: 1 win: “Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score” (Ennio Morricone); 2 nominations: “Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role” (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and “Best Achievement in Cinematography” (Robert Richardson)
2016 Golden Globes, USA: 1 win: “Best Original Score - Motion Picture” (Ennio Morricone); 2 nomination: “Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture” (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and “Best Screenplay - Motion Picture” (Quentin Tarantino)
2016 BAFTA Awards: 1 win: “Best Original Music” (Ennio Morricone); 2 nominations: “Best Supporting Actress” (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and “Best Original Screenplay” (Quentin Tarantino)
The text is copyright © 2020 Leroy Douresseaux. All Rights Reserved. Contact this blog or site for reprint or syndication rights and fees.
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[This review was originally posted on Patreon.]
The Hateful Eight (2015)
Running time: 188 minutes (3 hours, 8 minutes)
MPAA – R for strong bloody violence, a scene of violent sexual content, language and some graphic nudity
WRITER/DIRECTOR: Quentin Tarantino
PRODUCERS: Richard N. Gladstein, Shannon McIntosh, and Stacey Sher
CINEMATOGRAPHER: Robert Richardson
EDITOR: Fred Raskin
COMPOSER: Ennio Morricone
Academy Award winner
WESTERN/CRIME/DRAMA/MYSTERY
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Walton Goggins, Demian Bichir, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Bruce Dern, James Parks, Dana Gourrier, Zoe Bell, Lee Horsley, Gene Jones, Keith Jefferson, Craig Strark, Belinda Owino, and Channing Tatum
The Hateful Eight is the 8th film from writer-director Quentin Tarantino. A Western and mystery-thriller, The Hateful Eight focuses on two bounty hunters, a prisoner, and a new local sheriff who find themselves stranded in a cabin with a collection of nefarious strangers. At least one of those strangers may be connected to the prisoner.
The Hateful Eight opens in the dead of a Wyoming winter some years after the Civil War. O.B. Jackson (James Parks) drives a stagecoach through the snow-covered landscape. Aboard his stagecoach is bounty hunter, John Ruth the Hangman (Kurt Russell), and his prisoner, Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh). Ruth is taking Domergue to Red Rock, Wyoming where she is to be tried and hanged for her crimes.
The stagecoach comes across a second bounty hunter, Major Marquis Warren (Samuel L. Jackson), who was transporting three dead bounties to Red Rock when his horse died. It takes some convincing, but Ruth allows Warren to board the stagecoach. Shortly afterwards, former Confederate, Chris Mannix (Walton Goggins), who claims to be heading to Red Rock to assume the job of sheriff, hails the stagecoach. It takes some talking, but Ruth also lets him aboard.
A sudden blizzard forces this quintet to seek shelter at the stagecoach stopover, Minnie's Haberdashery, but Minnie (Dana Gourrier) is nowhere to be found. Instead, they are met by Bob (Demián Bichir), a Mexican who says that Minnie is visiting her mother and has left him in charge; Oswaldo Mobray (Tim Roth) who claims to be Red Rock's hangman; Joe Gage (Michael Madsen), a quiet cowboy; and General Sanford Smithers (Bruce Dern), a former Confederate officer. John Ruth and Marquis Warren believe that at least one of the men they have found at Minnie's is in league with Daisy Domergue, but which one and when will he strike?
Although The Hateful Eight displays Quentin Tarantino's signature blend of wisecracking social commentary, action, humor, and over-the-top violence, this film is not like Tarantino's more popular films: Pulp Fiction (1994), Inglourious Basterds (2009) and Django Unchained (2012). These three films received best picture Oscar nominations, while The Hateful Eight did not. The Hateful Eight is a parlor-room drama, but the parlor room is set up like a stage for live theater.
The other three films were wide-ranging epics full of hyper-kinetic violence. They are flashy examples of Tarantino's bravura film making, while The Hateful Eight is quiet and edgy and brimming with malice, menace, and venom. More than half the characters in The Hateful Eight really are fucking hateful, and that is a ratio that can be off-putting for the audience.
But not for me. I would put The Hateful Eight in the top half of Tarantino's filmography. This isn't Tarantino's best dialogue or screenplay for that matter, but his execution is impeccable, as usual. The Hateful Eight is a riveting piece of work, three hours of glorious film narrative, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I wanted more.
Besides Tarantino's stellar work, there are a number of good performances in this film. Samuel L. Jackson, a Tarantino regular, gives his best performance in a lead role in years. He gives the sly Marquis Warren layers, from vengeful former slave to death-dealing former P.O.W., but Jackson suggests that there is so much more to this man that it would take at least two movies to discover what is inside him.
Jennifer Jason Leigh also turns Daisy Domergue into so much more than what she seems. Her performances is built on subtle changes in note; it is a bouquet of scents meant to keep the viewers on their heels when it comes to what her motivations are. Joined at the hip with Kurt Russell, who also gives a spry, spicy turn, they make a good pair. Walton Goggins also surprises, especially since his career, thus far, has been filled with oddballs who are odd for the sake of being an oddity in a film.
Ennio Morricone's score and the film's soundtrack offer a nice backdrop, heightening the sinister mood of the story. The Hateful Eight might not be a Tarantino audience favorite; it is too slow for the kick-ass crowd. However, I think that it is a masterpiece, a great modern Western that stands with the very few great Westerns of the previous four decades.
9 of 10
A+
Sunday, July 10, 2016
Revised: Thursday, July 16, 2020
NOTES:
2016 Academy Awards, USA: 1 win: “Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score” (Ennio Morricone); 2 nominations: “Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role” (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and “Best Achievement in Cinematography” (Robert Richardson)
2016 Golden Globes, USA: 1 win: “Best Original Score - Motion Picture” (Ennio Morricone); 2 nomination: “Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture” (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and “Best Screenplay - Motion Picture” (Quentin Tarantino)
2016 BAFTA Awards: 1 win: “Best Original Music” (Ennio Morricone); 2 nominations: “Best Supporting Actress” (Jennifer Jason Leigh) and “Best Original Screenplay” (Quentin Tarantino)
The text is copyright © 2020 Leroy Douresseaux. All Rights Reserved. Contact this blog or site for reprint or syndication rights and fees.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Recording Academy Announces 2020 Invitees for Membership
Recording Academy® Invites 2,300 Qualified Music Creators and Professionals to Join Its Membership
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Recording Academy® extended membership invitations to more than 2,300 established music professionals from wide-ranging backgrounds, genres and disciplines. The invitation is a reflection of their important contributions to music and potential to influence progressive changes within the music industry. The 2020 class of invitees is 48 percent female, 21 percent African American/African descent, eight percent Hispanic, and three percent Asian American and Pacific Islander. The representation of this class also spans ages, genre and region. The Recording Academy's current membership is 26 percent female and 25 percent from traditionally underrepresented communities.
“We are proud of the strides we've made toward ensuring our membership is diverse and inclusive, which is reflected within this new pool of invitees”
"We are proud of the strides we've made toward ensuring our membership is diverse and inclusive, which is reflected within this new pool of invitees,” said Harvey Mason jr., Chair and Interim President/CEO of the Recording Academy. "While this progress signifies meaningful impact, there's still more work to be done. We'll continue to fight to achieve inclusive representation across gender, race, age, national origin, sexual orientation, and beyond within our community. Furthermore, we’re excited to see how the contributions of the incoming new member class will help inspire meaningful change within the music industry."
"Building out our membership body is a process that encourages inclusivity from start to finish, and it's a privilege to extend invitations to the 2020 class of invitees that represent the wide-ranging backgrounds and crafts that makes the music industry so unique," said Kelley Purcell, Senior Director of Member Outreach at the Recording Academy. "These individuals will become the driving force behind the Recording Academy, and it's encouraging to see how our membership continues to evolve each year as we take steps toward building a more inclusive and vibrant community."
Convening virtually in April, the Recording Academy's Peer Review Panel of music creators evaluated new member submissions considering a range of criteria — including craft, genre and overall diversity. The more than 2,300 new invitations were extended under the Academy's community-driven and peer-reviewed membership model. Implemented in 2018 in an ongoing effort to build a more representative and relevant membership body, the annual member submission process entails two community-centered key elements: industry recommendations and peer review.
Ensuring that the Recording Academy's membership is fully representative of the music community has been a longstanding goal of Recording Academy Trustees. In December 2019, the Recording Academy pledged to implement 17 of 18 reforms set forth by the Diversity & Inclusion Task Force, including increasing outreach to diverse communities and doubling the number of women voters by 2025. Specifically, this means 2,500 new women voters by the year 2025.
To celebrate the incoming new member class, GRAMMY.com Editor-In-Chief Justin Dwayne Joseph hosted a moderated discussion on June 24 titled "Your Academy: Welcoming The 2020 New Member Class." Featuring new invitees and existing members, the conversation showcased an authentic look into what it means to be a member of the Academy, the important initiatives worked on year-round, progress members hope to see within the Academy, and diversity and inclusion in the music industry at large. The roundtable debuted today on GRAMMY.com.
In order to participate in the process for the upcoming GRAMMY Awards ®, new members have to accept their invitations by Sept. 15, 2020. The first voting ballot opens Sept. 30 and closes Oct. 12. The 63rd GRAMMY Awards are set to take place Jan. 31, 2021, at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.
For more information on the Recording Academy's membership process and requirements, visit here. For full information and details surrounding the new class visit here.
ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY:
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum®, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards — music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.
For more information about the Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @RecordingAcad on Twitter, "like" Recording Academy on Facebook, and join the Recording Academy's social communities on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Recording Academy® extended membership invitations to more than 2,300 established music professionals from wide-ranging backgrounds, genres and disciplines. The invitation is a reflection of their important contributions to music and potential to influence progressive changes within the music industry. The 2020 class of invitees is 48 percent female, 21 percent African American/African descent, eight percent Hispanic, and three percent Asian American and Pacific Islander. The representation of this class also spans ages, genre and region. The Recording Academy's current membership is 26 percent female and 25 percent from traditionally underrepresented communities.
“We are proud of the strides we've made toward ensuring our membership is diverse and inclusive, which is reflected within this new pool of invitees”
"We are proud of the strides we've made toward ensuring our membership is diverse and inclusive, which is reflected within this new pool of invitees,” said Harvey Mason jr., Chair and Interim President/CEO of the Recording Academy. "While this progress signifies meaningful impact, there's still more work to be done. We'll continue to fight to achieve inclusive representation across gender, race, age, national origin, sexual orientation, and beyond within our community. Furthermore, we’re excited to see how the contributions of the incoming new member class will help inspire meaningful change within the music industry."
"Building out our membership body is a process that encourages inclusivity from start to finish, and it's a privilege to extend invitations to the 2020 class of invitees that represent the wide-ranging backgrounds and crafts that makes the music industry so unique," said Kelley Purcell, Senior Director of Member Outreach at the Recording Academy. "These individuals will become the driving force behind the Recording Academy, and it's encouraging to see how our membership continues to evolve each year as we take steps toward building a more inclusive and vibrant community."
Convening virtually in April, the Recording Academy's Peer Review Panel of music creators evaluated new member submissions considering a range of criteria — including craft, genre and overall diversity. The more than 2,300 new invitations were extended under the Academy's community-driven and peer-reviewed membership model. Implemented in 2018 in an ongoing effort to build a more representative and relevant membership body, the annual member submission process entails two community-centered key elements: industry recommendations and peer review.
Ensuring that the Recording Academy's membership is fully representative of the music community has been a longstanding goal of Recording Academy Trustees. In December 2019, the Recording Academy pledged to implement 17 of 18 reforms set forth by the Diversity & Inclusion Task Force, including increasing outreach to diverse communities and doubling the number of women voters by 2025. Specifically, this means 2,500 new women voters by the year 2025.
To celebrate the incoming new member class, GRAMMY.com Editor-In-Chief Justin Dwayne Joseph hosted a moderated discussion on June 24 titled "Your Academy: Welcoming The 2020 New Member Class." Featuring new invitees and existing members, the conversation showcased an authentic look into what it means to be a member of the Academy, the important initiatives worked on year-round, progress members hope to see within the Academy, and diversity and inclusion in the music industry at large. The roundtable debuted today on GRAMMY.com.
In order to participate in the process for the upcoming GRAMMY Awards ®, new members have to accept their invitations by Sept. 15, 2020. The first voting ballot opens Sept. 30 and closes Oct. 12. The 63rd GRAMMY Awards are set to take place Jan. 31, 2021, at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.
For more information on the Recording Academy's membership process and requirements, visit here. For full information and details surrounding the new class visit here.
ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY:
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum®, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards — music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.
For more information about the Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @RecordingAcad on Twitter, "like" Recording Academy on Facebook, and join the Recording Academy's social communities on Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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