Hollywood diversity in decline despite audience demand, study finds: 'The writing was on the wall'
Despite the popularity of films like 'Wicked,' opportunities for people of color in Hollywood declined in 2024, according to the latest UCLA Hollywood Diversity Report.
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Cover brings VTuber phenomenon to U.S. audiences
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The queen of Wall Street
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Writing the History of the Biden Presidency, in the Trump Era
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Nature: Hollywood Hills
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Robert Pattinson reminds audiences that accents are a signature of his performances in 'Mickey 17'
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Wall Street Is Getting Antsy With Trump
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Hollywood reacts to Gene Hackman's death
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Pieces of Hollywood history set to be auctioned
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Wild swimming gave me the courage to write my own rules
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Apple’s diversity policies and OpenAI deal targeted by shareholders
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Apple shareholders reject ban on diversity programs
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Apple Shareholders Reject Proposal to Scrap Diversity Programs
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Diversity backlash: Is 'masculine energy' coming to the UK?
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Embiid benched, declines comment as Sixers lose
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