COOPER BARRETT's James Earl Joins FOX's SCREAM QUEENS
by TV News Desk
- Jun 24, 2016
James Earl ('Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life,' 'Glee') has been cast in the series regular role of 'Candy Striper' in the upcoming second season of SCREAM QUEENS, the comedy-horror series from award-winning executive producers Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan.
BWW Blog: Annalise Prentiss - Color-Conscious Casting
by Guest Blogger: Annalise Prentiss
- Apr 26, 2016
Let's be real. I want to score tickets to Lin Manuel Miranda's new hit musical Hamilton. So, imagine my dismay when I am waiting in line to enter the theatre doors of another musical in New York when all of a sudden, some lady begins to talk about how confusing Hamilton was. 'I don't understand. Why are they all black? The presidents weren't black.' This brought to my attention how blind certain people can be to color-conscious casting. Recently, Hamilton posted online that they were seeking 'non-white' performers to fill the spots of characters in Hamilton. This notice sent up almost immediate conflict because of the term 'non-white'. Lawyerly responses stated, 'The New York City Human Rights Law forbids discrimination in hiring based on race.' In other words, there can be no limitations or restrictions in the hiring process based on what someone looks like physically.
TWO AND A HALF MEN Actor Jon Cryer to Host NAB Show Television Luncheon
by Caryn Robbins
- Apr 11, 2016
Emmy award-winning actor Jon Cryer of the CBS hit comedy “Two and a Half Men” will emcee the NAB Show Television Luncheon. The Luncheon will take place Monday, April 18 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino and includes the induction of Chuck Lorre into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
Adele, Jennifer Lawrence, Justin Bieber Among Winners at 2016 KIDS' CHOICE AWARDS; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins
- Mar 14, 2016
Adele, Jennifer Lawrence, Justin Bieber, Sofia Vergara, Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, Zendaya, The Voice, SpongeBob SquarePants, Fifth Harmony and more were among those who won coveted orange blimps at Nickelodeon's 2016 Kids' Choice Awards
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