Asian American representation in Hollywood increased significantly over the last 15 years, a new study by the University of Southern California shows. At the same time, progress has been stagnant for other underrepresented groups on screen. The study, which analyzed 1,600 top box office films and 69,858 characters portrayed on films from 2007 to 2022,… Continue reading Asian characters with speaking roles in Hollywood jumped dramatically over the last 15 years
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Former Lizzo dancers who filed lawsuit hope speaking out is starting a ‘movement’
Lizzo’s former dancers who filed a lawsuit against her alleging a hostile work environment and sexual harassment say abuse against background dancers is an industry-wide issue and they hope they’re starting a movement to change it. Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez, two of the three former dancers who filed the suit, explained why they decided… Continue reading Former Lizzo dancers who filed lawsuit hope speaking out is starting a ‘movement’