Ethnic groups threaten boycott over TV diversity
A coalition of black Hispanic Asian American and American Indian groups urged networks to boost minority on screen and in development deals after grading the four major networks with poor marks in diversity. They warned of a possible boycott or legal action, with an announcement planned for July NAACP convention.
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Copeland daughter wins Handys at Memphis blues awards
Shemekia Copeland, daughter of Johnny Copeland, won two Handy Blues Awards including best contemporary female artist and blues album for Wicked. Rick Vito’s It’s 2 a.m. was named blues song of the year. B.B. King won best blues entertainer for the third straight year and shared a Handy with Eric Clapton for Riding with the King.
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Pearl Harbor film debuts aboard carrier in Hawaii
Disney premiered its 140 million Pearl Harbor aboard the USS John C. Stennis off Pearl Harbor Hawaii drawing 2000 guests to an open air theater on the flight deck. Survivors and dignitaries attended as Navy jets performed a missing man flyover and a fireworks finale lit the memorial. The three hour premiere, tied to the film opening nationwide Friday, featured stars Ben Affleck Josh Hartnett and Kate Beckinsale with military and Hollywood participants.
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Sopranos earns raves in Italy and Canada sparks debate
In Rome critics lauded The Sopranos first episode praising its intelligence irony and dialogue. Italy’s top critic Aldo Grasso called it superb while La Repubblica urged viewers to stay up for the late night slot. In Canada concerns rose over coarse language and violence as the Broadcast Standards Council rejected complaints.
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