Susan Cheng
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She Says Top TV Job Offers Slowed When She Came Out As Transgender
Scottie Madden hit a career milestone as a showrunner. But she says the opportunities dried up after she came out as transgender.
How One Woman Is Fighting To Get More Latinos Onscreen
“There are doctors, there are lawyers, there are teachers. They're all sorts of people. Not just the drug dealers, you know?” How casting director Carla Hool is opening doors for Latino actors.
How Awkwafina Went From Rapping To “Ocean’s 8” And “Crazy Rich Asians”
“What would you do to get out of Queens? What would you do to have a better life?” After years of hustle, Ocean’s 8 and Crazy Rich Asians actor Awkwafina is bound for superstardom.
As Hollywood Finally Addresses Its Pay Gap, Trans Actors Still Struggle To Find Work
"There was never a moment where somebody was advocating for me to get a higher wage."
Actors Say There Won't Be Equal Pay Until Hollywood Creates More Diverse Roles
In a push for equal pay, California banned employers from asking about job candidates’ salary history. But actors like Westworld’s Leonardo Nam say the legislation alone hasn't solved Hollywood’s wage gap.
Here’s How Teen Shows Like "Degrassi" Try To Get School Shootings Right
“Our attitude on the show has always been, whatever is out there affecting our young people, we should be talking about it on Degrassi,” said the show’s co-creator, Linda Schuyler, who said Parkland student activists will inspire a storyline in the upcoming season.
Hollywood Showed Its Support For Immigrants At The Oscars
"To all the dreamers out there, we stand with you."
Asian-American Women In Hollywood Say It’s Twice As Hard For Them To Say #MeToo
Harvey Weinstein’s fall from power may have opened the floodgates in Hollywood, but Asian-American actors and producers say a lack of representation makes it harder for them to speak up.
Here Are All The Actors Who Say They Regret Working With Woody Allen
The filmmaker has been accused of molesting his daughter, Dylan Farrow, when she was a child — a claim he has vehemently denied.
Actors Who Say They Were Sexually Harassed By Talent Agents Aren't Ready To Forgive And Forget
Talent agencies have thrown their support behind anti-harassment initiative Time’s Up, but victims say agencies still have work to do. "I don’t think writing checks is enough on their end."
The "Ocean's 8" Trailer Is Here And It Is So Damn Good
So. Many. Powerful. Babes.
Marvel's Launching A New Franchise Of Wonderful, Diverse Superheroes
Ms. Marvel! Squirrel Girl! Miss America! We're getting them all.
Here Are The People Who Kevin Spacey Has Allegedly Sexually Harassed Or Assaulted
Actor Anthony Rapp, actor Harry Dreyfuss, a filmmaker, a journalist, and a House of Cards crew member are among the many men who have come forward.
A Pattern Of Abuse: How Kevin Spacey Used The Closet To Silence His Victims
Three new accusers shed light on the Oscar winner's history of abuse. “Being closeted has … enabled him to use this privacy claim as a shield,” one of the men told BuzzFeed News.
Multiple Women Have Accused This Guitarist Of Sexual Misconduct
Eight women have accused Matt Mondanile, former guitarist of the band Real Estate, of nonconsensual kissing, touching, and groping.
Oscars Board Votes To Expel Harvey Weinstein As A Member Of The Academy
UPDATE: The Producers Guild of America has followed suit, voting unanimously to terminate Weinstein's membership.
Asian-Americans Are Disrupting An Unwelcoming Music Industry
“It’s a different world now” — and one that’s leveling the playing field for Asian-American pop artists, who’ve traditionally been shut out of the American music industry.
This "Harry Potter" Actor Says Men Like Harvey Weinstein "Should Be Condemned, Shamed"
David Thewlis, who played Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter franchise, slammed the Hollywood mogul, who has been accused of rape and sexual harassment by multiple women.
Apparently, Beyoncé Did The "Mi Gente" Remix Because Of Blue Ivy
"Mi Gente" singer J Balvin jokingly suggested Beyoncé for the remix after learning about Blue Ivy's obsession with the song.
There Are Actual Spanking Sounds In This Movie Score
Annnnnd it's for a film about Wonder Woman.