Shonda Rhimes almost put a stop to “Grey’s Anatomy” before it premiered in 2005. During Issa Rae’s new HBO documentary “Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television,” Rhimes, 55, revealed that she spoke up during the casting process for the medical drama series out of fear it was going to be “an all white show.” … Read more
Good gut health? Bottle it up. In the pursuit of a better gut microbiome, social media users are turning to a tasty new trend: diversity jars. The concept is simple: stack and shake plant ingredients — including nuts, seeds, herbs, adaptogens and spices — into a mix that feeds your gut an array of fibers … Read more
Lena Dunham knows “Girls” has its flaws. The actress and producer, 39, addressed the lack of diversity on her hit HBO series in a new interview with The Independent. “I think one of the profound issues around ‘Girls’ was that there was so little real estate for women in television [then] that if you had a … Read more
Before the oppressive summer heat descends on Atlanta, therapist Brittanee Sims usually gets her thick, curly hair braided at a salon to preserve her healthy mane. But it’s more expensive this year. So she’ll only pay for her teenage daughter and son to get their summer hairdos. Not having braided hair “creates more of a … Read more
Movie star Ana de Armas argued that the entertainment industry should create new characters rather than gender-swap established characters like James Bond or John Wick. In recent years, the entertainment industry has been in a constant battle over changing the race, gender, and other aspects of classic characters to cater to modern cultural norms. Some … Read more
The American Psychological Association, which sets standards for professional training in mental health, has voted to suspend its requirement that postgraduate programs show a commitment to diversity in recruitment and hiring. The decision comes as accrediting bodies throughout higher education scramble to respond to the executive order signed by President Trump attacking diversity, equity and … Read more
There is new culinary talent in Aspen away from the slopes this season — and they’re serving up fare that isn’t the pasta or sushi usually found on menus in the luxury haven. Cederic Vongerichten, son of Michelin-starred top chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and his spouse, Ochi, launched Wayan Aspen this month. The Aspen outpost — which had … Read more
Hi-viz never looked so hot. A website intended to build community among construction workers is getting a taste of the wrecking ball after dressing female models in skimpy, construction-inspired attire to spice up an annual industry event lambasted by DEI activists as “sexist.” Walking on stilts and sporting ultra-revealing versions of the trade standard high-visibility … Read more
The lack of diversity on “Friends” still doesn’t sit well with one of the actors from the show. Adam Goldberg, who played Chandler’s roommate, Eddie, on three episodes in 1996, called out the sitcom for barely casting any people of color. “In terms of diversity, looking back, it seems insane,” the 53-year-old said in an … Read more
Actor John Leguizamo ran a full-page ad in Sunday’s edition of The New York Times asking Emmy voters to choose non-white nominees. “I know everyone is exhausted about inclusion but not us who are not included. So that’s why I took this ad out in the NYTimes,” Leguizamo wrote on X, alongside two pictures of his advertisement. The … Read more
A recent Fashion Nova campaign is facing backlash for lacking body diversity, despite being billed as body-positive. On Instagram, the fast fashion company touted its “body positivity campaigns,” which feature models in sizes ranging from extra small to 1X, for “going viral” — but likely not for the reason they hoped. The brand’s followers slammed the … Read more
Al Roker and his company were accused in a lawsuit filed Tuesday of failing to follow a diversity, equity and inclusion mandate. Former executive producer Bill Schultz is suing the “Today” show anchor and Al Roker Entertainment, claiming he was “wrongfully and illegally targeted” for termination in 2023 after calling out the company’s failure to properly … Read more
IMG model Bella Hadid has been using her platform of 60 million followers on Instagram to promote controversial ideologues, like Louis Farrakhan. Fox News Digital reviewed the “highlights” section featured prominently on the top of Hadid’s Instagram page and discovered that over the years, the supermodel has shared videos on her social media of figures … Read more
More than 260 Jewish entertainment figures — including the actors David Schwimmer, Julianna Margulies and Josh Gad, and the producers Greg Berlanti and Marta Kauffman — signed an open letter to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences on Tuesday, criticizing the organization for excluding Jews as an underrepresented group in its diversity efforts. … Read more
He doesn’t love it, actually. Writer/director Richard Curtis admitted Wednesday that he now finds the “stalker scene” in his 2003 holiday romantic comedy, “Love Actually,” to be “a bit weird.” The iconic scene, which comes during the film’s climax, features the character Mark (played by Andrew Lincoln) arriving at the home of his best friend, … Read more
There was a time, not long ago, when the most horrifying thing in New Jersey was the Giants’ offensive line. But now, at least in one Garden State school district, it’s Halloween. Yes, that glorious fall day when pint-sized humans come to school dressed in princess gowns, superhero capes or zombie rags and are permitted … Read more
Lingerie chain Victoria’s Secret is reportedly ditching its woke, feminist makeover of recent years as it hasn’t translated to business success. Since the brand decided to move away from its “hyper-sexualized” image – as BusinessOfFashion.com described it in a recent article – Victoria’s Secret has seen a significant revenue drop. As such, it has looked to revamp … Read more
Actor Mads Mikkelsen and producer Nikolaj Arcel fired back at an unnamed reporter at the Venice Film Festival on Friday over a question regarding cast diversity in their new film, “The Promised Land.” The movie is set in 1750’s Denmark. Mikkelsen, 57, stars as an army captain struggling to raise his social status and maintain … Read more
I have a new member on my team who is transgender and identifies as they/them, and I have heard that this person has complained about me because I occasionally say to the team, “Hey guys, how are you?” or “You guys are great.” It’s just a casual expression that I’ve used for decades. Should I … Read more
My boss said there’s going to be a reorganization and my colleague is going to lose her job, while I’m going to get promoted and take on her team’s responsibilities. This is my friend. How can I take her job? Can you say conundrum? I do think it’s a good sign that you are conflicted … Read more