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UPDATED, with details on the event: Jeffrey and Marilyn Katzenberg hosted a small virtual fundraiser for Joe Biden on Saturday, as the candidate told the Hollywood crowd that Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus was something that “you guys would have trouble making a movie and selling it.” What was not a hard sell was… via… Continue reading Joe Biden Hits Hollywood Jackpot!; $6M Raised At Jeffrey Katzenberg Hosted Virtual Fundraiser — Deadline

Taylor Swift, who once was condemned for her political silence, is making up for lost time. The singer/songwriter spoke out Friday on Pride Live’s Stonewall Day livestream event, condemning the US Census for offering only two choices for gender. 18 more words via Taylor Swift Blasts US Census For Excluding Transgender, Nonbinary People — Deadline

The USC School of Dramatic Arts Dean has resigned, admitting to dating a student in what he characterized as “evidence of irresponsibility.” Dean David Bridel’s resignation came after another woman revealed the relationship at a USC town hall meeting on Wednesday of this week. 14 more words via USC School Of Dramatic Arts Dean Resigns Over… Continue reading USC School Of Dramatic Arts Dean Resigns Over Student Relationship — Deadline

Author Charles Webb, whose first novel The Graduate inspired the 1967 film, died June 16 in Eastbourne, England of a blood condition, according to his friend, journalist Jack Malvern. 28 more words via Charles Webb Dies: Author Of ‘The Graduate’ Novel Was 81 — Deadline

Following movements across the country calling for the removal of all remembrances of perceived racist iconography and honors, the Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) has issued a resolution to remove John Wayne from his namesake airport. 20 more words via John Wayne Airport Name Change Again Demanded By Orange County Democrats — Deadline

K-pop continues its viewer domination on YouTube. Blackpink’s new single, “How You Like That“, has now shattered YouTube’s 24-hour viewing record, outperforming second place BTS by more than 7 million views. 27 more words via Blackpink’s New Single YouTube’s Most-Watched Video in 24 Hours — Deadline

UPDATE: On Saturday, the Rolling Stones released a statement, threatening to sue. “This could be the last time President Donald Trump uses Stones songs. Despite cease & desist directives to Donald Trump in the past, the Rolling Stones are taking further steps to exclude him using their songs at any of his future political campaigning.… via… Continue reading BMI Warns Donald Trump Campaign To Stop Playing Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” At Rallies – Update — Deadline

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said Saturday that 23 more people died from coronavirus overnight with 2,169 new cases reported. Across all areas of L.A. 32 more words via L.A. County Public Health Confirms 23 More Deaths And 2,169 New Cases of COVID-19 — Deadline

“In Caravaggio and Scorsese’s art, the silent actions of male and female characters speak louder than words. We don’t need to hear Holofernes scream to understand what Judith has taken.” via Martin Scorsese, ‘Mean Streets’ and Caravaggio’s Moment of Illumination — Vague Visages

Heat (1995)Written & Directed by Michael Mann I’d always heard how good Heat was, but it was a film that I’ve circled around without ever sitting down and watching it, until now. I wouldn’t say I am a fan of Michael Mann’s, but I have appreciated every film I’ve seen, with Collateral being my favorite […]… Continue reading Movie Review – Heat —