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After a tumultuous tenure as head of Time’s Up, Tina Tchen has reunited with the Obamas.
The former Obama administration staffer has joined the Obama Foundation as executive vice president as well as chief strategy and impact officer. Her work will include overseeing the grassroots educational Girls Opportunity Alliance program, for which she has been serving as a senior advisor over the past year.
Tchen, a former partner in Skadden Arps’ Chicago office and an active member of multiple boards in the city, served in the Obama White House for all eight years, starting as the first director of the White House Office of Public Engagement before becoming the first lady’s chief of staff. She also led the White House Council on Women and Girls as executive director throughout the president’s two terms.
In January 2018, in the wake of the burgeoning...
After a tumultuous tenure as head of Time’s Up, Tina Tchen has reunited with the Obamas.
The former Obama administration staffer has joined the Obama Foundation as executive vice president as well as chief strategy and impact officer. Her work will include overseeing the grassroots educational Girls Opportunity Alliance program, for which she has been serving as a senior advisor over the past year.
Tchen, a former partner in Skadden Arps’ Chicago office and an active member of multiple boards in the city, served in the Obama White House for all eight years, starting as the first director of the White House Office of Public Engagement before becoming the first lady’s chief of staff. She also led the White House Council on Women and Girls as executive director throughout the president’s two terms.
In January 2018, in the wake of the burgeoning...
- 7/7/2022
- by Rebecca Sun
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Just days after making it through a duo of pivotal stakeholder meetings that put her besieged leadership under a spotlight, Tina Tchen on Thursday quit as the president and CEO of Time’s Up.
“Now is the time for Time’s Up to evolve and move forward as there is so much more work to do for women,” said Tchen, a former chief of staff to Michelle Obama, in a statement on social media. “It is clear that I am not the leader who can accomplish that in this moment.”
Her resignation brings to an end her nearly two years overseeing the Hollywood-heavy organization. Time’s Up COO Monifa Bandele has been appointed interim CEO.
Read the full tweet below:
I am grateful for Times Up, and the time I’ve had. pic.twitter.com/sRlUZfXnYZ
— Tina Tchen (@TinaTchen) August 26, 2021
On August 22, Deadline reported that a number of members of Time...
“Now is the time for Time’s Up to evolve and move forward as there is so much more work to do for women,” said Tchen, a former chief of staff to Michelle Obama, in a statement on social media. “It is clear that I am not the leader who can accomplish that in this moment.”
Her resignation brings to an end her nearly two years overseeing the Hollywood-heavy organization. Time’s Up COO Monifa Bandele has been appointed interim CEO.
Read the full tweet below:
I am grateful for Times Up, and the time I’ve had. pic.twitter.com/sRlUZfXnYZ
— Tina Tchen (@TinaTchen) August 26, 2021
On August 22, Deadline reported that a number of members of Time...
- 8/26/2021
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Four days into her tenure as president and CEO of Time’s Up, Tina Tchen offered her view of the entertainment landscape and beyond during a keynote session at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York.
“My goal is that, when we look 10 years from now, and all of you out there who are starting companies, I want your companies to have a workplace culture that is vastly different,” Tchen said. Organizations should view labor “not as just a cost item on your P&l sheet that you’re trying to contain costs in, but as an asset that you’re investing in. … Because guess what? The success of your company, in the knowledge economy that we’re in, is going to be based on the talent that you can attract and keep and promote and allow to flourish.”
The change requires “a shift of mindset,” she added. “This isn’t about,...
“My goal is that, when we look 10 years from now, and all of you out there who are starting companies, I want your companies to have a workplace culture that is vastly different,” Tchen said. Organizations should view labor “not as just a cost item on your P&l sheet that you’re trying to contain costs in, but as an asset that you’re investing in. … Because guess what? The success of your company, in the knowledge economy that we’re in, is going to be based on the talent that you can attract and keep and promote and allow to flourish.”
The change requires “a shift of mindset,” she added. “This isn’t about,...
- 11/6/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Women in Hollywood are finally starting to exhale. Two years after sexual misconduct allegations against Harvey Weinstein first broke, turbocharging the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements, there’s a growing sense among women in showbiz that meaningful change is underway — though much remains to be done before true parity is reached.
“There have been some good inroads,” says Donna Langley, chairman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, whose studio was the first major to sign on to USC Annenberg Inclusion Institute and Time’s Up’s 4% Challenge for female directors in January. “It’s never going to feel like it’s enough. It’s never going to be enough — this is work that is going to be ongoing.”
Langley’s views were echoed by other women surveyed by Variety for its annual Women’s Impact Report. They reported increased opportunity behind and in front of the camera.
“I think we’ve...
“There have been some good inroads,” says Donna Langley, chairman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, whose studio was the first major to sign on to USC Annenberg Inclusion Institute and Time’s Up’s 4% Challenge for female directors in January. “It’s never going to feel like it’s enough. It’s never going to be enough — this is work that is going to be ongoing.”
Langley’s views were echoed by other women surveyed by Variety for its annual Women’s Impact Report. They reported increased opportunity behind and in front of the camera.
“I think we’ve...
- 10/8/2019
- by Diane Garrett
- Variety Film + TV
Monday morning, Tina Tchen, lawyer and former chief of staff for then-First Lady Michelle Obama, was announced as the new president & CEO of Time’s Up. Following the announcement, she told TheWrap she’s happy to be at the helm during “these turbulent times.”
Tchen, who is the first full-time president and CEO at Time’s Up since Lisa Borders abruptly left in February after her own son was accused of sexual harassment, explained she and the group are looking ahead to the future, thanks, in part, to a grant from Melinda Gates.
Also Read: Time's Up CEO Lisa Borders Resigned After Son Accused of Sexual Assault
Tchen’s CEO announcement came with the launch of the Time’s Up Impact Lab, which “will pioneer research driving toward public policy, private sector, and culture change to address sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination, as well as broader systemic inequality and injustice at work,...
Tchen, who is the first full-time president and CEO at Time’s Up since Lisa Borders abruptly left in February after her own son was accused of sexual harassment, explained she and the group are looking ahead to the future, thanks, in part, to a grant from Melinda Gates.
Also Read: Time's Up CEO Lisa Borders Resigned After Son Accused of Sexual Assault
Tchen’s CEO announcement came with the launch of the Time’s Up Impact Lab, which “will pioneer research driving toward public policy, private sector, and culture change to address sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination, as well as broader systemic inequality and injustice at work,...
- 10/7/2019
- by Lindsey Ellefson
- The Wrap
Tina Tchen, a lawyer and former chief of staff to First Lady Michelle Obama, has been named president and CEO of Time’s Up.
The advocacy group confirmed the news in a tweet Monday, saying it is “honored to announce that she’ll be leading the charge.”
Tchen will take over on November 1. She succeeds Lisa Borders, who stepped down last February after just four months on the job after sexual assault allegations were made against her son. Rebecca Goldman has been serving as CEO on an interim basis.
“Tina knows the power and opportunity of Time’s Up as a valuable ally helping bring this organization to life early on,” said Shonda Rhimes, a principal founder of Time’s Up. “Tina’s talent and unique skill set perfectly suit her for this role and time, and will help ensure our continued progress towards meaningful change.”
A former assistant to President Barack Obama,...
The advocacy group confirmed the news in a tweet Monday, saying it is “honored to announce that she’ll be leading the charge.”
Tchen will take over on November 1. She succeeds Lisa Borders, who stepped down last February after just four months on the job after sexual assault allegations were made against her son. Rebecca Goldman has been serving as CEO on an interim basis.
“Tina knows the power and opportunity of Time’s Up as a valuable ally helping bring this organization to life early on,” said Shonda Rhimes, a principal founder of Time’s Up. “Tina’s talent and unique skill set perfectly suit her for this role and time, and will help ensure our continued progress towards meaningful change.”
A former assistant to President Barack Obama,...
- 10/7/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Tina Tchen, a lawyer and former chief of staff to Michelle Obama during her tenure as first lady, has been named president and CEO of Time’s Up, the advocacy group announced Monday.
Tchen has long been involved with the organization, co-founding the group’s legal defense fund to support women in all industries who experienced sexual harassment at work.
“We have some news,” the verified Time’s Up account tweeted. “Meet @TinaTchen. She helped to co-found @Timesupldf. She’s been fighting for gender equity and workers’ rights for 40 years. Today, we’re honored to announce that she’ll be leading the charge as #Timesup’s new President & CEO.”
Also Read: Time's Up CEO Lisa Borders Resigned After Son Accused of Sexual Assault
Lisa Borders, the former CEO of the advocacy group spawned in the wake of the #MeToo movement, abruptly resigned her post in February after her adult son was accused of sexual assault.
Tchen has long been involved with the organization, co-founding the group’s legal defense fund to support women in all industries who experienced sexual harassment at work.
“We have some news,” the verified Time’s Up account tweeted. “Meet @TinaTchen. She helped to co-found @Timesupldf. She’s been fighting for gender equity and workers’ rights for 40 years. Today, we’re honored to announce that she’ll be leading the charge as #Timesup’s new President & CEO.”
Also Read: Time's Up CEO Lisa Borders Resigned After Son Accused of Sexual Assault
Lisa Borders, the former CEO of the advocacy group spawned in the wake of the #MeToo movement, abruptly resigned her post in February after her adult son was accused of sexual assault.
- 10/7/2019
- by Lindsey Ellefson
- The Wrap
Michelle Obama's former chief of staff Tina Tchen is the new president and CEO of Time's Up, it was announced Monday.
Tchen, co-founder of the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund and a lawyer herself, succeeds former Time's Up CEO and president Lisa Borders, who resigned in February after sexual misconduct allegations were made against her son. The former Wnba president had only spent four months atop the organization. Tchen will start as president and CEO on Nov. 1
COO Rebecca Goldman had served as interim CEO for Time's Up, and will will return to her COO role....
Tchen, co-founder of the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund and a lawyer herself, succeeds former Time's Up CEO and president Lisa Borders, who resigned in February after sexual misconduct allegations were made against her son. The former Wnba president had only spent four months atop the organization. Tchen will start as president and CEO on Nov. 1
COO Rebecca Goldman had served as interim CEO for Time's Up, and will will return to her COO role....
- 10/7/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Michelle Obama's former chief of staff Tina Tchen is the new president and CEO of Time's Up, it was announced Monday.
Tchen, co-founder of the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund and a lawyer herself, succeeds former Time's Up CEO and president Lisa Borders, who resigned in February after sexual misconduct allegations were made against her son. The former Wnba president had only spent four months atop the organization. Tchen will start as president and CEO on Nov. 1
COO Rebecca Goldman had served as interim CEO for Time's Up, and will will return to her COO role....
Tchen, co-founder of the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund and a lawyer herself, succeeds former Time's Up CEO and president Lisa Borders, who resigned in February after sexual misconduct allegations were made against her son. The former Wnba president had only spent four months atop the organization. Tchen will start as president and CEO on Nov. 1
COO Rebecca Goldman had served as interim CEO for Time's Up, and will will return to her COO role....
- 10/7/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Time’s Up entertainment director Nithya Raman is leaving the organization to run for office.
Raman, who describes herself as an urban planner and community advocate, had been in her post for nearly a year at the Los Angeles-based operation which works for gender equality and supports victims of sexual assault and harassment with a dedicated legal fund. She announced last week she was seeking a Los Angeles City Council office.
“I’m so proud that our own Nithya Raman is among the many women who’ve seized this historic moment by running for office. Under Nithya’s leadership, Time’S Up Entertainment has grown to be a force to be reckoned with and we’re greatly indebted to her integrity, strategic thinking, and fearlessness,” said Rebecca Goldman, interim CEO of Time’s Up.
Goldman told Variety that Raman’s interim replacement is Ngoc Nguyen, a producer on films like...
Raman, who describes herself as an urban planner and community advocate, had been in her post for nearly a year at the Los Angeles-based operation which works for gender equality and supports victims of sexual assault and harassment with a dedicated legal fund. She announced last week she was seeking a Los Angeles City Council office.
“I’m so proud that our own Nithya Raman is among the many women who’ve seized this historic moment by running for office. Under Nithya’s leadership, Time’S Up Entertainment has grown to be a force to be reckoned with and we’re greatly indebted to her integrity, strategic thinking, and fearlessness,” said Rebecca Goldman, interim CEO of Time’s Up.
Goldman told Variety that Raman’s interim replacement is Ngoc Nguyen, a producer on films like...
- 8/15/2019
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Women dominated the box office last weekend, if not news coverage in general — reminding us that the movement, as it unfolds, continues to teach us, please us and occasionally confuse us. Each week brings us new heroines and villains, as well as new expressions: Consider “gender fatigue,” “microsensitivity” or “the new separatism.” Even book titles reflect a new lexicon: How to Date Men When You Hate Men is Blythe Roberson’s latest entry.
Brie Larson has turned out to be a convincing superhero in Captain Marvel, but the road to true gender equality still carries its perils. Even the #MeToo numbers deliver mixed messages: There were more female Oscar nominees this year than ever before (59 of 212), but none for directing and only two for writing. Some 200 prominent men lost their jobs last year due to harassment issues and nearly half were succeeded by women, according to a report from the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Brie Larson has turned out to be a convincing superhero in Captain Marvel, but the road to true gender equality still carries its perils. Even the #MeToo numbers deliver mixed messages: There were more female Oscar nominees this year than ever before (59 of 212), but none for directing and only two for writing. Some 200 prominent men lost their jobs last year due to harassment issues and nearly half were succeeded by women, according to a report from the World Economic Forum in Davos.
- 3/15/2019
- by Peter Bart
- Deadline Film + TV
The son of former Time’s Up CEO Lisa Borders has enlisted an attorney for Kevin Spacey to defend him against the sexual assault accusations that led to Borders’ resignation from the anti-abuse group.
Borders resigned from Time’s Up this week because of the accusation against her son, Gary “Dijon” Bowden Jr. Time’s Up started in January 2018 in response to accusations of abuse by high-profile Hollywood men, including Spacey.
A rep for Time’s Up referred “all media inquiries to her Attorney Alan Jackson.” Jackson confirmed he represents Bowden. He has denied any inappropriate conduct by his client.
Also Read: Time's Up CEO Lisa Borders Resigned After Son Accused of Sexual Assault
More than 30 men have accused Spacey of sexual misconduct, including actor Anthony Rapp, who said Spacey made a sexual advance on him when he was 14. Spacey said he did not remember such an encounter.
Spacey is...
Borders resigned from Time’s Up this week because of the accusation against her son, Gary “Dijon” Bowden Jr. Time’s Up started in January 2018 in response to accusations of abuse by high-profile Hollywood men, including Spacey.
A rep for Time’s Up referred “all media inquiries to her Attorney Alan Jackson.” Jackson confirmed he represents Bowden. He has denied any inappropriate conduct by his client.
Also Read: Time's Up CEO Lisa Borders Resigned After Son Accused of Sexual Assault
More than 30 men have accused Spacey of sexual misconduct, including actor Anthony Rapp, who said Spacey made a sexual advance on him when he was 14. Spacey said he did not remember such an encounter.
Spacey is...
- 2/23/2019
- by Itay Hod and Sharon Waxman
- The Wrap
Group campaigning against sexual assault says Lisa Borders resigned due to accusations made about her son
Time’s Up, the group campaigning against sexual harassment in the workplace, has announced that its CEO Lisa Borders’ resignation on Monday was the result of an accusation of sexual assault made about her son.
In a post on social media, Time’s Up said: “On Friday, Lisa Borders informed members of Time’s Up leadership that sexual assault allegations had been made against her son in a private forum. Within 24 hours, Lisa made the decision to resign as president and CEO of Time’s Up and we agreed that it was the right decision for all parties involved.”...
Time’s Up, the group campaigning against sexual harassment in the workplace, has announced that its CEO Lisa Borders’ resignation on Monday was the result of an accusation of sexual assault made about her son.
In a post on social media, Time’s Up said: “On Friday, Lisa Borders informed members of Time’s Up leadership that sexual assault allegations had been made against her son in a private forum. Within 24 hours, Lisa made the decision to resign as president and CEO of Time’s Up and we agreed that it was the right decision for all parties involved.”...
- 2/22/2019
- by Andrew Pulver
- The Guardian - Film News
Lisa Borders, the CEO of Time’s Up, abruptly resigned her post this week after her son was accused of sexual assault, the organization told TheWrap on Thursday.
Borders, who had been in the job just over three months, resigned this week citing “family concerns that require my singular focus.”
But TheWrap has learned that Borders agreed to resign after her son Dijon Bowden Jr., a healer based in Los Angeles, was accused of sexual misconduct in a session with a woman who went to the police. Her responses in defending her son made her position untenable, according to an individual with knowledge of the situation.
The individual told TheWrap that “Lisa wanted to take action to defend her son and in doing so was in conflict with her role leading an organization deeply rooted in supporting survivors.”
Also Read: Time's Up President Lisa Borders Resigns After Three Months
In a statement,...
Borders, who had been in the job just over three months, resigned this week citing “family concerns that require my singular focus.”
But TheWrap has learned that Borders agreed to resign after her son Dijon Bowden Jr., a healer based in Los Angeles, was accused of sexual misconduct in a session with a woman who went to the police. Her responses in defending her son made her position untenable, according to an individual with knowledge of the situation.
The individual told TheWrap that “Lisa wanted to take action to defend her son and in doing so was in conflict with her role leading an organization deeply rooted in supporting survivors.”
Also Read: Time's Up President Lisa Borders Resigns After Three Months
In a statement,...
- 2/22/2019
- by Sharon Waxman
- The Wrap
After taking the job of president and CEO of Time’s Up late last year, Lisa Borders has stepped down from her post. She announced the news Monday via Twitter.
“As Time’s Up continues to grow, I am proud of the work I have done to shepherd its continued development. Unfortunately, it is with deep regret that I must resign from Time’s Up to address family concerns that require my singular focus. I appreciate the opportunity to support this mission and I hope my efforts will continue to resonate.”
In a statement, Time’s Up addressed her exit, saying: “With gratitude for her work, Time’s Up accepts and supports Lisa Borders’ decision to resign as president and CEO. We know that it is the right decision for Lisa as well as the organization. Our COO, Rebecca Goldman, will serve as interim CEO while we conduct an executive search.
“As Time’s Up continues to grow, I am proud of the work I have done to shepherd its continued development. Unfortunately, it is with deep regret that I must resign from Time’s Up to address family concerns that require my singular focus. I appreciate the opportunity to support this mission and I hope my efforts will continue to resonate.”
In a statement, Time’s Up addressed her exit, saying: “With gratitude for her work, Time’s Up accepts and supports Lisa Borders’ decision to resign as president and CEO. We know that it is the right decision for Lisa as well as the organization. Our COO, Rebecca Goldman, will serve as interim CEO while we conduct an executive search.
- 2/18/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Lisa Borders has resigned as president of Time’s Up, she and the organization announced on Monday.
Borders is resigning due to family issues, she said in a statement. Time’s Up COO Rebecca Goldman will now serve as interim CEO.
“As Time’s Up continues to grow, I am proud of the work I have done to shepherd its continued development,” Borders said. “Unfortunately, it is with deep regret that I must resign from Time’s Up to address family concerns that require my singular focus. I appreciate the opportunity to support this mission and I hope my efforts will continue to resonate.”
“With gratitude for her work, Time’s Up accepts and supports Lisa Borders’ decision to resign as president and CEO,” Time’s Up said in a statement. “We know that it is the right decision for Lisa as well as the organization. Our COO, Rebecca Goldman,...
Borders is resigning due to family issues, she said in a statement. Time’s Up COO Rebecca Goldman will now serve as interim CEO.
“As Time’s Up continues to grow, I am proud of the work I have done to shepherd its continued development,” Borders said. “Unfortunately, it is with deep regret that I must resign from Time’s Up to address family concerns that require my singular focus. I appreciate the opportunity to support this mission and I hope my efforts will continue to resonate.”
“With gratitude for her work, Time’s Up accepts and supports Lisa Borders’ decision to resign as president and CEO,” Time’s Up said in a statement. “We know that it is the right decision for Lisa as well as the organization. Our COO, Rebecca Goldman,...
- 2/18/2019
- by Alex Stedman
- Variety Film + TV
Bradley Cooper was left feeling out when he was snubbed for a best director Oscar nomination.
The 44-year-old actor opened up about being left out on Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations from Times Square on Tuesday in New York City, saying the moment was hard to move past.
“I was not surprised, I’m never surprised about not getting nominated,” he told host Oprah Winfrey. “I was with my friend in New York City at coffee shop and I look down at my phone, and Nicole [Caruso, his publicist] had texted me and they said congratulations on these other things, but they didn’t tell me the bad news.
The 44-year-old actor opened up about being left out on Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations from Times Square on Tuesday in New York City, saying the moment was hard to move past.
“I was not surprised, I’m never surprised about not getting nominated,” he told host Oprah Winfrey. “I was with my friend in New York City at coffee shop and I look down at my phone, and Nicole [Caruso, his publicist] had texted me and they said congratulations on these other things, but they didn’t tell me the bad news.
- 2/6/2019
- by Alexia Fernandez, Ale Russian
- PEOPLE.com
Exclusive: The 2019 Makers Conference is being livestreamed next week but no word yet if it will be on Netflix even though the streamer’s Chief Content Officer is now among the luminaries who will be taking the stage in Dana Point, California.
Ted Sarandos will be joining John Legend, Aisha Tyler and Rise CEO and activist Amanda Nguyen at the women’s movement get together starting February 6 in the Orange County town, I’ve learned.
The Netflix exec, the Egot winner and the always multi-tasking Whose Line Is It Anyway? host will also be at the conference with Gloria Steinem, Nasa aerospace engineer Diana Trujillo, Time’S Up President and CEO Lisa Borders, Jada Pinkett-Smith and others.
Radio host Angie Martinez, playwright Heidi Schreck, whose What the Constitution Means to Me play is Broadway bound, and performer Rosdely Ciprian will also be in attendance at the February 6 to 8 gathering. Continuing...
Ted Sarandos will be joining John Legend, Aisha Tyler and Rise CEO and activist Amanda Nguyen at the women’s movement get together starting February 6 in the Orange County town, I’ve learned.
The Netflix exec, the Egot winner and the always multi-tasking Whose Line Is It Anyway? host will also be at the conference with Gloria Steinem, Nasa aerospace engineer Diana Trujillo, Time’S Up President and CEO Lisa Borders, Jada Pinkett-Smith and others.
Radio host Angie Martinez, playwright Heidi Schreck, whose What the Constitution Means to Me play is Broadway bound, and performer Rosdely Ciprian will also be in attendance at the February 6 to 8 gathering. Continuing...
- 1/31/2019
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Katherine Moennig (Ray Donovan, The L Word) has a thing or two to teach the grown-ish kids: The actress will recur during Season 2 of the Freeform comedy (airing Wednesdays at 8/7c) as Professor Paige Hewson, our sister site Deadline reports.
Moennig’s character is an openly lesbian CalU teacher for a gender studies class that Zoey (Yara Shahidi) and her friends are enrolled in. The prof will be especially important to Nomi (Emily Arlook), who hasn’t come out to her parents yet and sees her instructor as someone she can talk to.
Moennig’s other TV credits include Three Rivers and Young Americans.
Moennig’s character is an openly lesbian CalU teacher for a gender studies class that Zoey (Yara Shahidi) and her friends are enrolled in. The prof will be especially important to Nomi (Emily Arlook), who hasn’t come out to her parents yet and sees her instructor as someone she can talk to.
Moennig’s other TV credits include Three Rivers and Young Americans.
- 1/11/2019
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: By next month, Oscar nominations will be out and 2020 Presidential ambitions will be crystalizing and Oprah Winfrey is bringing some of the biggest names in both categories to Times Square for a chat.
A Star Is Born star and director Bradley Cooper, Black Panther’s Michael B. Jordan, and Texas Senate candidate and potentially high office seeker Beto O’Rourke will join the Queen of Talk live one-on-one in NYC on February 5, I’ve learned. Melinda Gates and Time’s Up President and CEO Lisa Borders will also be part of the event at the Playstation Theater with more guests likely to be announced too.
Priced at $200 a pop, tickets go on sale next week on January 14 at 10 Am Et. Based on Oprah’s successful Emmy-winning SuperSoul Sunday series, the whole shindig will also be broadcast on Own later this year and on Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations podcast for...
A Star Is Born star and director Bradley Cooper, Black Panther’s Michael B. Jordan, and Texas Senate candidate and potentially high office seeker Beto O’Rourke will join the Queen of Talk live one-on-one in NYC on February 5, I’ve learned. Melinda Gates and Time’s Up President and CEO Lisa Borders will also be part of the event at the Playstation Theater with more guests likely to be announced too.
Priced at $200 a pop, tickets go on sale next week on January 14 at 10 Am Et. Based on Oprah’s successful Emmy-winning SuperSoul Sunday series, the whole shindig will also be broadcast on Own later this year and on Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations podcast for...
- 1/11/2019
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Once producer Harvey Weinstein exited a Manhattan courtroom on Thursday, after learning that he would stand trial on sexual assault charges, the group of women — sitting all in a row, breaths held under their identical black T-shirts — finally could exhale. Standing up, the sweaters and blazers they were required to wear in the courtroom no longer fully concealed the shirt’s bold white text: “Times Up.”
In May, Weinstein was charged with first- and third-degree rape for an incident with one woman in 2013; and in July, he was indicted on...
In May, Weinstein was charged with first- and third-degree rape for an incident with one woman in 2013; and in July, he was indicted on...
- 12/21/2018
- by Amelia McDonell-Parry
- Rollingstone.com
A New York judge rejected a request from Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers to throw out charges that he sexually assaulted two women, Variety reports.
Weinstein’s lawyers have accused one of the alleged victims of lying, while they have also accused the Manhattan District Attorney’s office of not turning over evidence that would supposedly show a consensual relationship between Weinstein and his accusers. After a private meeting with the prosecution and defense Thursday, Judge James Burke rejected the request and set a pre-trial date for March 7th.
Weinstein is...
Weinstein’s lawyers have accused one of the alleged victims of lying, while they have also accused the Manhattan District Attorney’s office of not turning over evidence that would supposedly show a consensual relationship between Weinstein and his accusers. After a private meeting with the prosecution and defense Thursday, Judge James Burke rejected the request and set a pre-trial date for March 7th.
Weinstein is...
- 12/20/2018
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
The case against Harvey Weinstein will continue in the new year, with a New York Supreme Court judge setting March 7 as a preliminary trial date in the ongoing sexual assault case against the fallen mogul.
Speculation had been mounting in recent weeks that the entire case would be dismissed, but Judge James Burke decided to let all counts stand against Weinstein and have the case proceed to trial.
Lisa Borders, CEO of Time’s Up, attended the hearing, as did supporters including actresses Marisa Tomei, Amber Tamblyn and Kathy Najimy. In a tweet, Tamblyn called the outcome a “small victory,” but added, “there’s a long way to go. We’ll be there again on March 7th and look forward to seeing him prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
Action in the Manhattan courtroom was brief and largely took place at the bench rather than open court. Prosecutors...
Speculation had been mounting in recent weeks that the entire case would be dismissed, but Judge James Burke decided to let all counts stand against Weinstein and have the case proceed to trial.
Lisa Borders, CEO of Time’s Up, attended the hearing, as did supporters including actresses Marisa Tomei, Amber Tamblyn and Kathy Najimy. In a tweet, Tamblyn called the outcome a “small victory,” but added, “there’s a long way to go. We’ll be there again on March 7th and look forward to seeing him prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
Action in the Manhattan courtroom was brief and largely took place at the bench rather than open court. Prosecutors...
- 12/20/2018
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
A sexual assault case against Harvey Weinstein will proceed to trial after a New York judge denied a motion to dismiss the charges brought by the indie film mogul’s lawyers.
Justice James Burke found that prosecutors did not mislead the grand jury. Weinstein’s lead attorney, Ben Brafman, claimed that the D.A.’s office and the police withheld evidence showing that Weinstein and his accusers were engaged in consensual relationships. Burke rejected that argument.
“The Court finds that there is no basis for the defendant’s claim of prosecutorial or law enforcement misconduct in the proceedings, or pervasive falsity in and around the Grand Jury presentation,” Burke wrote. “The Court finds that the charges presented in the Grand Jury were supported by competent evidence and the proceedings were properly conducted. The motion to dismiss on these grounds is denied.”
In a statement, Brafman said he looked forward to defending the case at trial.
Justice James Burke found that prosecutors did not mislead the grand jury. Weinstein’s lead attorney, Ben Brafman, claimed that the D.A.’s office and the police withheld evidence showing that Weinstein and his accusers were engaged in consensual relationships. Burke rejected that argument.
“The Court finds that there is no basis for the defendant’s claim of prosecutorial or law enforcement misconduct in the proceedings, or pervasive falsity in and around the Grand Jury presentation,” Burke wrote. “The Court finds that the charges presented in the Grand Jury were supported by competent evidence and the proceedings were properly conducted. The motion to dismiss on these grounds is denied.”
In a statement, Brafman said he looked forward to defending the case at trial.
- 12/20/2018
- by Brent Lang and Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
New research from CAA and tech firm Shift7 shows casting women as leads in films at all budget levels offers a significant box office boost compared with male-led averages.
Analyzing 350 films released between January 2014 and December 2017, the companies determined that 105 of them listed women first in billing blocks, press notes or distributor-issued final credits.
Across five budget categories (below $10M; $10M to $30M; $30M-$50M; $50M-$100M; and $100M-plus), female-fronted titles out-grossed male-led rivals on average. Budget figures were pulled from Studio System, a database owned by Gracenote.
The margin was greatest in the higher cost brackets. Among films costing $50 million to $100 million, worldwide box office for women-led films averaged $318 million compared with $243 million for men. For the top budget category of $100 million and up, women-led titles collected $586 million compared with $514 million for men.
CAA and Shift7 joined forces through Time’s Up, taking part in a working group aiming...
Analyzing 350 films released between January 2014 and December 2017, the companies determined that 105 of them listed women first in billing blocks, press notes or distributor-issued final credits.
Across five budget categories (below $10M; $10M to $30M; $30M-$50M; $50M-$100M; and $100M-plus), female-fronted titles out-grossed male-led rivals on average. Budget figures were pulled from Studio System, a database owned by Gracenote.
The margin was greatest in the higher cost brackets. Among films costing $50 million to $100 million, worldwide box office for women-led films averaged $318 million compared with $243 million for men. For the top budget category of $100 million and up, women-led titles collected $586 million compared with $514 million for men.
CAA and Shift7 joined forces through Time’s Up, taking part in a working group aiming...
- 12/11/2018
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Female-led films outperformed movies with male leads at the box office in the period between January 2014 and December 2017, a study researched by Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and shift7 found.
The study looked at the top-grossing U.S. films and found that female-led films outweighed male-led films on all budget levels. Films were categorized into five budget levels and further identified films that had a woman listed as its lead actor. In every budget category, films with female leads performed better at the worldwide box office.
“This is powerful proof that audiences want to see everyone represented on screen,” Amy Pascal, who leads the content-focused working group alongside shift7 CEO Megan Smith, producer Liza Chasin, Geena Davis and CAA Agent Alexandra Trustman, said. “Decision-makers in Hollywood need to pay attention to this.”
Also Read: More Than Half of 2019 Sundance Dramatic Competition Films Have Female Directors
Davis applauded CAA and shift7 for...
The study looked at the top-grossing U.S. films and found that female-led films outweighed male-led films on all budget levels. Films were categorized into five budget levels and further identified films that had a woman listed as its lead actor. In every budget category, films with female leads performed better at the worldwide box office.
“This is powerful proof that audiences want to see everyone represented on screen,” Amy Pascal, who leads the content-focused working group alongside shift7 CEO Megan Smith, producer Liza Chasin, Geena Davis and CAA Agent Alexandra Trustman, said. “Decision-makers in Hollywood need to pay attention to this.”
Also Read: More Than Half of 2019 Sundance Dramatic Competition Films Have Female Directors
Davis applauded CAA and shift7 for...
- 12/11/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
The Women’s Media Center has announced that Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) will join the Women’s Media Center Board of Directors and will give Closing Remarks at Wmc 2018 Women’s Media Awards on November 1st at Capitale in New York City.
Representing California’s 43rd Congressional District for over 23 years, Congresswoman Maxine Waters is considered by many to be one of the most powerful women in American politics today. She serves as the Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, which is responsible for oversight of our nation’s housing market, the financial regulatory agencies, banks and financial intuitions, and Wall Street. She is the first woman and the first African American of either party to serve as the top Democrat on this powerful committee.
Congresswoman Waters was instrumental in implementing the landmark Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which led to the establishment of the Consumer...
Representing California’s 43rd Congressional District for over 23 years, Congresswoman Maxine Waters is considered by many to be one of the most powerful women in American politics today. She serves as the Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, which is responsible for oversight of our nation’s housing market, the financial regulatory agencies, banks and financial intuitions, and Wall Street. She is the first woman and the first African American of either party to serve as the top Democrat on this powerful committee.
Congresswoman Waters was instrumental in implementing the landmark Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which led to the establishment of the Consumer...
- 10/30/2018
- Look to the Stars
Stacey Abrams -- the Georgia gubernatorial candidate who is gunning to become the first female African American to win a state's highest office -- is getting enormous financial help from some of the richest and most famous celebrities in the country. By now you've probably seen ... Democrat Abrams is in a dead heat with Republican nominee Brian Kemp, and it's become the most-watched governor's race in the country. There are limits on the amount people...
- 10/25/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The Women’S Media Center announces their host and honorees for the 2018 Women’S Media Awards, to be held on November 1st, at Capitale in New York City.
Wmc Awards will be presented to outstanding leaders and champions for women in media, including Lisa Borders, Abigail Disney, Fatima Goss Graves, Cindy Holland, Maria Teresa Kumar, and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.
Soledad O'Brien, three-time Emmy-winning anchor and producer of “Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien,” founder and CEO of Starfish Media Group, and a past Women’S Media Center honoree, will host the Women’S Media Awards.
Wmc Young Journalist Awards will be presented to Neha Madhira and Haley Stack.
The 2018 Women’S Media Awards Honorees are:
Lisa Borders, first President and CEO of Time’s Up and Retiring President of the National Women’s Basketball Association (Wnba), will receive the Wmc Carol Jenkins Award. At the Wnba, Borders brought physical...
Wmc Awards will be presented to outstanding leaders and champions for women in media, including Lisa Borders, Abigail Disney, Fatima Goss Graves, Cindy Holland, Maria Teresa Kumar, and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal.
Soledad O'Brien, three-time Emmy-winning anchor and producer of “Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien,” founder and CEO of Starfish Media Group, and a past Women’S Media Center honoree, will host the Women’S Media Awards.
Wmc Young Journalist Awards will be presented to Neha Madhira and Haley Stack.
The 2018 Women’S Media Awards Honorees are:
Lisa Borders, first President and CEO of Time’s Up and Retiring President of the National Women’s Basketball Association (Wnba), will receive the Wmc Carol Jenkins Award. At the Wnba, Borders brought physical...
- 10/18/2018
- Look to the Stars
Natalie Portman has the power. The “Annihilation” actress was an honoured guest at Variety‘s Power of Women event on Friday. Portman also served as a keynote speaker, shouting out Time’s Up CEO and president, Lisa Borders, before engaging the audience. Related: George Clooney Says Trump Administration ‘Needs Us To Be Afraid’ Natalie Portman gives a step by step guide...
- 10/13/2018
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
Natalie Portman did not hold back in her acceptance speech at Variety’s Power of Women event presented by Lifetime, making the case for improving efforts to ensure gender parity across industries.
After shouting out Time’s Up’s new CEO and president, Lisa Borders, the “Vox Lux” actress kicked off a speech centered around seven guidelines that she advised the audience to abide by, ranging from not depicting violence against women in the projects they’re involved in to donating to Time’s Up to hiring three women in positions that they don’t ordinarily occupy.
She namechecked Brett Ratner and his lawyer Marty Singer, who recently dropped a defamation case against Ratner’s accuser, Melanie Kohler, after Kohler received legal defense aid from Time’s Up.
“He saw that she could not be bullied legally just because he has hundreds of millions of dollars and she does not,...
After shouting out Time’s Up’s new CEO and president, Lisa Borders, the “Vox Lux” actress kicked off a speech centered around seven guidelines that she advised the audience to abide by, ranging from not depicting violence against women in the projects they’re involved in to donating to Time’s Up to hiring three women in positions that they don’t ordinarily occupy.
She namechecked Brett Ratner and his lawyer Marty Singer, who recently dropped a defamation case against Ratner’s accuser, Melanie Kohler, after Kohler received legal defense aid from Time’s Up.
“He saw that she could not be bullied legally just because he has hundreds of millions of dollars and she does not,...
- 10/12/2018
- by Erin Nyren
- Variety Film + TV
Ten months after helping launch Time’s Up, which is working to combat workplace sexual harassment, assault and abuse, actress America Ferrera found herself pondering another way she could help bring about societal change.
Should she run for office?
“This whole movement is about the balance of power, and who is represented, and who has a voice, and whose stories get told, and who tells those stories,” Ferrera said. “We can’t just keep saying, ‘Let’s make the world good enough for the people who come behind us. We need to step up and take those positions of power.”
Ferrera acknowledged extraordinary leaders like Lisa Borders, the newly appointed CEO of Time’s Up who shared the stage with her today, and the women who are running for office. She said these women deserve support. Perhaps it’s time for others to step forward and assume leadership roles, she said.
Should she run for office?
“This whole movement is about the balance of power, and who is represented, and who has a voice, and whose stories get told, and who tells those stories,” Ferrera said. “We can’t just keep saying, ‘Let’s make the world good enough for the people who come behind us. We need to step up and take those positions of power.”
Ferrera acknowledged extraordinary leaders like Lisa Borders, the newly appointed CEO of Time’s Up who shared the stage with her today, and the women who are running for office. She said these women deserve support. Perhaps it’s time for others to step forward and assume leadership roles, she said.
- 10/11/2018
- by Dawn C. Chmielewski
- Deadline Film + TV
Oct 3, 2018
Indonesia, Lisa Borders, Google, and more in today's daily Link Tank!
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Former Wnba President Lisa Borders is now the first President and CEO of Time's Up.
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Here are thirteen wild facts about A Rebel Without A Cause.
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Indonesia, Lisa Borders, Google, and more in today's daily Link Tank!
A volcano just erupted in a tsunami-rattled Indonesia.
Biologists can now explain why elephants have wrinkled skin.
Former Wnba President Lisa Borders is now the first President and CEO of Time's Up.
Students at Nicholls State University can now take a college course on Anthony Bourdain.
Here are thirteen wild facts about A Rebel Without A Cause.
Account bans for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds now top thirteen million.
Here's how to play Google's new text adventure game.
- 10/3/2018
- Den of Geek
Ten months after it was founded, Time’s Up has named Lisa Borders as its first ever president and chief executive officer. Borders most recently served as president of the Women’s National Basketball Association (Wnba), where she helped the league grow its attendance and television viewership. She begins her new job next month.
Time’s Up was formed in January of 2018 after the entertainment industry was roiled by a series of sexual harassment allegations involving moguls and entertainers such as Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Brett Ratner, Dustin Hoffman, and Matt Lauer. Time’s Up is advocating for safer and more equitable work environments for women in Hollywood and in other industries. The organization was launched with endorsements from a number of prominent artists and entertainers; its celebrity backers include Shonda Rhimes, Reese Witherspoon, Eva Longoria, Ava DuVernay, Brie Larson, and Natalie Portman.
Along with a more general call to action,...
Time’s Up was formed in January of 2018 after the entertainment industry was roiled by a series of sexual harassment allegations involving moguls and entertainers such as Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Brett Ratner, Dustin Hoffman, and Matt Lauer. Time’s Up is advocating for safer and more equitable work environments for women in Hollywood and in other industries. The organization was launched with endorsements from a number of prominent artists and entertainers; its celebrity backers include Shonda Rhimes, Reese Witherspoon, Eva Longoria, Ava DuVernay, Brie Larson, and Natalie Portman.
Along with a more general call to action,...
- 10/2/2018
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Time’s Up, the female empowerment group that’s crusading against sexual misconduct in the workplace, on Tuesday tapped Lisa Borders as its first ever CEO and president.
Borders joins Time’s Up from the Wnba, where she’s been the president since 2016. The longtime executive, who will start her new position on November 1, has also been a vice president at Coca-Cola and was the vice mayor of Atlanta.
“Time’s Up is both a natural extension and a bold advancement of the work I have been doing for the last four decades. I’m honored to have this opportunity to combine my experience working across all three sectors, as real, systemic change will require collaboration from each of these arenas,” Borders said in a statement.
Also Read: Time's Up Demands Senate Postpone Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation
“To disrupt and reinvent the ingrained status quo, we will need all hands-on deck...
Borders joins Time’s Up from the Wnba, where she’s been the president since 2016. The longtime executive, who will start her new position on November 1, has also been a vice president at Coca-Cola and was the vice mayor of Atlanta.
“Time’s Up is both a natural extension and a bold advancement of the work I have been doing for the last four decades. I’m honored to have this opportunity to combine my experience working across all three sectors, as real, systemic change will require collaboration from each of these arenas,” Borders said in a statement.
Also Read: Time's Up Demands Senate Postpone Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation
“To disrupt and reinvent the ingrained status quo, we will need all hands-on deck...
- 10/2/2018
- by Sean Burch
- The Wrap
Time’s Up is marking a milestone with the appointment of former Wnba president and Coca-Cola executive Lisa Borders as the organization’s first president and CEO.
The group was launched by women in the entertainment industry January 1 and has since expanded to other industries and parts of the world. Borders will be charged with leading the group’s efforts to ensure equal opportunity and protection for all working women.
With Borders at the helm, the Wnba reached its best game-attendance levels in six years in 2017 and saw double-digit growth in TV viewership in 2018. Before basketball, Borders was VP Global Community Affairs at the Coca-Cola Co. and chair of The Coca-Cola Foundation.
Borders also served as Vice Mayor of Atlanta and president of the Atlanta City Council. Among the boards she serves on is the advisory board for the Association of National Advertisers’ #SeeHer initiative.
“The pursuit of safe, dignified...
The group was launched by women in the entertainment industry January 1 and has since expanded to other industries and parts of the world. Borders will be charged with leading the group’s efforts to ensure equal opportunity and protection for all working women.
With Borders at the helm, the Wnba reached its best game-attendance levels in six years in 2017 and saw double-digit growth in TV viewership in 2018. Before basketball, Borders was VP Global Community Affairs at the Coca-Cola Co. and chair of The Coca-Cola Foundation.
Borders also served as Vice Mayor of Atlanta and president of the Atlanta City Council. Among the boards she serves on is the advisory board for the Association of National Advertisers’ #SeeHer initiative.
“The pursuit of safe, dignified...
- 10/2/2018
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
For the first time ever, Wnba teams and players will appear in a video game, EA announced today.
Teams and players from the Women’s National Basketball Association, the all-female basketball league of the NBA, will be available to player in the upcoming NBA Live 18 title.
This marks the first time women’s teams and players have been available in a video game and the first time in any NBA title.
“We are extremely proud to partner with the Wnba and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (Wnbpa) on this groundbreaking occasion,” said NBA Live Executive Producer Sean O’Brien.
“The Wnba is home to some of the most incredible athletes on the planet, and we’ve been working hard to integrate them into our game in an authentic and meaningful way. This is only a taste of what we have in store, and look forward to working with...
Teams and players from the Women’s National Basketball Association, the all-female basketball league of the NBA, will be available to player in the upcoming NBA Live 18 title.
This marks the first time women’s teams and players have been available in a video game and the first time in any NBA title.
“We are extremely proud to partner with the Wnba and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (Wnbpa) on this groundbreaking occasion,” said NBA Live Executive Producer Sean O’Brien.
“The Wnba is home to some of the most incredible athletes on the planet, and we’ve been working hard to integrate them into our game in an authentic and meaningful way. This is only a taste of what we have in store, and look forward to working with...
- 8/3/2017
- by Jamie Press
- The Cultural Post
The streak is still alive! The U.S. women's basketball team easily won it's sixth consecutive gold medal on Saturday afternoon, continuing a historic and incredible Olympic streak. The team beat Spain 101-72 in Saturdays' final during the 2016 Rio Games. The Spainish team will walk away with the silver. During the first quarter, the teams were generally neck-and-neck. The U.S. team soon took control of the game and extended their lead. By the fourth quarter, the U.S. was up by about 30 points. The women's team's victory was the final chapter of a gripping saga at this year's games.
- 8/20/2016
- by Steve Helling, @stevehelling
- PEOPLE.com
Sixth times the charm! The U.S. women's basketball team is attempting a historical feat in the Rio Olympic Games by taking home a sixth straight gold medal - and they're one step closer to their goal. On Thursday night Team U.S.A. defeated France 86 to 67 in a semifinal game, advancing to the Saturday championship where they will face Spain. If the American women score gold this weekend, it will mark one of the greatest eras in Olympic history: They haven't lost at the games since 1992, a winning streak of 47 games and five straight medals. "This year's team has...
- 8/19/2016
- by Rose Minutaglio and Tiare Dunlap
- PEOPLE.com
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