ROBIN THEDE

Looking for something a bit lighter to binge during these uncertain times? Here are a few recommendations, including "Girls5Eva" and "A Black Lady Sketch Show."

Robin Thede, the star and creator of HBO's "A Black Lady Sketch Show," is using her clout to create opportunities for Black women in Hollywood.

(Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) (Chris Pizzello)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Television fare that reflects the nation’s increasing racial and ethnic diversity is finding favor with industry gatekeepers and viewers, according to a study of the 2019-20 TV season released Tuesday. The report’s biggest takeaway is “the mounting evidence for how important diversity is to today’s audience,” Hunt said in an interview. In 2010, four years before UCLA issued its first report on Hollywood's diversity record, whites represented 63.7% of the population. “People basically want to see the TV shows that look like America, that have characters they can relate to and have experiences that resonate with them,” Hunt said. But for the first time in the report's history, overall cast diversity on scripted broadcast TV was slightly higher than in the general U.S. population (just under 43% ethnic and racial groups).

(Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) (Chris Pizzello)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Television fare that reflects the nation’s increasing racial and ethnic diversity is finding favor with industry gatekeepers and viewers, according to a study of the 2019-20 TV season released Tuesday. The report’s biggest takeaway is “the mounting evidence for how important diversity is to today’s audience,” Hunt said in an interview. In 2010, four years before UCLA issued its first report on Hollywood's diversity record, whites represented 63.7% of the population. “People basically want to see the TV shows that look like America, that have characters they can relate to and have experiences that resonate with them,” Hunt said. But for the first time in the report's history, overall cast diversity on scripted broadcast TV was slightly higher than in the general U.S. population (just under 43% ethnic and racial groups).

Television shows that reflect the nation’s increasing racial and ethnic diversity are finding favor with industry gatekeepers and viewers.

All I wanted was Mj Rodriguez to get a leading actress nomination and our show to be nominated for writing. All of these Black ladies get to put ‘Emmy nominated’ in front of their names now." She was overjoyed over Rodriguez's nomination for best actress in “Pose.”___“I don’t think it’s possible to expect all of this. — Amy Ziering, co-director of “Allen v. Farrow,” on meaning/impact of their Emmy nomination. I’m thrilled for Billy Porter and Mj Rodriguez, who made history this morning as the first Trans actress nominated in the drama actress category.

Stars such as Kathryn Hahn, Robin Thede and Bridgerton” creator and showrunner Chris Van Dusen expressed joy after being nominated for the upcoming 73rd Emmy Awards.

(AP Photo/W.A.Harewood, File)LOS ANGELES – Cicely Tyson was a Black actor who knocked down doors so other women of color could walk through them. Tyson strategically selected powerful roles with an intent to elevate how Black actors were perceived. Tyson desired to get away from the negative portrayals of Black women with the hopes of highlighting them with powerful prestige. “Tyson showed the world that the Black woman is more than a moment. He went on to say that Tyson “became a vessel through which all the dignity of who she was as a Black person, a Black woman, could flow.”AdTyson’s fame transcended all media.

FILE - Cicely Tyson arrives at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 20, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)LOS ANGELES – Reaction to the death of Tony and Emmy-winning actor Cicely Tyson at 96. Thank you Cicely Tyson. Cicely Tyson just published her memoir this week!! "I’m sad to hear the news that we lost our dear Cicely Tyson, the sweetest person I’ve ever met.