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Gender Neutral Categories

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music-awards2 years ago

"Record-Breaking Nominations: The 2024 BRIT Awards Full Artist List Revealed"

The BRIT Awards 2024 nominations have been announced, with a record 98 artists in the running for various categories. Raye leads with seven nominations, breaking the record for the most nominations in a single year. The non-gendered Artist Of The Year category now includes six female nominees out of 10, addressing last year's controversy. Notable nominees include Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, and international artists like Kylie Minogue and Miley Cyrus. The ceremony will take place on March 2, with public voting for five categories and changes to make the awards more inclusive.

entertainment2 years ago

Jameela Jamil advocates for non-binary category at award shows to prevent exclusion of women.

Jameela Jamil suggests that non-binary people should have their own category at award shows instead of having gender-neutral categories, to avoid completely shutting out women. She believes that the industry should expand the possibilities for both gender non-conforming people and women to have a fair shot at winning awards. Jamil's proposal comes as the Oscars consider getting rid of gendered acting awards, and she acknowledges the disparity that exists in the industry. Some award shows, such as the Independent Spirit Awards and the British Independent Film Awards, have already shifted to gender-neutral categories.

entertainment2 years ago

Liv Hewson Shuns Emmys Due to Gendered Categories

Liv Hewson, who plays Van on "Yellowjackets," has decided not to submit themselves for Emmy consideration for the show's second season, citing the lack of a space for non-binary actors in the acting categories. Hewson's character, Van, is a lesbian in a relationship with a fellow teammate. Emma Corrin, who played Princess Diana in "The Crown," has also expressed difficulty justifying being nominated for awards in female categories. Some awards groups have opted for non-gendered categories, including the Independent Spirit Awards and MTV Movie Awards.

entertainment2 years ago

Liv Hewson Takes a Step Back from Emmys as Nonbinary Actor.

Liv Hewson, the nonbinary actor who plays Van Palmer in "Yellowjackets," has decided not to submit themselves for Emmy Awards consideration due to the Television Academy's separation of acting categories into male and female. Hewson believes there is no place for them in the acting categories and doesn't want to be lumped in with the boys. They want Hollywood to continue discussing the complexities of gender-neutral categories.

entertainment2 years ago

Top Gun, Stranger Things, and The Last of Us lead 2023 MTV Awards nominations.

The nominations for the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards were announced, with Top Gun: Maverick leading with six nods. Stranger Things and The Last of Us also earned six nominations each. The awards show features 26 gender-neutral categories, including Best Performance in a Movie and Best Performance in a Show. The ceremony will be hosted by Drew Barrymore and will air on May 7. Fans can vote for their favorites until April 17.