Producers Guild of America Nominees Are……
The Gist: The complete list of PGA special honorees, plus nominees in all categories from Theatrical Motion Pictures to Long-Form Television, Sports Programs, Digital Shorts, and  more. The awards ceremony will be held January 23.
Source Article Here: PGA

 

‘Making A Murderer’ Directors Tell ‘Today’Of Juror’s Belief That Steven Avery Was Framed
The Gist: The latest bombshell related to Netflix’s highly-involving true crime series about a murder case and trial in Wisconsin
Source Article Here: The Guardian
Author: Mahita Gajanan

The POTUS Speech: ‘Reducing Gun Violence and Making Our Communities Safer’
The Gist: The key executive actions of today’s speech regarding gun violence in the United States. The video feed is embedded and starts at the 36:42 mark.
Source Article Here: Rolling Stone
Author: Tim Dickinson

 

Author Inspiration: Life-Changing Books
The Gist: More than two dozen authors tell which books changed their lives and how, including books by Toni Morrison, Jamaica Kincaid, Caleb Carr, & Richard Wright.
Source Article Here: Vulture
Author: Tobias Carroll

 

5 Quick Fire Videos On Writing
The Gist: Here – on one page – are fast TED-Ed videos ranging from how to write descriptively to how misused modifiers can mar you writing.
Source Article Here: GalleyCat
Author: Maryann Yin

 

Robert Stigwood Remembered
The Gist: If you had a record player in the 1970s, you’ve seen the record label of music manager, film and theatrical producer Robert Stigwood (Tommy, Grease, Saturday Night Fever). News of the 81 year old’s death and remembrance is here.
Source Article Here: People
Author: Karen Mizoguchi

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Soul Survivor Pam Grier On Life & Industry Lessons: “I’m only a plane ride away,”
The Gist: 32 years after landing the cover of New York magazine, a revisit with the genre-busting icon is here in the piece ‘The Education of Pam Grier’ from 2007.
Source Article Here: New York
Author: Adam Sternbergh