Hollywood’s Casting Controversy: Criminal Charges for Charging Actors to Audition

Last week, criminal charges were filed against five major Hollywood casting agencies as a result of a pay to play investigation conducted by the Los Angeles City Attorney. The casting agencies/firms facing charges include: Actors Alley, The Actors Link, The Actors Key, Studio Productions, and The Casting Network. Under the Krekorian Talent Scam Prevention Act, […]

Kanye West’s Casting Call Season 4 of Yeezy: Was It Illegal?

Kanye West has succeeded again in unintentionally creating controversy. His most recent casting call for the 4th season of his television program, Yeezy, was blatantly discriminatory, and according to legal experts, illegal, too. Not surprisingly, the internet reacted with righteous indignation and furious anger. In the casting call, West explicitly states “MULTIRACIAL WOMEN ONLY.” This […]