Infamous Conde Nast editor Anna Wintour fired the staff of the music website Pitchfork while wearing her signature sunglasses.
Pitchfork was launched in 1996, and it became known for supporting its favored musical artists while harshly disapproving of others.
Condé Nast decided to merge the music criticism site into GQ, resulting in mass layoffs.
The decision “was made after a careful evaluation of Pitchfork’s performance and what we believe is the best path forward for the brand so that our music coverage can continue to thrive within the company,” according to Wintour in a memo to the staff.
Wintour works for Condé Nast as their chief content officer and global editorial director of Vogue. She was made famous as the inspiration for the imperious editor Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada.
The people affected were editor-in-chief Puja Patel and features editor Jill Mapes. Mapes took to X to express her disappointment,...
Pitchfork was launched in 1996, and it became known for supporting its favored musical artists while harshly disapproving of others.
Condé Nast decided to merge the music criticism site into GQ, resulting in mass layoffs.
The decision “was made after a careful evaluation of Pitchfork’s performance and what we believe is the best path forward for the brand so that our music coverage can continue to thrive within the company,” according to Wintour in a memo to the staff.
Wintour works for Condé Nast as their chief content officer and global editorial director of Vogue. She was made famous as the inspiration for the imperious editor Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada.
The people affected were editor-in-chief Puja Patel and features editor Jill Mapes. Mapes took to X to express her disappointment,...
- 2/4/2024
- by Casey Rivera
- Uinterview
Anne Hathaway walked out of a Vanity Fair photo shoot Tuesday morning in support of the Condé Nast Union walk out.
Nearly 400 union members who work at Condé Nast are currently holding a 24-hour work stoppage to protest negotiation practices they claim are unlawful.
Hathaway was unaware of the work stoppage when she arrived at the New York City photo shoot. She was still in hair and makeup when her team was notified by a staffer from SAG-AFTRA to advise Hathaway to support the work stoppage.
“They hadn’t even started taking photos yet,” a source tells Variety. “Once Anne was made aware of what was going on, she just got up from hair and makeup and left.”
The work stoppage coincided with the announcement of the 2024 Oscar nominations, which took place Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. Et. Employees at Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ, Allure, Condé Nast Entertainment, Architectural Digest,...
Nearly 400 union members who work at Condé Nast are currently holding a 24-hour work stoppage to protest negotiation practices they claim are unlawful.
Hathaway was unaware of the work stoppage when she arrived at the New York City photo shoot. She was still in hair and makeup when her team was notified by a staffer from SAG-AFTRA to advise Hathaway to support the work stoppage.
“They hadn’t even started taking photos yet,” a source tells Variety. “Once Anne was made aware of what was going on, she just got up from hair and makeup and left.”
The work stoppage coincided with the announcement of the 2024 Oscar nominations, which took place Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. Et. Employees at Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ, Allure, Condé Nast Entertainment, Architectural Digest,...
- 1/23/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Nearly 400 union members who work at Condé Nast brands will be holding a 24-hour work stoppage on Tuesday to protest negotiation practices that they claim are unlawful.
The work stoppage coincides with the announcement of the 2024 Oscar nominations, which will take place Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. Et. Employees at Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ, Allure, Condé Nast Entertainment, Architectural Digest, Glamour, Self, Teen Vogue and other Condé Nast publications are set to walk out and hold a rally in front of the company’s offices in New York.
The Condé Nast Union shared its potential walkout plans last Thursday on X/Twitter: “Our longest yeah boy ever: Nearly 400 of us have pledged to Stop Work when our bargaining committee calls for a 24 hour walk out. Rt to tell @CondeNast you stand with workers: stop breaking the law, stop union busting, and stop the layoffs. Keep your eyes here for more soon.
The work stoppage coincides with the announcement of the 2024 Oscar nominations, which will take place Tuesday morning at 8:30 a.m. Et. Employees at Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ, Allure, Condé Nast Entertainment, Architectural Digest, Glamour, Self, Teen Vogue and other Condé Nast publications are set to walk out and hold a rally in front of the company’s offices in New York.
The Condé Nast Union shared its potential walkout plans last Thursday on X/Twitter: “Our longest yeah boy ever: Nearly 400 of us have pledged to Stop Work when our bargaining committee calls for a 24 hour walk out. Rt to tell @CondeNast you stand with workers: stop breaking the law, stop union busting, and stop the layoffs. Keep your eyes here for more soon.
- 1/23/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
On Jan. 17, media conglomerate Condé Nast revealed that it would be laying off staff at the online music publication Pitchfork and merging the website with men’s magazine GQ. “Today we are evolving our Pitchfork team structure by bringing the team into the GQ organization,” wrote Anna Wintour, chief content officer at the venerable company that also publishes The New Yorker, Vogue, and Vanity Fair, in a memo to staffers that was first reported by Semafor and obtained by Rolling Stone. After 28 years and countless album reviews — scored, with mock-scientific precision,...
- 1/18/2024
- by Marc Hogan
- Rollingstone.com
Pitchfork, one of the strongest music news and reviews publications over its 30-year-old online history, is being folded into men’s magazine GQ, owner Condé Nast said Wednesday.
Anna Wintour, the publishing house’s chief content officer and the global editorial director of Vogue, emailed a memo to staff.
“This decision was made after a careful evaluation of Pitchfork’s performance and what we believe is the best path forward for the brand so that our coverage of music can continue to thrive within the company,” Wintour wrote. “Both Pitchfork and GQ have unique and valuable ways that they approach music journalism, and we are excited for the new possibilities together.”
Wintour confirmed that a number of layoffs would result, including Pitchfork editor-in-chief Puja Patel.
The Pitchfork Union, part of the NewsGuild of New York, said in a statement that eight unionized staffers were laid off.
“Condé Nast provided no...
Anna Wintour, the publishing house’s chief content officer and the global editorial director of Vogue, emailed a memo to staff.
“This decision was made after a careful evaluation of Pitchfork’s performance and what we believe is the best path forward for the brand so that our coverage of music can continue to thrive within the company,” Wintour wrote. “Both Pitchfork and GQ have unique and valuable ways that they approach music journalism, and we are excited for the new possibilities together.”
Wintour confirmed that a number of layoffs would result, including Pitchfork editor-in-chief Puja Patel.
The Pitchfork Union, part of the NewsGuild of New York, said in a statement that eight unionized staffers were laid off.
“Condé Nast provided no...
- 1/18/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s the end of an era for Pitchfork.
The music publication is being folded into GQ as part of the ongoing restructuring at Condé Nast, which has owned Pitchfork since 2015.
Anna Wintour, Condé chief content officer and the global editorial director of Vogue, announced the decision in a memo to staff Wednesday.
“This decision was made after a careful evaluation of Pitchfork’s performance and what we believe is the best path forward for the brand so that our coverage of music can continue to thrive within the company,” Wintour wrote. “Both Pitchfork and GQ have unique and valuable ways that they approach music journalism, and we are excited for the new possibilities together.”
As part of the changes, Pitchfork editor-in-chief Puja Patel will leave the company, and there will be other layoffs at the publication.
The cuts are connected to larger changes at Condé announced by CEO Roger Lynch last year.
The music publication is being folded into GQ as part of the ongoing restructuring at Condé Nast, which has owned Pitchfork since 2015.
Anna Wintour, Condé chief content officer and the global editorial director of Vogue, announced the decision in a memo to staff Wednesday.
“This decision was made after a careful evaluation of Pitchfork’s performance and what we believe is the best path forward for the brand so that our coverage of music can continue to thrive within the company,” Wintour wrote. “Both Pitchfork and GQ have unique and valuable ways that they approach music journalism, and we are excited for the new possibilities together.”
As part of the changes, Pitchfork editor-in-chief Puja Patel will leave the company, and there will be other layoffs at the publication.
The cuts are connected to larger changes at Condé announced by CEO Roger Lynch last year.
- 1/17/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Conde Nast has announced plans to restructure Pitchfork’s editorial operations by “bringing the team into the GQ organization.”
As Semafor’s Max Tani reports, Conde Nast announced the news in a note sent to staff on Wednesday. “The decision was “made after a careful evaluation of Pitchfork’s performance and what we believe is the best path forward for the beand so that our coverage of music can continue to thrive within the company,” the note reads.
As a result of the restructuring, Pitchfork’s editor in chief, Puja Patel, is leaving the company.
In a follow-up tweet, Tani reports that “Pitchfork is going to continue publishing, but [its] future seems unclear medium/long term. I’m told this was a business side decision, advertising is stronger at other Conde brands like GQ. ”
Pitchfork was acquired by Conde Nast in 2015.
News: In a note to staff, Condé Nast announces that...
As Semafor’s Max Tani reports, Conde Nast announced the news in a note sent to staff on Wednesday. “The decision was “made after a careful evaluation of Pitchfork’s performance and what we believe is the best path forward for the beand so that our coverage of music can continue to thrive within the company,” the note reads.
As a result of the restructuring, Pitchfork’s editor in chief, Puja Patel, is leaving the company.
In a follow-up tweet, Tani reports that “Pitchfork is going to continue publishing, but [its] future seems unclear medium/long term. I’m told this was a business side decision, advertising is stronger at other Conde brands like GQ. ”
Pitchfork was acquired by Conde Nast in 2015.
News: In a note to staff, Condé Nast announces that...
- 1/17/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
The National, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Run the Jewels will headline the 2020 Pitchfork Music Festival. Held on July 17th through the 19th at Chicago’s Union Park, the festival will celebrate its 15-year anniversary.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs will kick off the festival on Friday. Angel Olsen, Waxahatchee, Hop Along, Jehnny Beth, and Tim Hecker and the Konoyo Ensemble will also perform. Saturday will feature Run the Jewels, in addition to Sharon Van Etten, Tierra Whack, Thundercat, and Cat Power. The National will close out on Sunday, as well as Phoebe Bridgers,...
Yeah Yeah Yeahs will kick off the festival on Friday. Angel Olsen, Waxahatchee, Hop Along, Jehnny Beth, and Tim Hecker and the Konoyo Ensemble will also perform. Saturday will feature Run the Jewels, in addition to Sharon Van Etten, Tierra Whack, Thundercat, and Cat Power. The National will close out on Sunday, as well as Phoebe Bridgers,...
- 2/19/2020
- by Angie Martoccio
- Rollingstone.com
The lineup for keynote and featured speakers continues to grow at SXSW with their final round up of guests. Call Her Ganda filmmaker Pj Raval and a conversation with Spotify chief content officer Dawn Ostroff, Gimlet co-founder Matt Lieber and Anchor co-founder Michael Mignano have been added to keynote program while journalist Katie Couric, Oscar-winning actress Jodie Foster, MasterClass CEO and cofounder David Rogier; entrepreneur and model Ashley Graham; journalist and author Malcolm Gladwell; writer and director Noah Hawley; actress Billie Lourd, NBC News president Noah Oppenheim and others have been added to the feature lineup.
“SXSW continues to be a unique destination for innovation and discovery,” said Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer. “The addition of groundbreaking filmmakers like Pj Raval and influential voices like Ashley Graham and Malcolm Gladwell expresses the depth of the event, and we’re so pleased about how the whole of Conference programming has come together.
“SXSW continues to be a unique destination for innovation and discovery,” said Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer. “The addition of groundbreaking filmmakers like Pj Raval and influential voices like Ashley Graham and Malcolm Gladwell expresses the depth of the event, and we’re so pleased about how the whole of Conference programming has come together.
- 2/27/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
The Beastie Boys, Brandi Carlile, Elisabeth Moss, T Bone Burnett and former House Speaker John Boehner have been added as speakers at the SXSW Conference during March 8–17 in Austin, Texas.
Keynotes announced Tuesday include Adam Horovitz and Michael Diamond of the Beastie Boys with Amazon’s Nathan Brackett; investor and author Roger McNamee with Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson; and Recode co-founder and editor-at-large Kara Swisher, in addition to Boehner and Burnett. The conference runs concurrently with the SXSW Film Festival.
Featured speakers include politician Stacey Abrams, David Byrne, Elizabeth Banks, Aidy Bryant, professional wrestler Charlotte Flair, Ethan Hawke, Amber Heard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Reilly, Nile Rodgers, futurist Brian Solis, Padma Lakshmi, WWE chief brand officer Stephanie McMahon; Gemini president Cameron Winklevoss and CEO Tyler Winklevoss. Carlile and Moss will be paired in a discussion.
“We’re fortunate to bring together a diverse group of creative thinkers and leaders to share their perspectives,...
Keynotes announced Tuesday include Adam Horovitz and Michael Diamond of the Beastie Boys with Amazon’s Nathan Brackett; investor and author Roger McNamee with Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson; and Recode co-founder and editor-at-large Kara Swisher, in addition to Boehner and Burnett. The conference runs concurrently with the SXSW Film Festival.
Featured speakers include politician Stacey Abrams, David Byrne, Elizabeth Banks, Aidy Bryant, professional wrestler Charlotte Flair, Ethan Hawke, Amber Heard, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Reilly, Nile Rodgers, futurist Brian Solis, Padma Lakshmi, WWE chief brand officer Stephanie McMahon; Gemini president Cameron Winklevoss and CEO Tyler Winklevoss. Carlile and Moss will be paired in a discussion.
“We’re fortunate to bring together a diverse group of creative thinkers and leaders to share their perspectives,...
- 2/12/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Image Source: Getty / Jamie McCarthy
If there were ever a fashion event made for debuting an out-of-the-box accessory, it's the Met Gala. This year, Solange Knowles's choice of accents to complement her "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" outfit included a do-rag aside - a statement of pure badassery in itself - and a fishnet pouch with a bottle of something called Florida Water stashed inside.
Florida Water is technically a cologne, but it's used for a much different purpose. The citrus- and floral-scented fluid, infused with a blend of essential oils including lemon oil, orange oil, and lavender oil, is known for its spiritual properties - it's like a holy water of sorts. It's commonly used during voodoo practices, Wiccan ceremonies, and Santeria rituals. You might find it on a religious altar, used to purify people and spaces, while some put it directly on their bodies to calm...
If there were ever a fashion event made for debuting an out-of-the-box accessory, it's the Met Gala. This year, Solange Knowles's choice of accents to complement her "Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination" outfit included a do-rag aside - a statement of pure badassery in itself - and a fishnet pouch with a bottle of something called Florida Water stashed inside.
Florida Water is technically a cologne, but it's used for a much different purpose. The citrus- and floral-scented fluid, infused with a blend of essential oils including lemon oil, orange oil, and lavender oil, is known for its spiritual properties - it's like a holy water of sorts. It's commonly used during voodoo practices, Wiccan ceremonies, and Santeria rituals. You might find it on a religious altar, used to purify people and spaces, while some put it directly on their bodies to calm...
- 5/12/2018
- by Nykia Spradley
- Popsugar.com
When The Hollywood Reporter published its roundtable conversation with the minds behind some of this year’s animated films this morning, Twitter users noticed something awry. The headline blares: “Seth Rogen And 6 More On Avoiding Ethnic Stereotypes And How To ‘Break the Mold’ Of Princesses,” highlighting a conversation about diversity in the field. Alas, the photo above the headline shows seven grinning white guys. And one of them—Rogen—is largely present for his celebrity. (He did not direct Sausage Party, though he was heavily involved in its creation.)
this headline and photo! this photo and headline! pic.twitter.com/TFjSHfdsT0
— Puja Patel (@senari) December 14, 2016
Of course. Of fucking course. pic.twitter.com/AVj4MYFvDM
— Amanda Rosenberg (@AmandaRosenberg) December 14, 2016
The subjects teased are relevant to the creators’ movies. Zootopia earned praise for its allegorical take on prejudice, and Moana featured Disney’s first Polynesian princess, who ...
this headline and photo! this photo and headline! pic.twitter.com/TFjSHfdsT0
— Puja Patel (@senari) December 14, 2016
Of course. Of fucking course. pic.twitter.com/AVj4MYFvDM
— Amanda Rosenberg (@AmandaRosenberg) December 14, 2016
The subjects teased are relevant to the creators’ movies. Zootopia earned praise for its allegorical take on prejudice, and Moana featured Disney’s first Polynesian princess, who ...
- 12/14/2016
- by Esther Zuckerman
- avclub.com
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