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Friday July 20, 2018

Paramount President Fired Amid Allegations of Racially Charged Comments

Former President of Paramount Television Amy Powell has been ousted from the company following an incident in which she allegedly made racially insensitive remarks. Jonathan Leibson/WireImage hide caption

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Paramount President Fired Amid Allegations of Racially Charged Comments

July 20, 2018 • Amy Powell's five-year run as head of Paramount's television division has come to a halt. She is alleged to have made insensitive remarks regarding black women.