# News Update: Variety Dominates: 16 Wins at Journalism Awards

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Published: 2026-06-29T04:45:04+00:00
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Variety just crushed it, snagging 16 first-place trophies at the 68th annual Southern California Journalism Awards. Their music chief, Jem Aswad, took home top honors for music criticism. Owen Gleiberman impressed judges with his film critiques under 1,000 words, while Aramide Tinubu earned accolades for her sharp TV analysis. It was a huge night for the industry giant, solidifying their critical powerhouse status.

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