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Kerry Washington’s well-meaning tribute post has left her Twitter mentions in shambles. The Emmy-nominated actress took to social media this week to react to the deaths of DMX and Prince Philip, who both died just hours apart on Friday. Although Washington’s post condoled the men’s deaths, many people began criticizing her message as both cringe-inducing and tone deaf, as she […]
Diddy published an open letter to “corporate America” on Thursday in which the founder of Revolt TV and Bad Boy Entertainment specifically called on General Motors for listing his network as an example of its support of Black-owned media. As Diddy explained in the letter, Revolt does receive ad revenue from General Motors but their business relationship […]
Armie Hammer has exited another project. The 34-year-old actor announced Friday night he will not to return to the The Minutes, Tracy Letts’ Broadway play that was expected to resume production in the upcoming season. The news comes amid Hammer’s sexual abuse scandal that is now being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department. Hammer explained his decision […]
Lil Nas X is, once again, dismissing his conservative critics. The 21-year-old entertainer created a stir this week with the release of his “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” video—an “unapologetically queer” visual packed with Biblical references and sexed-up imagery, including a scene in which Lil Nas gives a lap dance to Satan. Although many applauded the provocative video, […]
Sharon Osbourne has exited The Talk. CBS announced the British-American TV personality will not return to the daytime talk show following allegations of misconduct and racism. Osbourne, who has served on the show’s panel since its 2011 premiere, received widespread backlash for comments made during an episode earlier this month. The 68-year-old defended ex-Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan after […]
Sen. Bernie Sanders is expected to visit the Bessemer area of Alabama—where workers at an Amazon fulfillment center will soon vote on whether to form a union—later this week. Given Sanders’ political history, specifically his passionate public support for a $15-per-hour federal minimum wage, many are excited by the former presidential candidate’s decision to pay […]
A radio host in the Buffalo, New York area has been fired amid the ongoing fallout from his widely criticized show segment in which he compared toasted bread to a number of Black women. In a clip from the moment in question, per TMZ, 97 Rock’s Morning Bull Show co-host Rob Lederman is heard discussing […]
In a wide-ranging interview with USA Today as the unparalleled series reaches its 700th episode on Sunday, The Simpsons creator Matt Groening touched on the character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, who became mired in controversy in wake of Hari Kondabolu’s 2017 documentary The Problem with Apu. In the doc, the comedian called out the show for exploiting racial stereotypes. The show’s initial response […]
Justin Bieber received criticism this week following the release of his studio album, Justice, which included multiple samples from Martin Luther King Jr. speeches. Although MLK was credited as a songwriter, many accused the pop singer of pandering and performative activism, pointing to the disconnect between MLK’s words and the album’s actual themes. bieber has an interlude on his […]
Lil Mama is looking to start a “heterosexual rights movement.” The 31-year-old entertainer made the announcement earlier this week amid mounting backlash over a series of transphobic comments. Lil Mama explained the movement was necessary to protect herself, and other heterosexuals, from being bullied by the LGBTQ+ community. “Y’all fight so hard to be respected and SOME of […]
