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Among the previously celebrated pieces of art affected by the release of HBO’s controversial Michael Jackson doc is an episode of the history-making animated sitcom The Simpsons. The episode, season 3 opener “Stark Raving Dad,” is often cited as a fan favorite and includes a then-uncredited voice cameo from Jackson himself. Earlier this month, however, the show’s […]
B2K singer Raz-B says he’s looking forward to continuing with the group’s ongoing reunion tour after previously telling fans explicitly that he was dropping off the 35-date trek. “I am a work in progress,” Raz told fans in an Instagram Story update early Wednesday. “I appreciate the outpouring of love, empathy, and understanding from my supporters.” […]
Aaron Carter has a litany of bones to pick about Leaving Neverland. Speaking with TMZ Monday, Carter—who says he at one time shared a vocal coach with Michael Jackson—defended the late singer and criticized the men at the center of the HBO doc, Wade Robson and James Safechuck. “I remember having the time of my life with […]
An unfortunately timed R. Kelly song has New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio facing a bit of a wrath. Sunday, de Blasio—who’s apparently considering hopping into the already exhausting 2020 POTUS race—visited a church down in South Carolina and was ultimately met with a rendition of Kelly’s 1996 Space Jam soundtrack hit “I Believe I […]
Drake‘s “Don’t Matter to Me,” last year’s Scorpion cut featuring previously unheard vocals from Michael Jackson, was absent from the OVO Sound co-founder’s setlist for his tour kickoff in Manchester over the weekend. As Variety and a slew of others pointed out Monday morning, the song was indeed not a part of the proceedings at Manchester […]
Surviving R. Kelly and Leaving Neverland have reignited public outrage over the sexual abuse scandals involving R. Kelly and Michael Jackson. Though these accusations go back decades, the recent #MeToo movement has forced many fans to answer uncomfortable questions about their disgraced idols: Should they be held accountable for the alleged crimes committed years ago? Is it possible to separate the […]
“Stark Raving Dad,” the classic 1991 Simpsons episode featuring an uncredited voice cameo from Michael Jackson, is being pulled from the long-running series’ rotation. “I’m against book burning of any kind,” executive producer James L. Brooks told the Wall Street Journal Thursday, adding that this was a collective decision backed by creator Matt Groening. “But this […]
For his first interview since being charged with multiple counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse in Chicago, R. Kelly sat down with CBS’ Gayle King for a tense discussion in which the singer vehemently denied the allegations against him. “Everybody says something bad about me,” Kelly told King, who repeatedly had to steer the discussion […]
Walmart is locked in damage control mode. The retail giant recently announced it will officially phase out its “People Greeter” position beginning next month—a move that has garnered criticism among workers, customers, and disability rights advocates. If you’ve ever stepped foot inside a Walmart, it’s likely you’ve interacted with one of these greeters. They’re posted near the store’s entrance, […]
As an openly gay actor, Ian McKellen has used his platform to speak on multiple social issues throughout his career. However, the former X-Men star came under fire after making comments that appeared to excuse the actions of problematic public figures Kevin Spacey and Brian Singer. This led McKellen to take to Twitter on Saturday to clarify his […]
