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Michael B. Jordan says Hollywood insiders “need to go on notice,” as the calls for racial justice and equality grow louder. The 33-year-old actor delivered a passionate speech Saturday during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Los Angeles. Jordan began by recalling some of his most memorable movie roles and how they each taught him something new […]
Contrary to his previous statements, Pete Davidson now insists he wants to remain on Saturday Night Live. The 26-year-old comedian addressed his future on the show during an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight, claiming he had no plans to voluntarily exit. “I will be there as long as they allow me to be,” Davidson said. “I think I’m very lucky […]
As protests continue nationwide worldwide in support of social justice, particularly in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and amid ongoing acts of aggression from police, companies small and large have been entering the mainstream discussion with messages of support for various organizations including Black Lives Matter and others pushing for societal reform. […]
Gabrielle Union has filed a new harassment complaint against those behind America’s Got Talent, including NBCUniversal and Simon Cowell‘s Syco. Included in the complaint, per Variety, is an accusation that Paul Telegdy—NBC Entertainment chairman—threatened her in connection with going public about on-set racism. That threat, attorney Bryan Freedman has since explained in response to a statement of […]
Amber Riley begrudgingly discussed the controversy surrounding Lea Michele with journalist Danielle Young on her Real Quick podcast on Instagram Live, per People. Riley, who played Mercedes Jones on Glee, started off by stating that she didn’t want to get into this “this Lea Michele thing” since there are far more important issues going on in the world. “I don’t give a shit about this Lea […]
To show support for the Black Lives Matter movement, Criterion Collection president Peter Becker and CEO Jonathan Turell announced a $25,000 initial contribution with a monthly commitment of $5,000 to organizations fighting racism in America, the company said in a statement posted to Twitter. The Criterion Channel has also lifted its paywall on a number of titles […]
In a lengthy video message, Dwayne Johnson has expressed his support for the Black Lives Matter movement and put pressure on Donald Trump. “Where are you? Where is our leader?” Johnson says in the passionate video. “Where is our leader at this time when our country is down on its knees, begging, pleading, hurt, angry, […]
Social causes are at the forefront of the American consciousness; just look at the #MeToo, #TimesUp, and March For Our Lives movements that have sprung up over the past year and a half. There have always been social issues that need our urgent attention, but only recently have many societal ills have become seemingly omnipresent. […]
Adult film star Nacho Vidal was arrested in Spain last week, and charged with suspicion of manslaughter following an 11-month investigation into the death of fashion photographer Jose Luis Abad in July 2019, Yahoo! Finance reports. “The police operation began following the victim’s death during the celebration of a mystic ritual based on the inhalation of venom […]
The Star Wars family is standing by John Boyega. On Wednesday, the Disney-owned franchise expressed support for the 28-year-old actor just hours after he delivered a powerful speech at a Black Lives Matter demonstration in London. Boyega, who played Finn in three Star Wars installments, addressed his fellow protestors through a megaphone, speaking on the racial injustices the black community […]
