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Former president George W. Bush is calling for an end to Donald Trump‘s government shutdown and he’s doing so via the most effective lever of government: the pizza party. Bush Instagram account posted a picture of him surprising his secret service personnel with pizza. Like many federal workers, they are being asked to work without […]
Skrillex doesn’t see an issue with JAY-Z leaving his songs with R. Kelly up. The EDM producer answered questions from TMZ about the ongoing fallout from Surviving R. Kelly, ultimately saying that whatever Jigga decides to do with his music is his decision. “You know, I don’t think he needs to do so. It’s hard. […]
A former Chicago police officer was sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for the 2014 murder of Laquan McDonald—a 17-year-old black boy who was fatally shot 16 times. The sentence includes time served. Judge Vincent Gaughan announced the ruling Friday, about three months after Jason Van Dyke was found guilty of second-degree murder and 16 […]
Legendary soul singer Gladys Knight is the latest person to chime in about Colin Kaepernick‘s kneel. Knight is scheduled to sing the anthem at Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta next month and had some words about Kaepernick’s ongoing protest. “I have been in the forefront of this battle longer than most of those voicing their […]
Put aside the presidential corruption, the trains of cocaine, and all the other bonkers stuff we’ve learned from El Chapo’s ongoing trial in Brooklyn. If there is one detail imprinted in my mind it’s this: Joaquín Guzmán Loera escaped in a sewer naked. One of Guzmán’s many mistresses testified about the harrowing escape in court on Thursday. […]
Before Surviving R. Kelly aired earlier this month, John Legend was already a huge supporter of the #MuteRKelly movement. By being featured in the documentary, he became one of the biggest and earliest celebrity voices willing to speak out against the documented predator. During an interview with Andy Cohen, alongside his wife Chrissy Teigen, Legend revealed why […]
Three officers were found not guilty of covering up the murder of Laquan McDonald—a black teenager who was shot 16 times by a Chicago cop in 2014. According to ABC 7, Cook County Judge Domenica Stephenson acquitted officer Thomas Gaffney, former officer Joseph Walsh, and former detective David March of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and official misconduct charges. The […]
Campaigns across the country, both local and federal, have forged partnerships with celebrities in hopes of expanding the visibility of their political messages. During the 2018 midterms, everyone from Brad Pitt to Chris Paul appeared in ‘Get Out the Vote’ efforts, urging elligible voters to exercise their democratic right. While their support should be applauded, fairweather […]
Dave Chappelle said he was threatened by R. Kelly‘s goons after his infamous “Piss On You” parody aired. Chappelle was on stage at the West Hollywood Improv along with Donnell Rawlings (b.k.a. Ashy Larry), who goaded a possibly drunk Chappelle into sharing the story of how he was intimidated by Kelly’s crew. For those who […]
Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, JAY-Z, and more are joining forces to launch a new criminal justice reform organization. Details will be unveiled next Wednesday (Jan. 23) during a press conference, including who will be the CEO of the organization. Meek, Rubin, and Hov are joined by Robert Kraft, Daniel Loeb, Michael E. Novogratz, Robert F. Smith, and Clara Wu Tsai. […]
