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A professional Hearthstone player from Hong Kong has been suspended by Blizzard after streaming a message in support of those protesting against regional police and government forces. Chung “Blitzchung” Ng Wai has been determined to have broken competition rules by donning a mask and stating “Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our age,” Kotaku reports. As the […]
The Houston Rockets have been a beloved basketball team in China for some time. According to NBC Sports, 2019’s “red card” report reveals that the Rockets were still the second-most popular team in China behind the Golden State Warriors. However, that’s all about to change following a now-deleted tweet by Rockets GM Daryl Morey, which showed […]
The chicken news continues today with word that the launch of Toronto’s first Chick-fil-A was, presumably as expected, met with protests due to the brand’s history of anti-LGBTQ actions. The restaurant, famous for being closed on Sundays for Man in the Sky reasons, held a grand opening at the new location Friday and—per a local report […]
Vic Mensa recently shared the self-titled debut project of his new band 93PUNX, and now the group is throwing a protest at ICE headquarters. On Sept. 2, 93PUNX will play what they’re calling a “Fuck ICE” concert at the Downtown Los Angeles headquarters, with Mensa announcing the “guerrilla performance” on his Instagram. While details are […]
While Popeyes is having a week likely enviable to all other providers of fast or fast-adjacent food, the general vibe surrounding Jimmy John’s is noticeably nowhere near as inspired. In fact, despite the age of the photo that’s circulating of Jimmy John’s founder James John Liautaud, it’s hard to imagine a worse or more sudden turn of […]
Colin Kaepernick‘s attorney Mark Geragos criticized JAY-Z‘s newly announced Roc Nation and NFL partnership while speaking to ABC News. “This deal between Jay-Z and the NFL crosses the intellectual picket line,” Geragos said. The attorney, who also called the deal “cold-blooded,” said that Kaep wasn’t informed about it. “I can confirm to you that the deal was already […]
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills shared his thoughts on JAY-Z‘s new Roc Nation partnership with the NFL and the comments he made during a press conference for the deal. “Some of the ways he answered his questions, talking about we’re moving past kneeling, like he ever protested. He’s not a NFL player. He’s never been on […]
Jason Momoa is not happy about a construction project on Hawaii’s tallest mountain, Mauna Kea. In fact, he’s letting fans know that he’s refusing to start work on Aquaman 2 until something is done. As of right now, a project known as Thirty Meter Telescope is being built there, while Indigenous Hawaiians believe it’s the most sacred site on […]
Members of Equinox and SoulCycle are calling for boycotts of the popular fitness brands after news spread that the companies’ owner, Stephen Ross, is throwing a fundraiser for Donald Trump‘s re-election. Ross, who also owns the Miami Dolphins, is turning over his home in the Hamptons for the fundraiser and tickets are selling for up […]
Hong Kong is still reeling from a horrific attack that apparently targeted pro-democracy demonstrators. On Sunday night, a group of men donning white T-shirts entered a city subway station and began beating people with wooden sticks and metal pipes. The attack, which occurred amid on-going protests against mainland China, were captured on video by a number of victims, […]
