Celebrity
- Jun 11, 2020
Jordan Peele Pledges $1 Million Donation to Organizations Fighting for Racial Equality
Along with his Monkeypaw production company partners, the director of 'Get Out' and 'Us' declares commitment to continued action against systematic racism against black community.
TV
- Jun 11, 2020
Cory Wharton Declares All Hope Isn't Lost After MTV Cuts Ties With Taylor Selfridge
The star of 'Teen Mom OG At Home: Cory and Taylor's Baby Special' expresses his disappointment at the decision made by the network in light of his girfriend's past racist statements.
Music
- Jun 11, 2020
Nicki Minaj and 6ix9ine to Use New Collaboration Song to Support Black Lives Matter Protests
Some of the proceeds from 'Trollz', which will be released on June 12, will go to The Bail Project Inc. which provides free bail assistance to low-income individuals amid fight against racial injustice.
TV
- Jun 11, 2020
'Cops' Being Shelved Indefinitely Amid Black Lives Matter Protests
Having been under scrutiny for years, the long-running true crime TV series has been removed from Paramount Network's slate just days after episodes were pulled from broadcast.
TV
- Jun 11, 2020
'Batwoman' Has No Intention of Abandoning LGBTQ Justice Despite Ruby Rose's Exit
Executive producer Caroline Dries promises fans that Kate Kane will not be killed off in the series as she offers clarification on earlier statement about the replacing of the character with a new one.
Music
- Jun 11, 2020
Harry Styles Vows to Learn More About Fight Against Racial Injustice After Postponing 2020 Tour
While he is forced to reschedule his summer trek to 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the One Direction member expresses his support to the Black Lives Matter protests.
TV
- Jun 11, 2020
NeNe Leakes Responds to 'Vanderpump Rules' Firing Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute
This arrives after Lisa Vanderpump takes to her Instagram account to issue a statement of her own, in which she condemns racism and unequal treatment among others.
TV
- Jun 11, 2020
'Billions' Star Asia Kate Dillon Wants SAG Awards to Erase Gender-Specific Categories
The first non-binary performer on television has submitted an open letter that urges SAG leaders to make the prize-giving more inclusive towards artists who do not identify as either male or female.
Music
- Jun 11, 2020
J. Cole to Release 'Be Free' on Streaming Services in Light of George Floyd's Tragic Death
The 'Middle Child' rapper, who has joined the Black Lives Matter protest, penned the protest track back in 2014 following the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by an officer in Ferguson, Missouri.
Music
- Jun 11, 2020
Grammy Awards to No Longer Use 'Urban' Term in Major Category
Following in the leads made by Republic Records, the Recording Academy makes the announcement as part of the organization's annual changes to its rules and guidelines.
Celebrity
- Jun 11, 2020
Tiffany Haddish Reveals Real Reason Behind Decision to Attend George Floyd's Funeral
During an appearance on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers', the 'Girls Trip' comedienne reveals that she had been a witness to police brutality from the tender age of 13.
Celebrity
- Jun 11, 2020
Insta-Model Claims She Was Pregnant With Future's Child, But Aborted It
The Atlanta model, who goes by the name Aree on social media, tweeted and then deleted a claim that she would've delivered the 'Turn on the Lights' rapper's 10th child on Tuesday, June 9.
Movie
- Jun 11, 2020
'Gone With the Wind' Pulled From HBO Max Over Display of Racial Prejudices
The temporary removal move has been taken in the wake of the protests against racial injustice due to George Floyd's death, and an op-ed written by '12 Years a Slave' screenwriter John Ridley.
Celebrity
- Jun 11, 2020
Matthew McConaughey Pushes for Continuing Equality Conversation Amid Black Lives Matter Protests
The 'Dallas Buyers Club' star asks what he can do to be a better white man during an appearance on Emmanuel Acho's talk show 'Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man'.
TV
- Jun 11, 2020
Ice-T Applauds Fair Depiction of African-Americans in 'Law and Order: SVU'
When promoting the release of upcoming movie 'Equal Standard', the actor known as Detective Odafin Tutuola on the police-procedural drama shares his thoughts on why the Dick Wolf series was so successful.
Celebrity
- Jun 11, 2020
Kylie Jenner Attracts Complaints With Revelation of Kylie Cosmetics' Black Employees Percentage
As part of the Pull Up for Change initiative started by UOMA Beauty founder Sharon Chuter, the 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star discloses that 13 per cent of her staff are black.
Celebrity
- Jun 11, 2020
Russell Simmons Insists He's Not a 'Monster' and Doesn't Victimize His Accusers
His interview on the 'Breakfast Club' sparks backlash from people including one of the Def Jam icon's accusers, Sil Lai Abrams, who previously blasted the show and accused them of being 'tone-deaf.'
Celebrity
- Jun 11, 2020
Ava DuVernay: I Grew Up Knowing Police Were Not Here to Protect Me
Speaking to Oprah Winfrey about the Black Lives Matter protests, the 'Selma' director recalls witnessing her father falling victim to police aggression when she was a child.
Celebrity
- Jun 11, 2020
Stassi Schroeder Loses Podcast Series in the Wake of 'Vanderpump Rules' Firing
'Straight Up with Stassi' has been pulled from all streaming platforms as Radio.com issues a statement condemning its host for her past 'racially charged and inappropriate actions.'
Celebrity
- Jun 11, 2020
Ne-Yo and Wife Hit Back at Critics of His Controversial 'Sacrifice' Remarks at George Floyd Funeral
In a reply to an Instagram comment from a critic, the 'So Sick' singer blasts public's backlash to his remarks as 'ignorance' that 'divides and we don't need that right now.'