Over the past several days, an estimated 1,500 people have been arrested by the New York Police Department amid the protests that have followed the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day. While the NYPD has doubled its presence on the streets, the president has threatened to mobilize the military while encouraging governors
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Play video content Breaking News “Kimberly & Beck” Two radio hosts who made racists comments on-air during the Black Lives Matter protests are joining the ranks of the unemployed … they woke up to find out they were fired. Kimberly Ray and Barry Beck — now formerly known as “Kimberly & Beck” on Radio 95.1
A video has gone viral of a Black trans woman in Minnesota being violently attacked by a group of men. The shocking, graphic video shows an incident on Monday after an apparent car accident in Minneapolis – which has been the centre of unrest over the death of George Floyd. Black trans woman horrifically beaten
Detroit rapper Teejayx6 has released a protest song titled “BLACK LIVES MATTER.” The track is produced by TM88 and pays tribute to George Floyd, whose death by Minneapolis police last week has given rise to protests against police brutality nationwide. Listen to “BLACK LIVES MATTER” below. Teejayx6 joins many artists who have released protest songs
After nearly a week of protests following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, former President Barack Obama addressed the country in his first on-camera remarks about the national unrest during an Obama Foundation virtual town hall. Obama began his address by encouraging young people to protest peacefully and vote in every election, including
For any of Selena Gomez’s fans who want to personally message with their idol, all they have to do is register to vote! The singer is offering up DM’s to anyone who can provide a screenshot that they’ve signed up. Selena Gomez wants to encourage as many of her young fans as possible to hit the
Law & Order creator Dick Wolf has fired one of the executive producers of an upcoming spinoff of the much-beloved crime/drama show as a result of a threatening social media post he made earlier this week. Craig Gore, the producer in question, took to Facebook on June 1 sharing a picture of himself wielding an automatic
Itching for more cosmic horror in your video games? TeamKill Media are set to give you your fix with Quantum Error, which was announced back in March. And, with GamesRadar’s Future Games Show kicking off later this week, TeamKill Media are set to give us another peek. In a post on Twitter, the devs announced
Last week, former Saturday Night Live star Leslie Jones posted a lengthy video on her social media channels urging those protesting in the wake of George Floyd’s death to channel their justifiable anger into action at the voting booths in November. “I love that you guys are protesting and see how quick you did it.
The DC Extended Universe is an ever-changing place, with the public having no way of predicting where Warner Bros. will take the massive franchise. There are a handful of very exciting projects coming down the pipeline, including the Black Adam movie. But the DCEU also took an unprecedented turn, when it was revealed that the
Warner Bros. announced that Just Mercy, Michael B. Jordan‘s 2019 drama that highlights systemic racism in American policing and legal systems, will streaming for free on digital platforms in June. The film follows the real life story of Bryan Stevenson (Jordan), the defense attorney who fought to get the wrongfully convicted Walter McMillian (Jamie Foxx)
Quincy Mason, the son of George Floyd, delivered a heartrending speech when he visited the site of his father’s tragic death. George Floyd‘s son Quincy Mason delivered a heart-wrenching message when he spoke to a crowd at the site of his father’s death. The 27-year-old knelt in prayer during a visit to the site on
Former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has caused a bit of a stir among fans and fellow musicians after praising U.S. President Donald Trump for his response to Black Lives Matter protests triggered by the unjust death of George Floyd last month. During his controversial speech on June 1, Trump, 73, claimed that he would deploy “thousands
How did that song go? “Smile, though your heart is aching / Smile, even though it’s breaking / When there are clouds in the sky / you’ll get by.” You can read Donald Trump’s lips in this video and see clearly that’s what he’s saying to Melania. Watch, it’s right there: Did you see it?
Teresa and Joe Giudice’s daughters are ‘feeling excited and hopeful’ about seeing their dad in Italy this coming August! The four girls will travel alone to Italy as ‘things are slowly starting to open up’ in the country. Teresa and Joe Giudice‘s daughters — Gia, 19, Gabriella, 16, Milania, 15, and Audriana, 11 — can’t wait to be
Huge crowds formed a rally outside the Stonewall Inn to honour Black trans people lost to violence (Twitter/@left_voice) New York’s Stonewall Inn became a place of protest once more as thousands gathered to demand justice for the deaths of Tony McDade and Nina Pop. Tony McDade was shot and killed by a white police officer
Exclusive Danielle Bregoli — otherwise known as Bhad Bhabie — is getting professional help for a couple very serious issues … she’s made the decision to enter rehab. Sources connected to the rapper tell us Danielle, who’s just 17 years old, recently checked herself into a facility at an undisclosed location, and has been held
The cast and show-runner of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, the Fox comedy that now airs on NBC, have come together to donate $100,000 to a bail fund in support of protesters getting arrested while fighting for justice for George Floyd. The donation arrives shortly after cast member Stephanie Beatriz announced she was making an $11,000 donation of
Publisher Deep Silver and developer inXile Entertainment have released a third developer diary entry for their upcoming Wasteland 3. In this entry, inXile Entertainment studio head Brian Fargo and Wasteland 3 senior writer Nathan Long discuss how Wasteland 3 is being designed to respond to how the players choose to play, as well as the
Logan Paul is receiving major praise for his speech condemning racism, as well as his support for Black Lives Matter after he protested with girlfriend, Josie Canseco, on June 2. During the June 1 episode of Logan Paul’s podcast, Impaulsive, he addressed George Floyd’s death, as well as racism in America. For a full hour, Logan and
Fred Willard died from a heart attack … according to his death certificate. According to the doc, obtained by TMZ, the veteran comedic actor’s immediate cause of death is a cardiac arrest. The underlying causes are listed as myelodysplastic syndrome and coronary artery disease. We broke the story … Fred died May 15, and his
Did Cheyenne get her point across? On Teen Mom OG Season 7 Episode 22, Cheyenne worried that Cory was about to leave Ryder behind as he prepared to have a child with Taylor. Meanwhile, Amber said goodbye to Dimitri after his latest trip to the U.S. grew stale quickly. Elsewhere, Mackenzie planned a special day to
Four months ago, this section of Hollywood Boulevard was home to a lush red carpet, flashbulb-popping photographers and the world’s most glamorous actors and filmmakers as they arrived for the 92nd Oscars ceremony. Today, National Guard service members wearing combat armor and brandishing assault rifles stood in the same spot alongside a line of military
Jay-Z is among a group of community leaders who are using the moving words of Martin Luther King Jr. in a powerful full-page newspaper ad. It pays tribute to George Floyd and others who have died due to police violence. JAY-Z has taken to the nation’s top newspapers to decry the death of George Floyd
Lana Del Rey seems to be on a streak — but not for a good reason. In the span of only 10 days, the American pop artist has sparked controversy yet again, however this time, for sharing videos captured during protests in the U.S. triggered by the death of George Floyd. Floyd, a Black man,
On Sunday and Monday night, protests sparked by the death of George Floyd continued in New York City, stretching across all five boroughs and metastasizing into shattered storefronts in Midtown, SoHo, and Chelsea. Arrayed against the protesters have been phalanxes of NYPD officers, often in full riot gear. Over the past several days, reports have
Exclusive A housekeeping employee who used to work for the Trump Hotel in Vegas claims she was kept out of church (and on the clock) for years, despite being a devout Christian … now, she’s suing. The woman’s name is Sonia Torres, and according to a lawsuit she just filed against her former bosses in
MPs are required to walk the length of the Commons chamber – and we have definitely seen that somewhere before. The House of Commons has been transformed into a never-ending RuPaul’s Drag Race runway, thanks to Commons leader Jacob Rees-Mogg. Rees-Mogg, known for his antiquated views on everything from gay relationships to parliamentary reform, riled
YG has shared a new song called “FTP,” which stands for “Fuck the Police.” The track is released amid nationwide protests over the killing of George Floyd. Listen to “FTP” below. YG has released politically charged songs in the past. In 2016, he and Nipsey Hussle released the anthem “FDT,” which featured the repeated chorus
From Canadian talent on the come up to international superstars Gorgeous looks from the Canadian designer Kaela Kay (Photo: Courtesy Kaela Kay) Black-owned beauty businesses have been on a well-applauded rise in recent years. But when it comes to diversity in fashion, Black-led labels, especially in the luxury market, still feel like a rarity—save a few exceptions.