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,
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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
Daniel Radcliffe revealed where his relationships currently stand with Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, who played Ron and Hermione in the ‘Harry Potter’ film series. The last ever Harry Potter film is nearing its nine-year anniversary, and the first one came out nearly 19 years ago. After all that time has passed, Daniel Radcliffe, 30, was asked
It’s Tuesday, June 2, which means if you’re a music fan, you may have already noticed #BlackoutTuesday and #TheShowMustBePaused trending on both Twitter and Instagram. So what do these hashtags mean, some might ask? Well, for one day only, the music industry will essentially be “paused” — at least for those who are participating —
As the Trump administration responds to the nationwide protests over George Floyd’s killing by pushing the use of military force, the Department of Justice, too, is ramping up its oversight over protesters. BuzzFeed News reports that the Justice Department officially issued approval Sunday for the Drug Enforcement Administration to expand its activities for the next
The second round of ‘AGT’ auditions featured stellar performances from singers, dancers, and more. A 10-year-old singer’s voice left Sofia Vergara so impressed that she gave the youngster her Golden Buzzer! The second week of AGT season 15 auditions kick off with The Divas and Drummers of Compton. The goal for this group is to
Nearly three weeks after his unexpected and sudden passing, Gregory Tyree Boyce‘s cause of death has been revealed. The Clark County Coroner’s Office found that an accidental drug overdose killed the American actor, as well as his 27-year-old girlfriend, Natalie Adepoju, according to the Hollywood Reporter (THR). Boyce and Adepoju were pronounced dead on May
With scores of police in pursuit, on foot and in SUVs and on motorcycles, a group of roughly 100 protesters sprinted around rubber bullets near the Mt. Vernon Square area of Washington, D.C.—nearly four hours after the city’s 7 p.m. curfew had been put into effect. The sirens behind them meant almost certain arrest, so
Linda Hogan was called out by Twitter users and reportedly banned from AEW shows after she posted a tweet about how the ‘looting’ during the George Floyd protests was being done by ‘afro Americans’. Linda Hogan, 60, is facing serious backlash after tweeting out a message that blamed “afro Americans” for “all” the “looting” during
Nandi Bushell, a 10-year-old girl British-Zulu girl, has taken to social media sharing her take on Rage Against the Machine‘s Guerrilla Radio in support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement. The high-energy, multi-instrumental cover comes amid worldwide protests triggered by the death of George Floyd — a Black man, who died in Minneapolis, Minn., after a former police
Playwright Jeremy O. Harris called out Barbie. This was on Monday, as protests marched across the country, and every brand on earth had apparently touched the base with a show of solidarity on social media. Even the Instagram account for the Bratz—the sexualized dolls that were diverse from the get and ate Barbie’s lunch for
Lori Loughlin was absent from the final episodes of ‘Fuller House’ season 5, but the show did reveal Aunt Becky’s whereabouts. Uncle Jesse talked about Aunt Becky while having a conversation with D.J. Lori Loughlin’s Aunt Becky hadn’t been seen on Fuller House since season 4, but Uncle Jesse finally brought her up in fifteenth
In a rare and unlikely interview, Alex Lifeson, the guitarist of former Canadian rock trio Rush, has spoke about the passing of former bandmate Neil Peart and ultimately how it’s affected his life. The 66-year-old revealed that not only has he “played very little guitar” since Peart died, but that he no longer feels “inspired”
Joe Biden on Tuesday condemned Donald Trump’s use of the Bible as a prop in his show of force against those peacefully protesting for racial justice, saying in a Philadelphia speech that the president’s theatrics make clear he’s “more interested in power than in principle.” “I just wish he opened [the Bible] once in a
Amid all the protests over the death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, celebs like Barack Obama, Kevin Hart, and Missy Elliott urged voters to make their ‘voice’ matter by cast their ballots in the June 2 primaries. Amid the pandemic and protests, several states — Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Montana, New Mexico, Rhode
Carole Baskin, Joe Exotic‘s famous nemesis in Netflix’s hit documentary series Tiger King, has officially gained control of his zoo. On Monday, a judge ruled in favour of Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue Corporation in a lawsuit against the Greater Wynnewood Development Group, LLC, CNN reports. Wynnewood was previously owned by Exotic, whose real name is
Days after apologizing for appearing in blackface during a Saturday Night Live sketch 20 years ago, Jimmy Fallon returned to The Tonight Show on Monday to discuss the events that led up to his statement of regret—and how his actions fit into a larger national discussion about racism. “I’m going to start this personal and
January Jones posted a photo of her seven-year-old son with a protest sign on her Instagram grid, and vowed that she would do everything she can ‘to learn more’ as protests following George Floyd’s May 25 death continue. January Jones and her seven-year-old son, Xander Dane Jones, joined in the fight against racial injustice on June
Welcome to On the Radar, your monthly reminder of what’s coming down the pike in the world of entertainment. We’ve got the latest TV shows, movies, books and more — all coming out in June. READ MORE: ’90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days’ finale: 8 surprising moments Take a look and see what’s up this
A paper script getting passed back and forth on the set of film or TV is a dangerous thing in the coronavirus era. In a new proposal to the state of California, producers suggest that’s one thing that will have to go if work is to start up again. “Whenever possible, use of paper should
Former Bachelorette Becca Kufrin took to Instagram to address on-line speculation that she and her final rose pick, Garret Yrigoyen, had split. Becca Kufrin sent a cheeky message to her fans on May 31st to clear up rumors that she and her fiancee Garrett Yrigoyen had broken up. The Bachelorette star used her Instagram stories feature to share a photo
Antifa is not a formal organization—it’s more of an organizing strategy whose lose-knit followers rely on direct action, rather than policy initiatives. It has no official membership roles or leaders. Nevertheless, Donald Trump spent the weekend pushing for the nebulous leftist movement to be designated a terrorist organization after unrest broke out in cities across
‘The Baker & the Beauty’ finale ended with a major twist. EP Dean Georgaris talks season 2 plans regarding Noa and Daniel’s future, Mateo and Vanessa’s relationship, and more. Spoilers ahead! After an epic reunion, Noa and Daniel are officially engaged! The season finale of The Baker and the Beauty featured the couple finding their
American musician Gary Clark Jr. is tired of being angry about yet another Black person dying following a police encounter. In a nearly 10-minute Instagram video posted Sunday, Clark shared his thoughts on George Floyd’s death. The 46-year-old Black man was killed while in Minneapolis police custody when a white officer knelt on his neck
After spending the weekend hiding out in a bunker, President Donald Trump emerged Monday to deliver an address from the Rose Garden, in which he vowed to use the military against American citizens on U.S. soil while failing to console an American public outraged and heartbroken by racial injustice. And as the president promised to
Rihanna looked fierce and absolutely amazing in a new skin-baring photo shoot that promoted a sexy neon-colored lace lingerie set from her popular Savage X Fenty line. Rihanna, 32, was sensually glowing in her latest photo shoot for Savage X Fenty! The singer showed off her incredible curves when she modeled a new neon green
In yet another effort to raise proceeds for COVID-19 relief efforts, Josh Gad has returned to YouTube with his much-beloved series Reunited Apart, in which he hosts reunions for the cast and crew from select films or franchises each week via Zoom. This time around, the American actor invited many of the key players behind
Emily Jane Fox: How did you each meet Jared Kushner? Elizabeth Spiers: I actually met Jared Kushner two weeks after he bought the New York Observer. I had a Wall Street site called Dealbreaker, so Jared and I met to talk about a potential partnership. That conversation didn’t go anywhere. I didn’t talk to him
Ryan Guzman’s ‘9-1-1’ co-stars and fans became outraged with him after he admitted that he uses racial slurs ‘all the time’. Especially after he defended his actions. Ryan Guzman is facing major backlash after posting an Instagram Live on Sunday, May 31, and admitting to using racial slurs “all the time” with his friends. The
Below Deck Mediterranean is back for Season 5 on hayu and Slice, making history with three females leading the yacht this time around. Captain Sandy Yawn returns as the captain of the boat, Hannah Ferrier returns as the chief stewardess and Malia White is Bosun. Voyaging around the beautiful island of Mallorca, Spain, on the