Justin Bieber shared a powerful message about his own success, admitted that he’s both ‘influenced’ by and ‘benefitted’ from Black culture through his art — but committing to helping end ‘systemic oppression.’ Justin Bieber, 26, is speaking out about the Black Lives Matter movement. The Canadian singer has been actively posting about the death of
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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, in a memo Friday night “[acknowledging] the real pain” caused by his decision to leave up Donald Trump’s incendiary posts, announced that the company would revisit its content policies. The news comes following a week of backlash prompted by Zuckerberg’s hands-off approach to the president’s violence-inciting posts, inaction that several Facebook
Kendall Jenner was under fire after a missing shadow revealed she was not holding a ‘Black Lives Matter’ sign in a photo — but it turns out the shared image was falsely edited. Kendall Jenner, 24, is clearing the air about an edited photo making the rounds. In the now-controversial image, Kendall is seemingly attending
Fox News sourpuss Tucker Carlson went on another strange rant Friday night, in which he misrepresented the current uprising against endemic racism in American society as the work of “looters and rioters.” After sneering at “cynical, soulless, craven corporations” that have donated money to organizational efforts, Carlson hilariously called out celebrities who have also cut
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner showed their support for the Black Lives Matter movement with friends. The pregnant actress held onto a sign that read, ‘white silence is violence’ as she wore a protective face mask. Joe Jonas, 30, and Sophie Turner, 24, shared photos and videos from a Black Lives Matter protest on Saturday,
This week, a lot of K-pop fans have been acting in service of Black Lives Matter protests by obstructing racist hashtags and police departments. It started last Sunday, May 31, when the Dallas police department issued a tweet asking people to send them videos or pictures of “illegal activity from the protests.” The police had
Amid global outcry and protests sweeping the nation, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser re-named the street leading to the White House after the Black Lives Matter movement. Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has been in the headlines this week after she approved a new art installation reading “Black Lives Matter” on the road leading up to
“Okay, I’m standing up,” Big Bird said, his feathery, bright yellow head rising out of frame to the tune of a slide whistle. CNN commentator Van Jones and anchor Erica Hill corrected Sesame Street’s wide-eyed eight-foot canary, explaining they weren’t going to literally stand up. They would, however, be fielding questions and listening to experts
Garrett Yrigoyen has hit back at fellow Bachelor Nation star Bekah Martinez after she criticized his solidarity with police amid Black Lives Matter protests. Garrett Yrigoyen, 31, responded to fellow Bachelor Nation star Bekah Martinez, 25, after she slammed him for showing solidarity with cops amid global outcry and Black Lives Matter protests sweeping the
Ignoring the public health crisis still underway, White House staff moved the seating arrangement before a news conference on Friday because “it [looked] better,” an explanation that the White House press office gave to ABC News reporter and White House Correspondents’ Association president Jon Karl. As Politico reports, Karl wrote in a statement on Twitter
Lil Nas X reposted a news video of Tucker Carlson discussing his and other celebrities’ donations to bail George Floyd protesters out of jail and claims the anchor ‘lied’ when he said they were helping ‘violent rioters’. Lil Nas X, 21, is calling out FOX News presenter Tucker Carlson, 51, for a segment he did on
WNYC’s Brian Lehrer has been hosting the “Ask the Mayor” segment, in which Mayor Bill de Blasio takes calls from New Yorkers, on Fridays for a long time. This particular Friday, the mayor was forced to answer questions about police tactics seen in his city over the last week. And he did. He answered people’s
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and their kids made their way to downtown Los Angeles where they left bouquets of roses in front of the Hall of Justice prior to attending a protest. BFFs Ben Affleck, 47, and Matt Damon, 49, reunited to pay their respects to the late Breonna Taylor, who would have turned 27-years-old
There are many looking at the demonstrations against systemic racism happening across America and wondering “what can I do?” While giving money, reading a book, watching a film, or simply grabbing a coronavirus mask and joining in may seem like obvious answers, not everyone is that intuitive. The “influencersinthewild” Twitter account is doing the hard
Brian Austin Green ventured outside in Malibu to pick up a cup of coffee on June 5. The outing happened not long after the ‘BH90210’ star revealed he was ‘upset’ to learn that Megan Fox wanted to split. Brian Austin Green, 46, is still flying solo. The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum ventured outside to grab
The late ’60s and early ’70s were a time of almost constant protest. People took to the streets across the globe to demand an end to the Vietnam War, which had overflowed into neighbouring countries. They marched for civil rights. Student activism was at an all-time high. There were even assassinations. It felt like the
Disarray inside the New York Times has been on very public display following the publication of an op-ed by Senator Tom Cotton calling for U.S. military to crack down on protests across the country—and the Arkansas Republican could not be happier with the drama. Both its readers and a large group of Times journalists—on the
Saints QB Drew Brees issued a powerful statement to Donald Trump about why he now supports taking a knee during NFL games, after Trump dissed him for changing his opinion. NFL players taking a knee during the National Anthem and raising of the American flag has never got as much attention — and shifts in
An odd week, this. The recorded music industry came to a halt with Blackout Tuesday, with a few labels declaring that they wouldn’t release any new music. For others, though, it’s business as usual. 1. Kaleo, Surface Sounds What is it about Iceland (population: 364,000) that allows the country to continuously pump out a parade
Watching Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck shelter-in-place together has been one of the few unassailable goods of 2020. Sometimes they are spotted with their little dog Elvis, sometimes they are spotted with Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee, and sometimes they are spotted with their little dog Elvis and Dunkin’ Donuts iced coffee. These images, often
Candice Bridges and her daughter Camryn were critical of Abby Lee Miller’s apology for past racist comments to other cast members, saying she has yet to address them directly. Mother-daughter duo Candice and Camryn Bridges are speaking out about Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller‘s apology for past racist remarks. “I think it’s total BS. She didn’t
Dwyane Wade has defended wife Gabrielle Union following the discrimination complaint she filed on Thursday after her firing from NBCUniversal’s America’s Got Talent. After NBC called Union’s accusations “categorically untrue,” the former NBA star took to social media to share his thoughts on the ordeal. “Y’all have deemed her a liar after months of trying
With Donald Trump largely out of sight, hidden in the White House behind newly erected chain-link fencing, America has been left to wade through days of unrest with a keyboard warrior—not a president—in charge. As the leadership vacuum widens and protests engulf the country, Democrats in Congress are working to convert the passion and fury
Skai Jackson urged her fans to ‘DM’ her with ‘videos’ and ‘screenshots’ of racist activity in an effort to continue the conversation about racial inequality. ‘Tweet me the receipts!’ she added. Skai Jackson, 18, doing her part when it comes to the Black Lives Matter movement. The former Disney star asked her 300,000 followers for
WARNING: This article and video contain coarse language and may be offensive or inappropriate for some audience members. Please read at your own discretion. Travis Barker, the 44-year-old drummer of Blink-182, has joined forces with Machine Gun Kelly (MGK), for yet another musical collaboration. This time, the two have covered Rage Against the Machine‘s 1992
The following contains major spoilers for season four of 13 Reasons Why After four years of traumatic storylines that involved teen suicide, sexual assault, gun violence, homophobia, drug abuse, and mental health, 13 Reasons Why has come to an end. On Friday, at a time when hype for the once widely-discussed teen series had long
Kendall Jenner has been mocked by protesters over her infamous Pepsi ad in which she seemingly solved police brutality with a soda. Kendall Jenner has been mocked by Black Lives Matter protesters in the wake of George Floyd’s tragic death. The model starred in an infamous 2017 Super Bowl Pepsi commercial — which was later
Returning with the “Healthcare Hero of the Week” segment, Jimmy Kimmel has surprised yet another one of his guests — with the help of Luke Skywalker himself: Mark Hamill. On Thursday night’s virtual, social-distancing episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the 52-year-old TV host honoured a front-line health-care worker who has been conducting coronavirus tests by inviting
It’s been a busy decade for the British animal charity Mayhew since they were founded in 2010, particularly because they now have a royal patron to raise their profile even further. Writing the foreword for the charity’s annual report released Friday, Meghan Markle praised the work the charity is doing amid the coronavirus pandemic—and revealed
It’s more important now than ever to amplify the voices from the Black community & listen to them. We’re highlighting some of the many women who have called on us all to get to work in the fight against racism in America. Around the world, people are peacefully protesting the senseless and tragic killings of