An announcement has been made regarding the officers involved in the killing of George Floyd. On Monday, May 25, Floyd was pronounced dead after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinned the 46-year-old to the ground by kneeling on Floyd’s neck. On May 29, after video footage of Floyd’s death sparked a call for
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SNL’s Chris Redd Launches Coronavirus Relief Fund for Protesters
While people are fighting one battle in America, they are also at risk of another. As the Black Lives Matter movement wages on in the wake of George Floyd‘s death, protests have sparked nationwide against police brutality and racial injustice, simultaneously bringing people physically together after months of social distancing amid
Continue readingRegina King Revisits Watchmen and Her Dream-Come-True Role of Sister Night
If you asked Regina King, the 14-year-old star of 227, what she wanted to accomplish in her career, she probably wouldn’t have said be a three-time Emmy winner, a Golden Globe winner and an Oscar winner. Instead, she’d probably tell you she just wanted to play a superhero. It’s been
Continue readingBig Sean Says He Doesn’t Feel “Equal” and “Free” in Video About Racism in America
Big Sean is calling for justice. The 32-year-old rapper took to Instagram for an important discussion on Tuesday. The “Bounce Back” star started by “wishing my sisters and my brothers strength right now,” noting that this strength is needed “now more than ever” and that they have “the whole world’s
Continue readingGeorge Floyd’s 6-Year-Old Daughter Says “I Miss Him” in Heartbreaking Interview After His Death
George Floyd‘s daughter is opening up about her father’s death. On Wednesday, Good Morning America aired a heartbreaking interview with 6-year-old Gianna Floyd, which comes just one week after her dad was killed at the hands of the Minnesota Police Department. When asked what she wants people to know, Gianna told
Continue readingLea Michele Apologizes After Being Accused of Making Glee a “Living Hell” for Samantha Ware
Lea Michele is speaking out. The actress took to Instagram on Wednesday after her former co-star Samantha Ware accused Lea of making her experience on Glee a “living hell.” After the accusations were made, Hello Fresh announced that they ended their partnership with Lea. “One of the most important lessons
Continue readingJaime King Says She Was Arrested During Peaceful Protest in L.A.
Jaime King took to Twitter on Tuesday to share that she’d been arrested after participating in a peaceful protest in Los Angeles. “Writing in handcuffs in back of bus,” the 41-year-old actress tweeted. “EVERYONE WAS PEACEFUL—Jaime and the rest of my sisters on this bus. 77th precinct.” King then detailed the experience.
Continue readingGeorge Floyd’s Funeral and Memorial Services Announced One Week After His Death
George Floyd will be laid to rest after numerous memorials are held in his honor across the country. According to NBC News, the 46-year-old is set to be memorialized in the three cities he resided in throughout his lifetime. The first of the three events will take place at the Trask Word
Continue readingHow Victor Cruz Explained Racism to Daughter Kennedy Following George Floyd’s Death
An eye-opening conversation. On Tuesday, Pop of the Morning’s Victor Cruz joined Nina Parker on Daily Pop and discussed the conversation he had with eight-year-old daughter Kennedy amid the ongoing protests following George Floyd‘s death. “For starters, just trying to explain the things that, you know, she’s seen. Like, George
Continue readingThe Weeknd Donates $500,000 to Black Lives Matter Causes
The Weeknd is ready to give back. As protests continue around the world after the death of George Floyd, one rapper has donated a total of $500,000 to various Black Lives Matter causes. “Keep supporting our brothers and sisters out there risking everything to push for actual change for our
Continue readingRihanna, Taylor Swift and More Stars Support Blackout Tuesday
Celebrities are taking part in Blackout Tuesday. Social media users are taking to Instagram, Twitter and Facebook to post pictures of black squares as symbols of solidarity with the black community. The movement gained momentum after Jamila Thomas and Brianna Agyemang launched #TheShowMustBePaused in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna
Continue readingKendall Jenner Says Her Heart Is “So Heavy” in Black Lives Matter Post
Telling fans that she is “infuriated” and “disgusted” by recent events, Kim Kardashian shared: “I am exhausted by the heartbreak I feel seeing mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers and children suffering because their loved one was murdered or locked away unjustly for being black. Even though I will never know the pain
Continue readingTwilight Star Gregory Tyree Boyce’s Cause of Death Revealed
Three weeks after his passing, Gregory Tyree Boyce‘s cause of death has been revealed. Last month, the Las Vegas Medical Examiner’s office confirmed to E! News that 30-year-old Boyce, who played Tyler Crowley in Twilight, and his 27-year-old girlfriend Natalie Adepoju had been pronounced dead on May 13. At the time, Boyce and Adepoju’s cause
Continue readingStephen “tWitch” Boss and Allison Holker Share Powerful Message About “White Privilege”
In the wake of George Floyd‘s death, Boss has been using social media to call out injustice and fight for change. “Seriously, what’s it going to take to prove our lives are valuable,” he wrote. “I didn’t even know how to approach this. I see and feel the anger on my
Continue readingJanuary Jones Shares Photo of 8-Year-Old Son Participating in Black Lives Matter Protest
January Jones took to Instagram on Monday to share a photo of her 8-year-old son, Xander, taking part in a local protest. The rare photo of the child showed Xander wearing a mask with the words “Black Lives Matter” written across the front. He also carried a sign that read
Continue readingJimmy Fallon Addresses Blackface Controversy With Emotional Apology: “I Am Not a Racist”
Jimmy Fallon spoke out about a resurfaced Saturday Night Live skit featuring him in blackface during Monday’s episode of The Tonight Show. The sketch, which first aired in 2000 and reappeared online last week, showed the late-night host wearing blackface while impersonating Chris Rock. Fallon came under fire, and the
Continue readingE!’s Nina Parker Challenges People to ”Speak Up” in Powerful Call to Action on Racism
E!’s Nina Parker has a question for people at home: “What are you going to do in this climate to make it different?” In response to the police killing of George Floyd, the Nightly Pop host is sharing an important message to those who have yet to publicly express their support for the Black Lives
Continue readingKatherine Heigl Struggles to “Explain the Unexplainable” to Her Black Daughter After George Floyd’s Death
In the wake of George Floyd‘s death, Katherine Heigl is expressing her rage. On Sunday, amid nationwide protest over Floyd’s death and racial injustice, Heigl took to social media to share her restlessness and anger over the inequality, particularly as a mother of a black child. Heigl and husband Josh Kelley adopted their now-8-year-old
Continue readingLewis Hamilton Calls On Fellow Athletes to Speak Out About Injustice
Lewis Hamilton is speaking out. The British race driver took to social media to urge his fellow Formula 1 drivers to use their platform to stand up against injustice in the wake of George Floyd‘s death. “I see those of you who are staying silent, some of you the biggest
Continue readingLizzo Breaks Down in Tears as She Addresses Racism Amid George Floyd Protests
Lizzo is ready for change. On Sunday, the “Juice” singer took to social media with a plea in response to the death of George Floyd. While hosting an Instagram Live, she relayed a message she had received from locals on the current climate in Minneapolis, updating her followers on how Black Lives
Continue readingNashville Residents Support Man Afraid to Walk Outside Alone in Childhood Neighborhood
“I didn’t do any of this to be seen. I didn’t do anything for any reason. I just wanted to take a walk in my neighborhood… but if it is going to change the way people see people like me then I want to do that,” Shawn said. “Can’t wait
Continue readingThomas Rhett and Wife Lauren Speak Out Against Racism for Their Black Daughter
Amid nationwide unrest following the death of George Floyd, Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins have spoken out against racism with their daughters in mind. On Sunday, the Grammy-nominated country star and his wife of nearly eight years took to social media with statements expressing both their uncertainty with what to say and also
Continue readingGeorge Floyd’s Brother Condemns “Destructive Unity” While Calling For “Positive” Change
George Floyd‘s brother Terrence Floyd is speaking out following the death of his sibling. It’s been just days since George was killed at the hands of the Minnesota Police department, sparking a call for justice. On Monday morning, Terrence joined Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts via video after traveling from New
Continue readingMadison Beer Says She Was Tear Gassed While Protesting George Floyd’s Death
Madison Beer revealed that she was tear gassed while protesting George Floyd‘s death. On Sunday, the “Home With You” singer attended a protest in Santa Monica and documented her experience on her Instagram Stories. After sharing a picture of herself marching and holding up Black Lives Matter signs, she urged
Continue readingJay-Z Calls for Justice and “the Courage to Do What Is Right” Following Death of George Floyd
Jay-Z has issued a public call for those in power to do what is right. A week after the death of George Floyd, the 46-year-old Minnesota man who was pinned to the ground by police officer Derek Chauvin‘s knee on his neck, Jay-Z has joined a flood of famous figures who
Continue readingBlake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Donate $200,000 to NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are taking action. In response to the national outrage sparked by the death of George Floyd, the couple announced that they have donated $200,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, an organization that strives for racial justice by making structural changes to expand democracy and eliminate disparities through litigation,
Continue readingYouTube Star Jake Paul Speaks Out After He’s Accused of Looting During Protests
YouTube star Jake Paul has responded to social media backlash after some alleged he was looting and destroying property during protests in Scottsdale, Arizona. Last night, Paul and his friends were broadcasting live as they followed protests throughout the area, eventually arriving at the Fashion Square Mall as stores were
Continue readingHow Surfers Alana Blanchard and Jack Freestone Are Riding the Wave During Quarantine
While the couple looks forward to competing again once the sports world resets after the Coronavirus, they also are excited for their upcoming wedding. “We were literally planning for the end of this year or the beginning of next year for our wedding. I’m from Kauai and Jack’s from Australia
Continue readingThe 40 Most Iconic Survivor Moments of All-Time
Outwit. Outplay. Outlast. After 40 seasons and 20 years, Survivor has managed to do all three of those when it comes to dominating reality TV, becoming one of the genre’s most iconic and successful series of all-time. The CBS reality hit premiered on May 31, 2000, with a simple concept:
Continue readingThe Most Surprising Celebrity Transformations of the Week
Hair today, gone tomorrow. Another week of social distancing at-home means another week of celebrity making major hair changes, including giving their significant other a matching haircut. Well, that is if you’re Miley Cyrus! In addition to Cody Simpson‘s new ‘do, Khloe Kardashian made headlines when she showed off her
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