Twenty-five years after the original show’s end, when Kimmy Gibbler came calling again, Barber put on the scrunchie and brightly colored clothing and became the character for Fuller House. The sequel series centered around her character, Candace Cameron Bure as DJ and Jodie Sweetin as Stephanie premiered in 2016. Barber said she
Continue readingWhat Happens When You Email Clay’s 13 Reasons Why Address
A TV show having ant easter egg line of communication isn’t a new practice. Normal People, Hulu’s series based on Sally Rooney‘s novel, featured the email address for Connell Waldron (Paul Mescal) on screen. Viewers sent him a note and got some lengthy responses.
Continue readingYouTube and X Factor Star Trevi Moran Comes Out as Transgender
Trevi Moran has come out as a transgender woman. In a candid video titled “Coming Out. I Am Female,” the YouTube star and former X Factor contestant declared that she is a transgender female and explained that this decision has been a long time coming. “Hi. My name is Trevi Moran. I
Continue readingFriends Co-Creator Marta Kauffman Admits Regrets Over Lack of Diversity
Kauffman is also the co-creator of Netflix’s Grace & Frankie starring Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin. David Schwimmer, Ross on Friends, responded to the criticism the show has received since joining the streaming world, and defended how progressive it was at the time. Photos Friends Cast’s Many Reunions
Continue readingAlicia Keys Empowers “Unstoppable” Graduates in Profound YouTube ‘Dear Class of 2020’ Speech
Schools across the world have cancelled graduation ceremonies due to safety concerns amid the Coronavirus pandemic, but on Sunday, June 7, celebrities and public figures banded together for a YouTube Original commencement special. During the prerecorded event, ‘Dear Class of 2020,’ graduates could connect with up to 99 fellow classmates to
Continue readingJ.K. Rowling Faces Backlash From Fans Over Tweets Considered Transphobic
“The idea that women like me, who’ve been empathetic to trans people for decades, feeling kinship because they’re vulnerable in the same way as women – ie, to male violence – ‘hate’ trans people because they think sex is real and has lived consequences – is a nonsense,” she wrote,
Continue readingCouple Celebrates Wedding At Protest After Coronavirus Cancels Original Plan
A Black Lives Matter protest in honor of George Floyd turned into a wedding celebration when a couple intersected with those marching outside of Logan Square in Philadelphia on Saturday. Dr. Kerry Anne Perkins and Michael Gordon were taking photos outside of the Logan Hotel when the movement passed by on
Continue readingVictoria Beckham Says Fashion Industry Has ”Huge Role to Play” In the Black Lives Matter Movement
“I’ve taken a step back this week to focus on the tragic events that I have been [highlighting] recently,” she wrote in the Instagram caption. “Watching things unfold and learning more about the Black Lives Matter movement, I’ve been truly sickened by how deeply ingrained racism is in our society.” She
Continue readingFaith Stowers Details Her Experience on “All-White” Vanderpump Rules: “It Was A Lot”
UPDATE: Following Faith Stowers‘ accusations about the Vanderpump Rules cast, some brands have stated to E! News that they’ve cut ties with Stassi Schroeder. “Billie is ending all partnerships with anyone who isn’t supporting the fight against racism, including Stassi,” the brand said in a statement. Secret Deodorant also shared, “We find these comments
Continue reading7-Year-Old Gives Moving Speech During Peaceful Protest in New York
Lakyia Jackson says that her seven-year-old daughter, Wynta-Amor Rogers, just wants her voice to be heard. And after videos of the first-grader protesting have gone viral, her message is being shared around the world. On Wednesday, a clip of the young protester shared by the LI Herald garnered attention, as the young activist
Continue readingA Psychic Meets a Skeptic: A Firsthand Encounter With The Thomas John Experience
On Friday, May 29, my dead grandmother had a message for me. My deceased grandfather too, apparently. My other grandfather, who passed away when I was 2 years old, was also there, as was a cat and a male who died suddenly. At least that’s what Thomas John, the star
Continue readingLittle Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock Feels Like She’s the “Least Favored” Member Because of Her Race
Leigh-Anne Pinnock is opening up about her experience in the music industry. As the Black Lives Movement continues to grow around the world, the Little Mix member took to Instagram Friday morning and shared her perspective about race. While she may be a member of one of the biggest girl
Continue readingMichael Jordan Donates $100 Million to Racial Equality Causes
Michael Jordan is donating $100 million in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In a statement released by his manager Estee Portnoy, it was announced that Jordan and the Jordan Brand will donate $100 million over the course of the next 10 years. “Jordan Brand is more than one man. It
Continue readingVanessa Bryant Honors Daughter Gianna on What Would’ve Been Her Graduation Day
Vanessa Bryant is honoring daughter Gianna on what would’ve been her graduation from middle school. On Friday afternoon, Vanessa revealed that her late daughter would’ve taken part in the graduation at the Harbor Day private school this weekend. She wrote on Instagram, “Congratulations on your 8th grade graduation Gigi. I love you forever
Continue readingCitizens Rise Up: A Timeline of the Global Protests in the Wake of George Floyd’s Death
It was only May 25, 2020—Memorial Day here in the States—when George Floyd became the latest on a tragically long list of black men and women who have lost their lives while in police custody. And yet, with all that has happened in the wake of his death, it feels
Continue readingBreonna Taylor’s Mom Calls for the Arrest of Police Officers Involved in Her Death
Breonna Taylor‘s mother is fighting for justice on her daughter’s birthday. As many Americans pay tribute to the essential worker who would have turned 27 today, Tamika Palmer is speaking out and hoping that any and all individuals responsible for her daughter’s death will be held accountable. “We’re just coping
Continue readingRachel Lindsay Sounds Off on Drew Brees’ Apology, Hannah Brown & More
Actions speak louder than words. On Friday, former Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay virtually stopped by Daily Pop and shared with E!’s Nina Parker her thoughts on Drew Brees‘ apology, whether she’s heard from Hannah Brown since her N-word controversy and more. On Wednesday, during an interview with Yahoo Finance, the Saints quarterback was
Continue readingWhat to Watch, Listen to and Read to Support Black Voices
You are what you watch, you are what you listen to, and you are what you read. As citizens continues to mourn the death of George Floyd and protests supporting the Black Lives Matter continue around the world, many are turning to art, whether it be music, movies or books,
Continue readingJohn Legend Writes Personal Tribute to Breonna Taylor on Her 27th Birthday
On what would have been Breonna Taylor‘s 27th birthday, John Legend is fighting for justice. In a new op-ed written for Entertainment Weekly, the “All of Me” singer decided to shine a light and spread awareness on an essential worker who died in Louisville, Kentucky. “Breonna should be celebrating her 27th
Continue readingAva DuVernay and David Oyelowo Accuse Academy Voters of Punishing Selma After 2014 Protest
Amid the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement, David Oyelowo and Ava DuVernay have spoken out about what their film allegedly faced after the cast participated in the movement six years ago. In December 2014, DuVernay’s Selma released in theaters, starring Oyelowo as Martin Luther King, Jr. While the film was critically acclaimed and
Continue readingMeghan Markle Reveals Touching Tribute to Son Archie in Message About Coronavirus
Meghan Markleis paying tribute to her son Archie Harrison. On Friday, the Duchess of Sussex showed her support for Mayhew, a U.K. animal welfare charity that she became patron of in January 2019, by writing the forward for the organization’s annual review. In it, she touched on how the coronavirus deeply
Continue readingHow Law and Order: SVU Plans to Tackle George Floyd’s Death and Resulting Protests
“How do you reflect in the midst of a pandemic, an insurrection caused by systemic racism and police brutality. There’s a lot going on, we’re reeling…We altered a teaser today to have somebody who’s assumed to be guilty because he’s black and he’s in the wrong place. We added the
Continue readingTwo Police Officers Suspended After Shoving 75-Year-Old Man to the Ground
After viral video emerged of a man shoved to the ground by police, two officers have been suspended. In the footage of the incident on Thursday in Buffalo, N.Y., which originally came from local NPR affiliate WBFO and has since been circulated widely online, an unidentified 75-year-old man can be seen walking up to
Continue readingEllen Pompeo Questions the Presence of “Machine Guns” at Black Lives Matter Protest
Ellen Pompeo took to Instagram to share an observation she made following a Black Lives Matter protest in Los Angeles. The 50-year-old actress said she has attended the Women’s March, as well as climate change marches in L.A. She then noted that “there were no National Guard with guns, with machine guns,
Continue readingAttorney General Keith Ellison Explains New Charges Against Officers Involved in George Floyd’s Death
While new charges have been brought against the officers involved in George Floyd‘s death, what exactly do they mean? On Wednesday, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is leading the prosecution in the case of Floyd’s death, announced that he had filed charges of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and aiding and
Continue readingKristen Bell Vows to Raise Her and Dax Shepard’s Kids to Be “Anti-Racists”
Concluding the interview on an empowering note, Bell encouraged listeners to start a dialogue with their loved ones and to take action. “It’s tucking your hair behind your ear and showing an open ear, and a physical presence,” she said. “Talking about it is a wonderful first step within white communities.
Continue readingDrew Brees Apologizes for “Insensitive” Comments About Kneeling During the National Anthem
UPDATE: Drew Brees has issued an apology after receiving backlash for his comments about kneeling during the National Anthem. The professional athlete took to social media on Thursday to ask for “forgiveness” following his “insensitive” remarks. “I would like to apologize to my friends, teammates, the City of New Orleans,
Continue readingRegina King Explains the “Ongoing Conversation” She Has With Her Son About the Police
Regina King has shed more light on the precautions black mothers take while raising their sons. During a remote appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday, the Oscar-winning star and host Jimmy Kimmel discussed how black parents speak to their children about interacting with police and other people in society. “I think in
Continue readingMeghan Markle Says “George Floyd’s Life Mattered” in Powerful Graduation Speech
Meghan Markle gave a commencement address on Wednesday as part of Immaculate Heart High School’s virtual graduation ceremony for the class of 2020. In a video message recorded on her phone, the Duchess of Sussex, who is an alumna of the all-girls school, said she’d been planning on making a
Continue readingE!’s Justin Sylvester, Morgan Stewart & Erin Lim Hope for “Real Change” Following George Floyd’s Death
Is change on the horizon? On Wednesday’s Daily Pop, E!’s Justin Sylvester, Morgan Stewart and Erin Lim discussed whether the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery have finally ignited change in the United States of America. Both across the nation and abroad, these deaths have sparked protests, commentary about
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