In speech at San Francisco “kneel-in,” Jamie Foxx calls on “Hollywood friends” to take action
ABC/Lou RoccoJamie Foxx delivered an impassioned speech Monday at a “kneel-in” demonstration at San Francisco City Hall to protest police brutality and racial injustice in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The Oscar-winner called on his “Hollywood friends” to
Justine Skye criticizes YouTuber Jake Paul for allegedly exploiting the Black Lives Matter movement
Noam Galai/Getty ImagesJustine Skye is among those criticizing YouTube star Jake Paul for irresponsibly using his platform during this time for “entertainment” purposes after viral video shows Paul and his friends looting at a mall. Some background first: Paul and his friends
Music Industry calls a nationwide “blackout” in solidarity with George Floyd protests
ABC/Randy HolmesThe billion-dollar music industry is shutting down Tuesday in response to the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and “countless other Black citizens at the hands of police.” Two Atlantic Records executives issued a statement on Instagram to launch #TheShowMustBePaused initiative,
Eric Bellinger ponders on the current state of the world in his new song, “Enough”
Sergio BarronEric Bellinger ponders racism and the current state of the world in his new song, “Enough.” The R&B singer took a pen to his notepad to express his “emotions, feelings, hurt, pain, and sadness,” regarding the nationwide protests of police brutality following
Kirk Franklin debuts powerful music video for “Strong God”
RCA RecordsKirk Franklin has unveiled a powerful new video for his song, ”Strong God,” to raise funds for COVID-19 relief. LONG LIVE LOVE The video features the song’s thought-provoking lyrics while shedding light on issues such as racism, poverty, drug addiction,
Faith Evans arrested for allegedly attacking her husband, Stevie J
Johnny Nunez/Getty ImagesSinger Faith Evans was reportedly arrested and charged with felony domestic violence after allegedly attacking her husband and Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star, Stevie J. According to TMZ, local police were called to the couple’s Los Angeles residence earlier this week, citing “visible
Former President Barack Obama shares guidelines to “bring about real change” amid George Floyd protests
Getty Images/Getty Images for EIF & XQFormer President Barack Obama published a piece on Medium Monday addressing the nationwide unrest following the death of George Floyd and laying out a plan for how he thinks people can
Andra Day shares new single to “Make Your Troubles Go Away”
Myriam SantosGrammy-winning singer/songwriter and activist Andra Day shares a timely and appropriate new song for these trying times to “Make Your Troubles Go Away.” The soothing hook doubles as an affirmation ringing out as encouragement, Andra’s inimitable voice emitting
Demonstrations against police violence grip nation in wake of George Floyd
Hannah Peters/Getty ImagesThe death of George Floyd, a black man who died on Memorial Day after he was pinned down by a white Minnesota police officer, has sparked outrage and protests in Minneapolis and across the United States. The National
Oprah, Jennifer Aniston, Kim Kardashian, Reese Witherspoon, and more demand justice for George Floyd
Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via Getty ImagesThe recent killing of George Floyd by now-fired policeman Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis has sparked intense national outrage leading to an eruption of protests across the world. Amid this civil unrest, celebrities have used their platforms to educate,