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Robert Butler III / Geeks Of Color:
Exclusive: Josh Trank Wanted Black Actress For Role of Sue Storm in ‘Fantastic Four’ — Before you read this piece, please take a moment to support the Black Lives Matter Movement. Click on this link for all the various ways that you can help. Now is not the time to for silence.
TMZ.com:
Ex-NFL WR Reche Caldwell Dead, Shot and Killed In Tampa — EX-NFL WR RECHE CALDWELL SHOT AND KILLED IN TAMPA — REMEMBERING RECHE CALDWELL — Reche Caldwell — a former NFL wide receiver who played with Tom Brady — was shot and killed in Tampa on Saturday, his mother confirms to TMZ Sports.
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Jeff Benjamin / Variety:
BTS and Big Hit Entertainment Donate $1 Million to Black Lives Matter (EXCLUSIVE) — UPDATED: After K-pop titans BTS stated their solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter this week, declaring “we stand together” against racial discrimination, the group and its Korean record label are making a further commitment …
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James Hibberd / EW.com:
Lifetime cancels plans to air Abby Lee Miller reality show after racism accusations — Abby Lee Miller's reality show on Lifetime isn't moving forward. — The cable network has canceled its plans to air Abby's Virtual Dance Off in wake of the reality TV star being accused of racism …
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Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Dance Moms Stars Speak Out Against Abby Lee Miller Over Alleged Controversial Remarks
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Tim McGovern / People.com:
Kanye West Joins Protesters Marching in His Hometown of Chicago — Kanye West has created a 529 college savings plan to fully cover tuition for George Floyd's 6-year-old daughter Gianna — Kanye West is showing his support by joining protesters from his hometown marching in the wake of George Floyd's death.
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Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Stassi Schroeder dropped by brands after calling police on Faith Stowers — Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute are under fire for a 2018 incident involving former “Vanderpump Rules” cast member Faith Stowers. — While the pair have been posting in support of Black Lives Matter …
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
'TV's Top 5': A Conversation About Police and Hollywood With the ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Showrunner — In the wake of George Floyd's death by Minneapolis police and subsequent protests, Warren Leight joins podcast hosts Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg for an interview about how TV portrays law enforcement …
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Ben Dalton / Screen:
David Oyelowo calls for Bafta changes: “It cannot be a road trip for Hollywood” — UK actor and filmmaker David Oyelowo has issued a clarion call for the Baftas to change its date, and forge a stronger identity away from the Oscars and traditional awards season.
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Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Gabrielle Union's Husband Dwyane Wade Claims Their House Was ‘Watched’ Following Her AGT Complaints — “My daughter couldn't even go to swim class without us being trailed by people looking for answers,” Dwyane Wade alleges — Dwyane Wade is speaking out in defense of his wife Gabrielle Union …
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Matt Donnelly / Variety:
Gabrielle Union Files Discrimination Complaint Against ‘AGT’ …
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TMZ.com:
George Floyd GoFundMe Receives Most Donations of All Time — George Floyd's killing is impacting the world in a way we've never seen before ... and it's also inspiring more people than ever to donate to a cause. — Launched just a little more than a week ago, the Official George Floyd Memorial Fund …
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Vicky Lytaki / The Sun:
KATE'S PAIN Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper may be locked in a coma forever after coronavirus ‘attacked everything’ — A PRINTED sign on Kate Garraway's front door reads: “Wash your hands immediately on entering. Do not touch anything. Go straight to the sink and wash for 20 seconds.”
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Emily / Dlisted:
Rachel Griffiths Is Sorry For Posting A Picture Of Her Manicure While “People Are Dying” — Rachel Griffiths, the Australian actress best known for her roles in Six Feet Under, Brothers and Sisters, and Muriel's Wedding, recently put her foot in it. Actually, she put her hand in it.
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TMZ.com:
Kardashians Fire Back at Blac Chyna, Racism Claims Are Desperate — The Kardashians are blasting Blac Chyna for what they see as a desperate attempt to take advantage of the country's renewed focus on racism for her own gain. — Here's the deal ... Chyna is accusing NBCUniversal …
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Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay Can't Continue Supporting ‘White-Washed’ Franchise If Diversity Change Doesn't Happen — Rachel Lindsay is done. The former Bachelorette, who is the franchise's only black lead since its 2002 debut, is demanding change, and she won't continue to work with them if it doesn't happen.
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Amber Riley Addresses Lea Michele Controversy: 'I'm Not Going to Say That She's Racist' — “I have no hatred or ill will,” said Amber Riley of her former costar, Lea Michele — Amber Riley is speaking out about former Glee costar Lea Michele. — On Thursday, Riley, 34 …
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Joshua Fox / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: A former Glee star FINALLY defends Lea Michele after playing her boyfriend on the show …
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