Colbert Addresses U.S. Gun Violence Following Texas School Shooting: ‘Prayers Won’t End This — Voting Might’ (Video)

Matthew McConaughey has insisted things need to change following the horrific school shooting last month.

Matthew McConaughey called for "gun responsibility" in a recent op-ed following the mass shooting that took place in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas. The 52-year-old actor explained the difference between his idea of "gun responsibility" and "gun control." "There is a difference between control and responsibility," he explained.

is a fictional series about the vibrant LGBTQ community in New Orleans rebuilding after a devastating tragedy.  Some viewers may find elements of the first episode distressing as it depicts the aftermath of a shooting.  Our hearts go out to all of those affected by these senseless tragedies.”The new version of the show, from creator/writer/executive producer and director Stephen Dunn, follows a group of friends in New Orleans, “whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy.”The trailer for the series hinted that the show would follow the characters following a tragic event like what happened at Pulse nightclub in 2016.

David Muir, who continues to deliver the tough news to his dedicated viewers each night.MORE: David Muir close to tears as he reports on horrific Texas school shootingALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe journalist had another hard task to take on for the latest installment of World News Tonight, sharing the new images coming in from the funeral for the victims of the shooting in Uvalde, Texas.VIDEO: US basketball coach's emotional response to Texas school shooting"Before we go tonight, the images that speak of the unbearable loss in so many of these communities long after the cameras leave," David said.He spoke of the fourth graders who attended the funeral of one of the victims, saluted for her bravery for trying to alert 911 of the incident.MORE: David Muir shows support for Kelly Ripa's son in the best wayAnd he also mentioned another, speaking of her interest in becoming a marine biologist and the initiative of a Texas university to institute a scholarship in her name.The news was clearly tough for David to deliver, and proved even tougher for his audiences to take in, as many were left heartbroken and took to social media to express it.David shared new images from the funerals for the victims from Texas"There are no words, medicine or even time that will ever heal the pain of losing a child," one wrote, with another saying: "This is unbelievable!! So so sad!!"A third wrote: "I'm so broken for these families and this town," with one also commenting: "My heart aches for the families and friends."MORE: David Muir shares adorable photo from home as fans see doubleMORE: David Muir receives incredible honor as he returns to beloved homeLast week, 19 children and two

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Harry Styles is doing more than just calling for an end to senseless gun violence. He's taking action by pledging $1 million to a gun safety group. The «Watermelon Sugar» singer will make the mega donation to the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, the education, research and litigation arm of Everytown for Gun Safety, the nation's largest gun violence prevention organization.

Jack White has called for greater gun control in the US following the Uvalde school shooting this week.On Tuesday (May 24), an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, which teaches children aged seven to 10. Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that the suspect was later shot dead by responding law enforcement officials.19 children and two teachers were killed in the attack.

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Serena Williams issued a powerful statement to express her sadness over the horrific Texas school shooting which took place in Uvalde on Tuesday.MORE: Amy Schumer, Matthew McConaughey, and more react to Texas school shootingThe tennis pro joined many others around the world in sharing her heartbreak following the tragic massacre that saw 19 children and two teachers shot and killed by a lone teenage gunman.WATCH: CBS Mornings' Tony Dokoupil shares emotional message from family of AR-15 inventorPosting on social media, Serena penned: "I have been truly heartbroken by these heinous shootings. I keep praying for the victims and people affected by these crimes."I also Pray for God’s Kingdom to come, but until then we know we are living in times that are indeed “hard to deal with”.

Content Warning: The following article contains discussion of violence involving children.Netflix has added a content warning to the first episode of Stranger Things season four, following the recent school shooting in Texas that left 21 dead, including two teachers and 19 children.As reported by Variety, the warning card will only appear for US viewers, at the start of episode one before the recap of season three. It reads: “We filmed this season of ‘Stranger Things’ a year ago.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterNetflix is adding a warning card to the “Stranger Things 4” premiere in light of the shooting on Tuesday at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, which left 21 people dead — including 19 children and two teachers.The warning card, which will show up for viewers in the U.S. when the episodes launch on Friday, reads: “We filmed this season of ‘Stranger Things’ a year ago.

Tuesday's massacre at Robb Elementary School."It is not a perfect world and the 'if only crowd's' policies will never make it one. I am a 'what if guy' and I can't help but ask the question, 'What if the teachers had been proficient in the use of firearms and had, in fact been armed this week? My answer is that there would not be 21 freshly dug graves for 21 of GOD's precious children," he said.Larry, who has performed at past NRA conventions, is one of several performers choosing to bow out of the "NRA Grand Ole Night of Freedom."On May 25, Don McLean opted out, saying it would be "disrespectful and hurtful" for him to perform. "I'm sure all the folks planning to attend this event are shocked and sickened by these events as well.

Julia Roberts, like many around the world, was left heartbroken by the events that took place in Uvalde, Texas, and made a rare social media statement in response.MORE: Julia Roberts admires new 21-carat diamond ring after rare comment about marriageALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe actress was devastated by the shooting that killed 19 innocent children and teachers and reshared a statement made by youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman.VIDEO: Julia Roberts finally joins InstagramIt read: “It takes a monster to kill children. But to watch monsters kill children again and again and do nothing isn’t just insanity - it's inhumanity.”She accompanied it with several broken-hearted emojis to express her pain and remorse.MORE: Julia Roberts is a vision as she shares beautiful photo - 'I'm so lucky'Julia did also express more of her anger with a follow-up post targeted towards the debate surrounding gun control.The Pretty Woman star shared a photograph of a news clipping that read: “Sacramento police held a gun buyback event.

Jimmy Kimmel got emotional as he delivered a powerful monologue on his show Wednesday following Tuesday’s shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Jimmy Kimmel got emotional as he delivered a powerful monologue on his show Wednesday following Tuesday’s shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Madonna has called on the US government to reform fire arm safety in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting, which left 19 young children and two adults dead.On Tuesday (May 24), an 18-year-old gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School, which teaches children aged seven to 10. Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that the suspect was later shot dead by responding law enforcement officials.Following the attack, many figures from the entertainment world expressed their anger following the mass shooting including Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Finneas, actor Chris Evans, Migos rapper Offset, Peter Frampton, Black Sabbath‘s Geezer Butler, Patton Oswalt, NBA star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and US President Joe Biden.Now, Madonna has taken to Instagram to call for stricter gun control.“I cannot imagine the heartache and heartbreak the parents of these 19 children must feel,” she wrote alongside a clip from her 2019 ‘God Control’ music video.A post shared by Madonna (@madonna)“I have children in elementary school and if they did not come home from school one day I don’t think I could survive.”She questioned how the 18-year-old suspect “can purchase 2 automatic rifles on his birthday with no background check, no safety training, no questions asked?????”“The NRA refuses to change its position and legislation cannot get one bill passed that requires tougher fire arm safety laws,” she continued.