Comparing Drag to “Blackface,” University President Cancels Drag Event

Drake rocking out to Avril Lavigne while DJing at a recent club appearance has gone viral on social media.The rapper has been in Miami this week and seen at clubs around the area. A controversial sighting saw the OVO founder seen with 50 Cent the night before he was due to appear at Lollapalooza Brazil, leading fans to speculate that their meeting is why he cancelled his headline set on the day.In a viral TikTok video that has amassed over 136,000 views, you can see the Canadian rapper manning a club’s DJ booth choosing to spin Lavigne’s 2002 hit ‘Complicated’.Drake giving 2000’s vibes last night #drake #miami #mmw #avrillavigne ♬ original sound – Tiffany Escobar ‘Complicated’ is one of Lavigne’s biggest hits.

He is, according to the words of his own barrister, 'the most hated man in Britain'.

Ethan Shanfeld The Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3, has canceled its 2023 event. E3 was previously scheduled to take place June 13-16 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, in-person for the first time since 2019. The gaming convention, once considered the most influential showcase in the industry, was canceled in 2020 and 2022 due to COVID-19 concerns. The expo held a virtual edition in 2021. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and show organizer ReedPop announced the cancellation of the physical and digital events with a joint statement. “This was a difficult decision because of all the effort we and our partners put toward making this event happen, but we had to do what’s right for the industry and what’s right for E3,” said Kyle Marsden-Kish, ReedPop’s global VP of gaming. “We appreciate and understand that interested companies wouldn’t have playable demos ready and that resourcing challenges made being at E3 this summer an obstacle they couldn’t overcome. For those who did commit to E3 2023, we’re sorry we can’t put on the showcase you deserve and that you’ve come to expect from ReedPop’s event experiences.”

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato, the Emmy-winning producers behind “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and co-founders of World of Wonder, have responded to the wave of anti-drag legislation being introduced by GOP lawmakers, calling it “un-American.” Speaking with Variety over Zoom, Barbato said the bills — which are working their way through at least 11 state legislatures and threatening to restrict or prohibit drag show performances — are all part of an “insidious” campaign. “It’s been going on and it’s orchestrated by a minority,” Barbato said. “They have been successful in these hideous laws. That same minority is threatening the civil rights of the LGBTQ+ community. They are a threat and we must take them seriously.”

The greatest #GirlDad! Derek Jeter works hard to make sure his and Hannah Jeter‘s daughters feel strong and supported at home.

ex-fiancé, Georgi, is making a shocking claim. In this exclusive clip from Monday's, Georgi tells Florian that despite Darcey dramatically turning him down in front of cameras, they hooked up a couple weeks ago.In the clip, Georgi and Florian discuss the night before, when some drama went down. Georgi says he was «triggered» by Darcey flaunting a new love interest in his face and says that he still loves her.

Kate Garraway’s husband, Derek Draper, was pictured on the way to the shops with his carer in a rare public appearance since first catching Covid-19 back in 2020. At the height of the pandemic, author and former political lobbyist Derek caught the virus and has been battling the repercussions ever since.The family was forced to miss a trip because of Derek’s health, with Good Morning Britain host Kate, 55, also speaking candidly about the financial impact of is care and providing for her family.

Drake’s massive 2023 tour doesn’t start until June 16 in New Orleans.In the meantime, if you need your live Drake fix, you can see Champagne Papi along with hip-hop heavy hitters like J. Cole, Usher, Burna Boy, Lil Durk, Ari Lennox and more at Raleigh, NC’s Dreamville Festival taking place April 1-2 at Dorothea Dix Park.But you better hurry — two-day passes are going fast.At the time of publication, the cheapest multi-day general admission passes we could find started at $362 before fees on Vivid Seats.When our team first reported on Dreamville prices, the lowest we could find was $316 before fees.Clearly, demand is high as inventory dwindles days before the two-day extravaganza.Need more fest details before taking the plunge?Here’s everything you need to know.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.J.

Grimes has announced that her daughter’s name has been changed.

Drake’s scheduled set was replaced by a performance from Skrillex.The ‘One Dance’ rapper was originally set to perform at the festival – closing out the event with a headlining set on Sunday night (March 26). However yesterday morning, hours before he was due on stage, fans were left disappointed after Lollapalooza announced that he would no longer be appearing.“Due to unforeseen circumstances, Drake is without members of his sound and production team, essential to the realisation of the Lollapalooza show in Sao Paulo,” read a translated statement on the festival’s social media. “Drake was excited to perform for his fans in Brazil.

Grimes has revealed that she’s renamed her daughter, changing the name from Exa Dark Sideræl to a single letter.The Canadian artist – real name Claire Boucher – shares two children with Twitter CEO and Tesla boss Elon Musk – son X Æ A-Xii, born in May 2020, and daughter Exa Dark Sideræl Musk who arrived December 2021 via surrogate.News of the pair’s second child was accidentally revealed last year during a cover interview with Vanity Fair, when the interviewer noticed the sound of a baby crying while talking to Grimes about her upcoming “space opera”-themed album, ‘Book 1’.Last week, (March 23), the singer shared a rare photo of her daughter on Instagram, posted alongside a picture of herself wearing a red matching onesie.

Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chair Joe Drake had much to celebrate this morning as the studio reaped a record global and domestic box office debut for the John Wick franchise with John Wick: Chapter 4 making $137.5M WW and $73.5M. The fourthquel was the best received John Wick of all-time with audiences (A CinemaScore) and critics (95% certified fresh). The movie is arguably the second best global opening for Reeves after The Matrix Revolution’s $201.4M.

Drake’s upcoming tour.The Montreal-based law firm LPC Avocat Inc., which focuses on the protection of consumer rights, argued in the suit that the ticketing giant “intentionally misleads consumers for their own financial gain.”According to the filing, which was obtained by the Toronto Star, a Montreal man bought two ‘official platinum’ seats for a Drake show at the Bell Centre, which is set to take place on July 14, for $789.54 (£469.46) each. The following day, a second show was allegedly added to Ticketmaster for July 15 with the same seats costing $350 (£208.11) less.LPC Avocat Inc.

Ticketmaster is facing a class action lawsuit after a Canadian law firm filed a lawsuit over alleged price gauging linked to Drake's upcoming tour. The Toronto Star reports that Montreal firm LPC Avocat Inc.

Ryan Dorsey is back on TV with a new role on NBC'sand also sharing an update on how his 7-year-old son, Josey, is doing. The 39-year-old actor has been open about sharing his journey raising his son, whom he shares with his late ex Naya Rivera, on Instagram. He acknowledged that he still has ups and downs as he navigates single parenthood, though the proud dad said that in spite of it all, Josey is «overall, a happy kid» with ambitious interests and hobbies.«I usually do a Christmas or a holiday post [on Instagram], but this was the first year on the East Coast and it was just different.

Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway is reportedly planning a trip across the world to find pioneering treatment for her husband Derek Draper.The ITV favourite, 55, has been the prime caregiver to her husband since he faced severe medical complications after contracting long-Covid back in 2020. Former lobbyist and political adviser Derek, also 55, contracted the virus almost three years ago, having been rushed to hospital in an ambulance, placed on a ventilator and induced into a coma after falling ill in the same March that the UK went into its first national lockdown.

EXCLUSIVE: Kino Lorber and Zeitgeist Films have picked up North American rights to Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy — a new documentary on the making of the iconic John Schlesinger film, from acclaimed documentarian Nancy Buirski (The Loving Story).

Derek Hough knows what he wants and doesn't want when he exchanges vows with Haley Erbert. Ironically, one thing the longtime pro dancer actually wishes they could forgo is the traditional first dance.Hough walked the red carpet for the premiere of on Monday at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood — ahead of it's release on Mar.

, Darcey is clearly attracted to Zack, but he throws her a big curveball.Darcey met Zack through her close friend after her failed romance this season with Cicero. In this clip, the two are on a date and it's clearly going well until he tells her he practices celibacy.

is once again a family affair! This week, ABC announced that Julianne Hough is replacing Tyra Banks as co-host for the upcoming 32nd season — where her brother, Derek Hough, is returning as a judge. «You know, it makes sense,» Derek told ET's Nischelle Turner at the premiere of on Monday. «I mean Julianne is an alum, you know. She's won the show twice.