Dixie Chicks Appear to Have Changed Their Name

Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Andy Samberg has addressed how the show is approaching season 8 following George Floyd's death.Floyd was killed in police custody, leading to widespread protests across the US calling for the police to be defunded or dismantled, as people continue to speak out against police brutality and systemic racism in law enforcement.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentDanny Glover was recently a juror and mentor at Turkey’s virtual International Migration Film Festival, for which he took a deep dive into films tackling the plight of migrants around the world from his home in San Francisco, just as protests over the death of George Floyd escalated in the U.S.The actor-writer-producer and passionate political activist spoke to Variety about how he’s been associating the current global migrant crisis with the historical

Monty Python star Sir Michael Palin is calling for an honor bestowed upon him and others by Queen Elizabeth II to have its insignia changed because it has imagery that is reminiscent of George Floyd's death — the medal depicts the Archangel Michael defeating Satan by standing triumphantly on his neck. The comedy actor is joining the chorus of people in the U.K.

likely to move the trials of four former police officers charged in George Floyd's death out of Minneapolis if public officials and attorneys don't stop talking about the case. Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill spoke as the ex-officers, who were fired after Floyd's May 25 death, appeared in court for a second pretrial hearing.Cahill stopped short of issuing a gag order on attorneys, but he said one is likely if public statements continue.

MC The Game has decided to share his thoughts on what kind of action that should be taken after the killing of George Floyd. The death of Floyd occurred after an officer pressed his knee into his neck for over 8 minutes.

Elton John and husband, David Furnish, opened up about the current Black Lives Matter protests and what it will take for real, long-lasting positive change to take place when it comes to racial inequality in America. Here’s what the star had to say! In the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing by a police officer in broad daylight, many were shocked and outraged and even a lot of people who had not realized things were so bad, finally learned how bad systemic racism really is.

Sir Elton John and husband David Furnish discussed police brutality, equality, COVID-19, and a number of other important world issues with Katie Couric, as part of TIME 100 Talks on June 25. The interview addressed systemic racism and how the couple, who are founders of Elton John Aids Foundation, is getting involved with much-needed change.

George Floyd's death. "If your voice held no power, they wouldn't try to silence you." – unknown#MARCHMARCH pic.twitter.com/n4hJTaYSriThe Chicks' rep confirmed the change."A sincere and heartfelt thank you goes out to 'The Chicks' of NZ for their gracious gesture in allowing us to share their name," the group said in a statement. "We are honored to co-exist together in the world with these exceptionally talented sisters.

Hit U.S. TV show Brooklyn Nine-Nine has scrapped four new episodes following George Floyd’s death at the hands of police officers.

death of George Floyd at the hands of police, there has been extra spotlight on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” as the comedy follows a blundering police force.The show wrapped its seventh season in April, but star Terry Crews said on Tuesday that showrunner Dan Goor “had four [new] episodes all ready to go and they just threw them in the trash. We have to start over.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorIn the months since the death of George Floyd at the hands of police, there has been extra spotlight on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, as the comedy follows a blundering police force. The show wrapped its seventh season in April, but star Terry Crews said on Tuesday that showrunner Dan Goor “had four [new] episodes all ready to go and they just threw them in the trash.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine is reportedly starting from scratch for to Season 8.

fight systemic racism and injustice in the United States.According to a source who spoke to The Daily Mail, The Duchess feels as though her "gnawing urgency to uproot from England" was fate, and wants to use her voice for change.

, the Duchess said “As we’ve all seen over the last week, what is happening in our country and in our state and in our hometown of L.A. has been absolutely devastating.

the opportunity to show solidarity with the Black community at the beginning of June, after the death of George Floyd sparked movements across the globe.However, King has now warned that the industry must now implement long and lasting change if its commitment to racial equality is to be taken seriously.She told NME: “This whole question of inequality dominating the news cycle is not new for us.

Jake Kanter International TV EditorA group of 700 Black, Asian, and minority ethnic TV workers have written to UK networks and streamers, including Netflix, the BBC and Sky, and the government demanding action on racial equality.The letter, which Deadline has made available to read in full here, is the work of the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic TV Task Force, which has swelled to hundreds of members after being established shortly after the death of George Floyd and the rise of the Black Lives

Black Lives Matter protests across the globe following the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and countless others, several food companies and brands have announced they will be changing their names.Aunt Jemima, which is owned by Quaker Foods, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, was the first brand to confirm a moniker update on Wednesday, June 17.

open letter spearheaded by the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ rights organizations, they demand long-term, structural changes to policing, including the divestment of police resources and reinvestment of funds in communities.It comes in the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality and systemic racism against Black Americans, sparked by the death of George Floyd, who was killed last month after a white Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine