ESPYS Reveal 2020 Honorees; Focuses On Black Lives Matter Movement And Racial Injustice

Grammy categories will no longer be used by the streaming service in the UK.“Moving forward, we won’t be using the word ‘urban’ in the UK anymore,” Safiya Lambie-Knight, Spotify UK’s head of artist and label partnerships, tells Music Week.

sparred with CNN host Don Lemon Monday night over whether the Black Lives Matter movement was going too far with their campaign against police violence.The “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star was on the show addressing fierce backlash that the actor received over a series of heated tweets amid the protests over the death of George Floyd and other black Americans in police custody.In the much-criticized posts, Crews, 51, pledged to “unite with good people, no matter the race, creed or ideology” and wrote

Last month, it was revealed that BTS and Big Hit Entertainment donated USD 1 million towards the Black Lives Movement. The band also issued a joint statement about their support towards the movement.

George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and subsequent protests have further ignited a passion in artists inspired to use their music as a sounding board for change.  Check below for protest songs that highlight the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement.The GRAMMY winner lets his emotions flow on the BLM-inspired piano ballad “I Cry.” The father of two released the song to teach his sons that it’s «OK for a man to feel emotions deeply and to cry.” All proceeds from “I Cry” benefit Local

Bow Wow knows that some of the hardest work begins on the inside. The 33-year-old rapper has been using his platform to speak out about Black Lives Matter and encourage his fans to safely protest in support of racial justice and equality.

Black Lives Matter movement, the Black Eyed Peas have found new meaning in their music.ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with the musical group via Zoom this week, ahead of their highly anticipated appearance on the  special, live-streaming Thursday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m.

The 2020 ESPY Awards will be shifting the focus from outstanding athletic achievement to powerful conversations that address systemic racism head on.

Angelina Jolie is reconsidering her priorities following nine weeks of coronavirus lockdown and the recent Black Lives Matter protests.The actress has focused much of her efforts on international charity work as a Special Envoy to the United NationsHigh Commissioner for Refugees, but recent calls for racial equality back home in the U.S. and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have forced her to rethink what’s important in her life.

Lady Antebellum is changing its band name and apologizing to those who have been hurt by their use of the word antebellum.In an Instagram message on Thursday, the band said that they've been taking the time to learn about injustices, inequality and biases black men and women have faced historically and still face today.

After nearly two weeks of silence on her Twitter while Black Lives Matter protests swept the nation, Taylor Swift returned to the platform to advocate for the movement. Some fans applauded her for using her social media to speak out; others were less impressed and wanted more from her, especially since she waited so long to say anything.

Meghan Markle became the first royal to voice her opinion in the matter of protests for George Floyd's death. The Duchess of Sussex has been pro Black Lives Matter campaign ever since it began and a royal expert has recently revealed that she and Prince Harry are gearing up to get more involved in the movement.

Jeff Bezos has reacted to criticism of the company’s support of the Black Lives Matter movement. As thousands around the world push for racial justice, the online retailer posted a statement on its homepage showing its support for equality.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are looking to use their platform to help fight racial inequality and injustice. ET has learned that Meghan and Harry have been talking to community leaders about how they can get more involved in the Black Lives Matter movement. The news comes days after Meghan spoke out about the tragic death of George Floyd in a message to the graduating class of her alma mater, Immaculate Heart High School. «I wasn't sure what I could say to you.

George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and subsequent protests have further ignited a passion in artists inspired to use their music as a sounding board for change.  Check below for 10 protest songs that highlight the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement.1. Trey Songz — “2020 Riots: How Many Times” Trey Songz sheds light on the injustices faced by the black community at the hands of police brutality and institutionalized racism on the compelling new single, “2020 Riots: How Many Times.” Songz

Ciara, 34, just posted the sweetest video of her husband Russell Wilson, 31, and their 3-year-old daughter Sienna! The Seattle Seahawks star can be seen styling the little girls’ hair in the 90 second video, and it was so cute to watch. “My Beautiful Black Man and My Beautiful Black Princess,” Ciara wrote in the caption, including a black heart.

Justice Smith has come out as queer. The 24-year-old actor publicly came out on Instagram on Saturday, in a post sharing his experience at a Black Lives Matter protest in New Orleans. Smith called for more inclusion of LGBTQ+ voices in the movement, noting how some demonstrators would «hold their tongue» when he and his partner, Nicholas Ashe, chanted «Black Trans Lives Matter» or «Black Queer Lives Matter.» "@nckash and I protested today in New Orleans.

A few days ago, it was reported that BTS and Big Hit Entertainment were in talks to decide upon an amount to donate towards the Black Lives Matter movement. The K-Pop band decided to step forward and do their bit as people took to the street in the US protesting and demanding justice for George Floyd following his death by the hands of a police officer.