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Jon Bon Jovi revealed he took extra precautions when writing his song “American Reckoning” because he considers himself a "poster boy" for white privilege. In the song released in July, he discussed Black Lives Matter protests, referenced George Floyd’s murder and talked police brutality. The single was a part of Bon Jovi’s new album “2020,” released earlier this month.
“If you're a writer, this is fertile ground,” the 58-year-old told "CBS Sunday Morning" in a new interview. “And now I'm just
.Samuel L Jackson toned down his anti-Donald Trump tweets due to death threats from “radical crazy people”, his wife LaTanya Richardson has claimed.The Pulp Fiction star has been a vocal critic of the US president, referring to him as a “haemorrhoid” and endorsing those who describe Trump as a “motherf****r”.He also mocked him amid reports he hid in a White House bunker during protests against the death of George Floyd.While Jackson said that he had “learned to count to 100 before I press send”
Tom Morello has soundtracked a short film on what would have been George Floyd‘s 47th birthday.The film entitled No Justice, No Peace, sees the Rage Against The Machine guitarist’s track ‘Marching On Ferguson’ over footage of Floyd’s murder, imagery of protests and news footage surrounding the deaths of Oscar Grant, Eric Garner, and Breonna Taylor.The short film spotlights the contrast between the racial injustice in the US and the Trump administration’s position on it.
George Floyd is being remembered by some of the biggest celebrities in the world on what would have been his 47th birthday. The late African American man, whose death during an arrest in Minneapolis, MN in May, sparked a demand for racial justice by people across the nation, was brought back into the spotlight with touching photos and messages by stars such as Beyonce, 39, Kerry Washington, 43, and even presidential candidate Joe Biden, 77.
NEW YORK -- Jon Bon Jovi has been churning out love songs and arena anthems for nearly 40 years, but his latest release “2020,” has taken his music to another level.It’s Bon Jovi’s most socially conscious album to date.
George Floyd, has been released from a correctional facility on bail.Chauvin, who was seen on disturbing video pressing his knee into Floyd's neck for nearly eight minutes during the fatal Memorial Day arrest, had been at the maximum security prison in Oak Park Heights since late May. Floyd's death sparked nationwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism.Chauvin is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter.
guaranteed by Allegheny Casualty, WCCO, the local CBS affiliate, reported.In June, Chauvin — the officer who was seen on video choking Floyd with his knee — was charged with second-degree murder, second-degree manslaughter and third-degree murder. The three other officers at the scene — Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J.
Jon Bon Jovi knows he has benefitted from white privilege and he’s open about it.
died on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 65.Van Halen's son and bandmate, Wolfgang — whom he shared with ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli -- announced the news on social media.«I can't believe I'm having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,» he shared.
Jon Bon Jovi taped an upcoming appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Tuesday,
Get Up!] to talk about the NBA schedule just as the George Floyd news was breaking. And it really messed me up.
American Reckoning for his latest album which deals with the death of murdered black man George Floyd in the US and the Black Lives Matter movement.
Jon Bon Jovi hopes fans will see his band’s new album 2020 as a true reflection of everything going on in the world.
Irish songstress Sinead O’Connor is paying tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement with a cover of Mahalia Jackson’s gospel classic “Trouble Of The World”.
Jon Bon Jovi knows that 2020 has certainly been one «unique» year — but it's continued to inspire his music. Bon Jovi's 15th studio album, titled, is finally releasing on Friday, Oct. 2.The LP was initially scheduled to be released on May 15, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S.
the coronavirus crisis — “I thought that the last thing that the world needed was a rock band to release a record” — he canceled the group’s summer tour rather than postpone it so that ticket buyers could get refunds. “I was much more cognizant that folks would need the money [back] for the rent and credit card bills,” he said.
Jon Bon Jovi and his wife, Dorothea Bongiovi, have a beautiful love story.In this week’s People magazine cover story, the rock star and his high school sweetheart decided to open up about their 40-year bond, how they keep their 31-year marriage strong, and what it was like raising their four children together.When asked about their secret to such a long, successful relationship, the answer is simple.″Mutual respect,″ says Bon Jovi. ″Having grown up together and grown together.