Justin Simien On The “Weird Consolation Prize” Of More ‘Dear White People’ Viewers Following Social Protests [Interview]

Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis cop charged with murdering George Floyd, has even more legal trouble on his hands due to this.- TMZ This YouTuber says these fans’ comments are “disheartening.” – Just Jared Jr Martha Stewart is looking hot! – DListed This designer is calling out Khloe Kardashian. – TooFab Dr. Fauci is being praised by this viral star! – Towleroad These shows are leaving Netflix in August! – Just Jared Jr

Aloe Blacc and Vic Mensa are among the host of artists that have both contributed to a new benefit album, ‘Defund the Sheriff’.It was birthed as a part of a campaign to shift funding from police and incarceration in Los Angeles County toward other public services following the recent Black Lives Matter demonstration sparked by the death of George Floyd.Created in collaboration with and produced by JusticeLA, Schools Not Prisons, Question Culture, and Reform LA Jails, the record is part of a

Run The Jewels’ Killer Mike has reflected on the Black Lives Matter protests that have taken place in the US and around the world since May.The protests began after George Floyd was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25, when officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes, ignoring Floyd repeatedly saying he couldn’t breathe.Speaking to NME for this week’s Big Read cover story, Mike said the global protests had made him optimistic for the future.

As protesters continue to take to the streets throughout the world, Bon Jovi is supporting the Black Lives Matter movement with a timely new single.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorOn “The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady,” a new tag-team single with Kid Cudi, Eminem slams New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, police violence and offers some characteristically intricate rhymes about the coronavirus pandemic, George Floyd, protests and the messed-up state of the world.In a dig most likely inspired by Brees’ comments last month that he’d “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag” by kneeling during the National Anthem — addressing

Eminem and Kid Cudi get a lot off their chests in the “Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady,” their fiery first collaboration.The new track, which dropped at midnight, crams-in all the hot-button topics that are keeping up Em, Kid and the rest of us, from the ridiculous debate over whether or not to wear masks, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the police killing of African Americans, “dirty” cops and much more."Adventures" is wall-to-wall frustration, rap's sign o' the times.

Will Smith may be a Grammy-winning artist and blockbuster movie star, but he's experienced racial prejudice too. The rapper-actor opened up during the "On One With Angela Rye" podcast Tuesday (July 7) to share his experiences growing up in Philadelphia during a conversation about the current Black Lives Matter movement that followed George Floyd's death at the hands of police in May."I grew up under Mayor [Frank] Rizzo in Philadelphia.

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan held a meeting with the NAACP following the death of George Floyd earlier this summer, according to OprahMag.com. NAACP President Derrick Johnson said that he believes the Sussexes' dedication to the Black Lives Matter movement is "genuine." Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are keeping their word to continue to meet with social justice and resistance organizations amid the Black Lives Matter movement taking place across the country.

Will Smith revealed he has been called the N-word by police officers on “more than 10 occasions” as he reflected on the Black Lives Matter movement.The 51-year-old actor spoke to political commentator and activist Angela Rye on her podcast, On One With Angela Rye, about his own experiences with racism throughout his life.

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.

George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are still ongoing. The call to eradicate the systemic racism plaguing our country is ongoing.

Rome Flynn, 28, has been using his celebrity platform to spread awareness and show support for the Black Lives Matter movement. The How to Get Away With Murder actor and singer, who released his latest hit, “Keep Me In Mind” in April, first joined protesters in Los Angeles following the tragic death of George Floyd on May 25.

Also Read: Colin Kaepernick Joins Medium's Board of Directors, Will Write About Racism and Civil RightsThe series was conceived in 2019 by Kaepernick and Duvernay, and Starrbury completed writing last month, Netflix pointed out in its press release. That suggests that the concept and scripts both wrapped when George Floyd was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

The Black Lives Matter movement took center stage at the2020 BET Awards. The Sunday night awards ceremony, hosted by comedian and actress Amanda Seales, saw a number of impactful musical performances and moving acceptance speeches from the evening's winners.

When Late Night With Seth Meyers returned June 1 after a weeklong hiatus, it was the NBC show's first opportunity to speak to the social justice movement and protests following the killing of George Floyd. To do so, Amber Ruffin, who's been a writer on the program since 2014, opened the show by sharing stories about her own experience with the police.

A version of this interview with John Ridley first appeared in the Limited Series & Movies issue of TheWrap’s Emmy magazine.John Ridley has been a leading voice in television for decades, earning two nominations in 2015 (and another the following year) for his ABC limited series “American Crime.” When the cultural and political landscape began to change in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer last month, we figured it was time to check back in with Ridley,