Music’s Highest Ranking Black Executive Speaks Out: ‘A Change Must Come,’ Says Sony/ATV’s Jon Platt

Black American culture as one of the most influential businessmen in entertainment. The directed by Reginald Hudlin, features interviews with Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, Ludacris and former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, among others.

Kelly Clarkson is weathering the often treacherous waters of divorce and has been looking to close friends for support amid her public split from husband Brandon Blackstock, according to a new report. “Blake [Shelton] has been supportive and the friend she has needed, as always,” a source close to the “American Idol” alum told Us Weekly on Wednesday.

Taylor Swift made another strong political statement on Tuesday (June 9), joining a growing legion of artists speaking out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and urging Swifties to push for big, fundamental change in the American political system. "Racial injustice has been ingrained deeply into local and state governments, and changes MUST be made there," she tweeted along with the BLM hashtag and three raised fists in various shades.

Byron Allen Last night I was sitting in my living room and a convoy of trucks drove by my home filled with law enforcement and National Guard troops.I am a 59-year old African-American man and this brought back vivid childhood memories.

Diddy shared a video on his social media account related to what’s been going on these days all over the US. Some followers completely support him, but other people ask everyone protesting to stop the violence and the looting.

By Klaritza Rico

R&B star The Weeknd has called on his corporate “partners” in the music industry to join him in making significant donations to support Black Lives Matter causes.

By Patrick Frater

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have often shown their philanthropic side. The couple has donated for several causes in times of need. The quintessential pair extended a generous sum of amount during the Coronavirus crisis and now they've donated USD 2 million to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund after George Floyd's tragic demise. A day ago, Ryan Reynold took to his Instagram handle and addressed the ongoing protests across the US.

Donald Trump said the US would be terminating its relationship with the World Health Organisation (WHO).

By Will Thorne

Sony/ATV Music Publishing has promoted Peter Brodsky to general counsel to compliment his longtime role as executive vp, business affairs. In the expanded role, Brodsky will oversee the company’s global business strategy and all legal matters, as well as major catalog acquisitions and North American digital strategies.

Blake Lively is tired of accounts stealing from her personal photo collection! The 32-year-old actress had some fun with the meme account @ronaldmcdonkey, which posted a photo of a man with Ryan Reynolds' face Photoshopped on him. 

The jokes keep coming! Blake Lively trolled her husband, Ryan Reynolds, after a funny fake photo of him in stars and stripes underwear surfaced online on Tuesday, May 26.