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John Legend hopes his new album Bigger Love will spread joy to those involved in the Black Lives Matter movement.The All of Me singer is set to release the record later this month, and during a chat with Britain’s Daily Star newspaper during a virtual album-listening party, declared the collection to be a “celebration of black music”.

Kylie Jenner is facing backlash for the lack of diversity among her Kylie Cosmetics employees.The millionaire entrepreneur joined dozens of beauty brands on Sunday when she disclosed the number of black employees at her company as part of the Pull Up for Change initiative started by Sharon Chuter, the CEO and founder of UOMA Beauty.In a post on Instagram, Kylie Cosmetics representatives noted its employees are 13 per cent black, 47 per cent black, indigenous and people of colour, 53 per cent

Netflix chiefs have pulled four of Australian comedian Chris Lilley’s shows due to their inclusion of blackface or racially insensitive characters. Earlier this week, BBC and Netflix executives pulled British TV comedy Little Britain from online streaming platforms following the Black Lives Matter protests that have spread across the world since the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minnesota on 25 May.

Julia Roberts, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Hilary Swank will soon be handing over their Instagram pages to black writers, businesswomen, and activists as part of a new social media campaign.On Wednesday, for one day only, a host of white women with large online followings, including the Hollywood stars, will use their platforms to amplify the work of black women they are partnering with as part of the #ShareTheMicNow initiative.

Faith Hill once altered her entire tour wardrobe because she couldn’t wear high heels.The Breathe hitmaker always pulls out all of the stops when it comes to her stage performances and concerts, often sporting designer gowns and accessories. But during an interview with Kelsea Ballerini for the June 2020 issue of U.S.

Michelle Monaghan has been vigilant about protecting herself from the sun ever since she was diagnosed with skin cancer in her 30s.The Mission: Impossible – Fallout actress discovered a suspicious mole on her leg when she was in her thirties and after it was removed, experts discovered it was a melanoma, one of the most dangerous forms of skin cancer. As a skin cancer survivor, the 44-year-old is much more committed to using products with a high SPF.

Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock has found a “weight has lifted” since she candidly spoke about racism in an emotional video recently. The 28-year-old spoke about her experiences of racism while being a member of the chart-topping group in a post on Instagram at the weekend, and on Tuesday, she explained why she made the video and talked about the response to it.

Natalie Portman has backed the “defund the police” campaign. The actress is among a roll call of stars, including John Legend, Lizzo, Common, and Jane Fonda who have signed Black Lives Matter (BLM) co-founder Patrisse Cullors’ letter urging local governments to ‘defund’ police departments and give more to healthcare and education.

Stephen Amell has praised Grant Gustin for his response to Hartley Sawyer’s firing from The Flash.It was revealed on Monday that Sawyer – who portrayed Ralph Dibny, aka Elongated Man, on the series for three seasons – had been axed from the programme due to recently surfaced racist and misogynist tweets.Following the news, Grant, who plays the titular character in the series, shared showrunner Eric Wallace’s official statement which read: “I am committed to bringing permanent change to the work

Ava DuVernay has launched The Law Enforcement Accountability Project (LEAP), a new media initiative to keep watch on police abuse and malpractice. Police brutality and racial prejudice in U.S.

Mel C is “extremely proud” of the way Billie Eilish handles her celebrity status.The Spice Girls star went to see the Bad Guy hitmaker perform in London last year, and after meeting for the first time at the show, the pair quickly formed a close bond. Since then, Billie’s popularity has grown exponentially, but she still regularly speaks about matters that are important to her – a fact Mel greatly appreciates.

Cardi B showed her Instagram followers how she makes her own hair mask on Monday night. In a series of videos posted on her Instagram Stories, the Bodak Yellow rapper revealed she was making a hair mask to help moisturise her and her 22-month-old daughter Kulture’s hair.

Lizzo doesn’t mind when her name is used as an insult on social media platforms such as TikTok because it means she’s “doing what I’m supposed to be doing”.The 32-year-old singer recently took to Instagram to admit she’s frequently mentioned in comments on posts featuring curvier ladies – but she doesn’t mind one bit. “To the people who be putting my name in the comments, THANK YOU!” she stated.

Kerry Washington recruited her dad Earl to play an extra in the Insecure episode she directed.As the latest episode of the hit U.S.

Mariah Carey made a surprise appearance as part of the Schitt’s Creek cast’s performance of her iconic tune Hero during YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 graduation special on Sunday.Daniel Levy, his on and off-screen father Eugene, Catherine O’Hara, and Annie Murphy reprised their roles as the Rose family to share a rendition of the classic song as a thank you to the teachers who helped the 2020 students graduate despite the Covid-19 pandemic.

Tiger King star Joe Exotic fears he will be “dead in three months” due to the medical issues he is allegedly facing in prison.The former zookeeper, who found fame on Netflix docuseries Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, is currently serving a 22-year prison sentence after being convicted of plotting a murder-for-hire against Carole Baskin, among other charges.

Billie Eilish has “never felt comfortable” dressing or looking like other people. The Bad Guy singer is known for her distinctive voice, green-tinged hair, and penchant for androgynous, oversized clothing.But in a new interview, Billie, who was homeschooled, admitted she didn’t always want her appearance to stand out from the crowd, and during one period when she was younger, she was so desperate to fit in with the school set that she opted for popular, trendy clothes.

Friends co-creator Marta Kauffman has admitted she “didn’t do enough” to promote diversity within the television industry.The 63-year-old writer made the confession as she opened the virtual 2020 ATX Television Festival on Sunday, and told viewers: “I wish I knew then what I know today.”As her eyes filled with tears, Marta continued, “Sorry, I just wish I knew then what I know now. I would’ve made very different decisions.

Halle Berry has shared her simple meditation routine to help others find “peace, healing and solace”.The Oscar-winning actress has been meditating for nearly two decades and relies on using the mindfulness technique daily to enable her to keep her two children, Nahla, 12, and six-year-old Maceo, calm during the coronavirus pandemic. “In times like these, I think that children need their parents to set the tone.

Prince Andrew’s lawyers have claimed he offered to help U.S. prosecutors on “at least three occasions” during their inquiry into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.According to The Sun newspaper, U.S.

Lady Gaga urged high school graduates to help fight systemic racism in America as she delivered a heartfelt speech on Sunday. The 34-year-old singer was just one of the famous names taking part in YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 graduation special, and told viewers that while she had recorded her initial speech two weeks ago, she was inspired to re-record her message following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers on 25 May and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests.

Terry Crews found himself at the centre of backlash from fans after posting a controversial tweet about “black supremacy”. The Brooklyn Nine-Nine star took to Twitter on Monday to share his tweet in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests around the world, prompted by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers.

Author J.K. Rowling has been slammed by stars and fans on Twitter after posting a string of “transphobic” tweets.The Harry Potter author took to the social media platform over the weekend to share a string of controversial posts.“If sex isn’t real, there’s no same-sex attraction.

Jordana Brewster has reportedly separated from her husband Andrew Form after 13 years of marriage. The Fast and the Furious star is said to have “quietly separated” from the film producer earlier this year, according to a new report from People.com, with a source describing the break-up as “amicable”.

Estate officials for Prince have shared a poignant message about racial injustice to mark his 62nd birthday. A photo of the singer’s timely note from beyond the grave was posted online on Sunday as Black Lives Matter protests continued around the world in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed African-American man died at the hands of a white police officer in Minnesota last month.

Dwayne Johnson has shared his best workout tips for fans wanting to get back into training as soon as gyms begin to reopen.The Jumanji: The Next Level star, who has been exercising daily in his state-of-the-art gym at his sprawling home during the Covid-19 lockdown, recently took to Instagram to give his followers some valuable advice.Johnson began the video with words of encouragement, before insisting people need to have a clear workout plan in mind before they start exercise sessions once

Lizzo is hoping to unite fans later this month to mark Juneteenth – an annual celebration to commemorate when the Emancipation Proclamation was read to Texan slaves on 19 June 1865.The Truth Hurts hitmaker took to her Instagram Stories to share a video asking fans, “So what are we gonna do for Juneteenth, y’all?”, before sharing a string of social media clips about the commemoration.Appearing onscreen with the Wikipedia entry for Juneteenth edited in as her backdrop, the star said: “What’s

K-pop superstars BTS have underscored their support for the Black Lives Matter movement with a $1 million (£800,000) donation.The Boy With Luv hitmakers have teamed up with label bosses at Big Hit Entertainment to pledge the sum, according to editors at Variety, just days after declaring their backing for protesters worldwide demanding an end to racial and social injustice.In the online statement, the bandmates wrote: “We stand against racial discrimination. We condemn violence.

Taylor Swift can “relate” to graduates missing out on traditional commencement ceremonies due to the coronavirus pandemic because she had to skip her own cap and gown celebration. The superstar was featured as part of YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 digital celebration for students on Sunday, and in her pre-recorded clip, Swift sympathised with youngsters forced to forgo in-person events as a result of Covid-19 concerns but urged them to “celebrate anyway”.

Victoria Beckham has vowed to do better to address diversity in her work as a fashion designer as part of her support for the Black Lives Matter movement.The former Spice Girls star has joined the many celebrities speaking out about personal accountability in the wake of the mass protests worldwide demanding social and racial justice, sparked by the death of African-American man George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer in Minnesota last month.

Nick Cordero is still fighting for his life after a battle with COVID-19, as his wife Amanda Kloots reveals the Broadway star is undergoing stem cell treatment.The Rock of Ages actor’s wife has remained positive about the 41 year old’s recovery after he woke from a six-week, medically-induced coma, during which doctors had to amputate his leg to prevent blood clotting, and fitted him with a temporary pacemaker for his heart.He has also suffered two mini-strokes, a septic infection, and fungus in

Beyonce has commended the Class of 2020 for putting into motion the “wheels of change” in a powerful commencement speech for a YouTube special.The superstar delivered a moving address for the Dear Class of 2020 virtual celebration, which streamed online on Sunday, and applauded students for achieving academic success “in the middle of a global crisis, a racial pandemic, and worldwide expression outrage at the senseless killing of yet another unarmed black human being”, in reference to Minnesota

Whoopi Goldberg has partnered with Extinction Rebellion activists on a new short film aimed at helping to combat the climate crisis.The Hollywood legend lent her voice to The Gigantic Change, a three-minute animated movie about the perils of climate change, in honour of World Environment Day on Friday.

Sister Sister actress Tia Mowry has opened up on the racial injustice she witnessed take place towards her black mum after finding fame.The biracial actress, who rose to fame on the popular sitcom alongside her identical twin Tamera, took to social media on Thursday to share her experiences of racial profiling, amid ongoing Black Lives Matter protests worldwide.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock was warned she’d have to “work ten times harder” because she’s black on the set of Little Mix’s first-ever music video shoot.The 28-year-old chart-topping star shared an emotional video on Instagram in which she described the inequality she has experienced despite her fame.Recalling a time when the group first appeared on the music scene after winning The X Factor U.K.

JLS star Aston Merrygold is a dad of two after welcoming a baby boy with fiancee Sarah Lou Richards.The Beat Again hitmaker, 32, took to Instagram to announce that the couple had welcomed a son, called Macaulay Shay, on Friday.Alongside a black-and-white picture of the newborn holding onto his and Sarah’s fingers, he wrote: “Welcome to the world baby boy… Macaulay Shay Merrygold 12:52pm 5/6/2020.” Sarah also shared the same post.