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men in dresses, now movie and food categories: Conservative firebrand Candace Owens is being outspoken again. The commentator’s latest controversial take is that “Black” categories on Netflix and food delivery service Uber Eats — which highlights black-owned businesses — are nothing more than “segregation.” “Netflix now has a category for ‘black cinema,’ ” she wrote on Twitter to the tune of over 100,000 likes and 9,600 replies.

There is no way to truly recap the biggest entertainment stories of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic affected the world in ways that will take years to document, whether the public wants to revisit or reflect on this time or not.

Michelle Obama is looking back on 2020.From the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to heightened awareness over the Black Lives Matter movement following the tragic death of George Floyd, the former first lady is opening up about what this unprecedented year has taught us.«Black Lives Matter. For me, the holidays have always been a chance to slow down and reflect,» Obama wrote on Instagram on Tuesday, accompanying her post with a video from.

Tatyana Ali best known for her role as Ashley Banks on the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air shared with SiriusXM Urban View host Clay Cane her journey with colorism in the entertainment industry. “My journey has been interesting.

coronavirus pandemic or the reckoning with long-simmering social injustice issues, the year challenged us all in unexpected ways.But on a lighter note, the year also saw the reunion we've all been waiting for, a jaw-dropping move by the royals and another stunning achievement by none other than Beyonce.As this year comes to a close, ET is looking back on the biggest stories that not just spurred Hollywood into action, but captured the world's attention.No one could escape the coronavirus

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Cardi B was honored with the Woman of the Year honor at this year's Billboard Women in Music event. In recognition of her outspoken political activism, the rapper was presented the award by Tamika Palmer, the mother of the late Breonna Taylor.«One of Breonna's most outspoken advocates over the past nine months has been Cardi B,» Palmer shared in a recorded video presentation.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is getting candid about his health struggle, and the struggle faced by Black Americans due to racial inequality in the nation's health care system.

Andy Cohen is incredibly proud of how Porsha Williams is using her platform! The 39-year-old reality star showed footage of herself getting arrested during a protest in Kentucky in honor of Breonna Taylor on Sunday's episode of  premiere. «I don't ever remember being as proud of a Real Housewife as I was watching you in tonight's episode,» Cohen gushed to Porsha on Sunday's. «I was moved to tears.

Fans of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta are used to seeing star Porsha Williams, 39, having fun and shady moments on camera. But she shows a different side of her in the season 13 premiere as she gets arrested for her participation in the Black Lives Matter movement — a topic she’s deeply passionate about.

Meghan Markle wants more compassion and less division.

, so were Sasha and Malia Obama. According to their dad Barack they not only participated in protests against police brutality, but they also had a heavy hand in organizing them as well.

Unlike last week’s episode, which mostly focused on manufactured drama, the newest installment was shockingly authentic.The show aired an emotional conversation between mixed-race cast members Tayshia and Ivan on the Black Lives Matter movement and the racism they’ve experienced. Even though they’re on a show like “The Bachelorette,” the two stars possessed the ability to have a difficult, substantial discussion.

Tayshia Adams told ET that she went on a «beautiful journey» as the first Black and Latina Bachelorette  — and now viewers are seeing it firsthand. Tuesday's episode of the ABC dating series saw Tayshia connect with contestant Ivan Hall about their biracial backgrounds and thoughts on police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement. Ivan -- who is Black and Filipino — won a date with Tayshia after competing with a handfull of other men in an impromptu singing competition.

Barack Obama is proud of his kids.

President Barack Obama has a lot of reasons to be proud of his daughters Sasha and Malia. But one of their best qualities that the A Promised Land author, 59, couldn’t help but ardently praise was their initiative to get involved with the Black Lives Matter demonstrations that occurred over the summer.

Pope Francis in order to discuss social justice and activism Monday, according to 's Zach Lowe. The meeting was reportedly organized last week, when an intermediary reached out and indicated that Pope Francis was interested in learning more about their activism and how it will evolve moving forward. Five players made the trip, according to Lowe.

2015 book by Ta-Nehisi Coates.Premiering Nov.

season 2 premiere, following Lola's (Simone Missick) intense confrontation with a police officer at a Black Lives Matter protest that served as a fracture point between Lola and her once impenetrable friendship with her best friend, Deputy District Attorney Mark Callan (Wilson Bethel). It wasn't that one of them was wrong and the other was right, but the racially-fueled standoff brought to light Lola and Mark's distinct perspectives and experiences in regards to racial injustices as it relates

engage in similar confrontations with Trump administration officials in an effort to “shame” them for their more controversial policies. But the Parler posts allegedly written by the chief went further, threatening: “Death to all Marxist Democrats.

Shemar Moore told ET's Rachel Smith.

coronavirus pandemic.

George Floyd's 47th birthday.

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, Lizzo candidly spoke about police brutality and racism in America.While talking about George Floyd's murder, Letterman called it a lynching and expressed his disgust at the police officer's actions."To me, it looked like this goon was happy to behave the way he behaved while being videotaped," he added. Lizzo then proceeded to talk about 12-year-old Tamir Rice, who was killed by police in 2015.

Breonna Taylor's boyfriend Kenneth Walker said the pair had been watching a movie in bed when police raided the apartment as part of a narcotics investigation, and shot Taylor dead. «To the world she's just a hashtag, a picture, and all of that,» he told  co-host Gayle King. «But to me it was much more.

Breonna Taylor's boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, shares the details of the night she was fatally shot by police in her own home. From the knock on the door to the barrage of bullets to the 911 call and his arrest, Walker describes what he says happened that night.

Breonna Taylor in March. It raises new questions over why police targeted her home in an effort to prosecute her ex-boyfriend.A police lieutenant who came to the scene after the shooting told investigators, «something really bad happened.»The material includes more than 250 videos and more than 4,000 pages of documents.

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.

#developing Oscar Grants family reading a statement from Nancy O’Malle just as they learned the DAs office will reopen the case. #kpix5pic.twitter.com/h2DpBuHjBz“We’re not holding our breath, but we definitely will be praying that she sees the truth in this issue,” said Bobby Johnson, Oscar Grant’s uncle, after the announcement was made by the DA’s office.The slaying took place in the early morning hours of January 1, 2009.

Ashley Banjo says his Black Lives Matter-inspired dance surprised onlookers at the dress rehearsal – but he was given ITV’s full support.

Megan Thee Stallion made her debut over the weekend, and absolutely slayed.

first two-hour eviction on Thursday's chaotic live episode. The «rookie» was the second to be voted out of the latest episode, following Kevin Campbell and preceding Daniele Donato Briones.From the moment he stepped into the house, David's time on was rocky at best.

Steph McGovern was overcome with emotion as she spoke to football personality Chris Kamara about his experience of growing up in Middlesbrough as a Black man.Appearing on Channel 4 show Steph's Packed Lunch on Thursday, where they were marking the start of Black History Month, the sports pundit reflected on his childhood and the difficulties he and his had faced. "Growing up in Middlesbrough for me and my family was so hard," he said.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are honoring British Black History Month by speaking out regarding the issues currently facing minorities in the United Kingdom and around the world.

“Idol,” “Home” and their latest hit, “Dynamite.”“I love what this band has done,” an effusive Cena, 43, told Fallon, 46, while praising both the “Dynamite” singers’ rapping skills and their messaging.“I got interested in the music, and then I got interested in what the music stood for. They advocate self-love, they advocate ‘don’t be afraid of failure,’ they advocate that you are enough.

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