Black Lives Matter Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

Teyana Taylor is highlighting the pain and terror of police brutality in the powerful, provocative new music video for her song, «Still.» In the video, the songstress portrays several victims of racially motivated violence, including Breonna Taylor and Trayvon Martin.The video blends real-life footage of Black Lives Matter protests and archival footage of police brutality incidents, with modern body cam footage of police killings — including the death of George Floyd — with montages of Taylor

boycotting a previous tournament match to show her support for the victims of police violence, Naomi Osaka is taking more steps to raise awareness during the US Open.The Japanese tennis star — who is currently the highest-paid female athlete in the world — took the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Wednesday night with a black face mask emblazoned with the name «Elijah McClain.»The mask is Osaka's second tribute to victims of police violence this week — at Monday's first round

sports, too.

 Bad Bunny  fans also know him for being outspoken about social injustices and trying to bring positive change to the world.

Sharon-Franklin Brown was elected president of Christopher Street West Tuesday evening. The group produces the LA Pride Parade and Festival. Brown is the first Black transgender woman in the group’s history. Photo: Christopher Street West.

 Demi Lovato , puts her quarantine time and platform to fair use. Aware of her privileges, the pop superstar is committed to being an ally of the Black and Brown community and has dedicated the necessary resources to raise awareness about mental health and social issues like racial discrimination, economic deprivation, and stress.Like Lovato, in 2019, when we were getting ready to farewell the decade and receive the new year, we had no clue of the challenging months ahead.

John Boyega was not in his 2015 breakout role as Finn in Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens—a character that arguably thrust the Peckham-born actor into stardom. It was on June 3, 2020, when Boyega appeared at a Hyde Park rally in London, during the crest of the Black Lives Matter protests.

Breonna Taylor's boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, filed a lawsuit Tuesday over his arrest the night Taylor was shot and killed by police, asking the court to declare him «immune» from prosecution, citing the state's «stand your ground» law, according to CBS affiliate WLKY.

Jackie Ormes.Ormes gift is unique in many ways. Through her art, she became “the first” in several opportunities.

boycotting a previous tournament match to show her support for the victims of police violence, Naomi Osaka is taking more steps to raise awareness during the US Open.The Japanese tennis star — who is currently the highest-paid female athlete in the world — took the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Monday with a black face mask emblazoned with the name «Breonna Taylor.»According to the Associated Press, Osaka told reporters at the match that she brought seven masks — enough for

Yesterday, Grand Slam–winning tennis player Naomi Osaka wore a face mask printed with the name of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman who was killed by police earlier this year.In an interview, Osaka said that she has seven masks emblazoned with names of Black people killed by police and that she plans to wear them throughout the event.As people across the country continue to take to the streets to protest racism and demand justice for Black people killed by police, tennis player Naomi

Regardless of your thoughts about Michael Jackson’s legacy in light of the accusations of sexual abuse and assault with underage children, it appears his music is still striking a chord with a generation that is finding themselves surrounded by racism and violence, seemingly on a daily basis. And one of Jackson’s music videos is being re-edited to reflect the modern times by the original director, Spike Lee.

Lady Gaga has thanked her fans following an impressive night at the MTV Video Music Awards, during which she won five major gongs.

Lady Gaga dominated the MTV Video Music Awards during a ceremony that focused heavily on the deadly impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the social unrest still erupting across the US.

Keke Palmer has officially kicked off the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards! The 27-year-old actress, dressed in a stylish, feather-fringed art deco flapper gown as she took to the digital stage, delivered a fun and impassioned opening monologue about the power of music to make cultural change.«This is incredible. I can't believe MTV asked me to host.

It can be hard to know how to respond when you hear someone yelling racist, homophobic or disagreeable things. But, when Trey Hogan, a freshman at the University of South Carolina, heard an anti-Black Lives Matter protest was being held on campus, he knew exactly what to do. Grab his trombone.No, this is not a euphemism. The week before another anti-Black Lives Matter protester had come to the campus and, according to local media, been shouting racist and homophobic slurs at students. As Hogan,

Martin Luther King Jr.'s «I Have a Dream» speech at the March on Washington, the families of Black Americans shot or killed by police officers spoke at the same site Friday, the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

sat out games this week in protest of racial injustice and police violence.NBPA Executive Director Michele Roberts and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver released a joint statement on Friday which announced the return — though a full playoffs schedule has yet to be finalized — and pledged the league's new commitments to social justice issues.«We had a candid, impassioned and productive conversation yesterday between NBA players, coaches and team governors regarding next steps to further our collective

Keke Palmer is staying positive in unprecedented times. The multitalented performer is taking the stage as the host of the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, but that's far from the only thing on her plate — even amid nationwide COVID-19 shutdowns and delays.In addition to keeping fans entertained with her social media videos, hosting on Quibi, scoring a Daytime Emmy nod as co-host ofand taking her activism to the streets, Palmer is also returning to the music game with a new EP, ,which she

boycotted their scheduled playoff game against the Orlando Magic in the wake of the 29-year-old Wisconsin man being shot in the back multiple times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin.“NBA playoff games for today will not be played as scheduled. We are hopeful to resume games either Friday or Saturday," NBA Executive Vice President Mike Bass said in a statement on Thursday.

protest against racial injustice and «the continued genocide of Black people at the hand of the police.»«Before I am a [sic] athlete, I am a Black woman.

Barack Obama is sharing his support for the NBA and WNBA athletes and coaches who are making their voices heard.

«The players from the Brewers and Reds have decided to not play tonight's baseball game,» the teams' joint statement begins.

Jacob Blake's sister is speaking out about the need for things to change in America. Letetra Wideman spoke at a press conference following days of protests and unrest sparked by the shooting, which left Blake hospitalized and likely paralyzed.«When you say the name Jacob Blake, make sure you say father, make sure you say cousin, make sure you say son, make sure you say uncle, but most importantly make sure you say human,» Wideman shared Tuesday.

sat out of their scheduled playoff game against the Orlando Magic in the wake of Jacob Blake's shooting. Blake, a 29-year-old Wisconsin man, was shot in the back multiple times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday.

Jacob Blake, the 29-year-old Black man who was shot several times by police. Authorities on Wednesday hunted for a possible vigilante seen on cellphone video opening fire in the middle of the street with a rifle.

Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Wisconsin man, was shot in the back multiple times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday. Graphic video footage of the incident shows Blake — who was reportedly trying to break up a fight when police arrived on the scene — walking away from officers, who have their weapons drawn. When he approaches the driver's side door of a parked SUV, one officer reaches out to grab his shirt and fires multiple shots into his back.

shot several times by police in Wisconsin, is now paralyzed, family attorney Benjamin Crump said Tuesday. Blake is currently undergoing surgery and is «struggling to sustain his life,» Crump added. «The medical diagnosis right now is that he is paralyzed and because those bullets severed his spinal cord and shattered some of his vertebrae… it is going to take a miracle for Jacob Blake Jr.

Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Wisconsin man, was shot in the back multiple times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday. Graphic video footage of the incident shows Blake — who was reportedly trying to break up a fight when police arrived on the scene — walking away from officers, who have their weapons drawn. When he approaches the driver's side door of a parked SUV, one officer reaches out to grab his shirt and fires multiple shots into his back.

Jacob Blake, a 29-year-old Wisconsin man, was shot in the back multiple times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday. Graphic video footage of the incident shows Blake — who was reportedly trying to break up a fight when police arrived on the scene — walking away from officers, who have their weapons drawn. When he approaches the driver's side door of a parked SUV, one officer reaches out to grab his shirt and fires multiple shots into his back.

LeBron James reacted to the news that Jacob Blake, a Black man in Kenosha, WI, was shot seven times by two police officers after walking away from the officers and opening the driver’s side door of his gray SUV on August 23. The Lakers basketball player took to Twitter on August 24, nearly 24 hours after the graphic incident was caught on cellphone video and went viral online, and shared his mounting frustration with the state of police brutality and systemic racism in America.

Colin Kaepernick about the reasons behind his kneeling protests against police brutality and racial injustice. Goodell made his comments to former NFL player Emmanuel Acho during his video series, .  Two months ago, Goodell admitted the league was «wrong» for not listening to players who were protesting during the national anthem, but noticeably left out Kaepernick in a video statement.

Cellphone footage capturing the moment a Black man was shot seven times by two police officers in Kenosha County, WI, on August 23, went viral this weekend (watch above), and as the story develops, more and more is being revealed about the shocking situation. The man, identified by Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers as Jacob Blake on Twitter, remains in critical condition after a confrontation with police, according to CNN.

Breonna Taylor's mother is remembering her late daughter. Taylor, who was shot to death by Louisville Metro Police in March at the age of 26, covers the September issue of with a portrait designed by Amy Sherald.

CBS Milwaukee affiliate WDJT-TV.The man was transported to the hospital in serious condition, according to police. His father said on Facebook that his son is alive and in stable condition.

Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z want you to know that black is still king.After appearing in Beyoncé’s “Black Is King” visual album that was inspired by Africa, the “Happy” singer and the “Empire State of Mind” rapper are continuing to celebrate and empower black lives with their new single “Entrepreneur,” released on Friday.“I’m black ambition/I’m always whispering/They keep telling me I will not/But my will won’t listen,” Williams whispers at the beginning of the track over a bass-heavy beat