Colin Hanks is calling on his fellow Americans to wear a mask.
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TV On The Radio’s Tunde Adebimpe has shared a powerful new protest song to mark Juneteenth – the annual commemoration day to mark the emancipation of slavery in the US.The song, called ‘People’, sees Adebimpe urging listeners to challenge and condemn white supremacy and racism.
“If you see it’s a Nazi, say it’s a Nazi, and get that Nazi out,” he sings on the track.With some assistance from TV On The Radio drummer Roofeo, the self-produced track is available to stream or purchase via Bandcamp.
.Colin Hanks is calling on his fellow Americans to wear a mask.
The New York Times' landmark 1619 Project magazine issue, which examined the impact of slavery on American history, is headed to the big and small screen. Times staff writer Nikole Hannah-Jones, who created The 1619 Project, and Oprah Winfrey are teaming with Lionsgate to develop The New York Times Magazine issue and the podcast 1619 into multiple feature films, TV series, documentaries and other cross-platform content for a global audience.
Oprah Winfrey is bringing a new project to film and television.
Dave McNary Film ReporterOprah Winfrey, The New York Times and Lionsgate are partnering on a series of feature films and television shows based on “The 1619 Project.”The collaboration was announced Wednesday, nearly a year after the Times debuted “The 1619 Project” series to re-examine the legacy of slavery in the United States on the 400th anniversary of the first Africans’ arrival in Virginia.
Former Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel enjoyed the sunshine over the Fourth of July weekend with her boyfriend, Paul Bernon. The couple spent time on the water during the holiday, and Frankel rocked a tiny red bikini in a photo she posted on Instagram.
as the United States is experiencing a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases in several states, particularly those that have either started to reopen following strict measures to stop the virus’ spread, or largely failed to take steps necessary to do so.Also Read: Vanilla Ice Set to Perform in Texas Even as COVID-19 Cases SurgeThe company shut down its offices on March 12, one day after actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced they had contracted the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and caused the
As coronavirus cases continue to surge throughout the United States, President Donald Trump remains under fire for his continued insistence to not wear a face mask in public. So, comedian Randy Rainbow is here to offer some sage advice to the president yet again.
Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has announced the surprise release of a new solo EP called ‘American Death Squad’ – you can take a listen below.Ament said that the EP, consisting of five short songs, was composed during lockdown after Pearl Jam’s planned 2020 tour dates were postponed due to the coronavirus.“In the days following the postponement of our tour, I found it necessary to find an outlet for the energy we had created going into the tour,” the musician said.
Jessie Ware releases new album ‘What’s Your Pleasure?’ tomorrow (June 26), and has shared another new song from it.The huge, poppy ‘Soul Control’ is the latest preview of the record, which was due out last week (June 19), but was delayed a week in solidarity with Black Lives Matter protests happening across the globe.Announcing that she was pushing the album – which was due to come out on US holiday Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the country – back, Ware said: “It’s been brought
Beyoncé has dropped a new a capella rendition of ‘Black Parade’, the powerful new track she dropped last week to mark Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery in the US.‘Black Parade’ is co-written by Jay-Z, as well as longtime collaborators Derek Dixie, Caso and Kaydence.
Tiffany Haddish spoke at a Juneteenth forum held outside the Laugh Factory comedy club in West Hollywood on Friday.
What would you do when triggers are pulled before questions are asked?”It comes following the death of George Floyd, an African-American man, who was killed when a white police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes as he lay on the ground during an arrest. Mass protests calling out racism have since taken place across the US and all over the world.In a press release, the question is asked as to whether or not Bad Rabbits released their sophomore release prematurely.
H.E.R. has shared a powerful new song ‘I Can’t Breathe’ in response to the death of George Floyd in Minnesota last month.
U2‘s Bono shared a powerful speech about the social ideals of America as he introduced a new star-studded cover of the band’s seminal hit ‘Beautiful Day’.Taking part in YouTube’s virtual ‘Dear Class of 2020’ series, Bono described the US as “a dream that belongs to the whole world.”“As an Irishman, I’ve always believed that America is not just a country, it’s an idea, it’s a dream that belongs to the whole world,” he explained.“Now I know in recent times the world has been reminded that America
Banksy has shared a powerful piece of artwork in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, portraying the burning of an American flag.The anonymous artist’s latest work was shared on his Instagram page earlier today (June 6), which comes after the death of George Floyd, an African American man who was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota when a white police officer knelt on his neck as he lay on the ground during an arrest.It depicts a vigil for a member of the black community, whose picture is in
Bruce Springsteen shared a powerful tribute to George Floyd during the latest episode of his weekly radio show.
Spike Lee is feeling the heaviness over the recent death of George Floyd and the subsequent protests against brutality.The 63-year-old director is known for speaking up for what he believes in, and stepped out to participate in a protest and vigil for Floyd in New York City this week.
Meek Mill has released an emotive new protest song, ‘Otherside of America’ – you can listen to it below.On the track, which comes a week after the death of George Floyd, Mill explores inequality and racism in America and opens with comments US President Donald Trump made about the Black community in 2016.Floyd, 46, died in Minneapolis last week (May 25) following an altercation with police officers.