‘The Bachelor’ names Matt James as its first-ever black lead
Matt James, 28, is the first black lead contestant in the show’s 18-year history.
Matt James, 28, is the first black lead contestant in the show’s 18-year history.
Lady Antebellum drops 'Antebellum' from band name due to slavery connotation
The change comes after learning the word's association to slavery, the band said in a statement.
The change comes after learning the word's association to slavery, the band said in a statement.
Reported outrage toward Nickelodeon cartoon 'Paw Patrol' sparks wild reactions online
A piece from The New York Times sparked wild reactions on social media over the writer's apparent outrage at the Nickelodeon cartoon series "Paw Patrol" amid the fallout of the death of George Floyd.
A piece from The New York Times sparked wild reactions on social media over the writer's apparent outrage at the Nickelodeon cartoon series "Paw Patrol" amid the fallout of the death of George Floyd.
Garth Brooks to host concert event at 300 drive-in theaters across America
Tickets will reportedly go on sale on June 19 and will cost $100, which will cover one passenger car or SUV.
Tickets will reportedly go on sale on June 19 and will cost $100, which will cover one passenger car or SUV.
'Song of the South' trends on Twitter as some call for Disney to re-theme Splash Mountain
"I think it's about time to take the Song of the South characters off Splash Mountain ride, isn't it?" wrote one Twitter user.
"I think it's about time to take the Song of the South characters off Splash Mountain ride, isn't it?" wrote one Twitter user.
'Harry Potter' creator JK Rowling responds to critics over her transgender comments
“Harry Potter” creator J.K. Rowling says she refuses to “bow down” to criticism about her recent comments about transgender people. Rowling published a post on her blog website Wednesday in response to the backlash and her concerns over “new trans activism.”
“Harry Potter” creator J.K. Rowling says she refuses to “bow down” to criticism about her recent comments about transgender people. Rowling published a post on her blog website Wednesday in response to the backlash and her concerns over “new trans activism.”
FOX SOUL: Celebrating black culture
FOX SOUL is a live and interactive streaming channel dedicated to being the heart and soul of the black community. Our programs celebrate black culture and deal with real topics that impact the everyday lives of the community, through frank and insightful dialogue with local and national personalities.
FOX SOUL is a live and interactive streaming channel dedicated to being the heart and soul of the black community. Our programs celebrate black culture and deal with real topics that impact the everyday lives of the community, through frank and insightful dialogue with local and national personalities.
HBO Max pulls 'Gone With the Wind' from library amid racial tensions
HBO Max pulled the Oscar-winning Civil War epic "Gone With the Wind" from its library amid heightened racial tensions following the death of George Floyd.
HBO Max pulled the Oscar-winning Civil War epic "Gone With the Wind" from its library amid heightened racial tensions following the death of George Floyd.
Bonnie Pointer, early member of Pointer Sisters, dies at 69
"Our family is devastated. On behalf of my siblings and I and the entire Pointer family, we ask for your prayers at this time," Anita Pointer said in a statement.
"Our family is devastated. On behalf of my siblings and I and the entire Pointer family, we ask for your prayers at this time," Anita Pointer said in a statement.
Elmer Fudd will not use a gun in new 'Looney Tunes' cartoons
Elmer Fudd has made a big change for the newest series of "Looney Tunes" cartoons.
Elmer Fudd has made a big change for the newest series of "Looney Tunes" cartoons.
JK Rowling faces outrage following tweets on transgendered people
“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is facing hefty backlash after she posted a series of tweets about transgender people.
“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is facing hefty backlash after she posted a series of tweets about transgender people.
Cinema chain AMC warns it may not survive the pandemic
Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
Movie theater chain AMC warned Wednesday that it may not survive the coronavirus pandemic, which has shuttered its theaters and led film studios to explore releasing more movies directly to viewers over the internet.
‘#TheShowMustBePaused’: FOX joins music industry’s June 2 blackout
The initiative, known as #TheShowMustBePaused, was created by two black women in the multi-billion dollar music industry that profits so greatly from black art.
The initiative, known as #TheShowMustBePaused, was created by two black women in the multi-billion dollar music industry that profits so greatly from black art.
Celebs take to streets for historic demonstrations
Across the U.S., many celebrities have been doing far more than tweeting supportive words or issuing carefully prepared statements.
Across the U.S., many celebrities have been doing far more than tweeting supportive words or issuing carefully prepared statements.
‘Be kind to each other’: Gru of ‘Despicable Me’ franchise teams up with WHO for COVID-19 PSA
The WHO and Gru from "Despicable Me" teamed up to share a PSA about caring for one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The WHO and Gru from "Despicable Me" teamed up to share a PSA about caring for one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Steve Carell, Seth Rogen, Janelle Monae among celebrities donating to Minneapolis protesters’ bail
Protests have spread across the United States condemning the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer held a knee on his neck on Monday, and many high-profile celebrities are rallying to donate money to help demonstrators who have been arrested make bail.
Protests have spread across the United States condemning the death of George Floyd, who died after a Minneapolis police officer held a knee on his neck on Monday, and many high-profile celebrities are rallying to donate money to help demonstrators who have been arrested make bail.
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' will address coronavirus pandemic in 15th season, reports say
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia has been renewed for a 15th season on FX and will address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia has been renewed for a 15th season on FX and will address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, according to reports.
Miami Dolphins to set up drive-in theater inside Hard Rock Stadium
The Miami Dolphins have come up with a unique plan to allow fans to come to their stadium while still social distancing: they're creating a drive-in theater right inside.
The Miami Dolphins have come up with a unique plan to allow fans to come to their stadium while still social distancing: they're creating a drive-in theater right inside.
Jimmy Cobb, 'Kind of Blue' drummer for Miles Davis, dead at 91
Jimmy Cobb, the last surviving member of Miles Davis’ 1959 “Kind of Blue” groundbreaking jazz album that transformed the genre and sparked several careers, died Sunday.
Jimmy Cobb, the last surviving member of Miles Davis’ 1959 “Kind of Blue” groundbreaking jazz album that transformed the genre and sparked several careers, died Sunday.
Hollywood producer charged with $1.7 million COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program fraud
The former head of a Hollywood production and distribution company was arrested Friday on federal charges alleging he attempted to swindle the coronavirus-relief Paycheck Protection Program out of about $1.7 million.
The former head of a Hollywood production and distribution company was arrested Friday on federal charges alleging he attempted to swindle the coronavirus-relief Paycheck Protection Program out of about $1.7 million.