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#BlackoutTuesday: What it means — and why social media looks different
Amid the protests over the death of George Floyd, while in police custody in Minneapolis last week, an effort is underway to amplify black voices today — and its being demonstrated in different ways.
Lyndsey Parker
Former child-star prodigy, now 20, goes for the gold again on 'Songland'
Anna Graceman looked very different from how she did as a tutu-clad wunderkind on 'AGT' almost a decade ago.
Yahoo Entertainment Staff
The It List: Kevin James is a terrifying neo-Nazi convict in 'Becky,' 'Urban Cowboy' and 'Jaws' celebrate anniversaries, Bruce Lee gets the '30 for 30' treatment and the best in pop culture the week of June 1, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, when most of us are staying at home, we’re going to spotlight products that you can enjoy from your couch, whether solo or in small groups, and leave out the rest. With that in mind, here are our picks for June 1-7, including the best deals we could find for each.
Lyndsey Parker
The stranger-than-fiction tale of Circus of Books: How a straight, married, suburban couple became accidental gay porn pioneers
Few knew that gay bookstore Circus of Books was run by a heterosexual, religious, suburban married couple, who were leading a double-life.
Pitchfork
JAY-Z Calls Minnesota Governor About Justice for George Floyd, Issues Statement
“I prevail on every politician, prosecutor, and officer in the country to have the courage to do what is right. Have the courage to look at us as humans, dads, brothers, sisters, and mothers in pain. And look at yourselves.”
People
Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins Are 'Standing Up' Against Racial Injustice for Their Black Daughter
"I want to be her mother who raises her to know what it means to have brown skin and to be proud of it," Lauren Akins said of their 4-year-old daughter Willa Gray
Amy Johnson
Katy Perry says she 'became very upset and clinically depressed' after last album performed poorly
Katy Perry's mental health suffered after she was disappointed by the reception to her album "Witness."
The Wrap
Beyonce Demands ‘Justice’ for George Floyd: ‘We Can No Longer Look Away’ (Video)
Beyoncé has joined the ranks of celebrities asking for “justice” for George Floyd, the Minneapolis man who died Monday after a police officer pushed his knee into Floyd’s neck, constricting his breathing. Anger over the responses of politicians and authorities to Floyd’s death has sparked protests all across the country over the past week.“We need justice for George Floyd,” Beyoncé said in a video posted to her Instagram Friday night. “We all witnessed his murder in broad daylight. We’re broken and we’re disgusted. We cannot normalize this pain. I’m not only speaking to people of color. If you’re white, black, brown, or anything in between, I’m sure you feel hopeless by the racism going on in America right now. No more senseless killings of human beings. No more seeing people of color as less than human. We can no longer look away.”The Grammy winner added: “George is all of our family, and humanity. He’s our family because he’s a fellow American. There have been too many times that we’ve seen these violent killings, and no consequences. Yes, someone’s been charged, but justice is far from being achieved. Please sign the petition and continue to pray for peace, compassion and healing for our country.”Also Read: George Floyd Protests: National Guard 'Fully' Mobilized in Minnesota“If you want to demand more charges brought on all those involved in the death of George Floyd, click the link in my bio to sign the petition,” the singer captioned her video, with a link that sends you to petitions by Change.org, Color of Change, We Can’t Breathe, and the NAACP.Floyd was arrested by Minneapolis police Monday after an employee at a convenience store called authorities to say he suspected Floyd of passing a counterfeit $20 bill.During Floyd’s arrest, white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on Floyd’s neck for more than eight minutes, an act that was caught on video by several bystanders. In the clips, Floyd can be heard asking officers to let him breathe but is not shown to be resisting. Paramedics were called to the scene, where they found Floyd to be unresponsive. He was later pronounced dead.Also Read: George Floyd Protests in Los Angeles Declared an 'Unlawful Assembly' After Clashes Between Protesters and PoliceChauvin has since been fired by the Minneapolis police, arrested and charged with third-degree murder in connection to Floyd’s death. The three other officers who were involved in the arrest have not been charged, though they were also fired.Protests in response to Floyd’s death have broken out this week in Minneapolis, New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta, among other cities across the United States.On Friday, the Los Angeles Police Department declared the city’s protests an “unlawful assembly” after clashes between protestors and police. On Saturday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced that the state’s National Guard has been “fully” mobilized in response to the demonstrations, which he says have turned into “wanton destruction and chaos” and “made a mockery” of Floyd’s death.Watch Beyonce’s video below.View this post on Instagram If you want to demand more charges brought on all those involved in the death of George Floyd, click the link in my bio to sign the petition.A post shared by Beyoncé (@beyonce) on May 29, 2020 at 8:13pm PDTRead original story Beyonce Demands ‘Justice’ for George Floyd: ‘We Can No Longer Look Away’ (Video) At TheWrap
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Killer Mike Tells Atlanta Protestors to ‘Not to Burn Your Own House Down for Anger’ in Emotional Plea
As the protests around the country continued to rage in the wake of the murder of George Floyd by a police officer, Run the Jewels rapper Killer Mike delivered an impassioned plea to protestors in Atlanta. While the city's downtown became engulfed in protests that turned violent, the rapper, who was speaking aside…
Lyndsey Parker
Werk from home: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ first-ever remote finale makes TV herstory
One creative quarantine queen wowed with an A-ha spoof that she would have never been able to pull off on a regular finale stage.
Variety
Music Industry Calls for Tuesday Blackout as Labels, Managers Show Solidarity With Black Community on Social Media
Updated: The collective fury over the death of George Floyd, who was suffocated by a Minnesota police officer kneeling on his neck during an arrest in Minneapolis, has prompted the music industry to take a united stand on Tuesday, June 2. A message circulated widely on Instagram and other social media platforms on Friday evening […]
Lyndsey Parker
Secret KISS guitarist Bob Kulick dead at 70
While Kulick was initially passed over for Ace Frehley, he was later hired to lay down guitar parts on several KISS albums.
Lyndsey Parker
Taylor Swift blasts President Trump in incendiary tweet: 'We will vote you out in November'
The formerly apolitical Swift has become more vocal in the past two years, explaining, "I need to be on the right side of history.”
LA Times
Madonna criticized for Michael Jackson-inspired tribute to George Floyd
Madonna is getting heat on Twitter for posting a video of one of her children dancing to Michael Jackson "to honor and pay tribute" to George Floyd, who was killed Monday.
Lyndsey Parker
Review: Lady Gaga takes a ride on her disco stick back to the fantastic planet 'Chromatica'
With these confessions on a dance floor, Gaga returns to the message of her first hit: Just dance. It’s gonna be OK.
Lyndsey Parker
Dave Matthews speaks out during live-stream about George Floyd and police brutality: 'It is shameful'
“One part of a population of a country that claims to be free and believe in freedom... should not live in fear of the authorities," Matthews said during his 'Pay It Forward Live' home concert.
Lyndsey Parker
Pac-Man at 40: How the little yellow fellow inspired one of the greatest novelty songs of all time
"Pac-Man Fever" started with the line "I got a pocket full of quarters and I’m headed to the arcade," which is a "catchphrase for the pretty much for the whole generation."
Variety
MGM Sets ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Movie with ‘Hamilton’ Director Thomas Kail
MGM is developing a "Fiddler On The Roof" movie with "Hamilton" director Thomas Kail, who will direct and produce with Dan Jinks and Aaron Harnick The original "Fiddler on the Roof" opened on Broadway in 1964 and won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Score of a Musical, Best Director and Best […]
E!
Sting's Daughter Connects With Fan Trying to Fulfill Her Father's Dying Wish
A box of tissues is required for reading this touching story about a father, a daughter and a painting of Sting.
Chris Willman
Brandi Carlile Announces Livestream Performances of Her Entire Catalog, Starting with ‘By the Way, I Forgive You’
Brandi Carlile is throwing fans or herself a birthday party — take your pick — with a livestream performance of her "By the Way, I Forgive You" album, the first in a promised series of full-album sets, to take place June 1 as a benefit for her band and crew. She'll be accompanied by bandmates […]
SPIN
Ice Cube Cancels Good Morning America Appearance and Says He’s ‘Done Talking’
Ice Cube was scheduled to make an appearance on ABC's Good Morning America earlier this morning (May 28). But after the killing of George Floyd on May 25, he decided to cancel. "I apologize to everyone expecting to see me on Good Morning America today," he tweeted, "but after the events in Minnesota…
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Kacey Musgraves and Lil Nas X Perform Sesame Street Songs on Elmo’s Late-Night Show
HBO Max launched yesterday with a slew of original programming, which included a late-nights hosted by Elmo and is a parody of other late-night shows. To get things kicked off on The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo, Kacey Musgraves and Lil Nas X dropped by to perform a couple of Sesame Street classics. Musgraves sang Ernie's…
SPIN
Coachella Organizers Reportedly Asking 2020 Lineup to Play in 2021
Coachella's organizers have been reaching out to this year's lineup and are seeing if those artists can perform in 2021 instead, Bloomberg reported. Rage Against the Machine, Travis Scott and Frank Ocean have been slated to headline the 2020 edition of the festival in Indio, Calif. But with the global pandemic followed by…
Yahoo Entertainment Staff
Watch Dave Matthews return to Verizon's 'Pay It Forward Live' for second live-stream concert on May 28
"Pay It Forward Live" wraps Thursday, May 28 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT with a second performance by Matthews, to support small businesses affected by COVID-19.
Lyndsey Parker
Alice Cooper on co-starring with Johnny Depp, the Bee Gees, Mike Myers, Gene Wilder, Muppets… and snakes
The rock icon recalls his most memorable onscreen moments, from 'Sgt. Pepper' and 'Wayne's World' to his snakes' cameos in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.'

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