Industry News
Amanda Seales Leaves ‘The Real’ After 6 Months
Article By: Shay Star
After only six months as a co-host on The Real, Amanda Seales is leaving the show. The 38-year-old actress announced her departure during an Instagram Live, explaining that she wasn’t able to fully use her ‘voice’ and found the talk show lacking black voices ‘at the top.’
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The Weeknd Donates $500K To Racial Justice
Article By: Shay Star
Read more →The Weeknd has donated $500,000 to Black Lives Matter Global Network, Colin Kaepernick’s Know Your Rights Camp and National Bail Out. He’s urging his 23 million Instagram followers to follow his lead, saying, “Keep supporting our brothers and sisters out there risking everything to push for actual change for our black lives. Urging …
Record Store Day 2020 Expands To Three Days With Releases By Eminem, The Notorious B.I.G. And More
Article By: Shay Star
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Record Store Day 2020 will look dramatically different this year. Typically a one-day event, this year’s Record Store Day will be spread across three days: Aug. 29, Sept. 26 and Oct. 24. As always, artists will drop special titles for Record Store Day that can be purchased at independent…
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Garth Brooks Postpones Cincinnati Show Again
Article By: Shay Star
Garth Brooks has postponed his upcoming stadium show at Cincinnati’s Paul Brown Stadium, which was planned for June 27. While there is no new date to reschedule the concert at this time, Garth did assure fans that originally purchased tickets will be honored at the new date. It’s the second time the Cincinnati show has…
Vanessa Morgan Says She is Paid Less Than White Co-Stars
Article By: Shay Star
“Riverdale” actress Vanessa Morgan announced she’s “not being quiet anymore” when it comes to the portrayal of black people in media. Morgan tweeted: “Tired of how black people are portrayed in Media. Tired of us being portrayed as thugs, dangerous or angry scary people. Tired of us also being used as side kick non dimensional…
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Tyler, The Creator Joins The Protest
Article By: Shay Star
Tyler, The Creator took a stand after his GOLF shop was damaged during recent protests in Los Angeles. The Fairfax District in Los Angeles was hit by protestors and looters, leaving shops like Flight Club and others damaged. Other properties, including the flagship GOLF store — selling Tyler, The Creator’s clothing brand — was also…
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