“Entertainment Tonight’s” Kevin Frazier was in Minneapolis where the funeral for George Floyd took place. He felt compelled to be there despite the coronavirus pandemic. And what he saw moved him. 30 more words

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Snapchat removed the app’s selfie filter meant to celebrate Juneteenth that asked users to “smile and break the chains” to unlock the augmented-reality animation. Representatives for Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, did not immediately provide comment. 20 more words

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“Love Life” star and executive producer Anna Kendrick, actor Zoë Chao and executive producers Sam Boyd, Bridget Bedard and Paul Feig will participate in an exclusive Q&A and screening of HBO Max’s series on July 2 at 5 p.m. 19 more words

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With new album “Bigger Love” just out, but no tour in sight due to the coronavirus pandemic, John Legend is letting resourcefulness take the lead this roll-out weekend. 30 more words

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“That ’70s Show” star Danny Masterson was booked on three counts of rape on Wednesday, the culmination of an investigation that lasted more than three years. 31 more words

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When filmmaker Ri-Karlo Handy posted a Facebook request on Tuesday for fellow Black union editors to get in touch with him, he thought he was helping diversify productions and expand opportunities for people of color. 22 more words

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AIDS Walk New York and AIDS Walk San Francisco are coming together for the first time to present “AIDS Walk: Live From Home.” The 90-minute virtual event will be livestreamed on July 19 and benefit New York’s GMHC and PRC in San Francisco. 16 more words

via Bette Midler, Gloria Estefan and ‘Queer Eye’ Stars to Appear at Virtual AIDS Walk — Variety

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced the latest group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Recording and Radio to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2021. 17 more words

via Nick Cannon, Shia LaBeouf, Zac Efron, Kelly Clarkson to Get Walk of Fame Stars in 2021 — Variety

Facebook announced that it is committing $200 million to support Black-owned businesses, Black creators, and nonprofits serving the Black community. The funding — in the form of cash grants and ad credits — is part of the social giant’s pledge to invest $1.1 billion to support Black and diverse suppliers and communities in the U.S…

via Facebook Pledges $200 Million to Support U.S. Black-Owned Businesses, Black Creators and Communities — Variety

Peter Jackson is getting into the business of animation. The filmmaker’s special effects company Weta Digital is launching an an animation division. Industry veteran Prem Akkaraju will serve as its chief executive officer. 24 more words

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