In an emotional video message, “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah addressed the systemic racism in the U.S. and the explosion of protests in response to the death of George Floyd. 27 more words
via Trevor Noah Addresses George Floyd Death, Decries Police ‘Looting Black Bodies’ — Variety
Joe Biden slammed President Donald Trump in a speech on Tuesday for the way he has handled the protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody last week. 28 more words
via Joe Biden Slams Trump’s Reaction to George Floyd Protests — Variety
Directors Guild of America president Thomas Schlamme and national executive director Russell Hollander have spoken out against the death of George Floyd and racism in the U.S. 31 more words
via Directors Guild Leaders Issue Statement of Solidarity With George Floyd Protests — Variety
Craig Gore, a writer whose credits include “S.W.A.T.” and “Chicago P.D.,” has been fired from Dick Wolf’s upcoming “Law & Order” spinoff series after controversial Facebook posts about looters and the recent curfew put in place across Los Angeles. 19 more words
via Dick Wolf Fires Writer From ‘Law & Order’ Spinoff for Threatening to ‘Light Up’ Looters — Variety
For the third night in a row, Los Angeles County has issued a 6 p.m. curfew on Tuesday, following another night in which police arrested hundreds of people for curfew violations and for failing to disperse. 22 more words
via Los Angeles County Issues Third Consecutive 6 p.m. Curfew — Variety
Theme parks in Los Angeles County are urging local officials to allow them to reopen between mid-June and July 1, arguing that they can do so safely. 31 more words
via Universal Studios Hollywood Asks L.A. County to Allow Theme Parks to Reopen — Variety
BET has announced a series of special programs on Tuesday in response to the continued civil unrest across the United States following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. 27 more words
via BET Announces Special Programming Lineup to Address Systemic Racism in America — Variety
President Donald Trump’s executive order aiming to strip social-media companies’ protection from legal liability for speech on their platforms is unconstitutional, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday by a nonprofit technology policy group. 27 more words
Character actor Peggy Pope, who played the alcoholic office secretary in the hit comedy movie “9 to 5,” died on May 27 in Fort Collins, Colo. 35 more words
via Peggy Pope, the Comedic Secretary in ‘9 to 5’, Dies at 91 — Variety
The Weeknd, who on Monday donated $500,000 to black-empowerment organizations, urged the three major labels, Sony, Universal and Warner, and top two streaming services, Spotify and Apple, to “go big and public” with donations this week. 24 more words
via The Weeknd Calls on Major Music Companies to ‘Go Big and Public’ With Donations — Variety
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