Taylor Swift made a brief appearance on the YouTube special “Dear Class of 2020,” telling quarantined high school graduates that she can relate to their experience because she missed her ceremony, too, even if hers was a voluntary MIA experience. 18 more words
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GoFundMe has suspended conservative political commentator Candace Owens’s fundraiser for an Alabama cafe whose co-owner criticized the George Floyd protests. Owens also came under fire for controversial comments about Floyd while speaking with Glenn Beck. 25 more words
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Camilla Hall’s debut documentary, “Copwatch,” wants viewers to know these names: Dave Whitt. Ramsey Orta. Kevin Moore. Not because these men of color have been lost to police violence but because they documented it. 23 more words
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Michelle Obama kicked off her “Dear Class of 2020” graduation speech with a list of uncomfortable questions and truths. “Over the past couple of months, our foundation has been shaken,” Mrs. 27 more words
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It’s been six years since “Psych” aired its series finale on USA Network after an eight-season run, but the property is hardly out of cases for its central detective duo. 29 more words
Minneapolis City Council members have a vowed to disband the police department in the wake George Floyd’s death and nationwide protests. According to the “New York Times,” nine members of the city council announced their support for disbanding the local Minneapolis Police Department police department and replace the office with what is being described as…
via Minneapolis City Council Pledges to Disband Police Department — Variety
Lady Gaga painted a picture of racism in America as a malignant forest that needs to be uprooted in her graduation speech for YouTube’s “Dear Class of 2020” event. 28 more words
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Former U.S. President Barack Obama was one of many celebrities to speak at YouTube’s “Dear Class of 2020” virtual graduation ceremony on Sunday, and his speech included calls to action for the graduating class. 26 more words
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IFC’s horror movie “The Wretched” passed the $1 million mark after a month of drive-in movie theater buzz. The indie film took in $162,000 at 95 sites over the weekend. 27 more words
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Michael Jordan has committed to donating $100 million over the next 10 years to organizations that are dedicated to fighting racial equality. “Black lives matter. This isn’t a controversial statement,” Jordan said Friday in a letter from his company, Jordan Brand. 18 more words
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