Month: June 2020

Bill Maher returned to a subject directly in his wheelhouse during his closing monologue in Friday night’s episode of Real Time: cancel culture during the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests. 29 more words via Bill Maher Rips Protest Era’s White “Guardians Of Gotcha” For Pushing U.S. Toward A “Re-Segregation Of Sorts” — Deadline

The world is slowly getting back to normal – at least, in the places where “getting back to normal” isn’t being shut down for a second time because of a spike in coronavirus cases – and so it is that President Donald Trump is heading to the links at Trump National in Virginia for a… via… Continue reading President Donald Trump Tweetstorm – The Saturday Edition — Deadline

In 2016, Andrew Toles was a starting outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the playoffs. This week, he was arrested for trespassing after being found sleeping behind a FedEx building in Key West, Florida. 22 more words via Former Dodger Outfielder Now Homeless, Arrested For Sleeping Behind FedEx — Deadline

UPDATED, with details on the event: Jeffrey and Marilyn Katzenberg hosted a small virtual fundraiser for Joe Biden on Saturday, as the candidate told the Hollywood crowd that Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus was something that “you guys would have trouble making a movie and selling it.” What was not a hard sell was… via… Continue reading Joe Biden Hits Hollywood Jackpot!; $6M Raised At Jeffrey Katzenberg Hosted Virtual Fundraiser — Deadline

Taylor Swift, who once was condemned for her political silence, is making up for lost time. The singer/songwriter spoke out Friday on Pride Live’s Stonewall Day livestream event, condemning the US Census for offering only two choices for gender. 18 more words via Taylor Swift Blasts US Census For Excluding Transgender, Nonbinary People — Deadline

The USC School of Dramatic Arts Dean has resigned, admitting to dating a student in what he characterized as “evidence of irresponsibility.” Dean David Bridel’s resignation came after another woman revealed the relationship at a USC town hall meeting on Wednesday of this week. 14 more words via USC School Of Dramatic Arts Dean Resigns Over… Continue reading USC School Of Dramatic Arts Dean Resigns Over Student Relationship — Deadline

Author Charles Webb, whose first novel The Graduate inspired the 1967 film, died June 16 in Eastbourne, England of a blood condition, according to his friend, journalist Jack Malvern. 28 more words via Charles Webb Dies: Author Of ‘The Graduate’ Novel Was 81 — Deadline

Following movements across the country calling for the removal of all remembrances of perceived racist iconography and honors, the Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) has issued a resolution to remove John Wayne from his namesake airport. 20 more words via John Wayne Airport Name Change Again Demanded By Orange County Democrats — Deadline

K-pop continues its viewer domination on YouTube. Blackpink’s new single, “How You Like That“, has now shattered YouTube’s 24-hour viewing record, outperforming second place BTS by more than 7 million views. 27 more words via Blackpink’s New Single YouTube’s Most-Watched Video in 24 Hours — Deadline

UPDATE: On Saturday, the Rolling Stones released a statement, threatening to sue. “This could be the last time President Donald Trump uses Stones songs. Despite cease & desist directives to Donald Trump in the past, the Rolling Stones are taking further steps to exclude him using their songs at any of his future political campaigning.… via… Continue reading BMI Warns Donald Trump Campaign To Stop Playing Rolling Stones’ “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” At Rallies – Update — Deadline