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Hulu Criticized After Removing Golden Girls Episode: ‘They Were in Mud Masks, Not Blackface’

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 29, 2020 12 Comments

This reminds me of the blog I wrote about BET Robert Johnson's comments on white people tearing down statues, removing movies and shows, and apologizing for their race.

That Time Jimmy Kimmel Imitated a Black Comedian and Used the “N” Word Repeatedly

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on June 22, 2020 29 Comments

So here's the thing. If you want to criticize someone, it's probably best if you yourself have not done the exact same thing for which you're criticizing someone else. Continuing to criticize someone for something you yourself have also done makes you a hypocrite. That used to matter. It no longer does.

Celebrity-Backed Jail Bail Fund Has Spent Less Than 1% Bailing Out Protesters and Rioters

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on June 18, 2020 21 Comments

According to a report in the New York Times, the Minnesota Freedom Fund is a hot mess.

Will Netflix and the U.S. Government Battle in Court Over Space Force Trademark?

Posted by Leslie Eastman on June 18, 2020 18 Comments

In May, Netflix premiered the comedy "Space Force," which is based on the new branch of the military launched by President Donald Trump. The streaming service has reportedly obtained the trademark rights for the name before the federal government.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9EAIDkX3Jc

People Want Disney to Change Splash Mountain Since It’s Inspired by ‘Song of the South’

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 12, 2020 38 Comments

Many people consider Disney's Song of the South, released in 1946, the studio's most racist film. Disney fans started petitions demanding the Disney parks change the popular ride Splash Mountain since its inspired by the movie.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ7r2OVu1ss

No HBO Max? Consumers Push Gone With the Wind to the top Spot on Amazon Prime

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 12, 2020 57 Comments

I use my Apple TV when I work out and noticed Gone With the Wind at the top of the home menu. A quick Google search told me what I suspected. HBO Max temporarily pulled Gone With the Wind so consumers went to Amazon and Apple.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUjUz_QEh48

Paramount Network Cancels ‘Cops’ Show Due to Protests, Riots Against Police Brutality

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 10, 2020 48 Comments

Paramount Network canceled the long-running show Cops after 32 years due to protests and riots against police brutality after a white cop allegedly killed George Floyd.

HBO Max Temporarily Removes Gone With the Wind After Complaints it ‘Glorifies the Antebellum South’

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 10, 2020 63 Comments

The death of George Floyd has really put everyone on edge lately with people demanding the removal of insensitive content and statues. HBO removed Gone With the Wind from its streaming service HBO Max after 12 Years a Slave screenwriter John Ridley claimed it "glorifies the antebellum south."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIwLWfaAg-8

Elon Musk Causes a Stir With His ‘Take the Red Pill’ Tweet

Posted by Mary Chastain on May 18, 2020 46 Comments

Tesla CEO Elon Musk got Twitter buzzing when he tweeted, "Take the red pill." Ivanka Trump caused the platform to explode when she said, "Taken!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRibK1zISZY

Rose McGowan Tweets ‘Tara Reade is Telling the Truth,’ Demands Biden Drops Out

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 27, 2020 31 Comments

Actress Rose McGowan has been one of the most consistent humans when it comes to sexual assault allegations. When she says #BelieveAllWomen she means all women. McGowan once again showed politics will not influence who she believes on this topic. She tweeted that she believes Tara Reade, who accused presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden of sexual assault in 1993. McGowan also demanded Biden drop out of the race.

https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1098598716993400835?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Federal Judge Dismissed Smollett’s Countersuit Against Chicago Police

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 24, 2020 15 Comments

U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Kendall dismissed former Empire actor Jussie Smollett's countersuit against the Chicago police because a special Cook County grand jury re-indicted him.

#MeToo? Not When the Accused is Joe Biden, According to Actress Alyssa Milano

Posted by Mike LaChance on April 07, 2020 31 Comments

Activist actress Alyssa Milano made a spectacle of herself at the Kavanaugh hearings. She was at the forefront of the #MeToo movement and gave multiple television interviews during the hearings demanding that all women be believed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcsZjfs2cB4

Wuhan Virus Watch: Trump Takes Emergency Action to Slow Down Virus Spread

Posted by Leslie Eastman on March 12, 2020 59 Comments

Before beginning my daily update on coronavirus news, I wanted to share a few thoughts on President Donald Trump's address from the Oval Office.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bITEVXwHtI#action=share

Judge Judy Fawns All Over Bloomberg: ‘There Isn’t Anybody That Could Compare to’ Him

Posted by Mary Chastain on January 06, 2020 39 Comments

Popular TV star Judge Judy Sheindlin officially endorsed former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg with a campaign ad and appearance on The View.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dJBo0I-aek

Comedian Ricky Gervais Roasts Hollywood Elite During Epic Golden Globes Opening Segment

Posted by Leslie Eastman on January 06, 2020 32 Comments

If you thought you spotted pigs with wings out your window tonight, there is a reason. Comedian Ricky Gervais opened the Golden Globes awards ceremony with a roasting of the Hollywood elite that would rival anything a Game of Thrones dragons could do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eFJkxgyW6E

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