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• Ben Affleck & Ana de Armas Join Fellow Protestors at Black Lives Matter March

  04-06-2020 05:18 via justjared.com
  
  Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas are showing their support for Black Lives Matter.
  The 47-year-old actor/director and the 32-year-old actress attended the protest on Tuesday (June 2) in Venice, Calif.
  In a photo shared by Save Venice, Ben held two signs – one that read “Black Lives Matter” and the other read “Save First Baptist Church of Venice” – while Ana clapped her hands.
  The new couple joined fellow protestors to denounce the demolition of the First Baptist
  
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• Kristen Bell Says She's Raising Her Daughters To Be Anti-Racists; Doesn't Care About Their Sexual Preferences

  04-06-2020 05:05 via justjared.com
  
  Kristen Bell is opening up about her hopes for her daughters, Delta and Lincoln, as they grow up and one thing she doesn’t care about is what their sexual choices are going to be.
  Speaking with Channel Q in a new interview, the 39-year-old actress revealed that she really wouldn’t mind if either of them came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.
  “I know that I don’t care what my girls grow up to be in their career, what their sexual choices are going to be, what their
  
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• Brandi Glanville Reveals Alleged Affair with Denise Richards in 'RHOBH' Supertease

  04-06-2020 04:38 via justjared.com
  
  Brandi Glanville is returning to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills – and of course she’s bringing the drama with her.
  In an explosive supertease, the former cast member reveals her alleged affair with Denise Richards.
  “I f–ked her, woke up the next morning [and] she said, ‘Aaron [Phypers, Denise's husband] can never know this. He’ll kill me,’” Brandi tells Kyle Richards, Dorit Kemsley, Teddi Mellencamp, Lisa Rina, and Erika Girardi at a dinner, bef
  
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• Carrie Underwood Plans On Releasing a Full-Length Christmas Album This Year!

  04-06-2020 04:23 via justjared.com
  
  Carrie Underwood revealed some exciting news to fans today during a virtual fan club party.
  The 37-year-old country superstar revealed that she has plans to release a full length Christmas album.
  While Carrie didn’t share any song selections for the record, she did state she intends to release the project before the holiday season.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Carrie Underwood
  This will mark Carrie‘s first full-length Christmas album. In the past, she has released versions o
  
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• Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas Donate To Equal Justice Initiative & ACLU Amid Protests

  04-06-2020 04:13 via justjared.com
  
  Priyanka Chopra and husband Nick Jonas are giving back in light of the racial injustice protests.
  The married couple spoke out in support of Black Lives Matter and have revealed that they’ve made donations to two social justice organizations.
  “Pri & I have heavy hearts … The reality of the inequalities in this country, and around the world, are glaring. Systemic racism, bigotry and exclusion has gone on for far too long, and remaining silent not only reinforces it, but it
  
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• Former President Barack Obama Urges Protestors to Continue Fighting for Change - Watch

  04-06-2020 03:59 via justjared.com
  
  Barack Obama is addressing the ongoing protests in the fight against racial injustice.
  The 58-year-old former president delivered a town hall message from his home in regards to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and the nationwide protests in response to systemic racism and police brutality.
  “Let me start by just acknowledging that we have seen. In the last several weeks, the last few months, the kinds of epic changes and events in our country that are as prof
  
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• Leslie Jones Reveals The One Piece of Advice She'd Give To Her Younger Self About Attending Her First Protest

  04-06-2020 03:53 via justjared.com
  
  Leslie Jones is opening up about the advice she would give her younger self about going to a protest for the first time.
  The 52-year-old comedian spoke during an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers this week, and revealed that she once took a sledgehammer to one when she was just 22, which caused destruction.
  “I would say, ‘Don’t take that sledgehammer,” Leslie said. “‘Don’t take that sledgehammer.’ Because the sledgehammer literally made me
  
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• LeBron James, Aaron Rodgers & More Call Out Drew Brees For His Kneeling Comments

  04-06-2020 03:20 via justjared.com
  
  Drew Brees is getting called out by major athletes including LeBron James and Aaron Rodgers.
  If you didn’t see, the New Orleans Saints football player appeared on Yahoo’s On The Move and commented on the kneeling demonstrations that first started in 2016, when Colin Kaepernick didn’t stand for the national anthem.
  “I will never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America,” Drew said. “…That brings me to tears [thinking abo
  
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• Porsha Williams Says Being Tear-Gassed by Police Gave Her 'Strength' to Continue Protesting

  04-06-2020 03:15 via justjared.com
  
  Porsha Williams continues to demand justice after death of George Floyd.
  Despite being part of a peaceful protest on Tuesday (June 2) in Atlanta, the 38-year-old Real Housewives of Atlanta star was hit with tear gas fired off by police officers.
  “It was devastating to feel like I was out there trying to stand with my people, stand with our allies, and help them raise a message of hope and to be silenced and not able to breathe because of the gas bomb that was thrown,” Porsha shared
  
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• Jonah Hill Joins Marchers for Black Lives Matter Protest in L.A.

  04-06-2020 02:43 via justjared.com
  
  Jonah Hill is showing his support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
  The 36-year-old 21 Jump Street actor threw up the peace sign while marching in the protest on Wednesday afternoon (Jun 3) in Los Angeles.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Jonah Hill
  A few days before, Jonah was spotted getting in some exercise while surfing in Malibu.
  Jonah recently took to Instagram to share several different organizations where fans can donate to in order to help fight for racial justice.
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• Patrick Dempsey's New Show 'Devils' Gets Picked Up by The CW for Fall 2020

  04-06-2020 02:14 via justjared.com
  
  Patrick Dempsey is returning to TV!
  The CW has picked up the upcoming thriller series Devils starring the 54-year-old actor for the upcoming 2020 fall season.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Patrick Dempsey
  Devils is described as an international thriller that follows “Massimo Ruggero (Alessandro Borghi), the charismatic yet ruthless Head of Trading at NYL, one of the world’s most important investment banks, and his mentor, NYL’s CEO Dominic Morgan (Dempsey). After Domini
  
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• Jimmy Carter Speaks Out About Protests Ignited By George Floyd's Murder

  04-06-2020 02:03 via justjared.com
  
  Jimmy Carter is speaking out following worldwide protests that were held after George Floyd was senselessly murdered in Minneapolis over the weekend.
  The 95-year-old former President of the United States revealed in a statement, via People, that he and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter “are pained by the tragic racial injustices and consequent backlash across our nation in recent weeks.”
  “As a white male of the South, I know all too well the impact of segregation and injustice
  
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• Shaquille O'Neal Tells His Sons This On What To Say To Police

  04-06-2020 01:50 via justjared.com
  
  Shaquille O’Neal is opening up about what he tells his sons about police in light of George Floyd‘s tragic murder.
  Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the 48-year-old basketball great revealed that there are things he’s told his sons, Shareef and Shaqir, and step son, Myles, on how to speak to police when they are out.
  “I have that talk with them all the time. I tell them, first of all, you have to try to defuse the situation by showing respect,” Shaq explained. “
  
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• Jesse McCartney Mourns Death of Dream Street Bandmate Chris Trousdale, Says He Was 'Explosively Charming'

  04-06-2020 01:40 via justjared.com
  
  Jesse McCartney is remembering his late Dream Street bandmate Chris Trousdale.
  The 33-year-old “Beautiful Soul” singer took to Instagram on Wednesday (June 3) to mourn the death of the 34-year-old singer after it was announced he died COVID-19 complications.
  “It pains me to say that an old friend, Chris Trousdale, from my early days in the music industry has passed away due to complications from COVID-19,” Jesse wrote. “Chris had an explosively charming personality
  
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• Disney Promises To Donate $5 Million To Social Justice Nonprofits

  04-06-2020 01:21 via justjared.com
  
  Disney has pledged to donate $5 million dollars in the wake of worldwide protests that were sparked after the murder of George Floyd.
  The company released a statement today, revealing that $2 million of that donation will go to the NAACP “to further their longstanding work promoting social justice by eliminating disparities and racial discrimination through their advocacy and education programs.”
  Disney has also pledged to match employee donations to organizations through the Disney
  
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• Henry Golding & Wife Liv Lo Walk with Their Hands Up During Black Lives Matter Protest

  04-06-2020 01:18 via justjared.com
  
  Henry Golding and Liv Lo are showing their support after the death of George Floyd.
  The 33-year-old Crazy Rich Asians actor and his 35-year-old wife took part in the Black Lives Matter protest on Wednesday afternoon (June 3) in Los Angeles.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Henry GoldingHenry and Liv both marched with their hands up, signaling the “Hands Up, Don’t Shoot” gesture which originated in 2014 after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Miss.
  The gesture is a
  
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• 'Glee' Producer Says Some Male Actors Need to Be Called Out Like Lea Michele

  04-06-2020 01:14 via justjared.com
  
  Marti Noxon, who served as a consulting producer on Glee, is speaking out following the allegations made about Lea Michele‘s behavior on set.
  Lea was accused of making season six actress Samantha Ware‘s experience on the show a “living hell” and then other cast members spoke out about her behavior.
  In a series of since-deleted tweets, which were screencapped by Page Six, Marti said that some of the male cast members on the show should be called out for their behavior as
  
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• Singer Amy Grant Undergoes Open Heart Surgery

  04-06-2020 01:04 via justjared.com
  
  Amy Grant is doing good following open heart surgery.
  The 59-year-old singer underwent surgery today (June 3) to fix a heart condition that she’s had since birth.
  “She had open heart surgery to correct a condition from birth the doctors discovered during a heart check up called PAPVR,” Amy‘s rep shared in a statement regarding the singer’s health. “Thankfully the doctor said it could not have gone better. We’re praying for a full and easy recovery over
  
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• YouTuber PewDiePie Raises Over $100,000 for Victims of Police Violence Amid Protests

  04-06-2020 00:55 via justjared.com
  
  PewDiePie is raising money amid protests globally against systemic racism and police brutality following the murder of George Floyd.
  The 30-year-old YouTuber revealed his contribution, with the help of his community, on Wednesday (June 3).
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of PewDiePie
  “Today is a day that I just feel so damn grateful for so many things. An amazing wife, friends and family but also so damn proud of my audience on YT! We managed to raise over $106k + 10k (my contribution)
  
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• Ellen Pompeo Takes A Knee During Protest In Los Angeles

  04-06-2020 00:47 via justjared.com
  
  Ellen Pompeo wears an all white look while taking part in a protest in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon (June 3).
  The 50-year-old Grey’s Anatomy star joined a few friends who were holding up Black Lives Matter signs while taking over the street.
  Ellen even took a knee with several other protesters.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Ellen Pompeo
  Over the weekend, Ellen called out several big corporations to make a statement against the systemic racism.
  “Corporate America stand u
  
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• Mary Pat Gleason Dead - 'A Cinderella Story' Actress Dies at 70

  04-06-2020 00:32 via justjared.com
  
  Mary Pat Gleason, who is best known for her work in the movie A Cinderella Story and the CBS series Mom, has sadly passed away at the age of 70.
  Gleason died on Tuesday (June 2) after a battle with cancer. Her manager told Variety that “she was a fighter to the end.”
  In the 2004 movie A Cinderella Story, Gleason played waitress Eleanor, who worked in the diner with Hilary Duff‘s character.
  Mary Pat also recurred on Mom as Mary, who attended AA meetings with Allison Janney&lsqu
  
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• Hugh Jackman Speaks Out on Systemic Racism Following George Floyd's Death

  04-06-2020 00:22 via justjared.com
  
  Hugh Jackman is speaking up about racism in the wake of George Floyd‘s murder that sparked a worldwide outrage.
  The 51-year-old actor, who is dad to two biracial kids, Oscar and Ava with wife Deborra-Lee Furness, took to his Instagram, and revealed he looks to his mentors for advice on when he’s unsure what to do in times like this.
  “…I reach for the words of my mentors who’ve helped guide me through life. One of those mentors is Nelson Mandela. He said ‘Rac
  
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• Pokemon Donates $200,000 to NAACP & Black Lives Matter Amid Protests

  04-06-2020 00:05 via justjared.com
  
  Pokemon is opening their purse!
  The beloved video game franchise made a big announcement on Wednesday (June 3) amid protests globally against racism and police brutality following the murder of George Floyd.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Pokemon
  “Here at the Pokemon Company International, we believe in friendship, inclusivity and equity. These are the values that anchor the Pokemon brand. There is no place for oppression within our community. We stand in solidarity with our Black e
  
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• 'The Real's Amanda Seales Announces She's Leaving The Show After Just Six Months

  04-06-2020 00:04 via justjared.com
  
  Amanda Seales has announced that she’ll be leaving The Real after just six months on the daytime talk show.
  The 38-year-old comedian revealed the news during an Instagram Live on Tuesday (June 2).
  “My contract is up at The Real, and I didn’t renew it,” Amanda said, adding that she didn’t feel like she could express herself properly as a black woman on the show.
  “It doesn’t feel good to my soul to be at a place where I can not speak to my people the way
  
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