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• Oscar-Nominated Movie 'Selma' Is Now Streaming for Free in June

  05-06-2020 23:45 via justjared.com
  
  Selma, Ava DuVernay‘s directorial debut, is available to stream for free for the entire month of June on multiple platforms.
  The film centers on the historic civil rights marches led by Martin Luther King, Jr. (played by David Oyelowo) that culminated in the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which prohibits racial discrimination in voting and ensures Black Americans, and other racial minorities, the right to vote.The film, which also stars Oprah Winfrey, Common, Carmen Ejogo, Cuba Gooding, Jr. a
  
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• Michael Jordan Is Donating $100 Million to Ensure Racial Equality & Social Justice

  05-06-2020 23:35 via justjared.com
  
  Michael Jordan and his Jordan Brand have committed to donating $100 million over the next 10 years to “organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”
  Nike released a statement on Friday (June 5) to announce the massive donation.
  “Jordan Brand is us, the Black Community,” the statement read. “Jordan Brand is more than one man. It has always been a family. We represent a proud family that has overcome obstacles,
  
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• Kendall Jenner's Pepsi Protest Commercial Is Being Recreated at BLM Protests

  05-06-2020 23:10 via justjared.com
  
  It has been three years since Kendall Jenner was under fire for that Pepsi protest commercial and now people are recreating the ad while attending protests for Black Lives Matter.
  In that commercial, Kendall is seen leaving a modeling gig and walking to a protest, where she hands a can of Pepsi to a police officer. The police officer takes a sip from the can while the protesters cheer him on.
  The commercial was pulled and the brand released a statement in which they apologized to Kendall.A vira
  
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• Kelly Rowland Wears a 'Business Woman' Sweatshirt While Heading Out in Beverly Hills

  05-06-2020 22:53 via justjared.com
  
  Kelly Rowland is taking care of business.
  The 39-year-old “Work” singer was spotted making a trip to an office wearing a “Business Woman” crewneck sweater on Friday (June 5) in Beverly Hills, Calif.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Kelly Rowland
  Kelly kept it low-key in jeans, sunglasses and a scarf wrapped around her face amid the pandemic as she made her way out for the daytime outing.
  She recently made headlines for her super hot bikini selfie, flaunting her hot b
  
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• Paul Walker's Manager Sues His Loan-Out Company Over Unpaid Commission

  05-06-2020 22:43 via justjared.com
  
  Matt Luber, who was the manager of late actor Paul Walker, is suing the star’s loan-out company, Vagrant Inc., over unpaid commission.
  Walker passed away in a car crash in November 2013 and Luber said that he continued to receive his 5% commission on the actor’s earnings for another five years after that, but then the payments stopped after Vagrant came under new management.
  Variety reports that the lawsuit states, “Plaintiffs are at a total loss as to why they are now being f
  
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• Vanessa Bryant Celebrates What Would Have Been Gianna Bryant's 8th Grade Graduation

  05-06-2020 22:13 via justjared.com
  
  Vanessa Bryant is celebrating an emotional milestone.
  The 38-year-old wife of Kobe Bryant, who tragically died in a helicopter crash alongside their daughter Gianna, posted a special message for Gianna on Friday (June 5).
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Vanessa Bryant
  “Congratulations on your 8th grade graduation Gigi. I love you forever and always. I’m so proud of you. ❤️, Mommy #classof2020,” she captioned a photo of Gigi‘s name surrounded by flowers
  
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• Grey's Anatomy's Ellen Pompeo & Giacomo Gianniotti Reunite for a Hike

  05-06-2020 22:09 via justjared.com
  
  Ellen Pompeo steps out for some exercise with her longtime friend and co-star Giacomo Gianniotti on Friday morning (June 5) in Los Feliz, Calif.
  The Grey’s Anatomy co-stars were spotted on a hike that morning.
  Just one day earlier, Ellen took to Instagram to share a video that Giacomo made about his support for the Black Lives Matter movement.“BEAUTIFUL WORDS LOVE YOU,” Ellen commented on Giacomo‘s page. She then shared the video to her own account.
  “This is for th
  
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• 'Black Lives Matter' Painted on D.C. Street Leading to the White House with Mayor's Permission

  05-06-2020 21:49 via justjared.com
  
  The words “Black Lives Matter” have been painted in yellow on the street that leads to the White House in Washington, D.C.
  Mayor Muriel Bowser gave her full support for the mural to be painted on 16th Street between K and H Streets and she also renamed a section of the street to “Black Lives Matter Plaza.”
  John J. Falcicchio, who works on the Mayor’s staff, tweeted, “There was a dispute this week about whose street this is. Mayor Bowser wanted to make it abun
  
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• 'Law & Order: SVU' to Address George Floyd Protests & Police Brutality

  05-06-2020 21:48 via justjared.com
  
  Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is planning to mirror real-life events in its upcoming season.
  The long-running series will address what’s happening now amid global protests denouncing systemic racism and police brutality following the murder of George Floyd.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Mariska Hartigay
  Showrunner Warren Leight said the NBC drama will not only tackle real-life issues, but also how law enforcement and the criminal justice system is portrayed on television.
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• Julianne Hough Steps Out One Week After Confirming Split from Husband Brooks Laich

  05-06-2020 21:23 via justjared.com
  
  Julianne Hough wears a mask while heading into an office building on Friday morning (June 5) in Los Angeles.
  This is the first time that the 31-year-old entertainer has been spotted out in public after she and husband Brooks Laich announced last week that they are separating after nearly three years of marriage.
  In the days since the announcement, sources have been speaking out about what happened in their marriage.
  “She is a deeply different person than she was when they got married, and
  
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• LA Galaxy Player Aleksandar Katai Released Due to Wife's Racist Comments

  05-06-2020 21:08 via justjared.com
  
  LA Galaxy’s Aleksandar Katai is being let go because of his wife’s racist and violent comments amid protests. – TMZ
  Here’s the danger with “not seeing race.” – Just Jared Jr
  Did the Times Up movement not step up about this? – Lainey Gossip
  Lori Loughlin‘s career comeback? – DListed
  This white woman filmed herself doing this on Facebook Live. – TooFab
  This interracial couple is delivering supplies to protestors. – Towleroad
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• Ben Affleck's Kids Put a Giant Cutout of Ana de Armas Outside of His Home!

  05-06-2020 20:57 via justjared.com
  
  A cardboard cutout of Ana de Armas is currently sitting outside of Ben Affleck‘s house and it was reportedly placed there by his kids!
  The cutout was seen placed outside of Ben‘s gate on Friday morning (June 5), one day after the kids were spotted playing with the cutout while spending time with Ana.Ben and Ana‘s relationship first made headlines three months ago and they have been inseparable ever since the public learned they are dating.
  The couple was first spotted on some
  
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• Celebs Wish Breonna Taylor a Happy Birthday & Demand Justice For Her - Read Tweets

  05-06-2020 20:34 via justjared.com
  
  Today (June 5) would have been Breonna Taylor‘s 27th birthday and celebrities are wishing her a happy birthday on social media, while also demanding justice for her.
  Breonna was shot to death in her own home when police officers broke into her apartment in an attempted drug bust, though they were at the wrong address and the suspect had already been taken into custody. She was an EMT who had been working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 virus before she was shot eight times by cops.The o
  
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• 'Bachelorette' Rachel Lindsay Calls Out the 'Very White-Washed' Franchise: 'It's Ridiculous'

  05-06-2020 20:29 via justjared.com
  
  Rachel Lindsay is speaking out about the lack of diversity in the Bachelor franchise.
  The 35-year-old former Bachelorette, and still the only black lead since its debut in 2002, is demanding change amid protests globally against systemic racism and police brutality.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Rachel Lindsay
  “I can’t. I have to see some type of change. It’s ridiculous. It’s embarrassing. At this point, it’s embarrassing to be affiliated with it,” she
  
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• Composer Shaina Taub Arrested on Her Front Stoop While Cheering On Peaceful Protesters

  05-06-2020 19:58 via justjared.com
  
  Composer and singer Shaina Taub and her husband Matt Gehring were arrested on Thursday night (June 4) while clapping for peaceful protesters on their front stoop in New York City.
  Shaina took to Twitter on Friday morning to talk about her experience. In the video she shared, cops said that they were breaking curfew even though they were standing on the steps of their apartment building.
  “last night my husband and I got arrested on the stoop of our building on the UWS just after 8 pm. we w
  
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• Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock Emotionally Speaks Out About Her Experiences With Racism & Feeling Like the 'Least Favored' (Video)

  05-06-2020 19:40 via justjared.com
  
  Leigh-Anne Pinnock is speaking out.
  The 28-year-old singer and Little Mix member posted an emotional video message on Friday (June 5).
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Leigh-Anne Pinnock
  “There comes a point in every Black human’s life…you realize racism does not exclude you. Nine years ago, after joining Little Mix, I had the biggest awakening of my life> When we were filming ‘Wings,’ we worked with Frank Gatson. He said to me ‘you are the Black girl
  
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• Reddit Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian Resigns from Board to Make Room for a Black Candidate

  05-06-2020 19:29 via justjared.com
  
  Alexis Ohanian, who is the co-founder of Reddit, has announced that he has resigned as a member of the company’s board and he is urging them to fill his seat with a black candidate.
  The 37-year-old entrepreneur is married to tennis player Serena Williams and they are the parents to a two-year-old girl named Olympia.
  “I co-founded Reddit 15 years ago to help people find community and a sense of belonging. It is long overdue to do the right thing. I’m doing this for me, for my f
  
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• Meghan Markle Names a Sponsorship in Honor of Her Son Archie!

  05-06-2020 19:16 via justjared.com
  
  Meghan Markle is doing something sweet in the name of her son, Archie!
  The 38-year-old royal, who stepped back as a senior member of the royal family, is continuing to work with her royal charities, including animal charity Mayhew.
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Meghan Markle
  “I am proud of how Mayhew have responded by finding new ways to support animals and people in these uncertain times,” she wrote in the organization’s annual review.
  “I would like to extend a h
  
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• '13 Reasons Why' Finale Spoilers: Justin Foley's Fate Revealed

  05-06-2020 18:57 via justjared.com
  
  SPOILER ALERT – This post contains major spoilers from 13 Reasons Why, so beware of reading any further!
  Heading into the final season of the hit Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, fans have been buzzing about the fate of Brandon Flynn‘s character Justin Foley.
  Justin has faced a rough life throughout the series and things seemed to be getting better for him when he agreed to go to rehab at the end of season 3.
  So, what happened in the show’s final season?Click inside if you want
  
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• Johnny Depp Speaks Out About Racism & the 'Heinous' Murder of George Floyd

  05-06-2020 18:55 via justjared.com
  Johnny Depp is making his voice heard amid global protests against systemic racism and police brutality.
  The Pirates of the Caribbean actor posted a message to his Instagram on Thursday (June 4).
  PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Johnny Depp
  “As the majority of American people, our global community and our extended family of humans helplessly watched a man die on television…I too, was exposed to the atrocity of blatant barbarism, ruthless cruelty and unmitigated lack of humanity
  
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