Days after facing social-media backlash over a nine-year-old Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) conversation with comedian Joey “Coco” Diaz, Joe Rogan is grappling with additional activist outrage, stemming this time from comments about Black Lives Matter (BLM…
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Justin Bieber Responds to Sexual Assault Allegations from 2014
Two women are accusing Justin Bieber of sexual assault at a hotel in 2014. The singer says it never happened – and he’s taking legal action. Bieber has responded to the allegations on Twitter, bringing screenshots of his Airbnb receipts. On June …
Native Instruments Facing Allegations of Racism Within the Company
Current and former Native Instruments employees are speaking out against racism they saw or experienced. Several former employees are speaking out on LinkedIn against the music hardware company. At least one current employee and several DJs are asking …
1,000+ ‘Black Artists for Freedom’ Demand an End to Racial Injustice
A new collective called Black Artists for Freedom featured 1,000 artists calling for an end to racial injustice. Black actors, musicians, authors, painters, poets, and more join the collective to lend their voices. John Legend, Lupita Nyong’o, T…
Kid Rock’s Nashville Restaurant Receives Liquor License Suspension After COVID-19 Violations
Kid Rock’s Big Honky Tonk and Steakhouse received a five-day liquor license suspension after COVID-19 violations. The Metropolitan Beer Permit Board issued the permit suspension after images of a packed bar appeared on Instagram. Other restaurant…
Joe Rogan Faces Backlash After Laughing About Forcing Women to Have Sex
Joe Rogan is facing backlash and scrutiny following the circulation of footage showing him laughing at his friend and frequent Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) guest Joey “Coco” Diaz’s description of trading stand-up comedy stage time for sexual favors from …
Should Juneteenth Be a National Holiday? – Why More People Say ‘Yes’
There’s a growing chorus of Americans calling for Juneteenth to be a national holiday. What is Juneteenth, and why does it matter? Juneteenth is June 19, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Black Lives Matter protesto…
Despite Blackface Videos, Sirius XM Moves to Renew Howard Stern’s Contract
Despite the resurfacing of multiple videos of Howard Stern appearing in blackface while using the n-word, Sirius XM’s CEO has expressed strong interest in renewing its contract with the radio veteran. Despite considerable outrage over a resurface…
Video Surfaces of Howard Stern In Blackface, Repeatedly Using the N-Word
A clip of radio veteran Howard Stern wearing blackface and repeatedly using the N-word is making rounds on social media and video-sharing platforms. The footage was first released on VHS in 1994, as part of Howard Stern’s “New Year’s Rotten Eve” specia…
Petition Circulates to Replace All Confederate Monuments In Tennessee With Dolly Parton Statues
A new petition is making the rounds to replace Confederate leaders with a Dolly Parton statue. The issue first surfaced in December 2019, when a petition asked Tennessee to replace Nathan Bedford Forrest, the founder of the KKK, with a Dolly Parton sta…