Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined CNN's Wolf Blitzer after expressing outrage earlier on Tuesday that charges had been dropped in the Jussie Smollett … [Read more...] about Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Blasts Jussie Smollett on CNN, Calls Dropped Charges an ‘Abomination’ — WATCH
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FOP Demands Investigation of State’s Attorney Kim Foxx After Jussie Smollett Charges Dropped
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx, who had recused herself from Jussie Smollett's prosecution, is taking heat after all charges were dropped … [Read more...] about FOP Demands Investigation of State’s Attorney Kim Foxx After Jussie Smollett Charges Dropped
Chicago Mayor and Police Superintendent Slam Dismissal of Jussie Smollett Charges as ‘Whitewash of Justice’ — WATCH
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson slammed the dismissal of charges against Empire actor Jussie … [Read more...] about Chicago Mayor and Police Superintendent Slam Dismissal of Jussie Smollett Charges as ‘Whitewash of Justice’ — WATCH
Prosecutors Drop All Charges Against ‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett
This is a developing story (refresh for updates)... Jussie Smollett returned to the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago on Tuesday morning for … [Read more...] about Prosecutors Drop All Charges Against ‘Empire’ Actor Jussie Smollett
You’ll Be Gaga Over Ben Platt and Max Sheldon’s Gay Take on ‘Shallow’ from ‘A Star is Born’ — WATCH
Actors Ben Platt and Max Sheldon charmed audiences at NYC's 54 Below recently with a fresh gay take on "Shallow" from A Star is Born. "We think … [Read more...] about You’ll Be Gaga Over Ben Platt and Max Sheldon’s Gay Take on ‘Shallow’ from ‘A Star is Born’ — WATCH
‘Color Purple’ Actress Fired for Facebook Post Declaring ‘I Do Not Believe Homosexuality is Right’
Oluwaseyi Omooba, who was due to play the lead role of Celie in Leicester’s Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome’s co-production of the Broadway musical … [Read more...] about ‘Color Purple’ Actress Fired for Facebook Post Declaring ‘I Do Not Believe Homosexuality is Right’
DC Universe Just Cast a Trans, Deaf Actor of Color as Its Next Superhero
DC Universe has cast Chella Man, a 20-year-old trans, deaf and Jewish artist and actor of color, as its newest superhero: Jerico in the streaming … [Read more...] about DC Universe Just Cast a Trans, Deaf Actor of Color as Its Next Superhero
Armie Hammer Has Changed His Tune on the ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Sequel
Armie Hammer says he's no longer so enthusiastic about making a sequel to the Oscar-nominated film Call Me By Your Name. Hammer told Vulture in a … [Read more...] about Armie Hammer Has Changed His Tune on the ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Sequel
Theatre Investigating ‘Color Purple’ Actress’s Facebook Post Saying ‘I Do Not Believe Homosexuality is Right’
Over the weekend we reported that Oluwaseyi Omooba, an actress recently cast as Celie in Leicester’s Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome’s co-production … [Read more...] about Theatre Investigating ‘Color Purple’ Actress’s Facebook Post Saying ‘I Do Not Believe Homosexuality is Right’
John Oliver Riffs on Public Shaming: ‘Every Nine Seconds We Find Something New to Be Outraged About’ — WATCH
John Oliver explored how the internet has fueled the phenomenon of "public shaming" in a segment on Last Week Tonight. "This is a golden age of … [Read more...] about John Oliver Riffs on Public Shaming: ‘Every Nine Seconds We Find Something New to Be Outraged About’ — WATCH