Controversial Rappers’ Music Video Shows Cop Fighting Unarmed Black Man
A new music video released Thursday by Run the Jewels (aka Killer Mike and El-P) is making waves online.
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Minority Groups Outraged After Hollywood Rag Questions Ethnic Casting Trend
A number of multi-ethnic media organizations joined together Wednesday to condemn a controversial Deadline Hollywood article that suggested the 2015 television season’s uptick in minority casting represented “too much of a good thing.”
California: Support for Legal Pot Hits Record High
A new poll by the Public Policy Institute of California reveals a record level of support for the legalization of marijuana in the state.
‘Super Troopers 2’ Is On After Hitting $2M Fundraising Goal in 24 Hours
Comedy troupe Broken Lizard will get the opportunity to make a sequel to their 2001 cult comedy hit Super Troopers after the group exceeded its $2 million fundraising goal on Indiegogo in just one day.
Director of Scientology Documentary Calls on Tom Cruise to Address Church Abuse Allegations
Alex Gibney, the Oscar-winning director behind an upcoming HBO Scientology exposé, called actor and prominent adherent Tom Cruise “irresponsible” for refusing to address allegations of mental and physical abuse within the controversial church.
Future of Santa Monica Airport Up in the Air
More than 100 Santa Monica residents attended a City Council meeting Tuesday night to deliberate over the future of the city’s controversial airport, SMO.
Sean Penn Watches ISIS Beheading Videos to Understand ‘Real Violence’
In an interview with the Daily Telegraph this week, actor Sean Penn explained that he watches beheading videos made by the Islamic terrorist group ISIS in order to see and understand “real violence.”
Kendrick Lamar Plays Surprise Show on Top of Moving Semi-Truck in Hollywood
Rap superstar Kendrick Lamar played a surprise concert Tuesday night atop a moving semi-truck in Hollywood.
Ted Cruz: ‘I Didn’t Like How Rock Music Responded’ After 9/11
In an appearance on CBS This Morning, Republican presidential contender Sen. Ted Cruz (TX) said that his taste in music changed after the September 11, 2001 Moslem terrorist attacks.
4 Charged After Running Over Waitress who Chased Them over Unpaid Bill
Four people were charged Tuesday after allegedly skipping out on a bill in a restaurant near Anaheim and then running over with their car the waitress who had rushed to the parking lot to confront them.
LA Considers Minimum Wage Increase: $15.25 by 2019
The Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Eric Garcetti will meet with representatives of the California Restaurant Association and other city officials Tuesday to consider steadily raising the minimum wage over the next four years.
Universal to Release Christian Edition of ‘Unbroken’
Universal Pictures will release a special edition “Legacy of Faith” DVD of the Angelina Jolie-directed film Unbroken on Tuesday that will be available exclusively at Christian outlets. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the special Christian edition of the DVD includes both
PETA Targets ‘Harry Potter’ Studio Tour for ‘Demeaning’ and ‘Distressing’ Owls
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) targeted Harry Potter attraction at Warner Bros. Studios in England this week for alleged mistreatment of the exhibit’s owls.
Madonna: ‘If I Was Just Married to Jay Z’ I’d Be Invited to the White House
The Queen of Pop revealed that she is jealous of pop superstar Beyoncés relationship with President Obama, saying that if only she were married to Jay Z, she would “score an invitation” to the White House.
Panic Sets in as High Temperatures Bring End to California’s ‘Rainy’ Season
Hot, dry weather is expected in many regions of California at the end of this week, threatening to put a dismal cap on the state’s rainy season as it struggles through a fourth year of severe drought.
Chelsea Clinton, Jimmy Kimmel Enlist Hollywood for National Service Campaign
Chelsea Clinton and late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel teamed up Monday to announce the “Serve a Year” initiative, a campaign that will use Hollywood entertainment to encourage American youth to spend at least one year after college or high school giving back to their communities through national service programs.
Burglar Caught after Using Victim’s Netflix Account
A northern California man was jailed on burglary charges this week after police traced the victim’s active Netflix account to the thief’s home.
San Fran Pot Dispensaries Donate to Gun Buyback Program
A group of San Francisco medical marijuana dispensaries helped local law enforcement with its gun buyback program on Saturday by contributing thousands of dollars to help fund the effort to take guns off the streets.
NASA Map: Risk of U.S. Megadrought Increases
A new map unveiled by the NASA Earth Observatory this week shows that the risk of “megadrought”–a severe drought lasting for up to 35 years – is increasing, and not just for the already drought-stricken California.
Taylor Swift Buys ‘TaylorSwift.porn’
Taylor Swift beat Internet trolls to the punch this week by purchasing the “TaylorSwift.porn” and “TaylorSwift.adult” domain names before anyone else could snatch them up.
Mexican Wrestling Star Fatally Injured in Ring While Fans Look on
A Mexican wrestling star was fatally injured during a match Friday night, but the show continued for a full two minutes before the other wrestlers and the thousands of fans in attendance realized something was wrong.
Feds Warn Spring Breakers to Stay Away from Dolphins
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is warning Gulf Coast spring breakers not to interact with wild dolphins while hitting the beaches this week. The “Keep Dolphins Wild” public awareness campaign urges visitors to Florida beaches not to feed,
Kerry Washington Demands More LGBT Employment in Hollywood
Scandal star Kerry Washington was honored with the Vanguard Award at Saturday night’s GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, and used her acceptance speech to call for the employment of more LGBT people in the entertainment industry.
Pharrell Williams Lectures Middle Schoolers on Climate Change
Pop star artist/producer Pharrell Williams took to the podium of the UN General Assembly Friday to address 1,200 middle-schoolers about the importance of climate change as part of this year’s International Day of Happiness.
6-Year-Old’s Climate Change Film Makes White House Debut
Montana first-grader Noah Gue will travel to the White House Friday to premiere a short film he made about climate change for the White House Student Film Festival.
