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Spike Lee Releases Short Film Connecting Murders
Usher Donates Food To Families In Atlanta During COVID-19 Pandemic
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officer Derek Chau- vin, Academy Award-winning director and activist Spike Lee has released a short film connecting Floyd's murder to the death of Eric Garner and Radio Raheem, a character in his film, Do The Right Thing.
Titled Will History Stop Re- peating Itself?, the video was posted on Lee's Twitter ac- count with a caption that reads “3 Brothers-Radio Raheem, Eric Garner And George Floyd.”
The video originally de- buted on CNN. In an interview with Don Lemon, Lee said,
Usher is yet another At- lanta celebrity that is giving back to his community to help those in need amid the coron- avirus pandemic.
Speaking to WSB-TV Chan- nel 2 News, the Grammy-win- ning singer-songwriter is reaching out to Clayton County thanks to his New Look Foun- dation and has set up an emer- gency fund to provide children with virtual classes, financial
USHER
assistance, and mental health and wellness support.
In addition to the emer- gency relief, Usher and volun- teers from New Look donated plant-based meals to feed nearly 350 people in the Clay- ton County community.
"We really wanted to offer them just some comfort, some food, and also let them know that they are not forgotten," Usher said.
Floyd Mayweather Will
Ray J is speaking out for the first time following news that his wife Princess Love had filed for divorce earlier this month.
During a recent virtual press conference, the singer and en- trepreneur said they were fo- cused on parenting their two children — Melody Love, who turns 2 on Saturday, and Epik Ray, 4 months.
“I’m back with the kids right now so I’m just really excited about my daughter’s birthday coming up this weekend,” Ray J said, via PEOPLE. “Over these past few months, though, I’ve been at the studio locked
Pay For George Floyd's
Funeral Services
Floyd Mayweather will pay for the funeral services for George Floyd, according to a Mayweather representative.
Floyd, who was black, died last week in Minneapolis after Derek Chauvin, a white po- lice officer, kneeled on his neck for more than eight min- utes. Chauvin, who was fired on Tuesday, was charged Fri- day with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
Floyd's death sparked protests across the United States over the weekend.
"He'll probably get mad at me for saying that, but yes, [Mayweather] is definitely paying for the funeral,"
PRINCESS LOVE, MELODY LOVE AND RAY J
SPIKE LEE
“We are seeing this again and again and again. This is the thing, the killing of black bod- ies, that is what this country is built upon."
Ray J Has Nothing But Love For Princess Love Amid Divorce
FLOYD MAYWEATHER
Leonard Ellerbe, the CEO of Mayweather Promotions, told ESPN on Monday
‘Tuca And Bertie’ Season 2 Takes Flight At Adult Swim
Adult Swim has picked up a second season of the animated comedy Tuca & Bertie, the an- imated series that was can- celed last year at Netflix. The network has greenlit a 10- episode Season 2, with the op- tion for more.
The comedy stars Tiffany Haddish and Ali Wong and revolves around the friendship between Tuca (Haddish), a cocky, carefree toucan, and Bertie (Wong), an anxious, daydreaming songbird. The se- ries also featured the voice of Steven Yuen and guest per- formers Nicole Byer,
TIFFANY HADDISH STARS IN TUCA & BERTIE
Richard E. Grant, John Jermaine Fowler and Early, Reggie Watts, Tig Tessa Thompson among Notaro, Amber Ruffin, others.
in. I was at the studio right around when everything got locked down. Before I came home, I had to quarantine for 14 days. My wife has been su-
permom, and she wasn’t hav- ing that so she just wanted to make sure that I was good. We’re taking it one day at a time.”
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