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Memphis May Fire vocalist Matty Mullins apologizes for using a racial slur
Memphis May Fire vocalist Matty Mullins is issuing an apology for previously using a racial slur after a post began circulating online accusing him of being recorded saying the n-word on a voicemail to his manager. In his post, Mullins recalls the incident from the beginnings of their career offering his explanation of the context under why it […]
Reddit’s co-founder wants a black candidate to replace him on the board
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has stepped down from his board role and requested that it be filled by a black candidate. Ohanian co-founded the social networking site alongside Steve Huffman in 2005. The news comes amid Black Lives Matter protests taking place around the world. The protests were sparked by the killing of George Floyd […]
Here’s why Billie Eilish created a film on the effects of body shaming
Back in March, Billie Eilish kicked off her WHERE DO WE GO? tour in Miami before coronavirus caused the remaining dates to be postponed. Included in her powerful live set was a short film where Eilish tackles anti-body shaming. Due to the tour postponement, the singer released the full film back in May for everyone […]
This petition is trying to stop the George Floyd challenge on TikTok
Amid protests revolving around the death of George Floyd, TikTok was accused of censoring posts from users writing the hashtags #BlackLivesMatter and #GeorgeFloyd. The video-sharing platform blamed the problem on a glitch, but many users don’t believe that’s the true reason. Now, an insensitive “George Floyd TikTok Challenge” is sparking outrage. A new petition has emerged that […]
Jordan Peele and more Hollywood figures stand behind John Boyega
As protests over the killing of George Floyd make their way across the globe, Star Wars actor John Boyega was seen joining the Black Lives Matter movement in London. For the actor, he says he doesn’t care if he loses his career for doing so. Now, Get Out and Us director Jordan Peele and many others are standing in solidarity with […]
‘Riverdale’ star Vanessa Morgan criticizes the show’s black storylines
Protests worldwide have continued to take place in support of Black Lives Matter and the demand for change following the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Now, Riverdale star Vanessa Morgan is using her platform to spread awareness about the institutional racism found in Hollywood. In a note shared on […]
Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic leaves Twitter after backlash over Trump praise
Former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic has deactivated his Twitter account after receiving backlash for praising Donald Trump‘s recent speech. The now-deleted social media posts praised Trump for his Monday night speech in which he said that he’s “dispatching thousands and thousands of heavily armed soldiers, military personnel and law enforcement officers” to the Black Lives […]
TikTok is blaming Black Lives Matter hashtag blocking on a system error
Amid protests revolving around the death of George Floyd, TikTok is being accused of censoring posts from users writing the hashtags #BlackLivesMatter and #GeorgeFloyd. A user noticed he was unable to see posts using those hashtags while uploading a video and the social media site has responded and corrected the error. Read More: Grimes nicknamed her baby and […]
See Simple Plan celebrate a milestone by doing their own TikTok challenge
Over 18 years after its release, Simple Plan‘s “I’m Just A Kid” has been certified Platinum in the US with over a million equivalent units sold. The track has become a viral TikTok sensation and was further boosted by the Cheaper By The Dozen cast recreating moments from the film for the social media challenge. Read More: You can go […]
Here’s what Woe, Is Me have planned for the anniversary of ‘Number[s]’
Woe, Is Me are asking fans to share their memories of the band for their ten-year anniversary of Number[s] for some special nostalgic content coming soon. The band say they’re creating new merch and other things and are requesting fans follow their Instagram account and tag them in their posts. Read More: You can own a piece of […]
See a Papa Roach fan shout "Last Resort" at his latest Walmart "tour" stop
If you’ve ever been wandering the aisles of your local Walmart and started humming the lyrics to your favorite song, you’re definitely not alone but one TikTok user went a step further by screaming the words to Papa Roach‘s “Last Resort” in the store. Donzell Taggart has been going around to different Walmarts in his […]
Here's how you can win a prop from Frank Iero's latest music video
Frank Iero is offering fans the opportunity to win a prop from his music video for “Medicine Square Garden” by recreating a scene from the video. He’s running a contest through his social media and the winners will be receiving props from the shoot while an extra prize will be announced later in the week. Iero […]
Box Car Racer rang in their album’s anniversary exactly as you'd expect
Box Car Racer‘s self-titled record officially turns 18 today and Tom DeLonge is celebrating with an Instagram post throwing back to an old photo of him and Travis Barker. DeLonge shared the photo along with a message saying he and Barker chatted over FaceTime today. Read More: For Today frontman compares abortion to Hitler and Twitter isn’t having […]
For Today frontman compares abortion to Hitler and Twitter isn’t having it
Although Christian metalcore band For Today have been broken up for a few years now, their vocalist Mattie Montgomery is getting the attention of bands still involved in the music scene with a crappy opinion. Montgomery made a post on Twitter comparing abortions to Adolf Hitler and a lot of people are rightfully calling him out for […]
Here’s how a FedEx driver helped Tony Hawk and a fan trade skateboards
Tony Hawk is partnering with a FedEx delivery driver to make a young skateboarders dreams come true. A delivery driver with the company was dropping off a package in Suwanee, Georgia to a young boy and after the kid told him to send his old beat-up deck to Tony Hawk, word got back to the skateboarding […]
Twitter is testing out a reply option to help you avoid awkward discussions
Twitter is testing out several changes to how the social media platform is working with some hefty shakeups to who can reply to your posts. According to a release from the company, they’re going to be allowing users to decide exactly who can reply to their tweets. Read More: Funko salute the Pumpkin King with new […]
You can hit the stage with Crown The Empire without leaving your home
With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic putting a sudden halt to tours and festivals worldwide, artists have started getting creative with performing while at home. From livestreams on Twitch, Instagram, YouTube and more, artists are still managing to bring live performances to fans in a number of unique ways. Now, Crown The Empire are taking it […]
Apparently people are waiting hours for free Krispy Kreme donuts
The coronavirus pandemic has altered a lot of milestone events for individuals around the world. For many graduates, their highly-anticipated graduation ceremonies have been postponed or canceled due to the social distancing restrictions in place. Although the cancelation of these events has been disappointing for many, Krispy Kreme is attempting to bring some joy to […]
Gene Simmons calling out Postmates will make you reconsider delivery
Due to coronavirus, many of us are currently under mandated quarantine in our homes. Since these lockdowns began, food delivery services have seen a surge in demand as many restaurants only remain open for takeaway and deliveries. However, the delivery service Postmates is now facing some backlash on Twitter from Gene Simmons and his daughter […]
The way you click through Instagram Stories could be changing
Instagram is testing out new features for users to navigate their way through Stories on the app to be more unique to their interests. The social media company is working on new and improved ways for people to see Stories content that could make cycling through numerous Stories easier than before. Read More: Arkansas’ first socially-distant […]
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