Really, he deserves his own Broadway show when this all over. Hell, he deserves a TV series, a three-picture movie deal, and a Nobel Peace Prize. I even think we should erect Randy Rainbow statues in place of all the Confederate ones scattered around the country. He's THAT … [Read more...]
#QueerQuote: ”I’ve Upped My Standards, Now Up Yours.” – Pat Paulsen
''All the Problems We Face in the United States Today Can be Traced to an Unenlightened Immigration Policy on the Part of Native Americans.'' If you are having fun with the idea of Kanye West running for president, remember, please, Pat Paulsen (1927 -1997). Paulsen was a … [Read more...]
Carl Reiner (RIP) Wanted to Live Until 2020 So He Could Vote Trump Out of Office
Photo via YouTube He loved Twitter and in October 2018, just before the mid-term elections, the late comedy legend tweeted: "We can vote for elected officials who will hold this president accountable. And after we’ve done that, my personal goal will be to stick around until … [Read more...]
#RIP: Carl Reiner is Gone at 98
In 1963, via YouTube He was one of the best liked people in showbiz. Tall, bald Carl Reiner was a creative force and a welcome presence on television and in films. A skilled, world-class comedian, actor, director, screenwriter, and publisher, his career spanned seven decades. … [Read more...]
“Golden Girls” Blackface Episode Is Pulled From Hulu
In the 1988 episode “Mixed Blessings,” (episode 23 in season 3), Dorothy is against her son Michael's engagement to an older black women named Lorraine. Lorraine’s family arrives just as Rose and Blanche are testing out a new mud face treatment. The two greet the family with … [Read more...]
Jennifer Hudson Absolutely Channels Aretha Franklin in New “Respect” Trailer
Following the rise of Aretha Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her international superstardom, RESPECT is the remarkable true story of the music icon’s journey to find her voice. Starring Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, … [Read more...]
#QueerQuote: “‘Excuse Me While I Whip This Out.” – Bart, “Blazing Saddles” (1974)
Cleavon Little (1939-1992) portrayed Sheriff Bart in the Mel Brooks film Blazing Saddles (1974), which brought him a BAFTA nomination. He began his career in the late 1960s on the stage. In 1970, he starred in the Broadway production of the musical Purlie (1970) winning both a … [Read more...]
YouTuber Shane Dawson Apologizes (Again) for Years of Racist Videos (This Time He Says He Means It). Watch
YouTuber Shane Dawson, who shot to fame by posting countless racist videos and podcasts, posted a 20-minute apology, saying he's "willing to lose everything" to make amends for years of sketches and jokes involving racial … [Read more...]
‘The Simpsons’ and ‘Family Guy’ To End Having White Actors Voicing Non-White Characters
Both The Simpsons and [Read more...]
Kristen Bell and Jenny Slate Relinquish Cartoon Voice Roles to Black Actors
In two separate announcements, Kristen Bell announced she would stop voicing Molly on Central Park, and Jenny Slate said she'd stop voicing Missy on Big Mouth so both roles could be recast with Black actors. Kristen [Read more...]
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