Corporations become unlikely financiers of racial equity
Companies donated or pledged about $8.2 billion of the $12 billion in total contributions that were earmarked for racial equity โ the โfirst time direct corporate giving to racial equity causes has reached this magnitudeโ โ said Andrew Grabois, Candidโs corporate philanthropy manager. โWhen George Floyd was killed, consumers and stakeholders called on companies to invest in issues related to racial equity, and many responded,โ Grabois said. But traditionally, Grabois noted, large corporations funded mainly educational and cultural groups, while donating comparatively little to racial equity causes. Since late May, Grabois said, financial commitments by companies to racial equity causes have grown โexponentially largerโ than any other cause other than COVID-19. At the same time, experts say, thereโs no consensus on how to define racial equity giving.
Who run the Grammys? Beyoncรฉ becomes most decorated female act in Grammy history
Four women won the top four prizes Sunday, including Swift, who became the first female performer to win album of the year three times. Beyoncรฉ โ with her 28th win โ became the most decorated woman in Grammy history. And 9-year-old Blue Ivy Carter โ who won best music video alongside her mother โ became the second youngest act to win a Grammy in the showโs 63-year history. Megan Thee Stallion, who won three honors, also made history and became the first female rapper to win best rap song. She's also the fifth rap-based act to win best new artist.
The 11 most memorable Super Bowl halftime performances
Prince, Beyonce and Lady Gaga performing in past Super Bowl Halftime shows. In the last 30 years, the Super Bowl halftime show has featured some of the hottest superstar performers including Prince, Beyonce and Lady Gaga. Here's a look at 11 of the most memorable Super Bowl halftime moments:1993 โ Michael JacksonThe Prince of Pop's performance at the 1993 Super Bowl has been lauded as one of the greatest halftime performances of all time. Following the incident, the NFL announced that MTV, which had produced the halftime show, would not be involved in Super Bowl halftime shows in the future. In the 40-year history of the Super Bowl, it had never rained during a halftime performance.
cnbc.comUK online fashion retailer buys Topshop, three other brands
Online retail company ASOS, confirmed Monday Feb. 1, 2021, it has sealed the takeover of Topshop and three other brands from the collapse of the Arcadia retail empire, buying the brand names but not the high street retail space. The deal, announced Monday, puts thousands of jobs at risk because Asos acquired the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridgeโs and HIIT brands but none of their stores. AdArcadia struggled to respond to increased competition from low-cost rivals like Primark, as well as from online disrupters such as Asos and Boohoo. The four brands acquired in Mondayโs deal posted sales of 1 billion pounds, Asos said. Boohoo, said last week it was in exclusive talks to buy three other Arcadia brands โ Dorothy Perkins, Wallis and Burton โ in a deal that also wonโt include any stores.
'The Lion King' sequel to be helmed by 'Moonlight' director Barry Jenkins
A still from Disney's "The Lion King" featuring Nala (Beyonce Knowles) and Simba (Donald Glover). Disney has tapped Academy Award-winner Barry Jenkins to direct a sequel to "The Lion King." "The Lion King" remake garnered more than $1.5 billion in sales at the global box office in 2019. While "The Lion King" had box office success, the film was highly criticized by reviewers and audiences. "The Lion King" strayed too far into the "uncanny valley" for some critics.
cnbc.comQ&A: What were the results of Breonna Taylor investigation?
(AP Photo/John Minchillo)LOUISVILLE, Ky. โ Six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in her Kentucky apartment, a grand jury delivered a long-awaited answer about whether the officers would be punished. Some questions and answers about Cameron's findings in the Breonna Taylor case:WHO WAS BREONNA TAYLOR? HOW MANY TIMES WAS BREONNA TAYLOR SHOT? WHY WAS NO ONE CHARGED WITH SHOOTING BREONNA TAYLOR? Cameron said state law โbars us from seeking charges in Breonna Taylor's death.โ Cameron also said there was no conclusive evidence that any of Hankison's 10 gunshots hit Taylor inside her home.
Q&A: What were the results of Breonna Taylor investigation?
(AP Photo/John Minchillo)LOUISVILLE, Ky. โ Six months after Breonna Taylor was fatally shot by police in her Kentucky apartment, a grand jury delivered a long-awaited answer about whether the officers would be punished. Some questions and answers about Cameron's findings in the Breonna Taylor case:WHO WAS BREONNA TAYLOR? HOW MANY TIMES WAS BREONNA TAYLOR SHOT? WHY WAS NO ONE CHARGED WITH SHOOTING BREONNA TAYLOR? Cameron said state law โbars us from seeking charges in Breonna Taylor's death.โ Cameron also said there was no conclusive evidence that any of Hankison's 10 gunshots hit Taylor inside her home.
From Dash to Coppola, highlights from TCM's Women Make Film
FILE - Julie Dash attends the New York Film Critics Circle Awards on Jan. 3, 2017, in New York. Dash's work will be featured in Turner Classic Movies' four-month Women Make Film series, airing every Tuesday night through December. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)Associated Press Film Writers Lindsey Bahr and Jake Coyle pick some programming highlights from Turner Classic Movies' four-month Women Make Film series, airing every Tuesday night through December. In her 1976 film (airing Sept. 15 on TCM), Kopple intimately documents a grueling, 13-month coal miner's strike in a small Kentucky town. They just thought I was a funny little girl who carried a tape recorder and a camera. The film won Kopple her first Oscar.
Beyonc drops surprise single 'Black Parade' on Juneteenth
LOS ANGELES Beyonc did not let Juneteenth pass without dropping one of her signature surprises a new single called Black Parade.Im going back to the South, Im going back where my roots aint watered down," Beyonc sings, opening the track. Black joy is your right, the message said. We got rhythm, we got pride, we birth kings, we birth tribes, Beyonc sings toward the end of the nearly five-minute song. The release of Black Parade is the singers latest philanthropic effort. In 2013, Beyonc released the self-titled album Beyonc, also without any notice.
Beyonc to give graduation speech alongside the Obamas
NEW YORK Beyonc has been added to the list of guest speakers for YouTube's virtual commencement ceremony that will also feature the Obamas. YouTube announced Tuesday that Beyonc will deliver an inspirational message to the 2020 class for its Dear Class of 2020" event, which will take place June 6 at 3 p.m. EDT and will stream on YouTube. Barack and Michelle Obama will also speak at the virtual celebration, which will include appearances from Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Bill and Melinda Gates, Jennifer Lopez, Billy Porter, Malala Yousafzai, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Zendaya, Alicia Keys, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Demi Lovato, Hasan Minhaj and more. Dear Class of 2020" will include music performances from BTS, Lizzo, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, Chloe x Halle, Maluma, CNCO and Camila Cabello.
3 Houstonians make Forbes 2019 list of highest-paid entertainers
HOUSTON - Three Houstonians made Forbes top 100 list of highest-paid entertainers in 2019. Legendary Houston native Beyonce Knowles is the 20th-highest paid entertainer along with her husband Jay-Z earned $81 million this year. Houston native and rapper Travis Scott is the 39th-highest paid entertainer on Forbes list, earning $58 million. Houston resident and athlete James Harden is the 64th-highest paid entertainer this year. Click here for full list of Forbes highest-paid entertainersCopyright 2019 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.