George and Amal Clooney are putting the spotlight on those who risk their lives for global justice. The Hollywood couple hosted their Clooney Foundation’s first ever Albie Awards at the New York Public Library on Thursday. The event is named after South African Justice Albie Sachs, well-known for his commitment to ending apartheid in the…
Vanessa Bryant Shares Brief Statement Following Privacy Lawsuit Verdict: “Justice for Kobe and Gigi!”
Vanessa Bryant has shared a brief statement on social media after a verdict was handed down in her privacy lawsuit against Los Angeles County. A jury has today awarded her US$16 million in damages, finding that members of the County’s Fire and Sheriff’s departments invaded her privacy and caused emotional distress by sharing photos of…
Meghan Releases Statement After Winning Case Against Tabloid, Again: “We All Deserve Better”
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, has shared a statement after a British Court ruled in her favour – again – in a case involving tabloid paper, The Mail on Sunday. The paper was seeking to overturn a High Court decision that it breached Meghan’s privacy by printing parts of a handwritten letter she wrote to her estranged…
Jamie Spears’ Petition To End Britney’s Conservatorship Now Officially Filed With the Court
Jamie Spears, the father of superstar Britney Spears, has officially filed to end his daughter’s conservatorship – but as with most things related to this case, it’s not as straight forward as it sounds. She isn’t “free” just yet…but she’s getting there! According to court documents filed with the Los Angeles County Superior Court, the petition states…
Nicole Scherzinger Shares Letter from Julius Jones, a Man on Death Row Who Maintains His Innocence
Nicole Scherzinger is using her platform to raise awareness about a man on death row who has maintained his innocence for more than two decades and is due to be executed next month. In a post on Instagram, the singer, songwriter and TV personality explained that she received a letter from Julius Jones, sentenced to death…
Duchess Meghan Wins Privacy Claim Against U.K. Tabloid
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has won her privacy lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, who publish The Mail on Sunday and MailOnline. (Cue the cheers!) A High Court judge has found the publication of a private letter the Duchess sent to her estranged father Thomas Markle in the lead-up to her wedding to Prince Harry in May…
Olivia Munn Shares Statement in Support of Asian Americans As Hate Crimes Continue
Olivia Munn has shared a statement in support of the Asian American community, as hate crimes continue to rise amid the pandemic. The actress, whose mum is from Vietnam, joins actors Daniel Dae Kim, Daniel Wu, Gemma Chan and many more who are using their platforms to urge the media and public to stop ignoring the…
Daniel Dae Kim & Daniel Wu Offer $25K Reward To Find Man Who Attacked Seniors In Oakland
Daniel Dae Kim and Daniel Wu have teamed up to help track down a man who was filmed pushing a 91-year-old in Oakland’s Chinatown. The actors are offering a $25,000 reward for anyone who can provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator who’s also believed to have attacked two other seniors in…
Why Kim’s Tweeting About Death Row Inmate Brandon Bernard For the Next 24 Hours
Kim Kardashian West is urging U.S. President Donald Trump to stop the execution of death row inmate Brandon Bernard, who’s due to die by lethal injection in less than 24 hours. The reality star, entrepreneur, criminal justice reform advocate and soon-to-be lawyer, is so passionate about saving his life, she’s doing nothing but tweeting about his case…
AMAL CLOONEY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR WORKING TO SUPPORT PRESS FREEDOM
Amal Clooney has been honoured with a prestigious Press Freedom Award. I know, I know. You’re thinking, wait a minute, she isn’t press…she’s a human rights lawyer! And you’re right. But she was this year’s recipient of the Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award from the Committee to Protect Journalists, for showing “extraordinary and sustained achievement…
Poet Azure Antoinette and “Grey’s Anatomy” Star Kevin McKidd Release Song in Support of Black Lives
One of the coolest and most impactful poets of our time, Azure Antoinette has teamed up with Grey’s Anatomy star and singer Kevin McKidd to release a cover of Snow Patrol’s “Chasing Cars” that’s even more moving than the original. The song (which Grey’s fans recognise as the unofficial theme song for the hit medical show) has…
Vanessa Bryant Files Lawsuit Over Leaked Photos of Helicopter Crash
Vanessa Bryant has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff and his department for releasing photos from the helicopter crash which killed her husband Kobe Bryant, their daughter Gianna and seven others in January this year. “No fewer than eight sheriff’s deputies at the crash site, pulled out their personal cell phones and snapped photos…
Why Sacha, Viola, Leo and Kim Aren’t Posting Anything On Instagram Today
You won’t be hearing from Sacha Baron Cohen, Viola Davis, Leonardo DiCaprio or Kim Kardashian West on Instagram today. The celebrities are among thousands of people going silent for 24 hours to protest against the misinformation and hate speech allowed on the social media site and its parent company, Facebook. And while the freeze will only…
The Weeknd Uses VMA Win to Demand Justice for Police Shooting Victims
The Weeknd won Video of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards – but he didn’t feel like celebrating. Instead, the Blinding Lights singer used his moment in the spotlight to keep the conversation going about police brutality and racial injustice. “It’s really hard for me to celebrate right now and enjoy this moment,” he said…