‘Content For Change’: BET To Launch Initiative To Empower Black Voices, Address Racial Inequalities In America

Holby City fans have shared their concerns for Nicky McKendrick after the doctor was exposed to a deadly drug.During Tuesday’s instalment of The BBC One hospital drama, viewers were glued to their screens as the medical practitioner was targeted by a vengeful relative of one of Cameron’s victims.The brunette beauty received a sinister card claiming to be full of anthrax – which is a deadly drug that if inhaled can kill within a matter of days.Luckily, Jac Naylor realised the severity of the situation and urged the new mum to remain still while she raised the alarm around the hospital.And viewers soon swarmed to social media to share their concerns for the loveable character on the show.One user wrote: "Serial Killer Cameron is still on the loose.

Screaming Trees star Mark Lanegan has died at his home in Ireland at the age of 57.The talented singer - who also formed part of The Guitar Twins and had been a member of Queen Of The Stone Age - death was confirmed on his official twitter account.Lanegan had died at his home in Killarney, Ireland and leaves behind his wife Shelley.The emotional post read: "Our beloved friend Mark Lanegan passed away this morning at his home in Killarney, Ireland."A beloved singer, songwriter, author and musician he was 57 and is survived by his wife Shelley."No other information is available at this time. We ask please respect the family privacy."With the tragic news online spreading fast, masses took to their keyboards to pay their final respects to an iconic musician.Singer and songwriter Tim Burgess wrote: "Oh no.

Elsa Pataky can make anything look good!New photos of the Spanish model and actress were just released, showing her in Gioseppo’s Summer 2022 collection. The pictures feature Pataky wearing her favorite shoes from the newly-launched line, which include sandals, sneakers, heels, and more.Chris Hemsworth shares a picture of wife Elsa Pataky with ‘someone’ else and wishes them wellElsa Pataky shares a photo of Chris Hemsworth being attacked by their kidsChris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky go on a romantic walk in LondonThe creative director of the photoshoot, Gallery Room, posted about the launch on Instagram while describing all of its elements.

In support of Deborah, @Real_Rob_Warner said: “Also - where are parents or teachers wearing facemasks around kids to the extent that it's causing a problem?“If you only ever talk to your children in the supermarket, that's a bigger problem.”In contrast, @llikeportals penned: “Even a 3rd grader is smart enough to understand that without goggles the mask is no different than protecting yourself from mosquitos using a chain link fence." (sic)In response to Paul’s video share, @Iambiancafh wrote: “God this is all so boring, since when were 2 min media clips, science?! Give me strength.”Deborah Meaden came back on viewer’s screens with the return of BBC’s Dragon’s Den in January.She also appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2013, where she was partnered with Robin Windsor.She recently spoke up about how she was in “personal pain” after being eliminated form the show.She told Closer Magazine: “I still have permanent pain in the balls of my feet, which is a constant reminder that I did the show.“It started after I spent 10 hours a day waltzing and I put too much pressure on them.”

Dan Walker, 44, penned earlier today a heartfelt tweet for his former BBC co-star Oti Mabuse, 31, following her departure from Strictly Come Dancing.The BBC Breakfast presenter labelled the South-African-born dancer a “legend” as it was announced she was set to leave the hit show.Dan retweeted BBC Strictly’s official Twitter account’s announcement in view of his 750,000 followers.The statement read: “Oti has been a truly wonderful part of Strictly for the past seven years.“Her energy, creativity and talent have contributed to so many of the show’s most memorable moments and she will be hugely missed, not only by viewers but the entire team.“She leaves a dazzling legacy behind her, as the only professional dancer to lift the Glitterball Trophy in two consecutive years.”The official statement continued: “We couldn’t be prouder of Oti and what she has achieved.“She will always be at the very heart of our Strictly family and we wish her every success in her already bright future.”Dan added: “Absolutely lovely human and a Strictly legend.

Becca Tobin and Zach Martin are parents!

EastEnders couldn't help but see the funny side during Tuesday's episode after Kheerat Panesar went on the run but only ended up across the Square at Stacey Slater's home.Things were certainly heating up in the East End drama when Chelsea found her husband Gray Atkins lying injured on the floor with Kheerat standing over him.Panicked, Chelsea immediately called the police and informed them that Gray had been attacked by Kheerat.With no other choice, business owner Kheerat thought it would be best to flee the scene as soon as possible.But fans were left amused when he wasn't able to get very far.Taking to Twitter, one person wrote: "Kheerat's run away all across to the other side of the square."Another fan exclaimed: "Kheerat ffs only went across the road!"A third confused viewer said: "Kheerat is walking through the square, when he's trying to hide?????????"Later on in the programme, it soon became clear that Kheerat made the right decision to enter Stacey's home as she was able to hide him and helped the landlord flee from the square.With police now on the hunt for Kheerat, viewers were still aggravated with Chelsea for calling them in the first place due to the fact that Gray is a serial killer.Jumping back onto the social media platform, one annoyed viewer shared: "The police should be going around like that looking for Gray not Kheerat, so stupid really is. Also Chelsea! Throwing Kheerat under the bus and protecting someone she knows is a MURDERER."Another spectator said: "Absolutely HATE chelsea!! how you gonna snitch on kheerat and you clearly know he’s been trying to help YOU."A third agreed and wrote: "I honestly wished that Whitney would of come in too the house now instead of Chelsea.

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix this summer.The Gunners came out of the January window with a weaker front-line after failing in their pursuit of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic and allowing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to join Barcelona for free.Manager Mikel Arteta is expected to spend big money instead this summer, with 22-year-old former Golden Boy winner Felix topping the Spaniard’s list of potential signings.And according to El Chiringuito via Sport Witness, La Liga giants Atletico would be prepared to let him join Arsenal in an attempt to recoup the lion’s share of the whopping £114million fee they paid for him in 2019.Journalist Eduardo Inda said: “Joao Félix is a very good player. Arsenal want him.“Diego Simeone, if he continues, he wants to bring [Valencia striker Goncalo] Guedes.

Jamal Edwards was a pioneering British music figure whose YouTube channel SBTV was influential in promoting emerging rappers and singers such as Ed Sheeran and Stormzy.  Jamal Edwards was an influential music entrepreneur who started the online music platform SBTV on YouTube in 2006 when he was a teenager.

EXCLUSIVE: His Dark Materials episodic director William McGregor has come aboard to helm the movie Smile (working title) for Netflix and Matt Reeves’ 6th and Idaho, a project which is described as a vampire story in the spirit of Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive. 

EXCLUSIVE: Sharon Stone (The Flight Attendant, Ratched) has optioned the rights to Lisa Barr’s upcoming novel Woman on Fire, inking a deal to produce and star in a film adaptation.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterAmerican Slavery Project is partnering with 11 theaters for a special presentation of Black Women and the Ballot, three short radio plays that will be available nation-wide and virtually for the first time on June 19, at 7:30pm ET.Available on Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States, the timely and relevant plays will be available on American Slavery Project website and YouTube channel as well as Crossroads Theatre’s website and partner social media. The event will end with the actors sharing what voting means to them, followed by a live talkback hosted by American Slavery Project on their YouTube Channel.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterAs we reach mid-June we are in the halfway point of Pride month and as the country continues to navigate the civic unrest in the cultural landscape, HBO’s Human by Orientation is elevating hope by launching its first-ever “Pride” site that will feature LGBTQIA+ programming and events featuring the likes of Janelle Monáe, Todrick Hall and Kim Petras. The free virtual events such as drag brunch, DJ sets and comedy nights will kick off June 18 and continue through June 28.HBO recognizes that Pride was and continues to be a protest that was originally led by Black and Brown trans women as they fought for the rights for all LGBTQIA+ people.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterOn Sunday, John Oliver continued to report from his white void for the latest episode of Last Week Tonight which kicked off with addressing the strides and progress that have been made from the last few weeks of Black Lives Matter protests that have stemmed from the death of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the long list of deaths of Black men and women as a result of racism.Oliver went down the list of what the current movement has acheived such as the cancelation of Cops and how Sesame Street and CNN teamed for a town hall about racism for children — a town hall that was not liked by Fox News’s Tucker Carlson, who Oliver called a “one-man homeowners association.” In addition, the

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterAs people are forced to face the racial inequality that has been plaguing the country for decades — centuries even — the Think Tank for Inclusion and Equity (TTIE) published their support for Black Lives Matter and a call to action to Hollywood to hire more Black writers and demanded industry leaders to commit to equal pay.In May, TTIE released their second “Behind the Scenes: The State of Inclusion and Equity in TV Writing” report which showed that although the industry has seen an increase in efforts to monitor and track representation in writers rooms, underrepresented voices are still jumping over hurdles.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterTelevision City, which is owned by Hackman Capital Partners has pledged $2 million to support the Beverly/Fairfax District community in Los Angeles and promote diversity in the entertainment industry after being slammed for allowing the Los Angeles Police Department to set up shop in the studio complex during the Fairfax protest on May 30, which was a response to the death of George Floyd.“Television City has called this community home for nearly 70 years, and it pains us to see our neighbors, community organizations, and small businesses – many of which are trying to reopen their doors in the first time in over three months – suffer through these challenging times,” said Michael Hackman, Hackman

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterEXCLUSIVE: One of DC’s first female superheroes is getting the YA book treatment. Author Alexandra Monir is set to write the first-ever novel about the popular superheroine Black Canary in Black Canary: Breaking Silence.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterBeyonce Knowles-Carter joined a prestigious roster of guest speakers for YouTube’s global virtual commencement ceremony Dear Class of 2020  on Sunday. The global superstar gave a speech that not only inspired but amplified the Black Lives Matter movement and encouraged everyone who has ever been put in the margins to stand up and be seen.She kicked off her nearly 10-minute speech by thanking the Obamas and congratulating the class of 2020.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterDuring ATX Television Festival’s virtual edition, trailblazing Latinx TV creators Gloria Calderon Kellett (One Day at a Time), Tanya Saracho (Vida), Steven Canals (Pose) And Ilana Pena (A Diary of a Future President) discussed a breadth of issues that revolved around the topic of celebrating authentic storytelling.The pre-recorded panel was before the series finale of Saracho’s Vida and on the eve of the Pan Pacific Park/Fairfax protest. The ramifications and resistance as a result of George Floyd’s death were very much present.Saracho talked about how the climate has weighed heavy on her heart and how she couldn’t put into words how she felt.

By Dino-Ray Ramos

By Dino-Ray Ramos