Ellie Kemper apologizes for participating in St. Louis organization with ties to white supremacy

Billy Joel has paid tribute to Procol Harum‘s Gary Brooker with a cover of the band’s classic, ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’ – watch it below.During his performance at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium on Saturday night (February 26), Joel delivered a moving rendition of the 1967 single to celebrate the life of Brooker, who died on February 19 at the age of 76.Featured on the US version of Procol Harum’s self-titled debut album, ‘A Whiter Shade Of Pale’ is one of the most commercially successful singles in history, having sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.It’s a song that Joel has praised frequently, and covered on numerous occasions throughout his career, including a snippet during a Cincinnati concert in 2021 and a solo take during a Town Hall Q&A and concert with Howard Stern in 2014.His performance of the song in Vegas in honour of Brooker followed a performance of his own ‘Only The Good Die Young. You can watch Joel’s tribute below:Billy Joel pays tribute to Gary Brooker of Procol Harum with "A Whiter Shade of Pale." Just one song of a loaded 2.5 hour set at @AllegiantStadm #Vegas #BillyJoel #ProcolHarum @billyjoel pic.twitter.com/2pyX3cveRM— Rob Kachelriess (@rkachelriess) February 27, 2022Upon hearing the news of Brooker’s death earlier in the month, Joel took to social media to play his respects.“Sorry to hear about the passing of Gar Brooker,” he tweeted alongside a picture of the Procol Harum frontman sat at a piano.

Alexandra Daddario showed off her figure in a plunging silver gown with a daring slit at the28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, to celebrate the best of film and television in Hollywood night in Los Angeles.As she arrived to the red carpet, the35-year-old White Lotus actress looked incredibly glamorous with her glossy brunette locks in loose waves.She accessorized her dress with a pair of coordinating heels, a glitzy pair of statement earrings, a sweep of blush, red lipstick and matching nails. Mesmerizing: Alexandra Daddario showed off her sensational figure in a plunging silver gown with a daring slit at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on SundayThe star-studded event is being held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California and is set to kick off with a Hamilton reunion and feature a lifetime achievement award for Helen Mirren.

She's always been an animal lover and is known for taking only the best care of her pets.And Paris Hilton draped her beloved Chihuahua, Diamond Baby, in a custom Louis Vuitton robe as they stepped out in New York City together on Saturday night.The 40-year-old socialite made sure to match with her pet pooch as she sported a black-and-white, polka dot printed Saloni dress to battle the winter chill. Friends fur-ever: Paris Hilton draped her beloved Chihuahua, Diamond Baby, in a custom Louis Vuitton robe as they stepped out in New York City together on Saturday nightHilton's gorgeous Jamie silk-crepe midi dress was adorned with three crystal bows along the bodice and three-quarter length sleeves.

Kate Hudson soaked up some rays as she relaxed on a beach in Miami.The actress, 42, wore a small black bikini with skimpy bottoms as she laid down. While walking about, she donned a pair of form-fitting leggings.She accessorized with a pair of large square-rimmed glasses with light blue frames.

Pete Davidson did not appear on this week's edition of Saturday Night Live, as he was busy filming his upcoming horror movie The Home.The 28-year-old comic/actor this week was working on the James DeMonaco-directed motion picture, an insider told E! News on Saturday.In the film, Davidson portrays the role of a 'troubled' man named Max who takes a job at a retirement home where he comes to find out that the residents and caretakers have a past of 'sinister secrets,' Deadline reported in January. The latest:Pete Davidson, 28, did not appear on this week's edition of Saturday Night Live, as he was filming his upcoming horror movie The Home.

Stars of film and television are getting ready for Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles which will have a red carpet as CVID-19 restrictions loosen up.And Reese Witherspoon, who's nominated for her Apple TV series The Morning Show, as among the famous faces sharing their behind-the-scenes preparations via social media.The actress and producer, 45, posted a selfie showing her in full makeup while dressed in a white bath robe. Nominated: Reese Witherspoon, 45, shared a selfie mid-glam routine as she got ready for the SAG Awards being held Sunday in Los AngelesMeanwhile, Kerry Washington shared a clip in which she's seen getting her hair done in what appears to be a gym before showing off her stunning makeover transformation.Washington, 45, is one of the celebrity presenters of the show that will be broadcast live.The 28th annual SAG Awards held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica is set to kick off with a Hamilton reunion featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr.

Gallery: 25 times celebs should have just stayed quiet (Espresso) Her sincere apology impressed her African-American Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt co-star Tituss Burgess, who took to social media on Tuesday and wrote: "I love my Ellie. .

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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt actor Tituss Burgess has thrown his support behind co-star Ellie Kemper after it emerged that she had previously taken part in a pageant with historical ties to white supremacy.

Ellie Kemper has the love and support of her co-star, Tituss Burgess. The 42-year-old actor, who played Titus Andromedon in the Netflix comedy series, took to Instagram on Monday to respond to Kemper's statement about her involvement in a 1999 debutante ball.Reposting the 41-year-old actress' apology in full, Burgess wrote, «I love my Ellie ❤️, Oh, & P.S.

Ellie Kemper has the love and support of her co-star, Titus Burgess. The 42-year-old actor, who played Titus Andromedon in the Netflix comedy series, took to Instagram on Monday to respond to Kemper's statement about her involvement in a 1999 debutante ball.Reposting the 41-year-old actress' apology in full, Burgess wrote, «I love my Ellie ❤️, Oh, & P.S.

Ellie Kemper’s "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" co-star Tituss Burgess is showing his support after she issued an apology for her involvement in the Veiled Prophet Ball.  The 41-year-old actress took to Instagram on Monday to issue a statement apologizing after she faced backlash over photos that were discovered during Memorial Day weekend that showed her participating in a 1999 event known in St.

Tituss Burgess is standing by Ellie Kemper's side, after she posted alengthy apology for participating in a St. Louis debutante ball with racist origins as a teen on Monday.Within hours of hisUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt's costar's statement expressing deep remorse forcompeting in the event with ties to white supremacy on Monday, the42-year-old actor shared his support for the two-time Emmy nominee, 41.'I love my Ellie [heart emoji],' the star captioned his repost of Kemper's apology, which she posted on Monday.

Tituss Burgess, one of the Emmy-nominated stars of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, is reacting to his co-star Ellie Kemper‘s apology for her participation in a pageant that has racist history.

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Ellie Kemper has addressed the criticism she's received on social media after a newspaper article on her being crowned the 1999 Queen of Love and Beauty at the Veiled Prophet Ball in St. Louis, Missouri, when she was 19 years old resurfaced.According to the St.

The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and The Office, took to social media following backlash surrounding her involvement in the Veiled Prophet Ball in St Louis.“The century-old organization that hosted the debutante ball had an unquestionably racist, sexist, and elitist past,” Kemper wrote on Instagram.“I was not aware of this history at the time, but ignorance is no excuse. I was old enough to have educated myself before getting involved.“I unequivocally deplore, denounce, and reject white supremacy.

Ellie Kemper has responded to the recent surfacing of her participation in a St. Louis debutante ball that has origins in early 20th Century racism and anti-Semitism, with the former Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star saying she was not aware of the event’s history but that “ignorance is no excuse.”

Ellie Kemper is responding to the controversy she was involved with last week when it was discovered that she was crowned the queen of the 1999 Veiled Prophet Ball when she was 19.

Ellie Kemper has broken her silence after old photos showed the star participating in a debutante ball years ago that is linked to an organization that’s been accused of racism. "Hi guys – when I was 19 years old, I decided to participate in a debutante ball in my hometown," the actress wrote in a lengthy Instagram post on Monday.

Antonio Ferme editorEllie Kemper has responded to backlash about her 1999 involvement in a St. Louis debutante ball with racist origins.A post shared by Ellie Kemper (@elliekemper)After a Twitter user posted about the existence of the Veiled Prophet Ball, others quickly circulated newsletter clippings that showed Kemper’s participation in the event.