Ellie Kemper faces calls to be canceled on social media over participation in ‘racist’ ball

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.

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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.

We’ve been waiting for this one.

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.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Ellie Kemper apologized on Monday for participating in the Veiled Prophet Ball when she was 19 years old.The TV star, 41, faced backlash online after it emerged she was crowned the 1999 pageant winner for aMissouriorganization that once banned black members and celebrated the wealthy white elite.During her five slide long apologize, Ellie said she wasn't aware of the history of the organization but added 'ignorance is no excuse' and that she should 'have educated myself before getting involved.' Sorry:Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star Ellie Kemper apologized on Monday for participating in the Veiled Prophet Ball when she was 19 years oldEllie wrote: 'Hi guys - when I was 19 years old, I decided to participate in

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.

SEE when Ellie Kemper accepted her crown at the Veiled Prophet Ball when she was 19 as fans have now called the debutante event "racist." Ellie, 41, was previously crowned Queen of the controversial St Louis' Veiled Prophet Ball back in 1999. At the event, Ellie had worn a white dress while her hair was shortened.  The long tail end of Ellie's dress had to be carried by a participant.  The Bridesmaids actress was pictured as she spoke to two pages, Katy Angevine, eight, and Jacqueline Probst, seven.  The snapshot was reportedly taken before the comedian stepped onto the stage to accept her crown.  Ellie has been married to writer/producer Michael Koman, 44, since 2012.

Ellie Kemper drew headlines this week after her past participation in a pageant over 20 years ago resurfaced on social media due to the pageant's controversial history.A Twitter user resurfaced a newspaper article about Kemper being crowned the 1999 Queen of Love and Beauty at the Veiled Prophet Ball in St. Louis, Missouri.

has come under fire for her links to the ‘racist and elitist’ Veiled Prophet Ball in St Louis. In 1999, the actress, who’s starred in the US remake of The Office and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, was crowned the ‘Queen of Love and Beauty’ at the St Louis ball.

Ellie Kemper probably didn’t expect to see her name trending this holiday weekend, especially not for THIS reason…