Machine Head team up with Killswitch Engage for George Floyd protest song, call on “more of our metal community to speak out”

Andy Murray has called for greater equality in sport and society as he revealed he was educating himself over the Black Lives Matter movement.

Rihanna, Billie Eilish, Lizzo and Justin Bieber have all backed a major open letter calling for police reform.The US stars have joined forces with record labels such as Sony Music Group, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group to support Congress’ Justice in Policing Act of 2020.The support, which was also backed by the likes of Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande and Post Malone, follows the death of George Floyd last month. He was killed after a white police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes during an arrest.The open letter reads: “Since the killing of George Floyd just one month ago, our country has seen protests grow, attitudes shift, and calls for change intensify.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorIn the months since the death of George Floyd at the hands of police, there has been extra spotlight on Brooklyn Nine-Nine, as the comedy follows a blundering police force. The show wrapped its seventh season in April, but star Terry Crews said on Tuesday that showrunner Dan Goor “had four [new] episodes all ready to go and they just threw them in the trash.

My Turn takes its third lap at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart -- well over three months after the set's official debut -- making him just the third artist after The Weeknd (After Hours) and Roddy Ricch (Please Excuse Me For Being Anti Social) to spend three weeks on top in 2020.As much success as he's finding on the albums chart, the rapper born Dominique Jones is having nearly as big a run on the Billboard Hot 100 as well.

Bossip, Ne-Yo joinedThe Morning Hustle to double down on what he said a couple of  weeks ago at the funeral in Houston. Before singing during the service, Ne-Yo thanked “George Floyd for his sacrifice, so that my kids can be alright later on.” He says he meant nothing negative by the comment, and wants the black community to stay focused on what’s important!“We cannot let ignorance divide us right now,” he said.

This year, Black Music Month took a different turn. Because of the horrific deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and more at the hands of police, we at Billboard hope to uplift and empower African Americans during this cloudy and dubious time. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the remainder of the month, an artist will provide a playlist designed to remedy the heartaches endured by the Black community.

Devon and Cornwall Police officer shared the inappropriate image in a WhatsApp group with a number of other police officers and staff.

police officer is under criminal investigation after allegedly sending an edited picture of George Floyd's arrest over WhatsApp.The Devon and Cornwall Police sergeant is being probed for gross misconduct.Police say the investigation was sparked after the image was reportedly shared - with "racial discrimination" a possible motive.Other members of the social media group - which includes other officers from the force - are also being investigated, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said.This is due to their alleged response to the image or apparent failure to report the matter.The IOPC became involved after Devon and Cornwall Police referred itself once a member of the WhatsApp chat had told their manager.Reports say the altered

Ashley Banjo has revealed that his dad feared him speaking out about George Floyd’s death in case it would jeopardise his career in the industry. The Dancing On Ice judge posted on social media two days after Floyd was killed during an arrest and called the incident ‘one of the most disturbing things he’d ever seen in his life’.After Ashley had shared his thoughts and demanded change, his dad, Funso Banjo, contacted him fretting.Speaking exclusively to Metro.co.uk, Pura brand ambassador Ashley recalled: ‘I remember being one of the first people to post and my dad contacted me.

Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Foxx and more stars took the time to honour essential workers amid the coronavirus pandemic in Harry Connick Jr.’s CBS special, “United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to the Unsung Heroes”, on Sunday.

A British police officer and several colleagues are being investigated after an altered picture of George Floyd being arrested was shared on WhatsApp.

Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Foxx and more stars took the time to honor essential workers amid the coronavirus pandemic in Harry Connick Jr.'s CBS special,, on Sunday. Connick began the show by acknowledging that it was filmed prior to the movement for racial justice across America and around the world in the wake of the May 25 death of George Floyd. «Just so you know, this special was filmed a few weeks ago and since that time our world has changed,» Connick said during the special.

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Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird called for unity against racial injustice on Sundays ESPYs on ESPN.The Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Olympic soccer standout and WNBA mainstay - who hosted the proceedings via remote stream - spoke about racial inequality and the need to turn things around amid the police killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, and the nationwide unrest that has manifested.The trio of athletes matched in Black Lives Matter shirts on the show, with Wilson - who has been busy on a number of charitable fronts amid the social movement and ongoing coronavirus pandemic - beginning with a powerful monologue."This is our moment to prove that we know a better world is one where Black lives are

Stars from the sports and entertainment worlds say it's time to step up and do their part to make this country better. pic.twitter.com/Fttyl8to0vThe awards ceremony, which was held remotely this year due the coronavirus pandemic, featured athletes from the NBA, NFL and other professional sports leagues making appearances from their homes.Among the athletes who have been most vocal about the Black Lives Matter movement is LeBron James.

Lewis Hamilton has opened up on his “deep pain, anguish and frustration” in the wake of George Floyd’s killing. The six-time F1 champion has been a leading voice in the call for change after the American’s death while in police custody.

Public Enemy has returned with a fiery new protest song called "State of the Union (STFU)."The iconic hip-hop group commemorated Juneteenth on Friday (June 19) by dropping the explosive anti-Trump song and accompanying video, which features recent footage from nationwide protests in response to the killings of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks.“Our collective voices keep getting louder. The rest of the planet is on our side.

George Floyd who died while being arrested by police on May 25. But protests in Glasgow, Scotland, were marred on Saturday after pro-statue protesters crashed the demonstration and clashed with police officers.Over 100 officers, including riot police and some mounted on horseback, were seen boxing in a large crowd of counter-protesters as they worked to shut down violence before it spiralled.

Glasgow despite police warnings to stay away. The large crowd turned out for the Glasgow Says No To Racism event that kicked off at 10.30am with a host of speakers.

Beyonce has delighted fans by releasing a surprise new song titled Black Parade, shortly after announcing a project by the same name to support black-owned businesses.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorBeyonce surprise-dropped a new song, “Black Parade,” at the tail end of the Juneteenth holiday and heading into what promises to be a tense weekend as supporters of divisive President Donald Trump gather in Tulsa.Written by Beyonce and co-produced by Derek Dixie, “Black Parade” also features her husband Jay-Z as co-writer along with Dixie (the Emmy-nominated  music director of “HOMECOMING: A Film by Beyonce Knowles”), Kaydence, Denisia “”@blu_june” Andrews and Brittany “@chi_coney” Coney for @NOVAWAV, among others.The track about empowerment and resilience centers on the recent Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer.