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Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell’s endorsement of Donald Trump is spot on for the brand – Andscape

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There will be multiple truths in any given situation at the same time. This is the case in the peculiar case of former Pittsburgh Steelers great Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell’s recent foray into politics to support Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. It’s true that each of them are sitting opposite sides spectrum from Steelers icons and NFL Hall of Famers “Mean” Joe Greene and Jerome Bettis and F. “Dok” Harris, son of the late Franco Harris, who all expressed their support for Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris. Indeed, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense hasn’t been this explosive since Brown, a former All-Pro wide receiver, and Bell, a former All-Pro guard, left the team for their very own separate but controversial reasons. And it’s true that these two combined for 1,149 catches while playing in Pittsburgh. None of those receptions resulted in Brown or Bell picking up a tip.

Simply put, Brown and Bell is the 2024 installment of the series Diamond and silk.

Brown and Bell joined Trump on the campaign trail last weekend in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, as the campaign entered its final days. Brown also organized a voter registration drive in the state – what many experts consider as a key to Trump or Harris’ path to the White House next month. Brown’s decision to enter the election cycle is his right. He’s a noteworthy (and infamous) figure, and the art of celebrity endorsements now enjoys various degrees of prestige. This is a logical method to have a look at the situation. This is obviously an illogical situation.

Last week at a campaign rally in Atlanta Trump said that blacks and Latinos who didn’t vote for him “must have their heads examined.” The irony is that Trump has brought greater than that over the last week Brown and Bell on stage, but in addition former five-division boxing champion Thomas “The Hitman” Hearns. The latter’s slurred speech worsened over the years, probably because of this of head trauma.

Calling Brown and Bell a “sellout” is unfair. This has to do with the belief that they ever cared enough about the Black community to not ignore when someone was manipulating them in the first place. Listing all the examples of racism in Trump’s history is not even the most important point, but all of these examples have occurred in the last month. He continues torment five famous black and Latino people as the Exonerated Five, blaming them for the gang rape of a jogger in Central Park in 1989, which they didn’t commit. (Trump then ran full-page ads in newspapers I’m calling teenagers marked for execution. He never apologized). In the podcast episode released on October 14 this 12 months. Trump said he quit football because he was afraid to play with guys from “bad neighborhoods”. If schools insist on teaching about slavery, he said recentlythey might not be funded under his latest administration, and the Department of Education would stop to exist. In an interview with Fox News, despite checking the facts, Trump refused to backtrack on baseless comments he and running mate J.D. Vance made about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, who kidnapped and ate pets. (Brown is from Miami, where he lives largest Haitian community in America.)

Why Brown is supporting Trump is obvious. This is not about any political or moral considerations. It’s about accessing the proximity of power. This is because for some, hatred is a way of advancement. And despite quite a few proposed laws that might have a direct and negative impact on individuals who appear like Brown (namely Project 2025), he couldn’t care less.

“I would be the man in the office. House of Representatives or something like that.” Brown said while handing out Trump-Vance Steeler-themed “Terrible Towels” before Sunday’s Steelers/New York Jets game. “Trump is going to put me in the Senate.”

Whether he was serious or not, Brown should examine how Wilt Chamberlain, then the most famous skilled basketball player in the world, after contributing to the campaign in the hotly contested 1968 presidential election, quickly realized how much he was getting used as a puppet as a way to gain black approval that it might never arrive in significant waves anyway. Then-President Richard Nixon sent cards to great games. But Chamberlain said in his memoirs that he “had about as much opportunity to influence (Nixon) as I have to influence the Pope.”

If Brown was bathing in ignorance – most important personality trait in his public persona, very similar to Trump – Bell’s wardrobe was equally pathetic. Bell put on his shirt on the weekend under the slogan “Trump or the bum”. Again, like Brown, he has every right to support Trump. But openly disrespecting the vice chairman, a Black woman, is par for the course in the energy and behavior that has accompanied Trump’s surge in support. This is not about politics, because such discourse was never the goal. This self-considering is destructive. It has the same moral character. Masculinity is hyper-pervasive.

Bell would never wear or support a shirt that read “Harris vs. Deadbeat Dads,” as Trump, Bell and Brown have been accused of doing. Brown was arrested last 12 months for failure to pay alimony, and in 2021 Bell was blown away by one of the six moms of his seven children as “the worst f***ing man on the planet.” Or perhaps “Harris vs. Sexual Predators,” as Trump and Brown have been referred to in the past. Or perhaps “Harris vs. Failed Athletic Directors” because Trump’s tenure in the USFL has been a tortuous one still higher than what Brown was (or was) presupposed to achieve as president at the Donda Sports agency of rapper Kanye West.

This is a classic example of opportunists combining with other opportunists to extend their opportunities. However, just one side gains something necessary. It’s hard to assume a scenario by which an undecided voter allows Brown or Bell to be a source of convincing them to lean toward a selected candidate. Either way, it gives Trump two more celebrity pawns on his warped worldview on the chessboard. He picks up two more votes amongst the small but exceptionally vocal group of Black men who support Trump – a potentially necessary voting bloc in next month’s election. When it involves Brown and Bell, the optics paint an image of these two former football greats missing out on the political turmoil. It’s just as likely that they know they’re being rushed, but the thought that somebody of similar character could turn into president of the United States again is confirmation enough to never change their ways.

Let’s hope Brown and Bell, because of their time and commitment to the campaign process, no less than get an enormous cut from McDonald’s from this deal. On the other hand, paying off debt is not the most rewarding trait of their candidate.

Justin Tinsley is a senior culture author at Andscape. He firmly believes that “Cash Money Records Takes the Eggs in the ’99s and ’00s” is the most influential statement of his generation.

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‘Wicked’ star Cynthia Erivo gets pushed aside for Ariana Grande in British newspapers despite being British

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Everywhere you switch you can find some promotion for the highly anticipated film “Wicked” starring two of its leading castmates, Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda.

However, fans on social media have noticed something strange: the British press – in fact, just some elements of it – as a substitute of highlighting Erivo – a homegrown talent and the lead in the film – appear to put Ariana Grande at the middle of their coverage.

The British press is using Ariana Grande to advertise the movie “Wicked”, not her hometown star, Cynthia Erivo. (Promotional photo)

The irony here is nearly too palpable. “Wicked” tells the story of Elphaba, who was rejected and overshadowed by Glinda due to her green skin. Replace green with black and the real-world similarities turn into inconceivable to disregard.

Elphaba Erivo, the emotional heart of the story, is once more overshadowed – this time by a blonde and white star on newspaper covers. Fans saw it as a textbook example of racial prejudice, turning what must have been a celebration of British talent into an uncomfortable reminder of persistent inequality.

Many fans find it painfully ironic that Erivo’s country is reluctant to spotlight her while supporting Grande, who, let’s face it, is not even starring.

“Cynthia Eviro has never appeared on the cover of this newspaper. She literally plays the MAIN character Elphaba and it’s so easy to find a picture of both of them. I hate what the white media is doing in the UK” – one among the X users he tweeted together with a viral video featuring the front few pages of The Times, The Daily Telegraph and The Daily Mail. All three newspapers are News Corp. publications, owned by the identical conservative-leaning media conglomerate that has subsidiaries resembling Fox News in the United States.

One newspaper only highlighted Grande’s appearance on the London premiere, but not Erivo, who was also present.

Another person sent“Cynthia Erivo is the HEAD lady, she is also British. Do you know how racist the British media is by cutting out THEIR OWN HOME LADY from photos to focus on a White American woman?! SMDH.”

Third comment To read“The British press does not show Cynthia erivo on the covers of newspapers… the aggression is not so micro.”

The irony of this lack of respect is that Erivo may be very happy with her British identity.

A couple of years ago, quite a few tweets got here to light in which she appeared to make disparaging comments about black Americans and emphasize her Nigerian and English heritage. In one tweet from 2013, she was called out for saying that she used the “ghetto America” ​​style when writing words in an African-American language.

The backlash was swift, with critics questioning her for insulting black Americans when her biggest roles were playing characters from the United States.

“Well, there’s something like this. Cynthia Ervio desires to play famous black Americans while disrespecting black Americans. That’s my problem,” one person wrote on Twitter.

For a story about difficult norms and supporting marginalized people, “Wicked”‘s media premiere struck a sour note with some fans.

Many people in America focused not on the story, but on the small size of each stars. People say that each Erivo and Grande look extremely slim, which has sparked discussion that each are competing to be smaller than the opposite.

Another controversy arose when the Nigerian-British woman complained a couple of fan-made poster posted online that appeared to cover her face but clearly featured Grande. The original artwork shows her face prominently.

“This is the wildest and most offensive thing I have ever seen, comparable to the terrible artificial intelligence of our fight… Our poster is a tribute, not an imitation. Editing my face and hiding my eyes means erasing me. This is just deeply painful,” she wrote on Twitter.

For her, it was a matter of erasure. Fans consider the identical erasure is going on in the media in her home country.

“Cynthia Erivo is an award-winning triple threat, TALENT on at least two continents” – one fan he argued before declaring: “The British press is rubbish.”

The United Nations Working Group on People of African Descent conducted a study in 2012 which found that the UK has an issue with the mistreatment of black people in the press and in on a regular basis life.

This is clearly visible in the British media’s treatment of former Duchess Meghan Markle, throwing mud at her in various headlines and, in one case, promoting that she is just not black.

While the ‘Harriet’ star is poised to deliver a shocking performance because the misunderstood Elphaba, the British press’s deal with the favored former Nickelodeon star and pop princess looks as if a missed opportunity for self-celebration.

Like Elphaba herself, Erivo can have the last word and prove that regardless of who’s on the quilt, it is the underdog’s story that counts.


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Mother of woman shot by Alec Baldwin condemns ‘Rust’ actor for ‘unfairly profiting’ from daughter’s death

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Even though his trial was dismissed with prejudice in July 2024, New York-born actor Alec Baldwin, 66, continues to be coping with the fallout from killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza on the set of “Rust” in October 2021.

Hutchins’ mother, Olga Solovey, is speaking out about her daughter’s death in response to the Nov. 20 screening of “Rust” in Poland.

Hutchins lost her life on the age of 42 when Baldwin held a gun loaded with live ammunition during filming. A fatal shooting occurred on the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Actor and producer Alec Baldwin catches the fad from the mother of a 42-year-old cinematographer who was shot while filming “Rust.” (Photo: Ramsay de Give-Pool/Getty Images)

The premiere of the film “Rust” will happen on the Camerimage International Film Festival in Poland. In addition to his role in “Rust,” Baldwin also produced the Western.

Solovey provided The Hollywood Reporter with an announcement explaining why she declined to attend the event.

“I always hoped to meet my daughter in Poland and see her work come to life on the screen” – Solovey he said. “Unfortunately, that was taken away from me when Alec Baldwin shot and killed my daughter.”

She added: “Alec Baldwin continues to add to my pain by refusing to apologize or take responsibility for her death.”

The Ukrainian woman accused Baldwin of attempting to “unlawfully benefit from the killing of my daughter. That’s why I refuse to participate in a festival promoting , especially now when there is still no justice for my daughter.”

“They did not get justice for their daughter. Even a court case was denied. This must be irritating,” one person said he wrote on X. However, Baldwin’s defender he tweeted“It’s time to move on… accidents happen. RIP Halinka.”

Commentators on Daily mailThe article about Halyna’s mother hitting Baldwin was also necessary. For example, someone wrote: “They shouldn’t have made this movie. Poor lady. RIP to her and condolences to her family.”

A like-minded commenter wrote: “No shame. The project should be rejected.” Others suggested boycotting “Rust.” The comment read: “I definitely won’t watch out of respect and I think a lot of people will think the same.”

The support concerned the premiere of the film distributed by The Avenue. The fan argued: “It’s a movie. There was a tragedy. Many famous films have death associated with them.”

The initial manslaughter charges filed against Baldwin in January 2023 were dropped before a New Mexico grand jury indicted the Emmy winner in January 2024 on manslaughter charges.

Baldwin’s criminal trial was dismissed since the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office improperly inventoried ammunition from the case. A judge ruled that the previous “30 Rock” solid member couldn’t receive a good trial since the defense team did not have access to evidence.

“As prosecutors, we have an obligation to disclose all evidence. “When I learned of the undisclosed evidence this morning, I believed it was the right decision to dismiss the case,” said Special Prosecutor Erlinda Ocampo Johnson. TMZ in July 2024

In February 2022, the American Hutchins family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Baldwin, the production of “Rust” and other defendants. In October 2022, a settlement was reached by which Halyna’s husband, Matthew Hutchins, received an executive producer credit on the film.

“We all imagine that Halina’s death was a terrible accident. “I’m grateful that producers and the entertainment community have come together to pay tribute to Halyna’s latest work,” Matthew said in an announcement to per. Hollywood reporter.

In response to the legal agreement, Baldwinattorney Luke Nikas stated, “Throughout this difficult trial, everyone had a special desire to do what was best for Halyna’s son. We are grateful to everyone who contributed to resolving this tragic and painful situation.”

There appears to be a disagreement amongst members of Halyna’s American and Ukrainian family regarding the Rust shooting. Attorney Gloria Allred represents the deceased operator’s mother, father and sister, who live in Ukraine.

Allred told The Hollywood Reporter: “The decision to not even call the family to say he’s sorry is cruel and a disgrace to Halyna and her memory. Now the choice has been made to advertise “Rust” to buyers in an effort to profit Alec Baldwin and others who played a task in Halyna’s death.

The Camerimage International Film Festival focuses on the art of cinematography. The interest in seeing “Rust” on the event was so great that a festival website was created apparently it crashed on November 19, when tickets for the premiere went on sale.

A message appeared on the web site: “The Camerimage portal is currently undergoing system maintenance.” Director Souza and recent cinematographer Bianca Cline were chosen as post-show panel speakers.


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‘Martin’ finale photos surfaced after years of blame on Tisha Campbell’s lawsuit against Martin Lawrence prompting fans to change the script

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Fans of the beloved Nineties comedy series “Martin” are investigating the circumstances behind the popular series’ questionable ending after online discussions.

It began after a number of easy X-plots that brought up the sexual harassment lawsuit that Tisha Campbell-Martin filed against the show’s star, Martin Lawerence, which contributed to its conclusion in 1997. The lawsuit and its aftermath left a fancy legacy amongst fans, who consider they never received full closure.

Fans are torn on who to blame for the end of “Martin”: Martin Lawrence or Tisha Campbell. (Photo: Arnold Turner/Getty Images for BET)

On November 18, an unrelated post read: “What TV show had the worst ending?” which once more led to a renewed conversation about “Martin’s” legacy.

Several responses stated that the Fox series’ ending left much to be desired, and a few detailed why.

This person he blamed it on Campbell. “Only because Tisha Campbell filed a lawsuit against Martin, the producers and HBO after accusing him of sexual harassment.”

One follower posted: “You are too young to remember that Gina (Tisha Campbell) had a very limited role after leaving the show due to sexual harassment and harassment claims from her and Martin’s cast. That was one of the reasons for the ending.”

Another user posed the query is, “Tisha Campbell is lying to Martin or has it just changed?”

However, some consider that Lawrence played an enormous role in the demise of his own program.

“Imagine all the insults and fights because I said big-headed Martin molested Tisha Campbell,” she added. questioned one person.

Another said: “It was ruined by Martin’s weird obsession with Tisha Campbell that gave us this ending. In this scene they’re in two separate rooms and it is gloomy. Like he ruined his own ending.

A separate post on November 16, which appeared after the spectacle of Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s boxing match, expressed the same sentiments.

Some User X urged people to remember Tyson’s violent past against women and to think of the victims as he received the praise and admiration that followed his efforts during the fight.

Replies to the post reflected on the impact this event had on Tyson’s profession and the way, despite the fact that he was convinced, he received support from people like Lawerence.

“Martin Lawrence wore a Free Mike Tyson T-shirt on his popular TV show in support of the convicted rapist. This is how much “rape accusations ruin a man’s life and career” – one of them person published with a photograph of the comedian as proof.

Other user then issued a cryptic message encouraging people to “Sue Google Martin Lawerence Tisha Campbell…”

“Martin” enthusiasts’ mixed feelings about the series’ ending are nothing latest.

Campbell was involved in several viral moments during which fans suggested she was “lying” or exaggerating her claims against Lawerence, especially as the comedian continued to deny her accusations.

However, others say Campbell had every right to report any alleged misconduct and comment on her speech.

Before the show, Campbell and Martin had been working together for a very long time. They were forged members of the movies “House Party” (1990) and “Boomerang” (1992). Their extensive skilled relationship eventually blossomed into a private friendship, which Campbell says ultimately became a guiding light that helped them see the other side of legal matters.

In 2022, the forged of “Martin” celebrated the series’ thirtieth anniversary and took part in several interviews as the series was praised for its impact on television.

While interview on “CBS Mornings,” Campbell frivolously alluded to their ability to move forward.

“I wasn’t nervous about meeting the cast because we’re still friends,” she said. Campbell ultimately stated, “We have worked really hard to reconnect and forgive.”


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