How Is Juneteenth Celebrated? Known also as Emancipation Day, Juneteenth Independence Day and Black Independence Day, Juneteenth celebrations began on the day’s first anniversary and quickly became annual, but ensuing segregation laws worked to keep festivities off public land, pushing them into rural areas, according to Juneteenth.com. Wherever they were, the website explains, the day involved bringing families together
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Katherine Schwarzenegger‘s pregnancy experience has been that much easier thanks to Chris Pratt‘s TLC. In what marked one of the first times she’s publicly discussed her journey to motherhood, Katherine told Dr. Zelana Montminy during an Instagram Live that she’s doing “really well.” “I’m really lucky to be living in very close proximity to my family, which
Your favorite celebrity couples are about to face off. Today, E! announced a new special, Celebrity Game Face, hosted and executive produced by Kevin Hart. The special, which will premiere on Monday, Jul. 6 at 10 p.m., features Hart and wife Eniko Hart as they challenge couples Terry Crews and Rebecca King Crews, Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams
Exclusive George Floyd‘s name seems to be heading toward foundation status — ’cause his family is already making moves to lock up the rights to something called just that … TMZ has learned. George’s brother, Philonise Floyd, recently applied to trademark the phrase “The George Floyd Foundation” — and if he gets it, he’ll be
That’s not to say turning their audience into a virtual one, represented only by a number count and steady stream of comments on the screen rather than physical bodies, didn’t come without a major adjustment. “At first, we were like, ‘This is weird. It’s definitely not as fun for us. We don’t get that connection,'” Halpern admitted.
Outer Banks star Madison Bailey is sharing her truth. After coming out as pansexual on TikTok last month, the 21-year-old actress opened up about her loved ones’ reaction to the news, and why she doesn’t “believe in straight people,” during an Instagram Live with actress Lacy Hartselle on Wednesday. “I have very accepting friends, a very accepting family,
Exclusive Brian Austin Green and Courtney Stodden are definitely together … in the friend zone, we’re told, but they are talking about getting creative. Sources close to the situation tell TMZ … Brian and Courtney are just friends who met about a month ago via social media. We’re told the initial communication was about sharing
The music world has lost a young star. Yohan, a member of the Korean boy band, TST, has died, according to multiple reports. The singer, née Kim Jeong-hwan, was 28 years old, The Guardian reported. Per The Guardian, KJ Entertainment, TST’s record label, confirmed the news, stating, “We are sad to relay the most unfortunate, sorrowful news. On June 16,
Exclusive Andre Royo — best known for his role as “Bubbles” on “The Wire” — is about to live life in the single lane, his wife’s filing for divorce after 22 years of marriage. The actor’s wife, Jane Choi, filed the divorce petition in L.A. County Superior Court to end the marriage, citing irreconcilable differences
“Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.” While it’s been almost ten years since we’ve heard Coach Taylor, played by Kyle Chandler, give one of his inspiring speeches on the football field, it feels like just yesterday that we were enjoying the acclaimed series for the first time. Since Friday Night Lights ended in 2011, the
It’s over for Too Hot To Handle stars Francesca Farago and Harry Jowsey. Francesca, who met and fell in love with Harry on the popular Netflix reality TV series, broke the news to fans in a YouTube video posted Tuesday. “Harry and I are not together anymore. He decided to break up with me because he couldn’t do
Brian Austin Green‘s finally got a response to his estranged wife, Megan Fox, starring in Machine Gun Kelly‘s music video … a date with Courtney Stodden. Brian and Courtney were spotted together Saturday grabbing lunch from a Mexican joint near L.A. and looked like a pretty rockin’ couple — him in a Pink Floyd shirt
Feeling nostalgic, Tamera also revealed that she’s wanted to revisit other films that the famous sisters have starred in. Among them is the 2000 film Seventeen Again, which featured Tamera, Tia and their younger brother Tahj Mowry. “I’ve been wanting to do a Twitches 3 for a very long time,” she expressed. “I wanted to
Breaking News Ex-‘Teen Mom’ star Jenelle Evans appears to be leaving her volatile husband, David Eason, for good — this after the guy allegedly pistol-whipped a man and got arrested. We confirmed Eason was busted and booked Friday night out in Columbus County, North Carolina on two different charges — assault with a deadly weapon
On the Black Lives Matter protests: Gregory: “Unfortunately, here we are in this thing and people are still dying. You know, we lost two trans people [Riah Milton and Dominique ‘Rem’mie’ Fells] a part of the trans community, rights are getting taken away, we’re getting murdered…What we’re fighting for is still happening as we speak. As
Exclusive Bhad Bhabie has one less legal issue on her hands while she’s in rehab — because one of her foes, Skai Jackson, is tearing up her restraining order. The former Disney star just filed to have the order against Bhabie dismissed, and we’re told a judge has signed off on it … so it’s
Black Lives Matter activist Oluwatoyin Salau‘s legacy still lives on, despite her tragic passing. On Monday, the Tallahassee Police Department stated in a press release that bodies of two missing persons, 19-year-old Salau and 75-year-old Victoria Sims, were located. The two victims were found dead on Saturday night, June 13, at around 9:15 p.m. EST, per the press
You may have noticed a little change to our website. For nearly two years, we’ve been tirelessly working on a passion project of our own: An overhaul to the site you know and love. After all, the look of EOnline was so last season. (Or, better yet, so mid ’90s.) Right away, you’ll notice a our redesign, a mix of breezy and unexpected
San Bernardino Police gunned down what’s been described as a homeless man, who they say waved what might have been a handgun at them … but it’s not clear if he was actually armed. The shooting occurred Saturday night at a gas station, where cops were responding to reports of a man brandishing a gun
In the eight years between the Batman & Robin flop and Christopher Nolan‘s Batman Begins reboot, a long list of notables, we’re talking Joshua Jackson, Eion Bailey, Hugh Dancy, Billy Crudup, Cillian Murphy, Henry Cavill and Jake Gyllenhaal, auditioned for the role, but Nolan found his guy in Bale. Treating his rich character arc across the 2005 to 2012 trilogy
Once again, Ashley Benson and G-Eazy continue to spark romance rumors. The two were spotted this weekend out and about holding hands while doing some shopping in Los Angeles, Calif. The Pretty Little Liars actress was looking casual in a white t-shirt, black shorts, a black button-up shirt wrapped around her waist and a bandanna over her neck to
The daughter of country music legend, Hank Williams Jr., has passed away. According to multiple reports, from People, USA Today and the WKRN local news station, Katherine Williams-Dunning died in a car crash on Saturday night in Henry County, Tennessee. She was 27 years old. Her sister, Holly Williams, confirmed the news in a heartbreaking Instagram post that was
Play video content Daniel Horowitz/YouTube The City of Richmond, CA and a handful of their police officers are being hauled into court over an incident that reeks of police brutality … and it’s all on video. According to court docs — obtained by TMZ — two black men will sue the city, along with three
Kelly Clarkson has been spotted out and about without her wedding ring just days after filing for divorce from her husband of nearly seven years, Brandon Blackstock. On Friday, June 12, the 38-year-old mother of two was spotted walking her dog in Los Angeles, Calif., looking casual in a jumpsuit, sandals and chic sunglasses—and without a ring on that finger. Clarkson
Reality TV star Stassi Schroeder is stepping out for the first time since E! News learned that she’s pregnant with her first child. The news of her pregnancy comes just days after Schroeder, along with Kristen Doute, were fired from Vanderpump Rules. Bravo cut ties with the two after former co-star Faith Stowers publicly accused Schroeder and Doute
Newly ousted Vanderpump Rules star Stassi Schroeder is pregnant with her first child, a source confirms to E! News. The news comes just days after Stassi, along with Kristen Doute and two other cast members, were fired from the Bravo reality TV series. Bravo cut ties with Stassi and Kristen after former co-star Faith Stowers publicly accused the pair
If the world of pop culture and everyone who loves and follows it (that’d be you, E! News reader) were a high school, celebrities would undoubtedly be the cool kids. Just think how breathlessly we consume the minutiae of their daily lives. We cheer for the class couples (hi, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend!), speculate over
Exclusive Faith Evans is off the hook in her felony domestic violence case … TMZ has learned she won’t be prosecuted for allegedly attacking Stevie J. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office tells TMZ … they are declining to prosecute the singer because the alleged victim, her husband, declined to testify against her. We
Steven Ferdman/Getty Images Taylor Swift called on Tennessee politicians to take down statues that she said symbolize “hideous patterns of racism.” In a statement posted to her Instagram account on Friday, the pop star asked the Capitol Commission and the Tennessee Historical Commission to “please consider the implications of how hurtful it would be to continue fighting for these monuments,” some
Karolina Wojtasik / Laurent Basset/ Bravo Lara Flumiani is MIA. In this exclusive clip from Monday’s all-new Below Deck Mediterranean, chief stewardess Hannah Ferrier struggles to locate the Italian stewardess under two hours out from their next charter. As the two have already butted heads, Hannah is understandably panicked as she can’t find Lara anywhere on