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John Burks , Rolling Stone ’s first managing editor who helped guide the rock magazine’s coverage of political issues, died earlier this month at the age of 83. Burks’ wife Deborah Nagle-Burks confirmed her husband’s death to the San Francisco Chronicle , adding that he died at their Pacifica home on February 17th from heart disease. “He was a true journalist and an excellent editor, both in guiding stories into print and in coming up with ideas that helped expand the parameters of Rolling Stone ,” longtime Rolling Stone editor Ben Fong-Torres, who Burks hired, told the Chronicle . Burks is also credited with recruiting photographer Annie Lebovitz for the magazine. Related Stories Jimi Hendrix: An Appreciation In the Aftermath of Altamont Related Stories 15 Metal Christmas Songs for Unsilent, Unholy Nights Jerry Jeff Walker's 'Viva Terlingua': Inside the Fringe Country Album While at Rolling Stone , Burks led the incisive, … [Read more...] about John Burks, Rolling Stone’s First Managing Editor, Dead at 83

Over the weekend, star of Zack Snyder's Justice League , Ray Fisher once again accused DC Films president Walter Hamada of attempting to interfere with the outside investigation into claims of wrongdoing on the set of the 2017 movie. Warner Bros. swiftly released a statement refuting Fisher's claims, along with a retired federal judge who oversaw one of the investigations into the reshoots, which were led by Joss Whedon. According to the judge and the studio, Hamada did not try and squash the investigation. Ray Fisher tweeted, "Do ya'll remember that time Walter Hamada and Warner Bros. Pictures tried to destroy a Black man's credibility, and publicly delegitimize a very serious investigation, with lies in the press? But hey, Black Superman..." on Saturday afternoon. A few hours after Fisher's tweet started to get some major attention, investigator and former federal judge Katherine B. Forrest released her own statement on the matter. You can read what Forrest had to say … [Read more...] about Justice League Investigator Disputes Ray Fisher’s Claims Against DC Boss Walter Hamada

Sacha Baron Cohen came out hot at the start of his acceptance speech for Borat Subsequent Moviefilm ‘s win at the Golden Globes for Best Comedy or Musical. “Thank you to the all-white Hollywood Foreign Press,” he began, a shot at the group’s lack of any Black members, a fact that has been excoriated in the industry and beyond in recent days. He also saluted “co-star” Rudy Giuliani , without whom “this film could not have been possible.” The attorney for former president Donald Trump “came from nowhere and turned out to be a comedy genius.” (Giuliani famously put his hands in his pants in a hotel room during a scene with Maria Bakalova, who plays the 15-year-old daughter of Borat. He later said he was adjusting his microphone.) Related Story Sacha Baron Cohen Thanks Anonymous Bodyguard "Who Stopped Me From Getting Shot Twice" After Second Golden Globe Win For 'Borat' Sequel “Who could get more laughs out of one unzipping?” Baron Cohen marveled. … [Read more...] about Sacha Baron Cohen Thanks “All-White” HFPA, Torches Rudy Giuliani In ‘Borat Subsequent Moviefilm’ Best Comedy Golden Globe Speech