Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Al Sharpton is calling out Justin Trudeau for his blackface scandal ... slamming Canada's Prime Minister for not coming clean about the photos BEFORE running for office. We got the Rev. in Washington D.C. and he went off on Trudeau for the 2001 picture that surfaced showing the PM in blackface when he was 29 years old. Sharpton stated the obvious ... that the imagery is insulting and offensive -- but beyond that, he has major issues with Trudeau's apology. This is Justin Trudeau. pic.twitter.com/KxCdFyZWWI— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) September 18, 2019 @Cernovich The PM admitted it was racist and said he was deeply sorry for dressing up as Aladdin for a gala at a private school where he was a teacher. Sharpton says it's too late because Trudeau damn well knew he had done blackface when he first ran for office. Issuing a mea culpa after the photos surface is clearly insincere ... in Rev. Al's eyes. Trudeau just launched his … [Read more...] about Al Sharpton Says Justin Trudeau’s Apology for Blackface Rings Hollow
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Juice Wrld’s Family Speaks Out on Death and Addiction Struggles
Exclusive Alamy Juice WRLD's family is breaking their silence on the death of the 21-year-old rapper, shedding light on his battle with prescription drug abuse and his fight to help others beat their addictions. In an exclusive statement to TMZ, the family says, "We loved Jarad with all of our hearts and cannot believe our time with him has been cut short. As he often addressed in his music and to his fans, Jarad battled with prescription drug dependency." Juice rapped about drugs often, something his family says wasn't to promote using ... but instead to help those battling addiction who may have felt alone in their fight. The family continues, "Addiction knows no boundaries and its impact goes way beyond the person fighting it. Jarad was a son, brother, grandson, friend and so much more to so many people who wanted more than anything to see him defeat addiction." Launch Gallery Getty However, his family believes his story can help others moving forward, they tell TMZ, … [Read more...] about Juice Wrld’s Family Speaks Out on Death and Addiction Struggles
Chinese Streamer Huanxi Premium Launches Documentary Channel
The startup streaming service's new section will begin with over 20 titles licensed from the BBC, Freemantle, ITV and Entertainment One. The company is "hungry for more documentary content and looking to buy more." Huanxi Premium, the startup streaming service targeting the white-collar segment of China's massive video market, on Thursday launched a new section of its platform dedicated to film and television documentaries. The offering begins with more than 20 English-language docs licensed from such producers as BBC Studios, Entertainment One and ITV. The company says it has deals in place to release additional titles on a weekly basis. Huanxi has generally pursued a few key documentary categories for the service: human interest, nature and true crime. In those genres, the docs it is picking up comprise recent 2019 releases, upcoming titles and evergreen classics. For all of the newer documentaries it licenses, Huanxi is taking only exclusive Chinese online rights. Some of the … [Read more...] about Chinese Streamer Huanxi Premium Launches Documentary Channel
Mamangam (Hindi) Movie Review: Mammootty’s Film Is A Brave Attempt To Recreate A Page From History
Rating: 3.0/5 Star Cast: Mammootty, Neeraj Madhav, Siddique, Unni Mukundan, Prachi Tehlan Director: M Padmakumar "Mamangam mein bhaag lene ke liye agar ek bhi yodha Vaalluv rajya se jaa raha hai toh woh yaha woh yaha ki auraton ke badle ki aag ki wajah se," says a character in Mammootty's period action, 'Mamangam'. Quite early in the film, we get a proof of this when an elderly lady during a village meet emphasizes on how the mothers from Valluvanadu shouldn't step back from letting their sons suffer a heroic death while clashing with the Zamorins during the Mamangam festival. What's Yay: Performances, action sequences What's Nay: Length of the film, screenplay dips a bit Popcorn Refill: Interval Iconic Moment: Master Achuthan's fight sequence in the climax Plot Set against the backdrop of the Mamangam Mahotsavam which was prevalent during the 17th and 18th century, in Thirunavaya on the banks of the river Bharathapuzha, the film begins with a narration explaining the history of … [Read more...] about Mamangam (Hindi) Movie Review: Mammootty’s Film Is A Brave Attempt To Recreate A Page From History