IShowSpeed Got Called a Zoo Animal on Livestream. FIFA’s Investigation Is a Test, Not a Formality.
A fan told IShowSpeed to go cry at the zoo on a live World Cup broadcast watched by millions in real time. FIFA says it’s investigating. Marcus Hart on why the livestream format makes this a different kind of accountability test than sports racism controversies of the past.
The Jadynn Brown Lawsuit Isn’t Really About Lemuel Plummer. It’s About Who’s Allowed to Say No.
A 19-year-old reality TV hopeful says she was coerced into sex to earn a spot on “Baddies Gone Wild.” Marcus Hart looks at what the Jadynn Brown lawsuit against Zeus Network CEO Lemuel Plummer reveals about power in Black-owned entertainment spaces — and why “independent” media isn’t automatically safer media.
“Michael” Just Crossed $1 Billion. What Are We Actually Applauding?
The Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” has crossed $1 billion at the global box office. Marcus Hart argues the number tells us less about Jackson’s legacy than it does about how audiences want their icons packaged.