Steven Seagal, the American action-movie actor, has been awarded the Order of Friendship by the Russian government for his international humanitarian and cultural work. The Order of Friendship is the highest state decoration given by the Russian government, and Seagal joins a list of notable figures from around the world who have received the award. Seagal is known for his appearances in various action films and is a vocal supporter of Russia’s 2014 annexation of Crimea.
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Rupert Murdoch, Executive Chairman of Fox Corporation, has admitted in court documents that he was aware of Fox News hosts spreading false claims of widespread voter fraud after the 2020 election. He acknowledged that some Fox News hosts endorsed false claims, but said that Fox News was trying to straddle the line between conspiracy theories and truth. Despite his private opinion that their claims were false, Murdoch has declined to rein in Fox News hosts.
Kodak Black, a rapper known for his collaborations with Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, and Drake, has been issued an arrest warrant in Florida after failing to appear for a drug test and testing positive for fentanyl. The warrant was requested by the Broward County Sheriff's Office and Kodak Black is currently being held without bond. His legal troubles have been ongoing since 2019 when he was sentenced to 46 months in prison for falsifying documents to buy firearms.
Andrews McMeel Universal and Portfolio have both severed ties with Scott Adams, the creator of the popular comic strip "Dilbert," due to his racist remarks about Black Americans. Hundreds of newspapers have dropped the strip in response, and Adams has expressed uncertainty about his future publishing prospects. The incident has sparked a larger conversation about the consequences of racism and hate speech, and the responsibility of companies to take a stand against discrimination and hate.
Scott Adams, creator of the popular Dilbert comic strip, has faced the biggest consequence of his recent comments about race, with Andrews McMeel Universal, the syndication company that distributes Dilbert, announcing it was severing its relationship with him. Adams' comments were denounced as racist, hateful and discriminatory by various media publishers, and he has since apologized for them and said he is "working to make amends." The future of the Dilbert comic strip is now uncertain.
BigHit Music has announced that rapper and singer j-hope has begun the process of enlisting for mandatory military service in South Korea. Fans have expressed their sadness and support for the singer, understanding that it is a part of life in South Korea. j-hope’s enlistment is a reminder of the sacrifices that many young men make to serve their country, and of the support they receive from their families and fans.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards saw the unlikely awards-season juggernaut “Everything Everywhere All at Once” take home top honors from the acting, directing and producing guilds, a major milestone for the film. It has been praised for its innovative storytelling and unique visual style, and its success at the SAG Awards is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the cast and crew. With the Oscars just around the corner, it will be interesting to see if the film can continue its winning streak.
Jennifer McBride, one of the co-defendants charged in connection with the theft of Lady Gaga’s French bulldogs, has filed a lawsuit against the singer for allegedly denying her the $500,000 “no questions asked” reward. The lawsuit claims Gaga “defrauded” her by making a promise without intent to perform, and seeks damages for McBride’s pain and suffering, as well as the $500,000 reward. Gaga has yet to comment on the lawsuit.