Scott Adams, the creator of the popular comic strip “Dilbert,” has been widely condemned for his racist tirade and as a result, newspapers across the United States have dropped the comic strip. His comments were in response to a poll from the conservative firm Rasmussen Reports and he has yet to apologize for his words. The cancellation of “Dilbert” is a reminder of the power of words and the importance of holding people accountable for their words and actions.
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Scott Adams, creator of the long-running comic strip Dilbert, recently made controversial comments about Black people during an online video show. His remarks have sparked a backlash from readers and media outlets, leading to the strip's removal from several newspapers across the U.S. under the USA Today and Advance Local umbrellas. Andrews McMeel Syndication, which distributes Dilbert, has not yet responded to requests for comment.
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, a weapons supervisor, has been charged with a felony in connection with the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins on the set of a Western movie. At her first court appearance, Gutierrez-Reed's attorney said she had received threats and authorities had failed to provide a full explanation of the incident. The judge set a hearing for June 2021 to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial. The case has sparked a debate about safety protocols on movie sets.
Penguin Random House is releasing revised versions of Roald Dahl's books, removing passages related to weight, mental health, gender, and race, as well as "classic" versions of the books in their original form. The changes have been met with both praise and criticism, and it remains to be seen how they will be received by readers.
HBO's critically acclaimed drama "Succession" is coming to an end with its fourth season, according to creator and showrunner Jesse Armstrong. The show follows the Roy family, a powerful media dynasty, and their scheming and power struggles, and has earned several Emmy awards. Armstrong wanted to give viewers a heads up before the fourth season premiere, set for March 26, and said that it was not reasonable for the cast and crew to have to conceal the show's ending. Fans of the show will have to wait and see how the Roy family's story will end.
Brad Paisley, a three-time Grammy winner, has released a new song called “Same Here” featuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine. The song is the first from Paisley’s upcoming album “Son of the Mountains” and is intended to inspire people to take action and help those in need. The song features Zelenskyy speaking proudly about his country and people, and ends with a conversation between Zelenskyy and Paisley, recorded during a video call.
Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges of involuntary manslaughter in the shooting death of a cinematographer on the set of a Western movie. He was released on conditions that prohibit him from handling firearms, drinking alcohol, and discussing the shooting with potential witnesses. The charges stem from the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins in October 2021, and the case is ongoing with no trial date set yet.
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison on Thursday in a Los Angeles courtroom for one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault. He is already serving a 23-year sentence in New York for similar crimes. The jury acquitted Weinstein of sexual battery and failed to reach verdicts on counts involving two other women. This sentencing marks a major victory for the #MeToo movement and a significant step forward in the fight against sexual assault.