close Video Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for March 2 Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. Former " Bachelorette " Rachel Lindsay believes the franchise needs to suspend production until it adequately addresses its current race and diversity scandal. Lindsay found herself at the center of " Bachelor " controversy when she interviewed host Chris Harrison about resurfaced photos of current Season 25 front-runner Rachael Kirkconnell attending an Old South party and liking photos containing the Confederate flag. Harrison’s statements during that interview led to immense backlash for the host, prompting him to announce that he’s stepping aside from his duties for a time of personal reflection. However, speaking on her "Higher Learning" podcast on Tuesday, the first Black Bachelorette noted that the franchise is rushing headlong into production on another … [Read more...] about Rachel Lindsay says ‘Bachelor’ franchise should suspend production until race, diversity issues are addressed
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‘The Bachelor’ Host Chris Harrison Eying Return to ABC Show After Seeing ‘Race Educator’ amid Controversy
Chris Harrison, the host of ABC’s popular reality show The Bachelor , is looking to return after an indefinite hiatus amid calls for his permanent removal over charges of racism. Harrison told Good Morning America co-host Michael Strahan this week that he’s sought guidance from a “race educator” and talked about advise he’s received from leftist professor and cancel culture opponent Michael Eric Dyson. “Harrison says he’s been working closely with a quote race educator and strategist along with faith leaders and scholars like Dr. Michael Eric Dyson,” Strahan said. “Dr. Dyson often talks to me about counsel, not cancel and that is full accountability understanding what you didn’t understand. Owning that, learning that, seeking counsel often in the community that you hurt. Learning from them, listening, gaining experience, knowledge, and moving forward,” Harrison said. Harrison told Good Morning America’s Michael Strahan that he plans to return to the show as soon as … [Read more...] about ‘The Bachelor’ Host Chris Harrison Eying Return to ABC Show After Seeing ‘Race Educator’ amid Controversy
2 City Councilmen Indicted For Mail-In Voting Fraud
Two Paterson, New Jersey city council members were indicted by a state grand jury for alleged election fraud related to a May 2020 special election, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced Wednesday. The investigation began after Paterson City Councilman Alex Mendez, won the May special election to fill a council seat. Voter fraud claims soon surfaced, however. The U.S Postal Inspection Service alerted Grewal’s office that “numerous” mail-in ballots were found stuffed in a Haledon mailbox. Hundreds of mail-in ballots were also discovered stuffed in a Paterson mailbox, according to Grewal’s announcement . Grewal charged Mendez, Paterson City Councilman Michael Jackson and two others in June. Mendez allegedly approached multiple voters in Paterson – where he was running for office – to collect their official mail-in ballots for delivery. Grewal’s office alleged Mendez delivered the ballots to the Passaic County Board of Elections “without information identifying the … [Read more...] about 2 City Councilmen Indicted For Mail-In Voting Fraud
The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Virus relief bill headed for weekend vote
Presented by Facebook Welcome to The Hill’s Morning Report. Today is Friday! We get you up to speed on the most important developments in politics and policy, plus trends to watch. Alexis Simendinger and Al Weaver are the co-creators. Readers can find us on Twitter @asimendinger and @alweaver22. Please recommend the Morning Report to friends and let us know what you think. CLICK HERE to subscribe! Total U.S. coronavirus deaths reported each morning this week: Monday, 513,091; Tuesday, 514,657; Wednesday, 516,608; Thursday, 518,453; Friday, 520,356. Senate Democrats voted by the narrowest margin on Thursday to take up a sweeping $1.9 trillion coronavirus bill, teeing off what's expected to be a sprint through the weekend to help millions of struggling Americans. President Biden Joe Biden Trump State Department appointee arrested in connection with Capitol riot FireEye finds evidence Chinese hackers exploited Microsoft email app flaw … [Read more...] about The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Virus relief bill headed for weekend vote
Majority of states considering bills limiting transgender access
Legislators in more than half the states are debating bills to limit access to sports or medical care for transgender people, opening a new front in the wars over LGBT rights that threaten to spill into the courts. Across the nation, at least 35 bills have been introduced to ban transgender students from playing sports in leagues that conform to their gender identity. Another 25 bills would prohibit access to gender-affirming medical care, in some cases with criminal punishments for parents who approve the care or doctors who perform it. ADVERTISEMENT © Flourish/Human Rights Campaign Only one state, Idaho, has passed a bill banning students from participating in sports under their gender identity, in 2020. None have passed measures that would block minors’ access to medical care, which usually involves medication to delay puberty. But for the first time this year, anti-transgender legislation is making significant progress in multiple states at the same time. The … [Read more...] about Majority of states considering bills limiting transgender access