Peacock Streaming Service
NBC launched its new free streaming service 'Peacock' this week, which allows users to watch over 20,000 hours of TV shows, movies, news, sports and much more!
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Peacock is free with ads but the free version will only have 13,000 hours of TV shows, movies, news, and more.
If you'd like to upgrade your Peacock service to have more hours of TV shows and other programs , the cost is $4.99 per month but you will still experience ads.
To go completely ad-free with all of the available programs on Peacock, the cost is $9.99 per month.
Peacock is easy to use and has some of your favorite binge-able shows!
The Loss of Glee Star Naya Rivera
Actress, Naya Rivera better known as Santana Lopez on the hit Fox series "Glee" was found dead, Monday, July 13th, after disappearing at Lake Piru in California.
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At only 33 years old, Rivera leaves behind her 4-year old son Josey, who was the last person to see his mother.
According to Ventura County Sheriff's Capt. Eric Buschow, Josey is "safe and in good health amidst the search for his mom".
Her death has been deemed accidental.
May the family, friends, and fans of Naya Rivera grieve in peace. She will truly be missed by many. #GoneTooSoon
Who Shot Megan Thee Stallion?
Social media went into a frenzy when news broke that Megan Thee Stallion was allegedly shot by Chixtape artist, Tory Lanez this past week.
Megan made a statement on Instagram that read,
"I suffered gunshot wounds, as a result of a crime that was committed against me and done with the intention to physically harm me.”
"Hot Girl" Megan, is expected to make a full recovery from the gunshot wounds.
"Black women are so unprotected & we hold so many things in to protect the feelings of others w/o considering our own."-- Megan wrote in a tweet on July 17th.
Music artist, Tory Lanez was arrested early July 12th after police were called to a Hollywood Hills residence -- according to TMZ . The LA County jail records show that Lanez posted his $35,000 dollar bail and was released Sunday morning. He is scheduled to appear in court on October 13th.
Civil Rights Icon John Lewis has Passed Away
"If you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to do something about it"-John Lewis
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The last living pioneer, son of sharecroppers, and long time Congressman John Lewis has passed away at the age of 80-years old after battling with Pancreatic cancer.
Lewis served in the House of Representatives since 1987, making him one of the most progressive lawmakers representing the Southern District.
One of the "big six" of the Civil Rights Movement, Lewis dedicated his life to protecting human rights, fighting for justice, and securing civil rights for those behind him.
"A follower and colleague of Martin Luther King Jr., he participated in lunch counter sit-ins, joined the Freedom Riders in challenging segregated buses and -- at the age of 23 -- was a keynote speaker at the historic 1963 March on Washington."-- According to CNN
An inspiration to many. The Civil Rights Icon, John Lewis will be deeply missed.
It's up to the future of tomorrow to carry on your legacy and make our voices heard. #RestInPower
Nick Cannon fired from ViacomCBS, May Lose Ownership of "Wild N' Out"
Actor, and TV host Nick Cannon was let go from ViacomCBS for his anti-semitic comments given on his podcast "Cannons Class".
Former Public Enemy member--Robert "Professor" Griff and Cannon discussed "conspiracy theories" and stated that "Black people are Semitic people by 'birthright' according to The Washington Post.
The episode sparked so much controversy and strife that Nick Cannon took the episode down and apologized for his comments but by then it was too late, ViacomCBS had already fired Nick.
Celebrities like P-Diddy tweeted his support for Nick, offering him a home at Revolt TV by saying,
"We are for our people first!!!"
Cannon demands complete ownership of his MTV and VH1 hit show "Wild N' Out"from the company ViacomCBS. Nick still holds the position as the host and executive producer on Fox's singing competition show "The Masked Singer".
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