Whoopi Goldberg has denied doubling down on previous controversial comments regarding the Holocaust. During an interview with The Sunday Times, the actress’ January 2022 statements made on The View — where she claimed the Holocaust “wasn’t originally” about race — were reiterated. “My best friend said, ‘Not for nothing is there no box on the census for the Jewish race. So that leads me to believe that we’re probably not a race,” Goldberg remarked in the interview.
Before Aretha Franklin passed away from pancreatic cancer (Aug. 16), she had a relentless wish to help create social change in Michigan—especially to help those affected by the Flint water crisis. Whoopi Goldberg, who attended the funeral, shared how much the soul singer wanted to help resolve the issue on The View on Wednesday (Sept. 5), Essence reports.
“Aretha was very upset…to discover that people are no longer giving water to the folks in Flint, Michigan and she wanted [Judge Greg Mathis] to take care of it.
Whoopi Goldberg‘s new memoir, Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me, is her most personal undertaking thus far. The book details how she’s grieved thedeaths of her mother and brother as well as personal struggles she’s endured over the years, like a former cocaine addition.
“I had stayed pretty far away from drugs, except for pot, after getting cleaned up in the early 70s,” said the now 68-year-old. She recounted being at lavish Hollywood parties where “lines of cocaine were laid across tables and bathroom counters for the taking.
Will Smith has earned another trophy to his list of accolades. On Sunday night (March 27), the veteran actor was awarded his first Academy Award for his portrayal of Richard Williams in the acclaimed film, King Richard. Smith took to the stage to deliver an emotional speech following his triumphant win and after the controversial moment between himself and Chris Rock.
“Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family. In this time in my life, in this moment, I am overwhelmed by what God is calling on me to do and be in this world,” he began.
21 Savage may be gearing up for a global takeover. According toBillboard, the Her Loss performer has plans to set out on an international tour as his immigration issues may be a thing of the past, a source informs the outlet.
The 30-year-old’s status was revealed on Drake’s “8 AM in Charlotte,” where the Toronto representative rhymes “Savage got a green card straight out of the consulate/Where I go, you go, brother, we Yugoslavian.