The music industry has united to declare that #TheShowMustBePaused. 

George Floyd‘s shocking death has sent a ripple wave of fury across the globe and brought the necessity of conquering racial injustice to the surface.

As widely reported, the unarmed Black man joined a growing list of Afro-Americans who’ve lost their lives in police encounters. In Floyd’s instance, Minnesota officer Derek Chauvin rested a knee on his neck for seven minutes – despite audible pleas from the deceased.

Now, record labels – both major and independent – are joining forces for what is being deemed Black Out Tuesday on June 2nd.

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As interest in the suspicious death of Ms. Lavena Johnson increases, Solange has called for those involved in the death of another African-American woman to be arrested.

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Colin Kaepernick has vowed to support the human rights activists who are protesting following the killing of George Floyd.

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Model and TV host Heidi Klum has fallen foul of public favor and it centers on an ill-conceived tweet.

The world at large is in heated debate about racism following the death of George Floyd – an unarmed Black man who lost his life after a Minnesota police offer knelt on his neck for seven minutes.

A growing list of names have spoken up and out, aligning with the #BlackLivesMatter movement.

And yet Klum, who was notably married to singer Seal for seven years and shares three children with him, took a different approach.

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Lady Gaga is the latest star to publicly stand in unison with the #BlackLivesMatter movement.

The shocking death of unarmed Black man George Floyd at the hands of a Minnesota police officer has caused  international fury and renewed calls for an end to racism (especially within institutions that ought to be protecting the masses).

Using her platform, the singer acknowledged her privilege while unpacking the importance of everyone joining Black people to demand equality.

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R&B star Faith Evans found herself in hot water this week. For, it’s being reported that she was arrested and charged with domestic violence.

The alleged victim? Her husband Stevie J.

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The death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police officers has more than gripped the nation. It’s caused an international outcry.

Despite audible pleas from Floyd for arresting officer Derek Chauvin to take his pressed knee off his neck, the unarmed Black man was subject to seven minutes of pressure and died shortly after.

The shocking incident has caused for an outpouring of emotion in the form of protests, petitions, and even looting; with the consistent sentiment being frustration at the racial injustice experienced by Black people.

It’s a feeling that looks set to intensify. For, fresh footage – allegedly of Floyd’s arrest – appears to add a new layer of shocking to the moments before the kneeling encounter that initially went viral.

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On new album, ‘Chromatica,’ Lady Gaga boldly declares “this is the dancefloor I fought for.” A statement that indeed mirrors her reality.

After embracing a more stripped-back, analogue sound on 2016’s ‘Joanne’ and ‘A Star Is Born’s soundtrack (for which she earned as Oscar), the Pop force makes a grand return to the high-octane sonics that saw her become one of music’s most magnetic talents.

And it appears the move is paying off.

Having hit #5 with lead single ‘Stupid Love,’ she – as at writing – is tipped to top the Hot 100 with follow-up ‘Rain On Me’ featuring Ariana Grande. 

Armed with this momentum, will the album itself deliver commercially? The first week sales predictions are here and bring with it an early indication of the answer.

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This week brought with it the premiere of Tamar Braxton‘s new show ‘To Catch A Beautician.’

The VH1 series pairs the outspoken star with celebrity hairstylist Johnny Wright; and together they set out help clients confront the beautician who damaged their hair.

Thereafter, Wright enrols the stylists in “boot camp” before giving them a chance at redemption by redoing the clients’ hair.

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Like millions across the world, Mariah Carey is demanding justice for George Floyd – the unarmed Black man who died after Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin placed his knee on his neck for seven minutes.

While some of the singer’s peers have issued statements, she opted to protest racial injustice by way of performance.

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Halsey is joining the fight against injustice.

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Billie Eilish is the latest star to use their name and platform to fight against racial injustice.

Moments ago, the 18-year-old GRAMMY winner shared an impassioned plea to the masses to truly understand the necessity of the #BlackLivesMatter movement and the sentiment it’s rooted in. Particularly in the wake of the death of unarmed Black man George Floyd, who lost his life after a Minnesota police officer rested a knee on his neck for seven minutes.

Devoid of any political correctness, the ‘No Time To Die’ singer illuminated the rationale of the fury.

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