I’ve been banned from the UK. I tried to get on a flight to London to attend SXSW London and give a speech at Oxford. I’ve been banned for criticizing Israel. Are we free anymore? This is oppression of Western citizens by our own governments on behalf of a different country!
Naomi Osaka on why she chose to host a party for the black tennis players:
“You know I'm seeing a little bit of-
‘Why can't you love everyone for all skin tones?’ and ‘what if someone had an all white party?! First of all I do love everyone for who they are no matter their race + ethnicity, (I'm literally half Japanese lol). I can only speak from my experiences in my own life though, growing up as a tennis player I didn't see many people that looked like ME and I feel like it's important to celebrate them.
Secondly I feel like it's important to note that there have been all white dinners/parties. I don't know how else to tell you this, I literally seen them all the time and never had an issue with it at all. To the people who ask this question I want to ask you this question too, ‘What is it about POC getting together that unsettles you so much?’
I want to end this by saying I grew up watching my dad get discriminated against, having the cops called on him multiple times at the tennis court. There are multiple things I will apologize for in my life but celebrating being black and appreciating who we are will never be something I would consider saying sorry for. Thanks.
Actually I lied, I am sorry. I'm sorry for the people who cannot comprehend in their brains that this is not about exclusion, this is a celebration about how far we have come 🖤”
(via Naomi on Threads)
Zara Larsson clarifies her comment on Taylor Swift fans and charts:
“I did an interview in the guardian “saying no one cares about the charts but industry people and maybe Taylor swift fans” because no one plays the chart game like Taylor swift lol. She's literally the best at it and everyone knows that. It's not the read you guys think it is. And also...I care!!! Hihi. Best believe I will try to release at least two diffrent covers for my psychical on my next project after midnight sun. I said that because I feel like I have some cultural value right now in pop music, something I've never had to this level, but I'm not in a position to influence the charts:( lol :(And I still think you can be an amazing artist and not chart. Those two things are not mutually equal to me, and shouldn't be to any fans either. But... I still want number one! Please make midnight sun #1!!! Please!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT WOJKD BE SO MEGA PLZZZZ!!!!!”
I’m tired of having no control over my own life or career. I want to continue to self fund and self curate my own music. This is why I have formally requested to be dropped by @RepublicRecords
Robyn and Gizelle trying to avoid saying Candiace's name while reviewing Traitors is hilarious.
Just like RHOP, she is the show. Good luck with that, Neck and Shoulders. 😂
Congratulations @msstaceyrusch on your Reality Star of the Year award!!! Catch our iconic interview here 👉🏽 https://t.co/A2nNQh5R5I #RHOP#RealitywithTheKing
I know y’all know noticed that when Stacey left the party the scene was over. They think they’re running Stacey off, but their really showing me that after she left there was nothing else to talk about (I heard Wendy say she was leaving too) at a celebration for the OG #RHOP
Ariana Grande hints that her struggles with her music career pre-‘Wicked’ were partially caused by her former management:
"There’s a thing that comes along with your dreams coming true that feels dangerous at times. [...] And by the way, I have a different team now. Said with love, but that was a piece.”
(https://t.co/MmtQRH2bVY)