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Sheryl Crow is not pulling any punches in response to Jason Aldean’s controversial new single, “Try That in a Small Town.” In a post on Twitter, Crow asserts that the singer is out of step with the public mood and should know better. “I’m from a small town,” Crow wrote. “Even people in small towns are sick of violence. There’s nothing small-town or American about promoting violence. You should know that better than anyone having survived a mass shooting. This is not American or small town-like. It’s just lame.”…

Sheryl Lee Ralph shared encouraging and powerful words while delivering the commencement speech for the class of 2023 at Rutgers University. The Emmy-winning actress graduated from the college in 1975, becoming the youngest female graduate at the time. “In the fall of 1972, I became one of 400 teenage women chosen to form the first freshman class of women to break the gender barrier and usher co-education,” she said during the ceremony held on Mother’s Day. “I could have just imagined what it was…

Lift every voice and lip-sync? Sheryl Lee Ralph did one — or both — at Sunday’s Super Bowl. The Emmy Award-winning “Abbott Elementary” star promptly waved aside speculation that she lip-synced during her live pre-game performance at Super Bowl LVII. Ralph belted the hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before Chris Stapleton sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” and, in the tradition of such widely viewed live performances, became the subject of criticism when her voice didn’t seem to align with the movement of her lips. When asked…

When Rihanna makes a comeback, she does not skimp on the work. The “Work” and “Umbrella” hitmaker, who welcomed her first child last spring with embattled rapper artist ASAP Rocky, not only teased fans with new music Wednesday, she’s also curated a star-studded lineup for her “Savage X Fenty Vol. 4" fashion show, which will stream live on Prime Video on Nov. 9.Broadway star and newly minted Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph, who stars in ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” will be among those walking in the fashion show, along with…

Sheryl Crow has established herself as one of the most iconic artists in music since her breakthrough in 1993 with debut album ‘Tuesday Night Music Club’. Since then she’s been a regular on the charts with an incredible 11 studio albums under her belt and countless hits including ‘All I Wanna Do’, ‘If It Makes You Happy’, ‘Soak Up The Sun’. Following the release of her latest album ‘Threads’ in 2019, Crow shared her intention to stop releasing albums, focusing instead on putting out music as and when she feels it’s…

Sheryl Sandberg officially stepped down from her post as Meta COO in August, but the company will continue to pay for her personal security into 2023, Reuters reports. The board, citing "continuing threats to her safety," agreed to pay for security services from October 1st through June 30th, 2023, with protection available to Sandberg at her residences and while she is traveling.  It is unclear what threats Sandberg has been receiving that would warrant the company paying for continuing protection after she has resigned.…

The legacy of Dreamgirls runs strong amongst notable Hollywood names. Abbott Elementary’s Sheryl Lee Ralph originated the role of Deena Jones, scoring a Tony nomination n the process. Over two decades later, Jennifer Hudson went from American Idol contestant to proving she can act as Effie White in the film adaptation, which won her an Oscar. Despite having the musical in common, the two Hollywood powerhouses haven’t shared a Dreamgirls moment until recently. Watch the two Dreamgirls doing an impromptu performance of the…

Kid Cudi is a big fan of Sheryl Lee Ralph.Cudder was among the many celebrities who congratulated Ralph on her historic victory at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards. The 65-year-old actress won Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Barbara Howard in the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary. It marked the second time a Black actress won the category, following Jackée Harry’s 1987 win for 227.Ralph’s son, Etienne Maurice, posted a TikTok video in which he learned Cudder and sent his mom a bouquet of flowers along with…

Meta chief operating officer (COO) Sheryl Sandberg has finally moved on from the position after spending 14 years as the second most-important executive at the social network.Meta has appointed chief growth officer Javier Olivan as tne new CEO who took charge from August 1, the company revealed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the US.Sandberg will remain a Meta employee through September 30, after which she will continue as a board member."On August 1, 2022, the Board appointed Olivan as…

It's the end of an era at the company formerly known as Facebook. Sheryl Sandberg has officially stepped down as Chief Operating Officer on August 1st, as revealed by a SEC filing noticed by TechCrunch. In the filing, Meta said Javier Olivan is now the company's COO and that Sandberg will only remain an employe until September 30th. After that and going forward, Sandberg will serve as a member of Meta's Board and will receive compensation as a non-employee director.  Sandberg first announced that she was leaving her role…