RELATED STORIES After feeling the heat from his co-stars, 9-1-1 star Ryan Guzman has taken to social media to address his defense of using racial slurs. In an Instagram video posted on Monday, Guzman — who plays firefighter Eddie Diaz on the Fox procedural — first said, “I do not condone the use of the […]
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Video shows a man repeatedly shouting the N-word at an employee inside a Dunkin’-Baskin Robbins store in Florida
Screenshot via Twitter Video shows a man launching into a racist tirade at a Dunkin’-Baskin Robbins store in Miami Beach, Florida. The man can be seen and heard repeatedly shouting the N-word at an employee there. It is not entirely clear what set the man off, but a witness told the local ABC affiliate WPLG […]
‘She made it up’: Trump and his aides go nuclear after Omarosa claims to have heard him say the N-word on tape
Mark Wilson/Getty Images Omarosa Manigault-Newman claimed she heard Donald Trump saying the N-word “multiple times” in a three-minute recording. She added that the remarks were made in reference to Kwame Jackson, an African American contestant on NBC’s show, “The Apprentice.” Trump and another official fired back at her claims and called the alleged slurs “disgusting.” Manigault-Newman […]
‘Stop!’ Piers Morgan forced to step in as transgender model uses the N-word on morning TV
The presenter was chatting to Munroe Bergdorf and Edward Adoo about whether or not Twitter should restrict freedom of speech as well as racism when talk turned to footballer Antoine Griezmann, who recently painted himself black when he dressed as a basketball player for a party. Antoine later apologised for his actions and took down […]
Firewatch dev plans DMCA takedowns of PewDiePie’s videos over use of N-word
Felix “PewDiePie” Kjellberg used the N-word on a recent YouTube livestream, and that has some people upset with him — including Firewatch co-creator Sean Vanaman. After getting frustrated with another player during a match in the Battle Royale shooter PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, PewDiePie screamed: “What a fucking n*****.” In the video, you can see him immediately […]
Carmichael Show Debates Significance of the N-Word In Buzzed-About Ep
Leave it to The Carmichael Show to outdo the sheer awkwardness of its Bill Cosby discussion. In Wednesday’s episode, Cynthia’s birthday is nearly ruined after Jerrod’s white friend refers to him as “my n–ga.” The half hour begins with a conversation about things black people should and shouldn’t be allowed to say. The back-and-forth is sparked […]
Bill Maher Addresses N-Word Gaffe on Real Time: 'Thank You for Letting a Sinner In Your Midst'
Bill Maher wasted no time tackling the elephant in the room on Friday’s Real Time. Quick refresh: Maher incurred widespread wrath last week when, midway through his Real Time interview with junior senator Ben Sasse, he uttered the N-word. (Watch video of the gaffe by clicking here.) The following morning, HBO released a strongly worded statement […]
Bill Maher used the N-word on his show, HBO calls it ‘completely inexcusable’
HBO UPDATE: HBO released a statement to The Hollywood Reporter calling Maher’s remarks “completely inexcusable and tasteless” and removing his comment from future airings of the episode. Shortly after, Maher issued an apology: “Friday nights are always my worst night of sleep because I’m up reflecting on the things I should or shouldn’t have said […]
Bill Maher's N-Word Gaffe on Real Time Draws Sharp Rebuke From HBO
Bill Maher raised eyebrows on Friday evening when he used the N-word during an interview with junior United States senator Ben Sasse. The remark triggered an immediate backlash on social media, and now HBO has released a statement condemning the Real Time host for his “deeply offensive comment.” “Bill Maher’s comment last night was completely inexcusable […]
Hidden Figures: Kevin Costner says ‘I used the N-word a thousand times’ as he talks racism
The movie, which is the top-grossing nominee for Best Picture at this year’s Oscars, sees Costner starring alongside Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae and Taraji P. Henson as black women becoming integral to the work of NASA at a time of rampant explicit racism in the USA. Speaking to Square Mile, Costner recalled his own upbringing […]