Jul 24 2008

Nas Joins Protest Against Fox News

Nas teamed up with the activist organization Color of Change to protest outside the Fox News Corporation’s Manhattan offices and present them a petition of 600,000 names gathered that call for a curbing of biased reporting on Fox.

MTV reports: “The organization saw me as someone who could be a part of it, and they reached out,” Nas said. “I was like, ‘Hell yeah, I’m a part of it!’ This is a network…more

Jul 23 2008

Katie Couric on Feminism, Racism and the Media

From an interview Katie Couric did yesterday:

“Unfortunately I have found out that many viewers are afraid of change. The glory days of TV news are over, and the media landscape has been dramatically changed. News is available now for everyone, everywhere, all the time, and everybody fights for the last pieces of the shrinking pie. The corporate pressure and the ratings terror are intensifying all the time, and the situation is not…more

Jul 23 2008

Chaka Khan on Feminism and Equality

In preparation for her upcoming concert in London, Chaka Khan interviewed with the BBC who asked her about her feelings about her hit song “I’m Every Woman” being a feminist anthem and whether she’s a feminist. Her response:

“In the sense that I care about women’s rights and other peoples rights, I am. But I truly believe that everybody should be treated equally. I love the song and what it represents and I…more

Jul 23 2008

Songs for Tibet

Artists Sting, John Mayer and Dave Matthews will appear on an all-star cd, Songs for Tibet, that is intended to draw more attention to the Asian province’s ongoing struggle for national sovereignty. Taking advantage of the increased media spotlight on China next month, the album will be released on August 5th, three days before the 2008 Summer Olympics.

“We wanted to express our support for the Tibetan people and their message of peace…more

Jul 22 2008

Sherri Sherpherd “I’ve Had More Abortions Than I Can Count”

In an election season that has been low on controversial issues leave it to the View’s Sherri Shepherd to get Americans talking about abortion again. With her statement “I’ve had more abortions that I can count” Sherri tries to indicate how out of control her life was and though she grew up as a Jehovah’s Witness, she credits becoming a born again Christian as helping her get her life under control. GoLeft appreciates her talking…more