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A. G. Sulzberger, the publisher of the New York Times, told colleagues in a virtual town hall Friday that an op-ed written by Senator Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) was “contemptuous” in tone and “should not have been published.” The comments come after Sulzberger wrote an email to his staff Thursday morning defending the publishing of …
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Former vice president Joe Biden estimated Thursday that about “10 to 15 percent of the people out there” are “just not very good people” and accused President Trump of dividing the nation, adding that as president he would bring Americans together. “The words a president says matter, so when a president stands up and divides people …
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As the NHL sorts out the details of finishing its season, one ESPN personality took a gratuitous shot at the sport. Speaking on “First Take” on Thursday, Max Kellerman said “no one really cares about hockey” in the country, adding that it wasn’t one of the four major sports. Linda Cohn; Max KellermanGetty Images On …
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Olivia Jade Giannulli announced on Thursday that she donated to the National Bail Out fund after she was slammed for her tone-deaf post on racism. Instagram The 20-year-old daughter of Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli participated in an Instagram challenge that randomly generates a Black Lives Matter movement to which people can donate. Olivia Jade …
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LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky chastised his employees for airing “appalling” views on race during a virtual meeting on inequality that reportedly degenerated into a “dumpster fire.” Roslansky apologized after some staffers at the buttoned-up social network reportedly questioned concerns about police killing black people and likened corporate diversity to anti-white racism during a video town …
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National tensions over race relations spilled over to Paper magazine this week, where the editorial staff lashed out against Chief Executive Tom Florio for his treatment of a recently departed black employee. “As the editorial team of PAPER, we condemn our CEO Tom Florio’s recent email to our former coworker Michael Love Michael,” the team …
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Adweek has a new owner, its fourth in six years. Shamrock Capital, which traces its roots back to the family of Roy Disney, wrapped up an acquisition of the print, Web and events business from Toronto-based buyout firm Beringer Capital. “Beringer came in with guns blazing and big plans for expansion, but once they realized …
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The U.S. will designate four Chinese state media outlets as foreign embassies in addition to five such outlets that have already been placed under restrictions, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The State Department could announce the designation as early as Thursday. China Central Television (CCTV) and China News Service are expected to be among the outlets …
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Kim Zolciak has defended herself from critics accusing her of altering a new swimsuit photo. While some fans — including Kimora Lee Simmons and “Real Housewives of Orange County” alum Gretchen Rossi — replied to the post with fire emojis, others wrote pointed messages like, “Kim sweetie the photoshopping is out of control.” “Hey sweetie …
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Jesse McCartney paid tribute Wednesday to former Dream Street bandmate Chris Trousdale, who died Tuesday at the age of 34 after battling coronavirus. “It pains me to say that an old friend, Chris Trousdale, from my early days in the music industry has passed away due to complications from COVID-19,” McCartney, 33, penned on Instagram. …
A. G. Sulzberger, the publisher of the New York Times, told colleagues in a virtual town hall Friday that an op-ed written by Senator Tom Cotton (R., Ark.) was “contemptuous” in tone and “should not have been published.” The comments come after Sulzberger wrote an email to his staff Thursday morning defending the publishing of …
