J.K. Rowling Writes about Her Reasons for Speaking out on Sex and Gender Issues  —  This isn't an easy piece to write, for reasons that will shortly become clear, but I know it's time to explain myself on an issue surrounded by toxicity.  I write this without any desire to add to that toxicity.

Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute's Witches of WeHo Wine Pulled From Shelves After Racially Insensitive Remarks  —  Bye-bye Witches of WeHo wine.  Nocking Point, the company that manufactures the alcoholic beverages created by Katie Maloney Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute says it will no longer …

Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals officially canceled for 2020  —  An October re-scheduling for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2020 seemed optimistic in the face of COVID-19.  Now it's official — the festival will not take place in 2020.

MTV Cuts Ties with Taylor Selfridge, Pulls Teen Mom Special over Past Racially Insensitive Tweets  —  Taylor Selfridge previously apologized for her comments during season 8 of Teen Mom OG  —  Taylor Selfridge's time on MTV is over.  —  In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE …

Greg Glassman Retires  —  Greg Glassman:  —  “I'm stepping down as CEO of CrossFit, Inc., and I have decided to retire.  On Saturday I created a rift in the CrossFit community and unintentionally hurt many of its members.  Since I founded CrossFit 20 years ago, it has become the world's largest network of gyms.

Op-Ed: Hey, HBO, ‘Gone With the Wind’ romanticizes the horrors of slavery.  Take it off your platform for now  —  Congratulations to WarnerMedia on the launch of HBO Max.  As an HBO subscriber, I am excited about the breadth of programming and films offered on the platform.

George Floyd and Derek Chauvin “bumped heads” while working at nightclub, former coworker says  —  As mourners in Houston honor the life of George Floyd in Minneapolis, CBS News is learning new details from a nightclub coworker about alleged history between Floyd and Derek Chauvin, the former officer who is charged in Floyd's death.

Caitlyn Jenner on the Five-Year Anniversary of Her Transition: ‘I Have No Regrets’  —  “This is my journey.  Yes, it is different than other trans people.  But when I wake up in the morning, I'm happy with myself,” the legendary gold medalist tells PEOPLE exclusively  —  FB

The Challenge's Dee Nguyen ‘Sincerely Apologizes’ for Racially Charged Comments After Firing: ‘I Would Love to Take It Back’  —  The Challenge star Dee Nguyen is speaking out following MTV's decision to cut all ties with her following her racially charged tweets.  —  ‘The Challenge’ Cuts Ties With Dee Nguyen, Cast Reacts

Alicia Keys Is Creating the Art She — and the World — Needs Right Now  —  The industry's reigning queen of good vibes and good deeds has an album coming out just in time.  —  This interview and photo shoot took place in early May prior to the global protests surrounding George Floyd's death.

Nicki Minaj and Tekashi 6ix9ine Team Up on ‘Trollz’ Track  —  Nicki Minaj is going back to the well for what could be her next big hit — snitching be damned, she's got a new collab with Tekashi 6ix9ine.  —  The 2 rappers just revealed they worked together on a track called “Trollz,” …

Lizzo Tells TikTok Body Shamers To ‘Kiss My Ass’ In New Workout Video!  —  Lizzo is NOT here for your body shaming!  Not today.  Not yesterday.  Not ever!!!  —  On Tuesday, the rapper kept things honest on TikTok when talking about loving herself and going into detail about her fitness routine …