Hillary Clinton and Mary J. Blige awkwardly join hands
What are culture vultures discussing 'round the water cooler today? q producer Aparita Bhandari scans the latest arts and entertainment headlines to keep us in the know.
What are culture vultures discussing 'round the water cooler today? q producer Aparita Bhandari scans the latest arts and entertainment headlines to keep us in the know.
At issue today:
- Some prominent Black celebrities are endorsing Hillary Clinton. Want to meet Pusha T? Register to vote on Hillary Clinton's website. This unlikely union is part of the presidential candidate's push to reach Black voters in swing states. She also recently joined hands (literally) with Mary J. Blige as part of this campaign. See the cringe-worthy video below:
- Atlanta's most recent episode deemed an "instant classic." Nobody Beat the Beibs, the fifth episode in the Donald Glover series, features a Black version of Justin Bieber as he navigates the ups and downs of show business. The hilarious episode also touches on some important topics like, what role celebrities can play in social change and the appropriation of black culture (something the real Justin Bieber is very familiar with). Watch the episode trailer below: