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John Cusack says he faced police batons in Chicago after trying to film a burning car during a protest over George Floyd’s death. The “America’s Sweetheart” star, 53, posted choppy footage on Twitter of a burning car and said police “came at” him with batons in an attempt to stop him. John CusackGetty Images “Cops …

Chrissy Teigen has pledged $200,000 to bail out “rioters and criminals” who have been arrested in protests springing up in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd. “In celebration of whatever the f—k maga night is, I am committed to donating $100,000 to the bail outs of protestors across the country,” Teigen first tweeted …

Beyoncé is the latest celebrity to speak up on behalf of slain Minnesota man George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer on-camera this week, sparking outrage and protests around the country. “We all witnessed his murder in broad daylight,” the superstar, 38, somberly told fans on Instagram, referring to the viral clip of …

Following the fiery riots and protests in Minnesota due to the horrifying death of George Floyd at the hands of the police, radio host Charlamagne tha God told Page Six, “America had to know that it would come to this … It’s only going to get worse.” He said of the protests that have turned …

Paris Jackson is the latest public figure to share her disgust over the death of African-American man George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer in Minnesota this week. “i’m heartbroken over yet another innocent life taken for no reason,” Jackson, 22, began in an emotional Instagram dedication to Floyd. “from what i’ve gathered …

Ice Cube canceled his “Good Morning America” appearance Thursday in light of George Floyd’s death. “I apologize to everyone expecting to see me on Good Morning America today,” he tweeted, “but after the events in Minnesota with George Floyd I’m in no mood to tell America, good morning.” The 50-year-old had been slated to promote …

The man who guided the powerhouse Jazz teams of the 1990s has passed away. Jerry Sloan died early Friday morning at the age of 78 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia, the team announced. “Jerry Sloan will always be synonymous with the Utah Jazz,” the franchise said in a statement. “He …

Conspicuous by his absence in “The Last Dance” is Karl Malone, one of Michael Jordan’s chief rivals at the end of the Bulls dynasty, which concluded with two consecutive NBA Finals wins over Malone’s Jazz. Jason Hehir, the director of the 10-part ESPN docuseries, revealed on “The Dan Patrick Show” that Malone declined to be …

Knicks president Leon Rose will add a solid personnel man in longtime Utah Jazz scout Walt Perrin, who will become assistant GM/college scouting to Scott Perry. The title was previously held by Gerald Madkins, whose future with the organization is in danger. Madkins’ contract expires in August. For 19 years, Perrin has been a key …

Jenna Bush Hager has signed with Hollywood agency UTA. The “Today” host followed agent Darnell Strom — who moved to UTA from CAA last year. She’ll also work with UTA co-president Jay Sures. Hager’s still repped by CAA for publishing. Sources said UTA will look to expand her reach beyond broadcasting. She began a Read …