Singer and actress Cher apologized this weekend for a controversial statement she made about the late George Floyd. latimes.com/entertainment-…
The “Believe” hitmaker walked back a social post suggesting that she could have prevented the killing of Floyd, who died in police custody after former officer Derek Chauvin pinned his knee on Floyd’s neck latimes.com/entertainment-…
“Was talking with Mom & She Said ‘I Watched Trial Of Policeman Who Killed George Floyd, & Cried,’” the since-deleted post read. “I Said ‘Mom, I Know This Is Gonna Sound CRAZY, But.. I Kept Thinking .....Maybe If I’d Been There,...I Could’ve Helped.” latimes.com/entertainment-… Image
Several social media users accused Cher of having a white savior complex.

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We talked to the legend in 2020 about the pandemic: "Of course, I’d like to be onstage. But it’s more than just that." latimes.com/entertainment-…
Cher — yes, Cher — helps a captive elephant find a new home in Cambodia latimes.com/world-nation/s… Image
Speaking of music makers who stir up controversy, Lil Nas X had a lot to say about his number one hit "Montero" latimes.com/entertainment-…

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