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| Beyonce ‘in talks for £80million deal for three Disney movies’ - Metro.co.uk Posted: 09 Jun 2020 11:34 PM PDT  Beyonce is reportedly being eyed up for a big-money deal with Disney for three more films, set to net her $100million (£80million). Following on from the success of 2019'a live-action remake of The Lion King, in which she voiced Nala, Disney are reportedly keen to sign Beyonce up for three more movies. She will appear on the soundtrack for Black Panther 2, according to The Sun, as well as two other films for Disney. A source claimed: 'Beyoncé has become a major player for Disney and is the perfect fit for their brand. 'She's worked on a number of projects for them, including voicing Nala in the reboot of The Lion King, and now they're keen to secure her for more projects. Advertisement Advertisement 'Disney have put forward a deal worth around £80million, which will secure Beyoncé for three major projects, including the Black Panther sequel.'  They added that as part of the deal, they wanted Bey to do the voiceover for new Disney Plus documentaries, after Meghan Markle voiced Elephant for the platform recently, The source added: 'The negotiations are still ongoing but it's the final details that are being thrashed out now.' Beyonce first worked with Disney in 2007 when she appeared as Alice In Wonderland as part of Disney's Dream Portrait series and has since worked on the first Black Panther movie as well as The Lion King.  She also took part in a charity singalong for the company, where she sang When You Wish Upon A Star from Pinocchio. There's no word yet on what the second and third project Beyonce has reportedly agreed to work on are, but she has previously opened up about how much she loves working with the brand. Speaking at the charity singalong on ABC, she added; 'I'm very proud and honoured to be a part of the Disney family.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Beyonce pleads with George Floyd protestors to remain 'focused' as she supports Black Lives Matter Advertisement Advertisement
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| Posted: 08 Jun 2020 12:28 PM PDT  You have a voice. Use it: "There will always be those who want to keep you silent, to have you be seen but not heard, or maybe they don't even want to see you at all," Michelle Obama said. "But those people don't know your story, and if you listen to them, then nothing will ever change. So, it's up to you to speak up when you or someone you know isn't being heard. It's up to you to speak out against cruelty, dishonesty, bigotry—all of it. It's up to you to march hand in hand with your allies, to stand peacefully—with dignity and purpose—on the front lines in the fight for justice." The torch is passing: Citing the deaths of George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, and the protests that followed, Barack Obama said the turmoil of recent weeks is due to a "decade's worth of anguish and frustration over unequal treatment and a failure to reform police practices and the broader criminal justice system." And he said it was up to this new generation to address those ills. "So as scary and uncertain as these times may be, they are also a wake-up call, and they are an incredible opportunity for your generation. Because you don't have to accept what was considered normal before. You don't have to accept the world as it is. You can make it into the world as it should be and could be. You can create a new normal, one that is fairer, and gives everyone opportunity, and treats everyone equally, and builds bridges between people instead of dividing them. Just as America overcame slavery and civil war, recessions and depression, Pearl Harbor and 9/11 and all kinds of social upheaval, we can emerge from our current circumstances stronger than before. Better than before." Courtesy of YouTube Originals Don't believe every tweet you read: The former president acknowledged the massive and mostly positive changes that the internet has wrought, calling it "the new town square" that has "allowed movements of like-minded people to mobilize on behalf of worthy causes." But he also added that "social media can also be a tool to spread conflict, division, and falsehoods—to bully people and promote hate. Too often it shut us off from each other instead of bringing us together—partly because it gives us the ability to select our own realities, independent of facts, or science, or logic, or common sense. We start reading only news and opinions that reinforce our own biases and start canceling everything else out; we let opinion masquerade as fact and treat even the wildest conspiracy theories as worthy of consideration. And the irony is that usually the people who are peddling falsehoods on the Internet or social media are doing so for their own purposes—either to sell you something or to distract you from the real issues that matter." Change actually begins at the ballot box: "In the midst of recent protests, I've noticed that there have been some debates among young people about how useful voting is compared to direct action and civil disobedience in ending discrimination in our society," Obama said. "The fact is that we don't have to choose; we need both. Peaceful protests and demonstrations are patriotic—they shine a light on injustice, they raise public awareness, and they make the folks in charge uncomfortable in a way that is healthy." But he said that the most powerful weapon they had at their disposal was their right to vote: "Your aspirations have to be translated into specific laws and institutional practices—and that only happens when we elect good people, at every level, who are responsive to our demands—and that includes the local offices like the office of the mayor or the office of the district attorney that don't get as much attention as a presidential race, but have the most direct impact on issues like how communities are policed." |
| Posted: 08 Jun 2020 06:53 PM PDT Each year around this time, hundreds of thousands of high school and college graduates in the northern hemisphere sit among crowds of fellow students, teachers and parents as they listen to a prominent figure disperse words of wisdom in their commencement speech. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, graduation ceremonies were cancelled, and commencement speeches were transferred onto the virtual sphere. Over the weekend, YouTube live-streamed a host of prominent leaders and musical artists for a "Dear Class of 2020", included appearances by Alicia Keys, Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Michelle and Barak Obama and Beyoncé. After thanking the Obamas for her inclusion in the online video, Beyoncé thanked those who have been highlighting the case for Black Lives Matter across the country. "We've seen that our collective hearts when put to positive action could start," she said. "The wills of change real change has started with you this new generation of high school and college graduates who we celebrate today." In her 10 minute speech, she emphasised the importance of education, investing in oneself, and finding the courage to back yourself regardless of external forces. "Stepping out is the best thing you can do for self-discovery. I know how hard it is to step out and bet on yourself." She described the barriers she faced when she was starting out as a performing artist, and the ways she had overcome them. "There was a pivotal turning point in my life when I chose to build my own company many years ago I had to trust that I was ready and that my parents and mentors provided me with the tools I needed to be successful but that was terrifying." "The entertainment business is still very sexist it's still very male-dominated and as a woman I did not see enough female role models given the opportunity to do what I knew I had to do to run my label and management company to direct my films and produce my tours that meant ownership owning my masters owning my art owning my future and writing my own story." "Not enough black women had a seat at the table so I had to go and chop down that wood and build my own table, then I had to invite the best there was to have a seat. That meant hiring women, men, outsiders, underdogs and people that were overlooked and waiting to be seen." She spoke about the importance of respect, of failing, of redefining what is valuable and important and of living an authentic life. "I'm often asked what's your secret to success. The shorter answer is, put in the work. There may be more failures than victories. Losing can be the best motivator to get you even bigger wins." "Many of the best creatives and business people whom although supremely qualified and talented, were turned down over and over as executives of major corporations because they were female, or because of racial disparity. I've been very proud to provide them with a place at my table." "Don't make the world make you feel that you have to look a certain way to be brilliant. You don't have to speak a certain way to be brilliant, but you do have to spread your gift around the planet in a way that is authentically you. "Build your own stage and make them see you. Your queerness is beautiful. Your blackness is beautiful. Your compassion, your understanding, your fight for people who may be different from you, is beautiful." Beyoncé, a 24 time Grammys award artist, was among a large cohort of prominent figures who have taken to social media to call out systemic racism and police brutality since the death of George Floyd under police custody on May 25. Last week, her husband Jay-Z took full-page ads in newspapers including The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Los Angeles Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer to honour George Floyd. Michelle Obama also participated in the video, making an impassioned speech about the importance of resilience and courage during these difficult times. "What we finally do have, is focus. We see how these inequalities are playing out on our streets. We all have no choice but to see what has been staring us in the face for years, for centuries." "Life will always be uncertain. I hope that what you are going through right now can be your wakeup call. That it pushes you to think what kind of person you want to be." |
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