DOJ Defends Teens in Legal Battle Against School District Over Locs
The Department of Justice filed a statement of interest Friday in a case involving two male students—D'Andre Arnold and Kaden Bradford—who say that their school did not allow them to attend class because they refused to cut their locs. “The United States has a significant interest in ensuring that all students can participate in an educational environment free of unlawful discrimination and in the proper application of the Equal Protection Clause, Title IX, and Title VI,” the DOJ explained in the statement of interest.
A24 Obtains Rights for Film Adaptation of Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower
Production company A24 has been granted the right to create a film adaptation of author Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower, Deadline reports. Garrett Bradley has been tapped to direct the science fiction project and Paul Mezey will produce.
Whitney Houston Hologram Residency Launching in Vegas
Fans of the late Whitney Houston will be able to relive the magic of her live performances. According to Variety, the singer will be featured in a hologram concert residency at Harrah's Las Vegas beginning in October. The concert will include virtual performances by Houston alongside a live band and live background dancers.
Tameka Foster Memoir to Address Marriage to Usher Raymond
Tuesday, the ex-wife of Usher Raymond, Tameka Foster, announced the release of her memoir titled, Here I Stand. The book, which is currently available for presale, will document Foster's professional and personal journeys – including her marriage and subsequent divorce from Raymond.
