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Harvey Mason Jr. has been named the Recording Academy’s new president/CEO, effective June 1. Mason Jr. worked as the interim president/CEO without pay for 16 months. “We are delighted that Harvey will remain at the helm and continue to steer the organization through this pivotal time. As we journeyed deeper …

A radio host for the Buffalo, New York-based radio station 97 Rock has been fired, and two co-hosts have been suspended following an on-air racist exchange. According to PEOPLE, the station’s parent company says the exchange was in “violation” of its principles. Cumulus Media’s spokesperson confirmed in a statement that …

A Kentucky police officer has been let go over accusations that he gave a Black Lives Matter organizer department information about other officers working protests. According to Fox News, Lexington police officer Jervis Middleton gave the organizer information that could be used to “insult, intimidate and harass.” He was fired …

West Virginia Governor Jim Justice fired close to 30 correctional officer trainees who were pictured giving a Nazi salute in a class photo. The firing came after a state report into the photograph, which recommended their termination, according to the Washington Post. Governor Justice condemned the photo of Basic Training …

A San Bernardino officer has finally been fired one year after he fatally shot a man who surrendered with both hands in the air. Richard John Sanchez was fatally shot by Brandon Gaddie after he and another officer responded to a home in the High Highlands neighborhood of San Bernardino …

Longtime TMZ journalist and personality Van Lathan has been fired from the outlet after getting into a heated argument with his co-worker Michael Babcock. Page Six reports the verbal altercation happened about a week and a half ago when the two appeared on “TMZ Live” together and had some form …

ESPN has reportedly cut all ties with Donovan McNabb after a thorough investigation into sexual harassment claims from his time at the NFL Network. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ A former wardrobe stylist at the network listed McNabb in a lawsuit that claims several employees sexually harassed her, including Marshall Faulk, Ike Taylor, …