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The strange journey of cancel, from a Black-culture punchline to a White-grievance watchword

One night in 1980 or so, the legendary songwriter Nile Rodgers went on a bad date. He was out at a club with a group of people, he says, including Eddie Murphy and Rick James. Rodgers was big-time. His band, Chic, had topped the charts with hits such as “I Want Your Love” and “Good Times.” But at heart, he was still a humble kid whose parents had struggled with drug addiction and who felt fortunate to have made it as far as he did.

Their goal: Meet the Beatles on tour in 1966. Their solution: Impersonate the opening act.

In August 1966, as the Beatles made their way to Washington during what would ultimately be their last tour, a group of six scheming 15-year-olds from the District’s Chevy Chase neighborhood developed a plan: 1. See the concert. 2. For free. 3. By sneaking into what then was called D.C. Stadium. 4. Disguised as the Beatles’ opening act, a band called the Cyrkle. Incorporated into this plan were makeshift costumes, a rented limo, decoy groupies and the unwitting participation of D.

Vivi Tam Net Worth

Vivi Tam is a Chinese Instagram star, social media personality, and model born on October 7, 1993. She is known for her beauty and travel related content, as well as modeling photos, which she posts to her over 140,000 Instagram followers. She is also a brand ambassador for companies such as Cyber Colors and Thann Hong Kong. Vivi Tam is a member of Model Age, Biography and Wiki 💰 Net worth: $15 Million Vivi Tam, a renowned model in China, has established herself as a prominent figure in the fashion industry, garnering immense success and wealth throughout her career.

Who are Boogaloo Bois, antifa and Proud Boys?

By Shayan Sardarizadeh and Mike WendlingBBC Monitoring and BBC Trending BBCMore than three weeks since the death of George Floyd, anti-racism protests are continuing across the US. While in many cases peaceful, the protests have also featured scenes of police brutality, looting and violence. Politicians, law enforcement and commentators on the left and right have accused a number of fringe groups of encouraging and participating in acts of violence. BBC News has been examining these groups on social media platforms.

Who Are Geoff And Losi Buchanan | Meet Luciane Buchanan Parents

Moviegoers are curious about Luciane Buchanan’s parents now that she is well-known for her appearance in Netflix’s hit series “The New Legends of Monkey.” Luciane Buchanan is a filmmaker and actor from New Zealand. She became well-known for her roles as Tripitaka in The New Legends of Monkey, Kennedy Truebridge in Filthy Rich, and Billy T’s daughter Cherie in Billy. Luciane played Cherie, the comedian Billy T. James’ daughter, in Peter Burger’s biography Billy.