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Jake Paul Blackface Controversy: Fans Slam Skit Idea as Racist

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Last month, comedian Druski posted a skit titled “How Conservative Women in America act” that went mega viral with over 185 million views on X (formerly Twitter) alone. Dressed as a blonde white woman, complete with a wig and makeup, he acted out numerous scenarios, including holding a Bible during a media interview and ordering organic Starbucks for a white Pomeranian on his lap.

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Many social media users drew comparisons to Erika Kirk, whose WWE-like pyrotechnics and dramatic interviews raised eyebrows following the death of her husband, Charlie Kirk.

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While most people on my feed found Druski’s skit funny, some MAGA supporters were offended, and it sparked a whole bunch of discourse online.

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Even Donald Trump seemingly alluded to it during an Easter event.

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Well! On a new episode of the This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von podcast, the comedian host and his guest, Jake Paul, discussed Druski’s skit and called it “hilarious.”

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The so-called boxer continued, “I’m obviously Republican, and all the Republicans being mad about this shit is like a fucking L for Republicans because this is fucking hilarious. And even though it’s fucking dark and twisted, this is what comedy fucking is.”

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Then, Jake admitted this: “I’ve been, over the last couple of days, calling makeup artists, and I was going to do a response to this, and do, like, the full-on—” “Darker?” Theo clarified.

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“Yeah,” Jake said. “And just do it back. Because why not? Like, are we on the same playing field?”

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Theo recommended making sure there would be “Black support for the character” and suggested collaborating with Druski or someone similar for the skit.

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“But still, that’s pussying out,” Jake replied. “Doesn’t that make us more prejudice? That makes us. If we have to partner with someone? Druski just dropped this.”

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“This is how humans should be. We should fucking make fun of each other. And I don’t see in color; I see in truth and comedy. So, like, what are we talking about? What era are we living in?”

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Obviously, the “I don’t see in color; I see in truth and comedy” argument falls apart when you think about it for more than one second. Many people in the comments pointed out the racist history of blackface and why wearing white makeup is not a true equivalent:

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Some called Jake “stupid”:

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Others questioned his significance:

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Billie Eilish Addresses Rumors of a Falling Out With Finneas

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Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas (frequently stylized as FINNEAS) have solidified their status as the most formidable songwriting team in modern pop. Together, they have secured multiple Grammys and Oscars, building an impressive catalog of global hits that continues to expand.

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Recently, rumors began circulating that the iconic sibling duo might be experiencing some friction. While the whispers may have bypassed some, they certainly reached Billie. In a candid new interview with Elle, the “Birds of a Feather” singer addressed these falling out rumors directly to clear the air.

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“I heard somebody say, ‘Did you guys hear Finneas and Billie had a falling-out?’” Billie recounted during the interview. She followed up with a definitive statement regarding their bond: “Finneas and I have never and will never have a falling-out, ever in our lives.”

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“We’ll get in the biggest fucking fight you’ve ever heard of in your life…and five minutes later, we’re back, laughing and making music,” she explained. “It’s sibling shit. There’s nothing else in the world like sibling relationships.” It is a sentiment many with siblings can certainly relate to.

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While discussing their dynamic, Billie also touched upon the daunting prospect of potentially not collaborating with Finneas one day. Her take on the future of their professional partnership was both refreshingly honest and surprisingly open-ended.

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“If I never saw Finneas at all, I might literally never make a song again,” she mused, before posing a deeper question about their personal growth: “But how do we move on and have separate lives?”

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It is the classic dilemma that defines almost every legendary creative partnership. As fans ponder the future of their favorite musical duo, the full profile offers even more insight into Billie’s current world.

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Shannon Elizabeth OnlyFans Earnings: American Pie Star Wealth

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If you’re a millennial of a certain age, you know Shannon Elizabeth from a few things. Between the American Pie franchise, Tomcats, Scary Movie, and even a Jay and Silent Bob movie or two, she was arguably one of the queens of the “movies you watched at a sleepover party” subcategory.

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Shannon’s acting career has remained fairly steady since then, but she recently took on a new role entirely: OnlyFans creator. She joined the service just a few weeks ago, telling People at the time that starting her own OnlyFans was because “I’ve spent my entire career working in Hollywood, where other people controlled the narrative and the outcome of my career. This new chapter is about changing that, showing off a more sexy side no one has seen, and being closer to my fans.”

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Well, just a few weeks later, People has a new report on how the OnlyFans foray is going for Shannon — and as it turns out, she’s seemingly struck content-creator gold in the process.

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A source tells the publication that Shannon brought in “more than seven figures” on the first week she joined OnlyFans. Seven figures! Let that sink in.

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The source adds that Shannon “is really making a name for herself” on her page, and they also note that there is no full nudity featured on it. “She is super happy she now gets to take control and be engaged with her fans,” the source adds.

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See, this is what Margo was thinking when she said she had money troubles…we’ve reached out to Shannon’s reps for further comment and will let you know if we hear anything back.

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Lisa Kudrow Exposes Brutal Friends Behind the Scenes Secrets

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Fans are reeling after Lisa Kudrow shared shocking revelations regarding the “mean behavior” that occurred off-camera during the filming of the hit sitcom Friends.

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As most pop culture fans are aware, Lisa Kudrow and her legendary co-stars—Courteney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer—became household names in the ‘90s. They led the iconic NBC sitcom for 10 seasons, spanning from 1994 until 2004.

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The series was a massive commercial triumph; reports indicate the lead six stars began with a salary of $22,500 per episode in Season 1. By the time the third season rolled around, that figure had climbed to a substantial $100,000.

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By Season 9, the ensemble famously negotiated a record-breaking $1 million per episode—at the time, the highest deal ever secured for a sitcom. Most seasons featured 24 to 25 episodes, making the cast incredibly wealthy.

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Even though Friends remains a cultural phenomenon, Lisa is now exposing the darker side of the production. She recently spoke out about the mistreatment actors faced from the writing staff—specifically targeting the experiences of herself, Jennifer, and Courteney.

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In a candid interview with the Times, Lisa noted that the Friends writers’ room consisted of about 12 to 15 people, the majority of whom were men. She told the outlet: “There was definitely mean stuff going on behind the scenes.”

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“Don’t forget, we were recording in front of a live audience of 400, and if you messed up one of these writers’ lines or it didn’t get the perfect response, they could be like: ‘Can’t the bitch fucking read? She’s not even trying. She fucked up my line,’” Lisa recalled. “And we know that back in the room the guys would be up late discussing their sexual fantasies about Jennifer and Courteney. It was intense.”

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The interview also touched upon a past legal battle where writers’ assistant Amaani Lyle filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the production. Lyle, whose role involved transcribing brainstorming sessions, was stunned by the graphic nature of the discussions regarding Jennifer and Courteney, which allegedly included crude gestures and sexual comments.

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While Amaani ultimately lost her legal case, Lisa reflected on the environment: “Oh, it could be brutal, but these guys — and it was mostly men in there — were sitting up until 3 a.m. trying to write the show, so my attitude was: ‘Say what you like about me behind my back because then it doesn’t matter.’”

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These insights have come as a shock to long-term fans who are voicing their horror online. Reacting to the interview on Reddit, one user commented: “What the fuck. And this is when Jennifer and Courtney were relatively quite powerful in the industry and you certainly didn’t want to piss them off. You know if those writers made disparaging comments about lead actors they would be fired.”

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“Good on her for speaking out about it now, can’t imagine how difficult it must’ve been for the actors to do their jobs in an environment like this,” another fan noted. Another person contributed: “Sorry to hear that, but happy that’s she’s spilling the beans, no more protecting of shitty men 🤝”

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Finally, one user simply summed up the collective frustration by stating: “men are disgusting.”

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