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Top 5 Hollywood news: Kylie Jenner tops highest-paid celebrity list, Kanye West joins #BlackLivesMatter protest

WION Web Team
New DelhiUpdated: Jun 05, 2020, 09:53 PM IST
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From Kylie Jenner becoming the highest-paid celebrity to Gabriella Union accusing 'America's Got Talent' makers of racial discrimination- here are the top stories of the day.

Kylie Jenner is the highest-paid celebrity. Jenner along with her brother-in-law Kanye West, has topped the annual Forbes list of the highest-paid celebrities.  West was in news also for participating in #BlackLivesMatter protest in his hometown Chicago on Thursday.

Here are the top stories of the day.

Kylie Jenner tops the highest-paid celebrity list: Forbes

Kylie Jenner and Kanye West on Thursday topped the annual Forbes list of the highest paid celebrities, but sports stars, including Roger Federer and Lionel Messi, dominated the top 10.

Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kylie-jenner-tops-the-highest-paid-celebrity-list-forbes-303464

Leonardo DiCaprio pledges to 'end disenfranchisement of Black America'

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio on Friday said that he is donating to different organisations working on equal rights. The 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood' actor took to social media to make the announcement about his donations and also urged others to join him.

Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/leonardo-dicaprio-pledges-to-end-disenfranchisement-of-black-america-303656

Former 'America's Got Talent' judge Gabriella Union files complaint against the show's producers, alleges racial discrimination

Former 'America's Got Talent' judge, Gabriella Union has filed a complaint on Thursday against the show and NBC. Union has alleged that she had objected to an on-set environment that allegedly tolerated racism and general toxic work culture.

Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/former-americas-got-talent-judge-gabriella-union-files-complaint-against-the-shows-producers-alleges-racial-discrimination-303679

Kanye West joins #BlackLivesMatter protest in addition to $2 million fund for relief

Kanye West has been a darling of controversies for his public statements and political stand over the years. The rapper recently made news in context with the Black Lives Matter protests that have grown in support in the USA and other parts of the world when he was spotted participating in one of the protests.

Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kanye-west-joins-blacklivesmatter-protest-in-addition-to-2-million-fund-for-relief-303625

George Floyd's funeral: Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish and other celebrities attend the service

On Thursday, a memorial service was held in honour of former footballer George Floyd whose murder has sparked off protest across America. The memorial service was attended by many A-listers from Hollywood.

Read more: https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/george-floyds-funeral-kevin-hart-tiffany-haddish-and-other-celebrities-attend-the-service-303637