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England skipper Heather Knight apologises for 2012 blackface photo
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
As per ESPNCricinfo, the photo, which was taken by a third party at a sports stars themed fancy dress party at a cricket club party back in 2012, breached the directive 3.3 of England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which stated at that time, "No such person may conduct himself in a manner or
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Alex Hales reprimanded by CDC for old "blackface" picture
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Hales had issued a public apology when the photo was published by The Sun last year. As per Sky Sports, the image was apparently taken in 2009 when the batter was 20 years of age at a New Year's Eve Party
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Alex Hales apologises after his 'incredibly disrespectful' blackface photo
Updated : 4 years, 6 months ago IST
London [UK], November 19 (ANI): English cricketer Alex Hales on Friday apologised for appearing in blackface at a party in 2009, stating his behaviour as "reckless and foolish".
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'The Office' creators cut short blackface scene to avoid racist depictions
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 28 (ANI): A scene from the hit American sitcom 'The Office' that features a character showing up in blackface has been edited out to avoid any kind of racist depiction.
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Hulu removes 'Golden Girls' episode with blackface scene amid protests aga
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 28 (ANI): In line with the ongoing protests against racism, television network Hulu has removed an episode of the American sitcom 'The Golden Girls' that contained a scene with characters in blackface.
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Jimmy Kimmel apologises for use of blackface in 'The Man Show' sketches
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 24 (ANI): Jimmy Kimmel has apologised for donning blackface on his sketch comedy show, 'The Man Show' in the 1990s.
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Jamie Foxx defends Jimmy Fallon over 'SNL' blackface controversy
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 29 (ANI): American actor Jamie Foxx defended Jimmy Fallon after the 'Tonight Show' host apologised for wearing blackface during a 2000 episode of 'Saturday Night Live.'
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Jimmy Fallon apologises for wearing blackface in old 'SNL' skit after vira
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 27 (ANI): American comedian Jimmy Fallon issued an apology on Tuesday for wearing blackface during a 2000 episode of 'Saturday Night Live.'
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Robert Downey Jr. talks about blackface character from 'Tropic Thunder' on
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 23 (ANI): Hollywood actor Robert Downey Jr. recently opened up about his highly controversial 'blackface' role from the 2012 action-comedy 'Tropic Thunder'.
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Kim Kardashian caught in 'Blackface' allegations
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 20 (ANI): The makeup mogul Kim Kardashian has been receiving flak on social media for applying darker shades in a new photoshoot, where she slipped on a wig and luxurious diamonds to pay tribute to late movie icon, Elizabeth Taylor.
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Katy Perry apologises for shoe designs resembling blackface
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 13 (ANI): American singer¬-songwriter Katy Perry has apologised for the shoe designs from her label resembling blackface.
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Katy Perry’s blackface shoe scrubbed from shelves
Updated : 7 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA},Feb 12 (ANI): A blackface shoe design by Katy Pery’s brand has been pulled off from shelves after some online criticism that they resembled blackface caricatures.
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