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Vancouver Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
'Do it over': New statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. unveiled in Florida city faces backlash
A Florida city got a surprise last week when a new statue of Martin Luther King Jr. was unveiled. The responses have ranged from polite to outright dismissive. 'It doesn't look like him,' Winter Park resident Nora Koenecke told NBC News. It was unveiled during the annual Heritage Unity Festival and the backlash has flooded social media, reports The Root , with residents saying the statue has a cartoonish vibe, awkward proportions, and a face that looks nothing like Dr. King. 'A Florida community is outraged after an unflattering statue of Martin Luther King Jr was unveiled in their city,' reads an Instagram post made on Tuesday. A post shared by The Neighborhood Talk (@theneighborhoodtalk) 'It looks awkward. It just didn't look up to the standards that Winter Park is so well known for,' Jonathan Blount, co-founder of Essence magazine, told Florida TV station, WESH 2 News . Blount underscored local dissatisfaction, saying the statue appeared to be more of a caricature of Dr. King than a proper depiction of the iconic civil rights leader. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The artist who created the controversial piece is Andrew Luy of Huntsville, Alabama. He was selected by a committee of members from the city's arts and parks communities. The design was approved by the King family prior to its installation, he said in his defence. 'The feedback I got from the committee and also the majority, actually all of the attendees that came to the unveiling, was greatly positive,' Luy told People Magazine . 'I didn't have direct contact with the King estate, but from what I heard, they were very happy with the representation of the sculpture of Dr. King.' 'Do it over,' insisted Blount. 'I mean, it just isn't good enough for a permanent lifelong representation of someone who is so important to our history,' he said, even suggesting he would help raise money for a redo. Winter Park's mayor, Sheila DeCiccio, has acknowledged the concerned feedback from residents and also highlighted the funds that have already been spent. 'Maybe it just didn't come out the way everybody had hoped it would,' she said. 'I don't know that there's anything we can do about it at this point, because it was a very big investment.' Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Edmonton Journal
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edmonton Journal
'Do it over': New statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. unveiled in Florida city faces backlash
A Florida city got a surprise last week when a new statue of Martin Luther King Jr. was unveiled. Article content The responses have ranged from polite to outright dismissive. 'It doesn't look like him,' Winter Park resident Nora Koenecke told NBC News. Article content Article content It was unveiled during the annual Heritage Unity Festival and the backlash has flooded social media, reports The Root, with residents saying the statue has a cartoonish vibe, awkward proportions, and a face that looks nothing like Dr. King. Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Neighborhood Talk (@theneighborhoodtalk) Article content 'It looks awkward. It just didn't look up to the standards that Winter Park is so well known for,' Jonathan Blount, co-founder of Essence magazine, told Florida TV station, WESH 2 News. Blount underscored local dissatisfaction, saying the statue appeared to be more of a caricature of Dr. King than a proper depiction of the iconic civil rights leader. Article content Article content The artist who created the controversial piece is Andrew Luy of Huntsville, Alabama. He was selected by a committee of members from the city's arts and parks communities. The design was approved by the King family prior to its installation, he said in his defence. Article content 'The feedback I got from the committee and also the majority, actually all of the attendees that came to the unveiling, was greatly positive,' Luy told People Magazine. 'I didn't have direct contact with the King estate, but from what I heard, they were very happy with the representation of the sculpture of Dr. King.' Article content Article content 'Do it over,' insisted Blount. 'I mean, it just isn't good enough for a permanent lifelong representation of someone who is so important to our history,' he said, even suggesting he would help raise money for a redo. Article content Article content Winter Park's mayor, Sheila DeCiccio, has acknowledged the concerned feedback from residents and also highlighted the funds that have already been spent. Article content 'Maybe it just didn't come out the way everybody had hoped it would,' she said. 'I don't know that there's anything we can do about it at this point, because it was a very big investment.' Article content
Calgary Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
'Do it over': New statue of Martin Luther King, Jr. unveiled in Florida city faces backlash
A Florida city got a surprise last week when a new statue of Martin Luther King Jr. was unveiled. Article content The responses have ranged from polite to outright dismissive. 'It doesn't look like him,' Winter Park resident Nora Koenecke told NBC News. Article content Article content It was unveiled during the annual Heritage Unity Festival and the backlash has flooded social media, reports The Root, with residents saying the statue has a cartoonish vibe, awkward proportions, and a face that looks nothing like Dr. King. Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Neighborhood Talk (@theneighborhoodtalk) Article content 'It looks awkward. It just didn't look up to the standards that Winter Park is so well known for,' Jonathan Blount, co-founder of Essence magazine, told Florida TV station, WESH 2 News. Blount underscored local dissatisfaction, saying the statue appeared to be more of a caricature of Dr. King than a proper depiction of the iconic civil rights leader. Article content Article content The artist who created the controversial piece is Andrew Luy of Huntsville, Alabama. He was selected by a committee of members from the city's arts and parks communities. The design was approved by the King family prior to its installation, he said in his defence. Article content 'The feedback I got from the committee and also the majority, actually all of the attendees that came to the unveiling, was greatly positive,' Luy told People Magazine. 'I didn't have direct contact with the King estate, but from what I heard, they were very happy with the representation of the sculpture of Dr. King.' Article content Article content 'Do it over,' insisted Blount. 'I mean, it just isn't good enough for a permanent lifelong representation of someone who is so important to our history,' he said, even suggesting he would help raise money for a redo. Article content Article content Winter Park's mayor, Sheila DeCiccio, has acknowledged the concerned feedback from residents and also highlighted the funds that have already been spent. Article content 'Maybe it just didn't come out the way everybody had hoped it would,' she said. 'I don't know that there's anything we can do about it at this point, because it was a very big investment.' Article content
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Did Shannon Sharpe's ex-stylist know something? Fans decodes his controversial IG story
Photo Credit: @Club Shay Shay/YouTube Shannon Sharpe, the former NFL star and sports commentator, is currently facing a $50 million lawsuit alleging sexual assault, a case that has sparked significant media attention. Recently, his former stylist, Hollywood Mugler (real name Russell "Hollywood" Simpson), posted a cryptic message on Instagram that has led to widespread speculation. While the post has raised eyebrows, it's important to clarify that the Instagram account in question is private, and we can't directly access the content ourselves. However, multiple sources, including The Neighborhood Talk , have confirmed the post's existence and details, which we'll explore here. What Hollywood Mugler's Instagram post allegedly implied and why it's creating a stir — onlydubsX (@onlydubsX) Hollywood Mugler's Instagram Story allegedly featured a post that many believe could be connected to Sharpe's ongoing legal battles. The post reportedly included the caption: "See when I was around you never heard a single word! I had everything so organized." In addition, the song 'Ran Out' by JT was attached to the post, which has led some to interpret the message as a reference to past events. However, it's essential to note that because Mugler's account is private, we cannot verify the post directly. The details we have come from sources that have seen the post and reported on it, such as The Neighborhood Talk. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pernas e pés inchados: Experimente isso para ajudar a drenar o fluído do edema aartedoherbalismo Undo Hollywood Mugler's past relationship with Shannon Sharpe: Why they parted ways and what he's said about their time together Hollywood Mugler and Sharpe had worked together in the past, but they parted ways under amicable circumstances. Sharpe previously discussed their split on his Nightcap podcast, noting that he had grown loyal to his longtime stylist Shelly Davis. Sharpe clarified that he appreciated Mugler's work, but he wanted to return to working with Davis, who had been by his side during his early career. Notably, Sharpe didn't mention anything about personal allegations or issues during this time, further distancing Mugler's cryptic post from any direct implications about the current legal matters. Also read - A now-deleted tweet from Shannon Sharpe's bodyguard claims he met his girl at a Diddy party when she was 17 but where's the proof? As Shannon Sharpe's legal battle continues to unfold, the role of social media in fueling public discourse cannot be ignored. Hollywood Mugler's cryptic post, while intriguing, should not be taken as a definitive statement regarding the allegations against Sharpe. The stylist's private Instagram account remains inaccessible to the public.
Express Tribune
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kim Kardashian faces backlash for using Tory Lanez song in viral SKIMS video
Kim Kardashian's latest Skims Swim shoot has stirred controversy after she used Tory Lanez's song 'The Color Violet' in a steamy beachside video. The post quickly caught the attention of Lanez's loyal fanbase, who flooded her comment section with '#FreeTory' messages, seemingly welcoming her as an unexpected supporter of the embattled artist. The post also reignited tensions between fans of Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion, given their highly publicized legal battle. Some Instagram users criticized Kardashian's song choice, with one writing, 'This is a wild song choice.' That single comment alone sparked a wave of backlash, fueling an intense debate. On The Neighborhood Talk's repost of the video, another user commented, 'I'm never switching up on a black woman for the Kardashians, but y'all got it.' Another added, 'She knew what she was doing & I'm disappointed Kimmy…….' Lanez's supporters, however, were quick to push back. Replies defending him included, 'People can listen to Tory Lanez, I'm sorry y'all.' Others suggested there was more to the story, saying, 'Industry keep showing y'all something up wit Megan .. but yet y'all nevermind.' Another bluntly stated, 'Tory Lanez music better than Megan's sorry not sorry.' While fans continue to debate, Lanez remains behind bars, but that hasn't stopped him from making moves. Just hours ago, the Say It singer announced his first album from prison, PETERSON, a follow-up to his 2020 project DAYSTAR. The album is set to release on Friday, March 7, with a limited vinyl pressing, adding another layer of excitement for his devoted fanbase.
