1. No black Friends
The producers of the much-awaited reunion episode of hit 1990s sitcom Friends have been slammed for not including any black celebrities in its guest lineup. The once-off episode is to be aired on HBO Max on May 27. While featuring the original cast as well as several actors who appeared on the show, such as Tom Selleck and Maggie Wheeler, the lineup includes 30 celebs, among them Lady Gaga, David Beckham, Justin Bieber, Kit Harington, K-pop band BTS and Afghan rights activist Malala Yousafzai. "I see that Friends reunion has the same number of Black folks as the original show. Consistency I guess?" said one Twitter user. Another: "Friends reunion! So many new friends! None of ’em Black!"..
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