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In an interview with Angela Rye, Will Smith discusses his encounters with Philadelphia police as a kid and the current Black Lives Matter protests.

Halle Berry apologized after revealing she wanted to play a transgender man in an upcoming film. GLAAD commended her decision to turn the role down.

Mandy Moore said on the “Today” show that the public nature of Ryan Adams’ apology was “curious.” Adams penned an apology in The Daily Mail.

Following backlash, an executive producer for “Habit” says Paris Jackson isn’t portraying Jesus in the film. Jackson received support online from Sia.

Lin-Manuel Miranda tells USA TODAY’s Brian Truitt what resonates with him now about “Hamilton,” ahead of the musical’s release to Disney+.

“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda chats with USA TODAY’s Brian Truitt about homeschooling his 5-year-old, quarantine grocery shopping and more.

Kanye West drops “Wash Us In the Blood,” featuring Travis Scott. It’s the first single from his tenth studio album, “God’s Country.”

The BET Awards included tributes to Kobe Bryant and Little Richard, plus Beyoncé received a Humanitarian award from former first lady Michelle Obama.

New Music Friday includes songs from Eric Church and the Goo Goo Dolls, plus Selena Gomez hops on Trevor Daniel’s “Past Life.”

Padma Lakshmi talks with USA TODAY’s Morgan Hines about her new show, “Taste the Nation,” plus what she’s been doing during her quarantine.