K-pop fans become an ally to American protestersSEOUL, South Korea: As protesters took to the streets to mourn the death of George Floyd, they found an unexpected ally: K-pop fans. In a tweet to its 26 million fans known as Army, top boy band BTS said they oppose racial discrimination and violence and announced a $1 million donation to Black Lives Matter. With Army at the forefront, more fans flooded right-wing hashtags and police apps with clips and memes of their K-pop stars. AP* * *Bonnie Pointer, early member of Pointer Sisters, dies at 69LOS ANGELES: Bonnie Pointer —who in 1969 convinced three of her siblings to form the Pointer Sisters, which would become one of the biggest acts of the next two decades — died of cardiac arrest in Los Angeles. — “New York, New York.” Short by Spike Lee.

Source: Manila Times June 09, 2020 05:26 UTC