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LeVar Burton On Ye Claiming Not To Read, “I’m Sure [Donda West] Read A Book Or Two”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty As Ye aka Kanye West recently declared that reading was like eating bitter vegetables, many expressed concern and disbelief. Now, LeVar Burton has weighed in on the chatter. The uproar began after the multi-hyphenate entertainer sat down for an interview with Danny Harris and Alyson Wilson of the Alo Mind Full yoga podcast. Ye shared that he’s never taken the time to read any literature. “When you said ‘I hadn’t read this book,’ I actually haven’t read any book,” West declared. “Reading is like eating Brussels sprouts for me. And talking is like getting the Giorgio Baldi corn ravioli.” The quote was then reported in an article by HuffPost. The idea of the rapper comparing reading to eating a vegetable often disliked by children shoc...
LeVar Burton Encourages Kids to Read Banned Books: “That’s Where the Good Stuff Is”
Though LeVar Burton hasn’t hosted Reading Rainbow since it ended in 2006, he’s still finding ways to encourage young children to pick up a book. In light of recent book bans across certain schools in the US, Burton appeared on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah with some sage advice: Read forbidden literature. The book ban outrage came to a head last month when a Tennessee school board voted to ban Maus — Art Spiegelman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel based on his father’s experience at Auschwitz — claiming it contained material that was inappropriate for students. While classics like the Harry Potter series and Huckleberry Finn have all been subjected to some silly schoolwide bans in the past, Black authors have been particularly targeted, with LGBTQ and ...
King Kunta: LeVar Burton Poses In Hoodie As A Nod To His Iconic Character Kunta Kinte
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images / Getty LeVar Burton has never been one to shy away from representing the culture, but his latest post reconfirms that fact to those who may have forgotten this fact. Taking to Twitter, the TV legend shared a picture of himself rocking a hoodie with the name of his iconic character “Kunta Kinte” as a nod to the role while simultaneously shouting out the Black woman who designed it. In the picture shared over the weekend, Burton is seen wearing sunglasses, black jeans, and a hoodie with the name “Toby” crossed out above the name “Kunta Kinte.” In the caption for the post, the actor wrote, “Don’t get it twisted!” Related Stories A follow-up tweet expounded on why he felt the need to show the designer l...
Ava DuVernay, Questlove, George Takei, and More React to Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict
Today (November 19th), Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of first-degree intentional homicide and four other felony charges after killing two people and shooting another during Black Lives Matter protests that arose in Kenosha, Wisconsin last August after police shot and killed Jacob Blake. Following the verdict, actors, musicians, writers, and comedians responded on social media by expressing outrage but not surprise. Actor George Takei had pointed words about the judicial system. “Justice denied is a body blow to our national psyche. On trial was not only a killer, but a system that continues to kill,” he wrote. “Today that system defeated true justice, once again. But mark these words: We will never stop fighting for what is right and just.” Meanwhile, LeVar Burton got straight to the poin...
Game On: LeVar Burton Gets New Game Show Hosting Gig
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images / Getty Actor and all-around good guy LeVar Burton went through some serious drama leading up to and after his guest-hosting stint on “Jeopardy!”, but all of that has paved the way for him to finally become the permanent host of a new game show. It was announced that the Star Trek: The Next Generation actor will be the host of a game show version of the classic trivia board game Trivial Pursuit. The show, which is currently in development, is being jointly produced through a deal with Burton’s LeVar Burton Entertainment (LBE) and Entertainment One (eOne), who is helping to craft the board game into a game show format. Hasbro, best known for its toys and games, is the parent company of eOne. Related S...
LeVar Burton Tapped to Host Trivial Pursuit Game Show
LeVar Burton didn’t end up hosting Jeopardy!, but perhaps he’s landed the next best thing. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the pop culture icon will host a new show based on Trivial Pursuit, the popular board game. Game maker Hasbro and Entertainment One are producing the show, with Burton also serving as an executive producer. Right now, a network has yet to pick up the series. “Trivial Pursuit is one of the best-known brands in the gaming universe,” said Burton in a press statement. “I am thrilled to have partnered with Hasbro and eOne to bring this beloved game to market as a premium show for television.” Advertisement Related Video Known for hosting the long-running educational children’s series Reading Rainbow as well as roles in Roots and Star Trek, Burton guest hosted Jeopardy...
We Good: LeVar Burton Has Moved Beyond ‘Jeopardy!’ Debacle, Potential Game Show In Works
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tommaso Boddi / Getty LeVar Burton was probably well aware of how beloved he was long before he was eyeing a potential position of hosting the long-running Jeopardy! game show series, but ultimately didn’t get the gig. While most fans balked at the choice the show’s producers made to hire someone that they had to ultimately fire over his behavior, Burton says he’s moving on and has his eyes on other plans. Burton, handsome and suave at 64, sat down with The Daily Show with Trevor Noah for a chat that obviously honed in on the Jeopardy! ordeal, how Burton actively campaigned for the job with the help of fans, and how he was able to move on beyond it. “The crazy thing is that when you set your sights on something, they say be careful of what you wish for, b...
LeVar Burton’s Iconic ‘Reading Rainbow’ Getting Documentary
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Fred Lee / Getty One of the most memorable educational programs in history is about to get honored. A documentary is being developed based on LeVar Burton’s Reading Rainbow. As spotted on The Grio the popular series from the 1980’s is about to be given a Hollywood treatment. According to the story Butterfly in the Sky will chronologize the show’s magical history with archival footage and interviews with LeVar Burton. Additionally several other noted celebrities will also participate including “major broadcasters, educators, and filmmakers involved in the show that encouraged a love of books and reading among children.” The project will be directed by Bradford Thomason and Brett Whitcomb, of GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies o...
Ryan Reynolds Backs LeVar Burton as New Jeopardy! Host
Ryan Reynolds is throwing his support behind LeVar Burton as the new host of Jeopardy! following the ouster of Mike Richards. The actor cryptically addressed the Reading Rainbow icon’s campaign to helm the game show on Twitter by comparing the situation to his role as Deadpool. “Pretty consistently from 2013 to 2015 Deadpool would explode on Twitter with fans wanting me to play him. It was awkward because I agreed with them but the studio didn’t see it. Ultimately the fans won and the rest is glorious history. I’m forever grateful,” he tweeted on Friday before adding a cheeky “Hi @levarburton” at the end. Advertisement Related Video For his part, Burton quickly took note of the shout-out, and responded directly to the tweet using a series of praying hands and purple heart emojis. Chec...
LeVar Burton Graciously Thanks Fans After Jeopardy Locks In New Host
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: CBS Photo Archive / Getty The decision this week made by the people at Jeopardy! to go with another host has caused an uproar among many in the public upset that LeVar Burton wasn’t chosen. But Burton is taking the news in stride, feeling the experience means he’s already won. The Star Trek: The Next Generation actor and former host and former host of Reading Rainbow took to Twitter on Thursday (August 5th) to express his thanks to the many fans and supporters who were heavily advocating for him to become the new host of the syndicated game show after the passing of iconic host Alex Trebek. “I have said many times over these past weeks that no matter the outcome, I’ve won. The outpouring of love and support from family, friends, and fans alike has been in...
Levar Burton Asked To Guest-Host ‘Jeopardy!’ After Social Media Campaign
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: The Washington Post / Getty Levar Burton is coming to Jeopardy! According to published reports, after an online petition began circulating nominating Levar Burton as the new host in replacement of the late longtime host Alex Trebek, fans are getting their wish–temporarily. As previously reported, five months after Burton fans launched a Change.org petition in November calling for the actor to take over as host, Jeopardy! producers tapped him as the new guest host after the change.org petition racked up 246,000 signatures. “Between hosting 21 seasons of the educational Reading Rainbow, playing the brainiac engineer Geordi La Forge on Star Trek: The Next Generation, and filling the role of Kunta Kinte in the ever-important mini-series Roots, LeVar...
Fans Petition To Have LeVar Burton Be The New Host of Jeopardy
Source: The Washington Post / Getty If 2020 has taught us anything it’s that the world is a cold place and people will make their opinions heard regardless of whom or what. Iconic game show host, Alex Trebek hasn’t even been gone more than a few days and already people have an opinion on who should replace him as the face of Jeopardy. Yesterday a petition to name LeVar Burton the successor to Alex Trebek had been drawn up and already it’s garnered more than 50,000 signatures as people love the former host to PBS’s Reading Rainbow. LeVar for his part took to thanked everyone for their support saying “Even if nothing comes of it, I can’t tell you how much how I appreciate all y’alls love and support!” Even if nothing comes from it, I can’t tell...
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