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11/05/2025

W California! 🙌🏾 The passing of is a success! The measure is a move by Governor Gavin Newsom and the Democrats to counteract the Republican gerrymandering that the orange potato in the White House has sought in Texas. It would change ’s congressional district lines to allow Democrats to flip five seats now held by Republicans to even the playing field.

Roll on, midterms!

11/05/2025

We, the people are ready for change! Virginia's Abigail Spanberger wins the Governors race, flipping the governorship to become the first female to lead the state. New York City's Zohran Mamdani wins the Mayor's race, defeating Andrew Cuomo, to become to youngest and first Muslim Mayor there. And Mikie Sherrill defeated Jack Ciattarelli, in New Jersey's Governors race.

Congratulations to the democrats on these victories. Next stop, the midterms next year!

We're also waiting on the results of California's special election for Proposition 50, a response to combat the redrawing of the congressional district lines that are happening in Texas.

10/29/2025

BREAKING: Former Illinois deputy Sean Grayson has been convicted and found guilty in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey.

’s criminal trial began earlier this month, on October 20. Grayson was initially charged with first-degree murder of Massey. Last week, the courtroom watched as Grayson’s former partner, Deputy Dawson Farley, took the stand and explained that he was not scared by any of ’s actions when he and Grayson arrived at her home on July 6, 2024.

As previously reported, Sonya Massey called authorities to her home, believing an intruder was present. While there, the deputies reportedly observed her as “unwell.” Furthermore, when she reached to remove a pot of boiling water from the fire on her stove, Grayson made a comment suggesting he was scared of what she was about to do with the water. Sonya replied, “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus,” prompting Grayson to fire three shots, killing her.

During the trial, the bodycam footage of the incident was played for the court three times. On Monday, October 27, Grayson took the stand and said that he believed Sonya was going to throw the boiling water at him.

“I didn’t want to take the chance of the Taser malfunctioning. The Taser doesn’t work on everybody,” he reportedly stated, explaining why he didn’t use his stun gun.

On Tuesday, October 29, during closing arguments, First Assistant State’s Attorney Mary Beth Rodgers explained that Sonya Massey's “peacefully” complied with Grayson’s directive to set down the boiling water.

“‘I’m sorry.’ That is the last thing Sonya said before the defendant murdered her, just like he said he would. He wants you to believe he was scared, but you don’t have to believe that because it’s not true,” Rodgers told the court.

After jury deliberations, which concluded on Wednesday, October 29, around 2 p.m., Grayson was found guilty of second-degree murder. That option was added by the defense during the trail.

Grayson now faces four to twenty years in prison. Although some outlets suggest that he could serve half his sentence with probation. Reportedly, Grayson will be sentence January, 2026.

10/21/2025

HOLLIEWOOD of Holliewood And Friends breaks down the message behind the protest, calling for action that goes beyond marching. He reminds us to exercise our right to vote, particularly in California for Prop 50.

He also speaks on how money talks, and if real change is what we want, we may need to start by cutting off the cash flow that fuels the system. From skipping Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping sprees to considering a broader economic strike, the goal is to hit corporations, and by extension, the politicians they influence, where it hurts most: their pockets.

Change costs something, and sometimes that “something” is our participation in their profit.

10/19/2025

Thousands of fans were left confused and disappointed Saturday night after singer Brandy walked off stage mid-performance with no explanation during the stop of 'The Boy Is Mine Tour'.

The abrupt departure caused many to speculate what the reason was, with many blaming it on technical sound issues that were heard before the singer walked off stage.

, with whom is on tour with continued on the evening while fans awaited Brandy's return to the stage, but that never happened. According to attendees Brandy's absence meant she would skip out on at least 6 of her songs from the show's set list. Which included the show's finale song, the chart-topping duet with Monica, ".

"The lights came on in the arena and we were all shocked," wrote one concertgoer.

Brandy has now released a statement with an explanation of what transpired while apologizing to fans for their love, support, and prayers.

The tour continues tonight Oct. 19th, in Indianapolis, IN, before rolling on to Nashville on Oct. 24th.

Thoughts?

10/15/2025

Style. Grace. Swag. Our forever first family, The Obama's have a night out in NYC. (🎥: )

10/14/2025

HOLLIEWOOD of takes a close look at the report on the Trump administration's sweeping layoffs inside the 's special education office. The conversation will unpack how cutting nearly all staff from the agency that enforces disability protections could ripple through schools across the country, and what it says about the administration's broader priorities for public education and equity.

10/14/2025

HWF Podcast: HOLLIEWOOD of Holliewood And Friends breaks down two headline-grabbing stories shaking culture and policy. First, he examines reports that the Trump administration gutted the Department of Education’s special education office, slashing staff who enforce disability protections, and what that means for public schools and equity nationwide.

Next, he turns to music and law, where a judge dismissed Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group following Kendrick Lamar’s viral “Not Like Us.” He explores the fine line between free speech and defamation, the legal limits of artistic beef, and what both cases reveal about power, accountability, and who really gets protected in America.

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HWD of Holliewood And Friends breaks down two headline-grabbing stories shaking culture and policy. First, he examines reports that the Trump administration ...

10/14/2025

HOLLIEWOOD of Holliewood And Friends weighs in on the judge’s decision to throw out ’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group. The case, sparked by ’s viral diss track “Not Like Us,” raises questions about where the line sits between artistic expression and defamation, and how much of hip-hop’s public sparring is protected speech versus reputational damage.

10/07/2025

HOLLIEWOOD of Holliewood And Friends speaks out on the ICE raid at South Shore apartments, calling it heartbreaking and a reflection of how far the current administration has strayed in its treatment of its own American people.

10/07/2025

10/07/2025

HOLLIEWOOD of Holliewood And Friends speaks on , a South Carolina judge whose home was destroyed by fire amid recent threats - so far the incident is being investigated and being called a mysterious fire.