The Dixie Chicks change their name to The Chicks and more stories from this week

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The Dixie Chicks quietly changed their name to The Chicks due to the word dixie’s offensive connotation with the American South during the Civil War. Kristen Bell and Jenny Slate exited their roles as mixed-race characters on “Central Park” and “Big Mouth,” respectively, acknowledging their parts should be played by people of color. Disney announced that it’s going to update its Splash Mountain attraction to remove references to “Song of the South” and change the theming to reflect the 2009 film “The Princess and the Frog.” Britney Spears snapped some pictures of herself and her boyfriend, Sam Asghari, wearing masks during their trip to the beach. And Michael Keaton is reportedly in talks to reprise his role as Batman in the upcoming “Flash” film.

  1. The Dixie Chicks have apparently dropped the 'Dixie' from their name

  2. White actresses Kristen Bell and Jenny Slate vacate mixed-race voice roles: 'I am so very sorry'

  3. Disney's Splash Mountain, criticized for racist roots, getting 'Princess and the Frog' makeover

  4. Britney Spears Wears a Bikini and a Face Mask on a Beach Date with Boyfriend Sam Asghari

  5. Batman forever? Michael Keaton could return as Caped Crusader in the upcoming 'Flash' movie

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