Lil Nas X Offered Pizza to ‘Homophobic Protesters' in Boston, Then ‘Fell in Love'

Lil Nas X Offered Pizza to 'Homophobic Protesters' in Boston, Then 'Fell in Love'

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Top Entertainment Headlines It's Tuesday, Sep. 20th Here are today's top stories. 1 Lil Nas X Offered Pizza to 'Homophobic Protesters' in Boston, Then 'Fell in Love' This is one way to show some love to the haters. When protesters appeared outside Lil Nas X's concert in Boston on Sunday, the chart-topping rapper and singer extended an olive branch: he sent his team out with pizza. Fans of the the "Old Town Road" and "Industry Baby" star were sharing videos on social media of the protest across the street from MGM Music Hall in Fenway Sunday. Lil Nas X took notice, tweeting, "just told my team to send them pizza, this is really good promo!" Read More → 2 Chris Redd Announces His Exit From Saturday Night Live After 5 Seasons Saturday Night Live is down another cast member. On Sept. 19, Chris Redd, who has been on the legendary sketch show since 2017, announced he would not be returning for season 48 in the fall. "Being a part of SNL has been the experience of a lifetime," Redd said in a statement to E! News. "Five years ago, I walked into 30 Rock knowing that this was an amazing opportunity for growth. Now, with friends who have become family and memories I will cherish forever, I'm grateful to Lorne Michaels and to the entire SNL organization." Read More → 3 Stolen Grand Theft Auto Footage Dumped Online in Hack Video game producer Rockstar Games said Monday that early development footage from the next version of its popular title Grand Theft Auto was stolen in the hack of its network. Someone claiming to be the hacker, posting on Telegram, dumped 90 video clips from the theft online on Sunday and claimed also to have source code, which they were seeking to sell for a minimum of $10,000. The Associated Press downloaded and viewed the development footage to confirm its authenticity. Read More → 4 Breaking Down the Cost of Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral Honoring the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II comes with a lofty price tag. The life of the longest-reigning monarch in British history, who passed away on Sept. 8 at the age of 96, was marked with a funeral service at Westminster Abbey on Sept. 19. The service was the first state funeral the country has seen since that of Winston Churchill's in January 1965. It was also the first held for a monarch since the death of her father, King George VI, who passed away in 1952. Although the British government has not yet confirmed the exact cost of the state funeral, stating that details will be shared "in due course," reports estimate that the total is expected to be upwards of at least $7.5 million. Read More → 5 How Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle's Outfits Paid Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle are paying subtle tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. For the late Queen's funeral on Sept. 19, the Princess of Wales and Duchess of Sussex each donned jewelry gifted to them by the late monarch. Kate wore pearl drop earrings and a four-strand pearl and diamond choker, the latter which she has worn at two occasions in recent years. Kate first wore the priceless necklace in 2017, during the Queen and Prince Philip's 70th anniversary celebrations, later donning it for Prince Philip's funeral in 2021. Read More → 6 Sponsored Take Control of Your Health Promoted by Dexcom Being diagnosed with a serious illness can be overwhelming and isolating, but witnessing others navigate those challenges and lead fulfilling lives can motivate and inspire patients while signaling that they are not alone in their health journeys. That's where Fixing Us comes in. Read More → Got a tip or story idea? tips@nbcchicago.com Follow NBC Chicago Unsubscribe from this Mailing | Unsubscribe from all | Privacy | Terms ©2021 Copyright NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations 30 Rockefeller Plaza - New York, NY 10112