by the way, shout out to the sign language interpreter, who knew how to sign "tupac shakur." west coast. meanwhile, here in california, no doubt about it, our governor, gavin newsom unveiled a four part plan for re-opening the state. we are now in phase one, which is stay home and cry a lot. but the plan is to gradually get things up and running. starting with the most essential, and lowest-risk jobs and then eventually getting to porn. it's important for our states to get it right, because if they don't, we may be in for another round of this. dr. fauci said that if states lift their stay at home orders too soon, we could be "right back in the same boat we were in a few weeks ago." and that boat, by the way, is a diamond princess cruise ship. i think maybe dr. fauci is just saying we need to stay at home so brad pitt will keep playing him for another six months. meanwhile, team trump is busy declaring victory. the president's pretty little son-in-law was on "fox and friends" this morning. he said the federal government "rose to the challenge" and that "this is a great succes

for instance, we had somebody apply for unemployment for tupac shakur here in kentucky. that person probably thought they were being funny. >> i didn't know-- and it's my fault-- that we have a kentuckian who goes by malik, who's name is tupac shakur. >> trevor: ooooh, yeah, that was that was a tough bon, really. think about it. on the one hand, on the one hand, the governor should know that it's possible for two people to have the same name. but on the other hand, if the person you share a name with is tupac shakur, at least throw in a middle initial so people don't get confused. why do you think michael b. jordan has the "b"? it's so no one is ever disappointed to see him. "oh, it's you." like, i have to assume that if your name is tupac shakur, this probably happens to you every single day of your life. putting in your starbucks order, ordering a delivery, and good luck calling 911. ( tupac ) hello, 911. please help me, i've just been shot. ( 911 ) okay, sir. i'll send help right away. what's your name, sir? ( tupac ) tupac shakur. ( 911 ) very funny, sir. we'll put o

. >>> and we turn now to kentucky where tupac shakur is getting an apology. >> a man sharing the name rapper filed for unemployment benefits. the governor thought it was a hoax and called out shakur at a news conference, but when he found out that a man with the same name really does exist, he called to say, sorry. >> and yet we see no changes. >>> our friend abc news correspondent will reeve is explaining a very revealing moment on live tv yesterday. >> he was reporting from home on "gma," and the camera gave us a glimpse of, yep, his bare legs. that arrow does the trick for us. some viewers were worried he had nothing on, but he was wearing shorts. he was dressed for his post-"gma" workout, he says. >> so he says. later he tweeted, when work from home goes wrong or your self-framed live shot goes too wide. hope everyone got a much needed laugh. >> we did, will, thank you. >>> health care workers around the world got a beautiful tribute from holland. that stay strong message was displayed in a field of more than 4 million tulips. the flowers will be sold for charity. >>> and finally,

bashir called shakur to apologize for the confusion.governor used the words of the late rapper tupac to say to malik, keep ya head up. >> or i ain't mad atcha. >> oh, child, things are going to get easier. >> we see changes coming. >> you got more? >> i might be a fan, i might be. >>> all right, moving on, the outbreak has spawned new rules for the oscars. >> for the first time the motion picture academy will allow films which were not released in theaters to be considered for awards. streamed movies will be eligible for best picture. the golden globes have already reduced requirements for next year's awards. brings up a really good point that you were saying, the impact being felt almost a year later. they're planning for it, at least, in awards season. >> so you got to change the rules because this is all unprecedented. we say it all the time. so you got to do things a little differently. and it will be interesting to see that after next year's oscars, will things go back the way it's been? >> usually a film must be shown in at least

for instance, we had somebody apply for unemployment for tupac shakur in kentucky.bably did. >> so the governor's heart is in the right place. he soon found out that this was not a prank. somebody was not impersonating the late rapper. and so yesterday beshear apologized by phone to tupac malik shakur of lexington, kentucky, who reportedly worked as a restaurant cook before it closed last month because of the pandemic. shakur said that he forgave beshear, he understood, and ended the call with "god bless." beshear says the state is going to make this right, and they're going to make sure that the unemployment claim is resolved. so i got to check twice, i guess. not a prank. this was serious. i think this is one of those times when you can say fortunately all's well that ends well, gayle. >> but i understand why the governor -- why that happens. i'm sure tupac shakur who lives in his estate lives that a lot -- what's your really name. like if someone said my name is oprah winfrey, no, what is it? what is it? tony, before i go to you, anthony, i got a text from someon

he brought of a kentuckyian, and -- >> we had somebody apply for unemployment for tupac shakur here inthey probably thought they were they were being funny, but because of them we have to go through so many other claims, one person thinking they were funny, using somebody else's identity is going to make tens of thousands of other people bait. i owe somebody an apology tonight. last night i spent a bit of time talking about fraudulent claims holding us up, mentioned an individual that filed in the name of tupac shakur. i didn't know, and it's my fault, that we have a kentuckians, who goes by malik, whose name is tupac shakur. i spoke to him on the phone today. i apologize. >> he reports that attitumalik as a cook before the restrictions shut down the restaurant where he was working and has been waiting to receive his check. >> willie, beware mocking p. diddy when he applies for unemployment. >> tupac malik shakur of lexingt lexington, kentucky, said, wait a minute, that's my name, and the governor did the right thing, called mr. shakur, apologized to him, and shah dire said he apprecia

legendary singers including jerry garcia, david crosby, neil young, and tupac shakur were among manyecorded music there. the state has recording sessions booked for the next three months and says it may have to close permanently. >> i have to pinch myself every once in while thinking about the kinds of records that were made in these rooms from grateful dead, santana. it was tough. to be in the situation. >> the studios as it is not eligible for government customers many, so it started up a gofundme account so far, supporters have donated more than $20,000 of the $42,000 goal. >>> honors of amoeba music have launched a gofundme to stay financially report. amoeba has raised $150,000 toward its goal of $400,000. amoeba has three stores in san francisco, berkeley, and hollywood. they has also been exploring grants and loans that of course, may see that money is in no way guaranteed. >>> one financial analyst says it could be the middle of 2022 before disney land and disney world see the big crowds that it really been considered normal. the report says parks are likely to remain closed f

and present and but there is a very overt play with the imagery of black people as dogs and tupac shakur the idea of thug criminalization of black people and the very long history of american stereotyping of black people is as prone to criminality and excess and gangsterism and violence and hip-hop has engaged that satirically, critically, played into it and it has played with that social reality throughout. >> host: let's hear from our viewers but we continue to talk about your books. charlie is in roslyn heights, new york. hello, charlie. you are on booktv s he. >> caller: hello everybody. i'm in fighting racism my whole life and proud of that but it grown and i have seen that the world is a very complex and politics is a complex situation. i don't support black nationalism because that's just as bad as white nationalism and it is feeding the fascismsm in r country and feedings trump base. there are good and bad in all groups and black people are just people.. they're not inferior and they are not superior. blackness or black nationalists is just as wrong as white nationalism and i can