Bruno Mars was entangled in a heated debate about cultural appropriation
over the weekend after an activist accused the pop star of profiting off of
traditionally black music.
The Seattle City Council appointed Mark A. Solomon to fill the City Council District 2 seat vacated by Tammy Morales, who resigned with two years remaining in her term, and Solomon will serve until November when voters will elect someone to serve the remaining two years of Morales's term.