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Tom Hanks Stars in Son's Forrest Gump-Inspired Music Video

Chet Hanks' band recreates iconic scenes from his dad's iconic movie

(Newser) - Tom Hanks revisits the world of Forrest Gump in a new music video for his son's band. Chet Hanks (you may remember him for his controversial views on the n-word , his apparently accidental white supremacist anthem , or, perhaps, his anti-vaccine views ) is now a member of country music...

Chet Hanks: 'White Boy Summer' Isn't About Hate

Actor's son condemns how it's been co-opted by white supremacists and other groups

(Newser) - A phrase coined by Tom Hanks' rapper son has become a rallying cry for hate groups, despite Chet Hanks' assurance that "white boy summer" is actually all about "love." For many, "the phrase represents an unapologetic embrace of white heterosexual masculinity, often at the expense of...

Tom Hanks' Son Bemoans Lack of 'Strong Male Role Model'

Chet Hanks says he didn't have someone to tell him how to weather jealousy from peers

(Newser) - Tom Hanks' son is making headlines again , this time for what appears to be something of a slam against his famous dad. Page Six reports that Chester Hanks, aka Chet Hanks, aka Chet Hanx (his performing name) posted a video on his YouTube channel Tuesday titled "The Truth About...

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