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Winemaker dies in Italy while trying to save colleague who fainted in wine vat
A winemaker in Italy has died while trying to save his colleague who had passed out in wine vat, according to Italy’s fire brigade.
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The incident occurred at the Ca'di Rajo winery in Treviso, northern Italy. Mandatory Credit: Courtesy Italy Fire Brigade
Published on September 15, 2023
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Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness announce separation
Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness have announced they are separating after 27 years of marriage.
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Biden to meet with Netanyahu at UN General Assembly for first face-to-face meeting since Israeli PM returned to office
President Joe Biden next week will hold his first face-to-face meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since the Israeli leader came back into office.
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President Joe Biden next week will hold his first face-to-face meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since the Israeli leader came back into office. …
Published on September 15, 2023
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Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness have announced they are separating after 27 years of marriage. Jackman and Furness are seen here in May. …
Published on September 15, 2023
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Drew Barrymore ‘deeply apologizes’ to the Writers Guild of America in an emotional video
Drew Barrymore is apologizing to television and film writers over her decision to resume production on her talk show as members of the Writers Guild of America remain on strike.
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The Color Purple - New Featurette with Producer Oprah Winfrey and Stars
Dive into the bold new take on the beloved classic with Producer OPRAH WINFREY, Director BLITZ BAZAWULE, and Stars TARAJI P. HENSON, DANIELLE BROOKS, HALLE BAILEY, FANTASIA BARRINO and more in this new featurette.
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The Color Purple | Official Trailer
A bold new take on the beloved classic. #TheColorPurple only in theaters December 25. Warner Bros. Pictures invites you to experience the extraordinary sisterhood of three women who share one unbreakable bond in “The Color Purple.” This bold new take on the beloved classic is directed by Blitz Bazawule (“Black Is King,” “The Burial of Kojo”) and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones. “The Color Purple” stars Taraji P. Henson (“What Men Want,” “Hidden Figures”), Danielle Brooks (“Peacemaker,” “Orange Is the New Black”), Colman Domingo (“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Fear the Walking Dead”), Corey Hawkins (“In the Heights,” “BlacKkKlansman”), H.E.R. (“Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration”), Halle Bailey (“The Little Mermaid,” “Grown-ish”), Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (“King Richard,” “If Beale Street Could Talk”), and Fantasia Barrino (in her major motion picture debut). The screenplay is by Marcus Gardley (“Maid,” “The Chi”), based on the novel by Alice Walker and based on the musical stage play, book (of the musical stage play) by Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray. The executive producers Alice Walker, Rebecca Walker, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Carla Gardini, Mara Jacobs, Adam Fell, Courtenay Valenti, Sheila Walcott and Michael Beugg. Joining director Bazawule behind the camera are director of photography Dan Laustsen (“John Wick: Chapter 4,” “The Shape of Water”), production designer Paul Denham Austerberry (“The Flash,” “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse”) and editor Jon Poll (“Bombshell,” “The Greatest Showman”). The choreographer is Fatima Robinson (“Coming 2 America,” “Dreamgirls”) and the costumes are designed by Francine Jamison-Tanchuck (“Emancipation,” “One Night in Miami…”). The music supervisors are Jordan Carroll (“The Greatest Showman,” “Godfather of Harlem”) and Morgan Rhodes (“Space Jam: A New Legacy,” “Selma”); the music is by Kris Bowers (“King Richard,” “Green Book”); and the executive music producers are Nick Baxter (“Babylon,” “CODA”), Stephen Bray (“Respect,” “Juanita”) and Blitz Bazawule. Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Harpo Films Production, an Amblin Entertainment Production, a Scott Sanders Production/a QJP Production, “The Color Purple.” It will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures and is set to open in theaters in North America on December 25, 2023 and internationally beginning 18 January 2024.
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WWII Era T-6 Texan “The Pilot Maker” Planes Visiting the Lone Star Flight Museum
Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CT
Commemorating 85th Anniversary of the T-6 Texan and celebrating USAF Birthday!
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OWN’s Time of Essence
Tune into the Final Episode of OWN’S TIME OF ESSENCE EP. 105 Premieres Friday, September 15 @ 9pm ET/PT
In the 2010s, Essence was a household name but is buried in a vast library of Time Inc. publications. Change is on the horizon when Essence is brought back into Black ownership, but external challenges and internal issues test the company's resilience.
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Historian on 60th Anniversary of Birmingham Church Bombing
Friday, Sept. 15, marks the 60th anniversary of the church bombing that killed four Black girls. Comments below from Duke University historian Adriane Lentz-Smith are available for use in your coverage.
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The Idea Fund Launches Round 17
The Idea Fund is pleased to announce the seventeenth round of funding for artist-centered projects. The Idea Fund will award a total of $60,000 in Round 17 to artists or collectives in the Greater Houston Area with grants of $5,000 and $2,500 each.
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Stream the first 5 episodes of Hallmark Media's all-new Mahogany
Hallmark Media has launched its first-ever scripted podcast with Hallmark Media presents "Crimson Hearts Collide” is an eight-part scripted podcast series starring Malinda Williams, Amanda Seales, and Keith D. Robinson.
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Official Trailer | Buying Back My Daughter | Lifetime
Meagan Good and Ariana Madix Star in Buying Back My Daughter. When Dana (Meagan Good) and Curtis' (Roger Cross) 16-year-old daughter, Alicia (Faith Wright), sneaks out of the house to attend a party, a bout with teenage rebellion quickly escalates into a widespread search party spearheaded by Dana and the police. After almost a year of searching for her missing daughter, mother's intuition leads Dana to the salacious world of online escort ads where, to her horror, she finds her Alicia listed for sale. Dana and Curtis spring into action and attempt to “buy their daughter back” in order to rescue her from the trafficker who abducted Alicia and subjected her to unspeakable harm. Ariana Madix stars as Karen, a police officer who helps investigate the case and has a personal connection to the story. Buying Back My Daughter premieres Saturday, October 7 at 8p/7c on Lifetime. Meagan Good also Executive Produces. #BuyingBackMyDaughter
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Congressman Al Green Calls for Justice for Behavior of Police After Death of Jaahnavi Kandula
On Thursday, September 14, 2023, Congressman Al Green delivered a speech on the House floor calling for justice for the shockingly callous behavior of a police officer after the death of Jaahnavi Kandula.
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Disney’s The Little Mermaid – Arriving on Blu-ray and DVD Sept. 19!
The Little Mermaid is visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall’s live-action reimagining of Disney’s beloved animated musical classic, the story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea and, while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric.
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Gospel Rap Artist Von Won Collaborates with Motivational Speaker Dr. Eric Thomas on Empowering New Single
The Extended Follow Up Of Her 2022 Album Of The Same Name Features Three New Singles Produced By Shaggy: Bruk Out, Feelin’ Good, and Good Taste
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Heart & Soul Magazine and PayGiv Mobile to Launch Innovative App at Congressional Black Caucus Conference
Heart & Soul Magazine, a distinguished media outlet dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and fitness among women of color, is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with PayGiv Mobile. Together, they are set to unveil a groundbreaking co-branded shopping and fundraising application that promises to revolutionize the way individuals support charitable causes through their everyday shopping experiences.
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Financial Behavioral Expert, Anita R. Johnson, Continues to Inspire with Her Latest Book
Anita Johnson, a renowned Financial Behaviorist and author, continues to make waves in the world of personal finance with her latest books and speaking engagements. With a focus on empowering women and addressing the unique financial challenges faced by Black women, Anita's work has been well-received by audiences worldwide.

