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John Witherspoon, Comedian, and Actor Who Starred in ‘Friday,’ Has Died at 77
Actor and comedian John Witherspoon, whose hilarious takes on father-figure characters made for iconic scenes in a number of movies and television shows including "Friday," died at his home Tuesday, a family spokesperson told CNN.
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Comcast Announce Exclusive Premiere of Founding in Color - A Docuseries About Black and Latino Founders - On Xfinity's Black Experience Channel and Latino Destination On X1
Nine Founders Get Candid about Race, Identity, Personal Struggles, a Global Pandemic, and What It Takes to Succeed as a Black and Latino Entrepreneur in America Today
Comcast is excited to announce the exclusive premiere of the docuseries, Founding in Color, arriving Thursday, September 9, 2021, on its Black Experience on Xfinity (Channel 1622), also available on X1 on demand, Flex, and on-the-go with the Xfinity Stream app.
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Terrence Howard To Play Jaden Smith’s Father In New Movie
“Empire” star Terrence Howard has been cast in the teen romantic drama “Life in a Year,” directed by Mitja Okorn for Will Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment, reports Deadline.
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Tupac Shakur receives posthumous Hollywood Walk of Fame star
More than 25 years after he was gunned down in Las Vegas, Tupac Shakur received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Selena Gomez announces virtual movie premiere for 'This Is the Year'
Selena Gomez is inviting everyone to a virtual premiere for her upcoming new movie, "This Is The Year."
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Keanu Reeves reveals why he turned down 'Speed 2'
Keanu Reeves has revealed why he turned down the 1997 movie, "Speed 2: Cruise Control."
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Michelle Yeoh's mom reacts to 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' star's historic Oscar win
Michelle Yeoh's mom may not have been present in the Dolby Theater on Sunday to see her daughter win an Oscar but cameras were rolling as she watched the historic moment live in Malaysia.
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Eric Braeden, Victor Newman on 'Young and the Restless,' reveals cancer diagnosis
Eric Braeden, one of the most famous actors in daytime television, is sharing about his cancer diagnosis. The 82-year-old actor, who for decades has portrayed mogul Victor Newman on "The Young and the Restless," recently opened up about his health in a video on social media.
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Adrian Cronauer, disc jockey who inspired Robin Williams' role in 'Good Morning, Vietnam,' dies
Adrian Cronauer, the former US airman whose radio show provided the inspiration for Robin Williams' character in "Good Morning, Vietnam" has died, his family said.
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Ken Burns Planning Muhammad Ali Doc
The PBS documentarian announced Tuesday that he and two partners will make a two-part, four-hour film about the former heavyweight champ, who died last June. Burns, his daughter Sarah and David McMahon collaborated for a PBS documentary on Jackie Robinson that debuted last year.
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Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are set to complete takeover of Welsh soccer team
The gang has bought a soccer club. You may have never heard of Wrexham AFC, but you might do soon. Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney moved a step closer to becoming investors in the Welsh soccer team -- one of the world's oldest professional soccer clubs and currently playing in English soccer's fifth tier -- after their takeover bid was overwhelmingly approved by the club's board.
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Why Ryan Reynolds won’t be dressed as Deadpool this Halloween
Boooooo to not seeing our favorite stars trick or treat us by dressing as Marvel characters or Ken and Barbie.
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Verda Byrd Becomes An Advocate For Transracial Adoption Through 70 Years Of Blackness
After sharing her shocking story publicly, Verda Byrd, a white woman who found out she was black at the age of 70 years creates a multi-award winning documentary.
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Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart's tortilla challenge is hilarious
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Kevin Hart are always keeping us laughing.
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Luther: Never Too Much – 2024 Sundance Film Festival
At a young age, Luther Vandross knew music was his calling and there could be no other day job. Vandross: “I really don’t want a plan B. It's going to be this or I'm going to be 80 years old trying to do this!” That drive and determination is on view in every frame of this enlightening bio/doc along with his silky voice, vocal gymnastics and knack for penning a catchy tune.
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‘Shallow Hal’ led to dark times for women who played Gwyneth Paltrow’s body double
Ivy Snitzer is sharing how appearing in “Shallow Hal” led to some dark days for her.
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'Game of Thrones: The Last Watch' pays tribute to show's foot soldiers
"Game of Thrones: The Last Watch" could easily be dismissed as HBO's way of maximizing its ample investment in the series, a glorified electronic press kit to extend the program's run by one more week. Yet after many viewers spent the final season bashing the show, the two-hour documentary served a dual purpose, offering a reminder of all the grueling work that went into making it.
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‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman’s ‘suave flare’ remembered by Lupita Nyong’o on anniversary of his death
Chadwick Boseman may be gone, but he is not forgotten. Monday marked three years since the “Black Panther” star died, and some of his Marvel co-stars took to social media to remember their friend.
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Vatican says Pope's comments on same-sex civil unions were taken out of context
The Vatican has sought to clarify Pope Francis' comments in support of same-sex civil unions, saying they were taken out of context and do not signal a change in doctrine.
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Academy Award Winner Common’s Freedom Road Productions Signs Television Deal With Lionsgate
According to Variety.com, actor, producer and Academy Award-winning musician Common has signed an overall deal with Lionsgate Television. Under the new agreement, Common’s Freedom Road Productions will develop new series projects for the studio.
