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EBONY Magazine Announces Its EBONY Power 100 List
Hollywood and the music industry take a bow with iconic entertainment honorees including Drake, Cardi B, Travis Scott, Zoë Kravitz and Black Panther
Trailblazers from the political world and todays crusading activists include Barack and Michelle Obama; lawmakers Stacey Abrams, Andrew Gillum, Keisha Lance Bottoms and London Breed; and #MeToo founder Tarana Burke
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See New Clips of The EMOJI Movie
The Emoji Movie unlocks the never-before-seen secret world inside your smartphone. Hidden within the messaging app is Textopolis, a bustling city where all your favorite emojis live, hoping to be selected by the phone's user. In this world, each emoji has only one facial expression - except for Gene (T.J. Miller), an exuberant emoji who was born without a filter and is bursting with multiple expressions.
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Till Debuts at 2022 New York Film Festival
“Hardly a moment goes by when I don’t think about Emmett and the lessons a son can teach a mother.” Quoted from Mamie Till-Mobley.
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Igualada – 2024 Sundance Film Festival
There’s a race issue in Colombia. A class issue too. Add in right-wing leaders who champion the appropriation of land inhabited by people of African heritage, and the mere existence of the well-grounded, social activist Francia Márquez is a miracle. Her ascension, from local hero to presidential candidate, is a transformation worth studying.
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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Stays True To The Original
Those looking for clues into Marvel entries like Thor: Ragnarok and Avengers: Infinity War won’t find any major revelations in the second installment of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 - and that’s okay. Choosing instead to focus on the thrills and elements that made the original a smash, the crew returns to discover the origins of Peter Jason Quill’s (Chris Pratt) birth.
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Matt Damon 'sick to my stomach' Over Weinstein Allegations
Matt Damon, a frequent collaborator of dethroned movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, has broken his silence on the allegations of sexual harassment and assault facing the man who gave him his break in Hollywood.
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'He's not going to like this sh*t at all': Documentary shines new light on Tiger Woods' life
Tiger Woods always wanted us to believe that he was just like the rest of us.
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Eagerly awaiting the 'Friends' reunion? David Schwimmer has some good news
It might be hard to see some of your actual friends this year, but David Schwimmer has some news that might ch
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'Queen Cleopatra' actress Adele James talks 'blackwashing'
Adele James is addressing a colorism controversy over a Netflix docuseries in which she stars as Cleopatra. "Queen Cleopatra," which is executive produced and narrated by Jada Pinkett Smith, portrays the ruler of Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt as a woman of color.
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'Fatherhood' gives Kevin Hart a chance to show off his serious side
"Fatherhood" arrives just in time for Father's Day, in a heart-tugging package that presents star/producer Kevin Hart an opportunity to show off his dramatic acting chops. Not that there aren't laughs in this sweetly spirited, conflict-light, fact-based Netflix movie, which comes with the added stamp of being presented by the Obamas' Higher Ground Productions.
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Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip, longtime consort to Queen Elizabeth II, dies
The most famous family on earth is mourning the loss of its patriarch.
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Jussie Smollett's career awaits outcome of his case
When Jussie Smollett released his debut album "Sum of My Music" last year, he was riding high.
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Pharrell Williams Becomes Chanel’s First Male Handbag Model
Music producer Pharrell Williams is set to be Chanel’s first ever male handbag model. The campaign will launch April 3rd and features Pharrell inside a concert hall carrying a crocodile version of the new Gabrielle bag, inspired by virtual reality goggles, Metro UK reports.
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Blueface And Chrisean Rock Filmed Fighting On The Street In Hollywood
Black America Web reports that some celebrity relationships are so toxic that it’s a surprise the union even happened in the first place. One of the most recent examples of a couple that could certainly use some counseling is rapper Blueface and his protégée/girlfriend (?) Chrisean Rock.
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Powerful Look At Black Colleges And Universities Coming Next Month
The rich history of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) began before the end of slavery, flourished in the 20th century and profoundly influenced the course of the nation for more than 150 years — yet remains largely unknown.
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New Book Named a Finalist in the Texas Institute of Letters Award
The Texas Institute of Letters (TIL) announced Jasminne Mendez’s new young adult memoir, Islands Apart: Becoming Dominican American, is a finalist for its 2023 Jean Flynn Award for Best Young Adult Book.
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Bullied boy with dwarfism scores role in new 'Mad Max' movie
Quaden Bayles, an indigenous Australian boy who won the support of celebrities and well-wishers around the globe after being bullied because of his disability, has landed a role in the new "Mad Max" movie.
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Las Vegas man recovering from monkeypox speaks out
A Las Vegas man who was one of the earliest cases of monkeypox in Nevada speaks out about his ordeal, hoping to break stigmas and encourage testing and vaccines for prevention.
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Ask Stacy for Feb. 9-10
ASK STACY BY STACY JENEL SMITH DEAR STACY: Please help me prove I am right and settle a bet. I say that the actress who stars as Emma Swan in "Once Upon a Time" is also the actress who played the mother of James T. Kirk in the latest "Star Trek" movie. My friend doubts me. -- Jay B., Manchester, Conn.
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British woman whose death sparked conspiracy theories accidentally drowned, coroner rules
Nicola Bulley – a British woman whose missing person case triggered feverish conspiracy theories and criticism of the police investigation – died from drowning after she accidentally fell into cold water in January, UK’s PA Media reported.
