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'Woman King' director Gina Prince-Bythewood says Oscars shutout of her film is a 'very loud statement'
If you're wondering why Gina Prince-Bythewood's film "The Woman King" -- which stars Oscar winner Viola Davis and garnered an A+ Cinemascore -- was shut out of the Oscars race this year, you're not alone.
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Advocates Sound Alarm About New Texting Policy That Could Have Negative Impacts On Black Voter Outreach
For "good actors" to reach voters effectively, they need clear and consistent information about how to comply with the new 10DLC policies.
The countdown to midterm elections is underway as candidates and groups ramp up efforts to mobilize voters. But a little-known policy change called 10DLC could make voter outreach, particularly to Black voters, more difficult this election cycle.
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Tyrese Gibson Threatens to Quit 'Fast and Furious'
Singer/actor Tyrese Gibson has been sharing quite a bit on social media these days.
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San Diego Zoo Kids Brings World of Animals to MD Anderson Pediatric Cancer Patients
Patients and families to experience educational and entertaining programming
The University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital today debuted San Diego Zoo Kids, a new television channel for patients and families featuring real-life zoo animal experiences through closed-circuit television. The innovative programming now is available on TV monitors in every patient room, staff access areas and waiting areas at MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital.
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Fun Run to Benefit the Under-served areas of South Houston
ONEPowerful Movement, Inc. (OPM) will host a Fun Run to benefit their food pantry and adult literacy programs which are held in the under-served areas of South Houston.
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Macy's Celebrates Black Art, Expression and Culture During Black History Month
Macy’s hosts BJ The Chicago Kid, Jay Ellis, Marcus Samuelsson, Crissle West and more at eight stores nationwide – including in Atlanta and Miami
This February, Macy’s celebrates Black History Month by welcoming a host of stars from a variety of fields including fine art, music, literature, the culinary arts, and the spoken word. Black culture has electrified the pulse of American life for generations, from music and fashion to film, television and activism. It has created a wave of change that has helped propel the country to new heights.
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Morgan Wallen says he was using racial slur 'playfully,' but knows it's wrong
Morgan Wallen opened up during an exclusive interview with "Good Morning America" that aired Friday about using a racial slur in an incident that threatened to derail his career.
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Luke Perry, star of 'Beverly Hills 90210' and 'Riverdale,' dead at 52
Luke Perry, who played the beloved Dylan McKay on the hit coming-of-age series "Beverly Hills 90210," has died.
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A royal skeptic meets Americans obsessed with Harry and Meghan
On a Monday afternoon, the Pig and Whistle begins filling up before it's officially quitting time. Happy Hour starts every day at 4 p.m. and the bartender is pouring pint after pint of Fuller's and Guinness.
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Dave Chappelle Is Returning to the Kennedy Center in August
Dave Chappelle is back at the Kennedy Center next month, but it’s not for a standup performance. The award-winning comedian will be screening his new documentary, Untitled, in the Concert Hall on August 1.
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Bobby Brown Says Phaedra Parks Kept Him In Jail
Before Phaedra Parks was cast on The Real Housewives of Atlanta she was counsel to Bobby Brown when he was filming the reality show, “Being Bobby Brown.”
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Harvey Weinstein Sexual Assault Scandal Grows As More Women Come Forward
Harvey Weinstein is heading to rehab. His wife of 10 years, Georgina Chapman, is heading to divorce court. And his former company is heading into an uncertain future.
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The Salesman, the Oscar-nominated new film from Iranian director Asghar Farhad
Published on January 30, 2017
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Louis Gossett, Jr. to appear at the 2017 Capital City Black Film Festival
Published on June 29, 2017
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Jeffrey Wright in American Fiction (Photo courtesy of the Toronto Internationla Film Festival)
Published on September 18, 2023
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Hollywood bubbles back to business
Everyone wants life to return to normal -- and Hollywood is no different. As the months of the coronavirus pandemic drag on and uncertainty in our lives abounds, we all need something to look forward to.
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Royal wedding: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are married
And they're married! Britain's Prince Harry and US actress Meghan Markle sealed their wedding vows with a kiss on the steps outside Windsor's St. George's Chapel on Saturday, cheered on by delighted crowds.
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rue21 and Spike Lee's Forty Acres and a Mule Filmworks & Defend Brooklyn Partner to Offer A Limited Edition 30th Anniversary Do the Right Thing Collection
rue21, a leading fashion retailer, along with Forty Acres and a Mule Filmworks, Spike Lee's production company, and Defend Brooklyn, have collaborated to offer a limited edition 30th Anniversary Do the Right Thing Collection exclusively at rue21.
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Vermont police are investigating props stolen from ‘Beetlejuice 2’ movie set
The upcoming “Beetlejuice 2” movie is dealing with some missing parts. Authorities in Vermont said in a news release on Thursday that they’re investigating the theft of two large props that were stolen from the movie’s set in the East Corinth area.
