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Cicely Tyson Honored with Childhood Street Naming
Community organizations to mark the renaming of a stretch of 101st Street after the beloved late East Harlem native with street celebration on Saturday, September 17
East 101st Street between 3rd and Lexington Avenues will be renamed Cicely Tyson Way in honor of the late, award-winning thespian. The tribute to the late East Harlem native Cicely Tyson will be marked with a street celebration on the very stretch of 101st that she grew up on featuring an unveiling ceremony with a presentation by the Honorable Diana Ayala, New York City Council deputy speaker.
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World-Renowned Jazz Pianist Who Composed Music for Selma Film to Be Georgetown Distinguished Artist in Residence
Jason Moran, the internationally acclaimed pianist who wrote music for the film Selma and who serves as artistic director for jazz at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, has joined Georgetown as Distinguished Artist in Residence.
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British journalist and Brazilian indigenous affairs expert missing in the Amazon
A veteran British journalist and a Brazilian indigenous affairs expert are missing in Brazil's remote Javari Valley, in the far western part of Amazonas state.
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Get Hard - Official Trailer 2
This is Warner Bros. second trailer for Get Hard and it’s even funnier than the first. Opening with a nice throwback to early 90’s rap, we’re treated to a little of Dr. Dre’s "Still D.R.E." featuring Snoop Dogg as we get acquainted with our surroundings in a neighborhood that looks like it could be straight out of John Singleton’s 1991 film, Boyz n the Hood. After a few teases we see James King (Ferrell) in his already-infamous, insanely ridiculous, orange vested get-up. He is joined by Darnell Lewis (Kevin Hart) as the two get called out by some of the neighborhood residents. "Hello," says Ferrell’s character in his trademark oblivious way. After getting a not-so-friendly response, he follows with, "I don’t think they’ve ever seen a white person before." We zip back to 30 days prior, where we learn what led James to his present circumstances. A millionaire hedge fund manager, he is sentenced to hard time in prison, after being convicted of corporate fraud. After he is given a stretch of 30 days to "get his affairs in order," he hires Darnell to teach him everything he needs to know to survive in prison. "I could pay you," Ferrell’s character pleads, ever so hilariously. Playing on James’ stereotypical assumptions that he has been to prison just because he’s black, Darnell, who in reality hasn’t even received so much as a parking ticket, accepts a cash offer to teach him how to "get hard".
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Hollywood writers' strike hovers
The writers and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers issued a brief statement late Monday saying that they would resume talks on April 25, leaving less than week before the May 1 expiration of their existing contract.
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Jeffrey Wright - The Hunger Games BeeTee & The Boardwalk Empire
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire National Victory Tour made its final stop on Thursday (November 6) in Houston, Texas and #TeamStyleMag Reporter, Bell (@TotallyRandie) caught up with Jeffrey Wright (BeeTee) of District 3. Get the inside scoop here & be sure to catch the film in theaters on November 22nd!
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Marry Your Prince in a Fairy Tale British Castle Wedding
Luxury Scottish wedding venue, Dundas Castle, has launched its weddings for 2018. With the year set to be one when couples seek out the most romantic and beautiful British castles for their weddings, Dundas has some dates available for 2018, including the weekend of Saturday 19 May – the date set for Harry and Meghan’s own castle wedding.
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Prince Louis: Surprise choice for royal baby name
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have named their third child Louis Arthur Charles, a choice that confounded expectations.
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Body found at lake identified as 'Glee' actress Naya Rivera, authorities say
The body found at a Southern California lake has been identified as former "Glee" actress Naya Rivera, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office said during a press conference Monday.
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Quavo releases moving Takeoff tribute song
Quavo has released a new song in honor of his late nephew and fellow Migos member, Takeoff.
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New Theatre Festival Focuses On Stories And Voices From Latino Community
Houston actress and writer Jasminne Mendez says that she stopped auditioning for plays because she felt like there weren’t any roles that fit her. Mendez is on the task force of the first annual Sin Muros (Without Walls):
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Suspect in custody after deadly Illinois July Fourth parade shooting
Hours after gunfire interrupted the Highland Park, Illinois, July Fourth parade, killing six people and wounding dozens more, police apprehended the man they believe was responsible.
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TV One Partners with Ford Motor Company, AT&T, American Family Insurance, Black Radiance, Disney Pictures, McDonald's, Toyota and Walmart to Sponsor the 49th NAACP Image Awards Telecast and Red Carpet
Terrence J Returns to Host and Serve as One of The Producers for the Red Carpet Live! Pre-Show, Joined by Special Correspondent Tanika Ray at 8 p.m. ET
TV One is joining forces with a distinguished team of sponsors supporting the 49th NAACP Image Awards: Red Carpet Live! pre-show on Monday, Jan. 15 at 8.00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT. and the subsequent live telecast of the 49th NAACP Image Awards on TV One at 9 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. CT. Sponsors include Ford Motor Company, AT&T, American Family Insurance, Black Radiance, Curls, Disney Pictures, McDonald’s, Walmart and Toyota.
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Mayor Sylvester Turner Proclaims Today 5th Ward TV Series Day
Community Invited to Join in Events with Houston’s Original “5th Ward” TV Series Creators
Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed today as Greg Carter/5th Ward TV Series Day in Houston.Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed today as Greg Carter/5th Ward TV Series Day in Houston.
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Jordan Peele Becomes 1st African-American to Win Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay
At last night’s 90th Annual Academy Awards ceremony, “Get Out” writer/director/actor Jordan Peele won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, the first African American to ever earn this honor. On Saturday evening, Peele also won Independent Spirit Awards for Best Feature and Best Director.
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Building an Empire: Exploring the Architecture of 'Star Wars'
In January 1973, George Lucas wrote his first treatment for "Star Wars." Words did not come easily to the director, who always considered himself more a filmmaker than a screenwriter, but the universe in his mind was already bulging at the seams.
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Former Fort Worth police officer who killed Atatiana Jefferson did not see gun in her hand before firing, prosecutor argues
The former Fort Worth police officer who fatally shot 28-year-old Atatiana Jefferson in her own home in 2019 did not see her holding a gun in the split-second before firing at her through a back window, prosecutors said in opening statements of his murder trial Monday.
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Golden Globe nominations make for history-making day for female directors
It's a Golden Globes first, but hopefully, not a Golden Globes last.
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This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer
D.C.- based filmmaker streams documentary short about civil rights icon
Director Robin N. Hamilton re-releases the documentary about an extraordinary woman who went from picking cotton at age 6 to becoming an indomitable civil rights leader. Capturing a snapshot in time from her historic speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1964, This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer packs power into 30 minutes.
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Studies Weekly opens its online curriculum to all during COVID-19 outbreak
Due to school closures, and the need for many Texas teachers and students to conduct learning remotely, Studies Weekly announced March 13 that it opened its online curriculum platform, Studies Weekly Online, free to all users.
