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‘Talent is global; opportunity is not’: Ghana becomes heart of one of Super Bowl’s biggest commercials - how?

No sooner had Usher delivered the final “Yeah!” of his Super Bowl LVIII half-time show, when the millions watching worldwide were transported from the cacophony of Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium to the quiet of a child’s bedroom in Ghana’s capital Accra.

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‘Stay Close’: PBS Film Highlights Olympian Keeth Smart’s Rare Success as Black Man in Sport of Fencing

Keeth Smart became the first American to reach No. 1 in the world in saber fencing and later won a silver medal at the 2008 Olympics. That he was black made it all the more compelling.

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Alec Baldwin says he's going to interview Woody Allen on Instagram Live

Alec Baldwin has announced that he will be interviewing controversial filmmaker Woody Allen.

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LA’s Historic Stilt Homes - As Seen In ‘Heat’

During the 1950s and ‘60s, about 1,500 stilt homes, designed to take advantage of hilly lots otherwise deemed “unbuildable,” were built in California. Seemingly gravity-defying, these homes were built on supporting stilts over which the home seems to float. One of the stilt homes was used as a shooting location for Michael Mann’s crime drama Heat, starring Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino.

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How to keep your dog and other pets cool in the heat

Keeping cool in hot weather is challenging for humans. What about our pets?

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Celebrate Juneteenth With Captain Zero: Into the Abyss An Animated Action Film

Virtual Film Screen Raises Awareness About Mental Illness in Black Community

Captain Zero: Into The Abyss is a coming of age film that explores the psyche of Xerxes Hughes, a teenager whose double life as a superhero and struggles with depression are causing him to experience blackouts. Lamard Cher-Aime, a finalist winner in the 2021 Ida B. Wells Fund competition, will debut his virtual animated action film on Juneteenth (June 19) from 7:30 p.m EST/4:30 pm PST. Admission is free.

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John Legend's EGOT win makes history

John Legend made history twice over the weekend. The singer-actor won an Emmy at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles, along with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice for producing the best variety special winner, "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert."

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The UK's biggest left-wing party is mired in an antisemitism crisis

On Friday, Jewish families around the world will gather to celebrate Passover and recount the exodus from Egypt. But for many British Jews, an altogether more contemporaneous subject is also likely to be on the agenda at the festive meal.

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Stephen Amell, former ‘Arrow’ star, speaks out against SAG-AFTRA strike

Stephen Amell says that while he supports the SAG-AFTRA union, he is not supportive of the current strike.

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Spike Lee predicted Twitter outrage if Oscars results didn't 'work out a certain type of way'

Before Spike Lee became an Oscar winner on Sunday night, he had a prediction that now seems eerily prescient.

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Woman Who Finds Out She Was White At Age 70 Is Gearing Up To Release A Short Film About Her Journey

Woman who found out at the age of 70 she was white is prepping to release a heartfelt documentary shining light on transracial and biracial adoption.

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Michael B. Jordan: People Magazine’s SEXIST MAN ALIVE FOR 2020

What makes a man sexy? His eyes? His body? His swag? Whatever it is, actor Michael B. Jordan clearly has it all. As the 33-year-old has grown over the years, the number of his female fans has grown as well.

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Viola Davis Premieres On OWN: Friday, April 16 • 9PM

OWN announced today “OWN Spotlight: Viola Davis” to air Friday, April 16 at 10 pm ET/ PT on OWN. Continuing conversations surrounding issues impacting Black lives, Oprah talks to Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-Winning actress Viola Da- vis about her role as fearless blues singer Ma Rainey in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” available on Netflix now. In the film, tensions and temperatures rise at a Chicago music studio in 1927 when fiery blues singer Ma Rainey joins her band for a recording session.

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‘Fate Of The Furious’ Makes F. Gary Gray Top Black Box Office Director

The Fate of the Furious set box office records with weekend with the eight installment of the movie opening over Easter weekend. But it also puts one Black director in a company by himself.

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Paramount + Announces A Stacked Team of New and Legacy Players Joining "The Game"

Adriyan Rae, Vaughn Hebron and Analisa Velez to Star with Legacy Cast Members Brittany Daniel and Pooch Hall Making Special Appearances

Paramount+, the streaming service from ViacomCBS, today announced several new cast members joining the service’s revival of the groundbreaking series THE GAME, including Adriyan Rae (“Chicago Fire”) as Brittany Pitts, the daughter of Jason and Kelly Pitts; Vaughn Hebron (“Tyler Perry’s The Oval”) as Jamison Fields, an undrafted free agent; and Analisa Velez (“Sneaky Pete”) as Raquel Navarro, Brittany’s best friend. Legacy players Brittany Daniel (“Cheaper by the Dozen”) and Pooch Hall (“Ray Donovan”) will make special appearances, reprising their roles as Kelly Pitts and Derwin Davis, respectively. The 10-episode first season of the new series will stream exclusively on Paramount+.

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Ruth E. Carter becomes the first Black woman to win multiple Oscars

Costume designer Ruth E. Carter just became the first Black woman to win two Oscars.

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Comicpalooza Brings Captain Kirk to Space City and Spurs Reunion of Fantasy Superstars

Galactic Heroes and Vampire Brothers Amplify 2023 Comicpalooza Line-Up

Continuing its trajectory, Comicpalooza unveiled the latest additions to a star-studded lineup. The pop-culture convention announced legendary actor William Shatner, luminaries Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder will join the May 26-28 event. Trekkies will be able to see the two Star Trek captains while The Vampire Diaries fans will be treated to a brotherly reunion as they all make their Comicpalooza debut at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

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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.

Governor Abbott Announces Senior Staff Departure

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the departure of his Special Advisor, David Whitley, from the Office of the Governor after nearly 15 years of state service. As part of his most recent duties, Whitley helped oversee the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism, the Texas Enterprise Fund, Events Trust Fund, Governor’s University Research Initiative, Travel Texas, Texas Music Office, Texas Film Commission, Texas Workforce Investment Council, Texas Military Preparedness Commission and the State of Texas Mexico Office. He has also served as a key liaison for state agencies.