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The African American Author Whose Story Became the Movie “The Butler” to Debut New Book About Race, Hope and High School Sports

Fifty years ago, in 1968, civil rights leaders were killed and social tensions spiked. One of the great untold stories of that year is newly available from the same author whose story became the movie The Butler.

The Trouble with Fox: O'Reilly Scandal Threatens Murdoch's Deal for Sky

Five years have passed since a scandal forced Rupert Murdoch to abandon his purchase of a media industry crown jewel: the British pay TV provider Sky.

Season Finale of 'Afropop' Series Closes Out With 'Revolution From Afar'

Don’t miss the doc on young Sudanese American artists airing on WORLD Channel tonight at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT and now available on popular streaming platforms

Season 14 of AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange closes tonight with Revolution from Afar. Bentley Brown’s portrait of the lives of young Sudanese Americans examining their place in the world and their bicultural identities as their familial homeland struggles through a revolution will have its television broadcast premiere on Monday at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) on WORLD Channel.

'Glee' cast no stranger to tragic deaths

There may not be a "Glee curse," but the hit series has certainly seen its fair share of tragedies.

R&A has no plans to stage future championships at Trump-owned Turnberry Golf Course

The R&A on Monday announced that it has no plans to stage any future championships at the Trump Turnberry golf course and resort in Scotland.

Houston Chamber Choir presents American premiere of Circlesong by British composer Bob Chilcott Feb. 22 and Feb. 23

The Grammy award winning Houston Chamber Choir welcomes renowned British composer Bob Chilcott for the American premiere of his newly revised Circlesong, a complete life cycle based on indigenous writings. Set for adult and youth choirs and percussion ensemble, each movement expresses a unique facet of the love and loss that was the Native American experience as our nation expanded westward.

Exclusive: Bornstein claims Trump dictated the glowing health letter

When Dr. Harold Bornstein described in hyperbolic prose then-candidate Donald Trump's health in 2015, the language he used was eerily similar to the style preferred by his patient.

Michael K. Williams, 'Wire' actor, found dead

Michael K. Williams, an actor best known for his role as Omar Little on HBO's "The Wire," has died. He was 54.

Ava DuVernay 'Honored' to Be Making Prince Documentary

Ava DuVernay is turning her lens on the life of Prince. The famed director of "A Wrinkle in Time" and "Selma" is doing a documentary about the legendary musician, according to Deadline.

Judge Allows Teens To Sue Fox’s ‘Empire’ For Filming At Their Jail

The defendants claim they suffered psychological damage and were denied medical attention when Fox taped the hit show at their detention center.

An Illinois judge is allowing a group of teens to sue Empire for filming the show in the juvenile prison they reside in.

Felicity Jones says Ruth Bader Ginsburg 'taught us all so much'

Felicity Jones, who played late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the film "On the Basis of Sex," is honoring the woman whose story she brought to the big screen.

Brandy is back as Cinderella in new 'Descendants' movie for Disney+

Twenty-five years after she first played the role of Cinderella, Brandy is stepping into her glass slippers again.

Keke Palmer addresses comparisons to Zendaya

Keke Palmer has shut down any talk of comparing her to fellow actress Zendaya.

MAGLITE® Joins National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum as Partner for Honoring American Law Enforcement

Mag Instrument, Inc., the leading flashlight company in the world for 40 years, has committed to a partnership engagement with the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum in Washington, DC. The new partnership represents a financial commitment in support of the organization’s national programs and operations, and is the first such commitment from the manufacturing sector.

'Knock at the Cabin' opens a suspenseful door to what might be the end of the world

M. Night Shyamalan's forays into adapting other material came up limp with "Old" but fare considerably better with "Knock at the Cabin," a crisp and creepy thriller based on Paul Tremblay's novel. Economically told and cleverly calibrated to maximize its claustrophobic setting, it's among the most effective films the director has delivered since his mid-career slump, making this a door well worth opening.

Wall Street Journal The Émigré Who Knew Everyone

Salka Viertel, the screenwriter and stage actor who came to Los Angeles in 1928, surrounded herself with European exiles ranging from Bertolt Brecht to Albert Einstein; now her compelling autobiography is being reissued.

Barack Obama's Kitesurfing Adventure with Richard Branson

#IslandLife was good to Barack Obama. Before returning to Washington, the former president dove into an aquatic and athletic challenge with his friend, Virgin Group founder and billionaire Richard Branson, while vacationing on the British Virgin Islands with former first lady Michelle Obama.

Cameron Diaz reveals why she quit acting in interview with Gwyneth Paltrow

Former Hollywood star Cameron Diaz has revealed her reasons for retiring from the movie business, saying she found "peace" when she quit acting.

Stages Theater 2022 Holiday Season

Join Stages as they welcome DeQuina Moore, one of Houston’s most talented souls, home for the holidays in this Christmas cabaret. In addition to a flurry of holiday hits, DeQuina will share personal stories, from growing up in Houston to backstage on Broadway.

PVAMU Class of 2027: First-Year Student Dominates Toni Morrison Writing Contest

English was not Madi Gentles’ first language. Adopted from Ghana at the age of 3, Gentles, or Queenstar Maa Adjoa at birth, first spoke Twi, a dialect native to the West African country.

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