LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leslie Jones, the Black “Saturday Night Live” and “Ghostbusters” actress-comedian, is again the target of racist and sexist online attacks. Jones’ personal site was taken offline […]
Author Archives: Derrik J. Lang
AP Entertainment Writer
Rihanna to Play Marion Crane in ‘Bates Motel’
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rihanna is checking into the final season of “Bates Motel” as Marion Crane. In this Feb. 12, 2016 file photo, Rihanna attends the JFENTY PUMA by […]
Grammy-winning Jazz Flutist Paul Horn Dies at 84
Paul Horn, the Grammy-winning jazz flutist and New Age music pioneer. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Horn, the Grammy-winning jazz flutist and New Age music pioneer, has died at the […]
Columbus Short Not Returning to ‘Scandal’
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Columbus Short won’t be returning to “Scandal” following his legal troubles. The 31-year-old actor said in a statement released Friday that he’s exiting the ABC political […]
’12 Years a Slave’ Wins Big at NAACP Image Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “12 Years a Slave” swept the film categories at the NAACP Image Awards with four wins. The historical epic’s prizes at Saturday’s 45th annual ceremony honoring […]
Winfrey, Wonder among Celebs at NAACP Image Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oprah Winfrey will pay tribute to the late Nelson Mandela at Saturday night’s NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif. Winfrey is among the celebrities expected at […]
Washington Wins 3 Trophies at NAACP Image Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kerry Washington was a triple threat at the NAACP Image Awards. The star of ABC’s “Scandal” picked up a trio of trophies at the 44th annual […]
Rap Legend Heavy D Dies at 44
Heavy D, the self-proclaimed “overweight lover” of hip-hop who became one of rap’s top hit-makers with wit, humor and a positive vibe, has died. He was 44. Andrew Weitz of […]