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 Wednesday after it appeared hackers posted explicit photos of Jones and her driver’s license and passport. The hackers also appeared to have inserted a video […]
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AP Entertainment Writer
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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 Rihanna fashion show in New York. Rihanna is checking into the final season of “Bates Motel” as Marion Crane. The cast and crew of the […]
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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 age of 84. Horn’s son Marlen said his father died Sunday in Vancouver, British Columbia, after a brief illness. He declined to provide further details. […]
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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 thriller after three seasons. “At this time, I must confirm my exit from a show I’ve called home for three years, with what is the […]
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’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 diversity in the arts included outstanding motion picture, directing for Steve McQueen, writing for John Ridley and supporting actress for Lupita Nyong’o. “It’s been a […]
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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 the 45th annual ceremony honoring diversity in the arts. The show will feature a performance by Stevie Wonder. Other celebs expected to attend the Pasadena […]
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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 ceremony: outstanding actress in a drama series for “Scandal,” supporting actress in a motion picture for “Django Unchained” and the President’s Award, which is given […]
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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 William Morris Endeavor Entertainment confirmed the rapper’s death in Los Angeles in an email Tuesday, without giving a cause of death or saying where he […]