By The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Marla Gibbs has waited a long time to tell her life story. The Emmy-nominated actor known for her roles on “The Jeffersons” and “227” among others has a deal with Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers dedicated to Black stories, for a memoir coming out in fall […]
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Michael K. Williams’ nephew urges compassion for defendant at sentencing related to actor’s death
By LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A 71-year-old man linked to a crew of drug dealers blamed in the fentanyl-laced heroin death of “The Wire” actor Michael K. Williams was sentenced Tuesday to more than two years in prison at a proceeding in which the actor’s nephew recommended compassion for the defendant. Carlos Macci […]
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Jamie Foxx thanks fans for support in an Instagram message
By Ken Miller. The Associated Press Academy Award winning actor, singer and comedian Jamie Foxx said in an Instagram video that he is recovering from an undisclosed medical condition and thanked well-wishers for their support. “I went to hell and back, and my road to recovery has some potholes as well, but I’m coming back,” […]
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Barbie: A parody on female empowerment and outdated patriarchy
By Miss AJ WilliamsJuly 23, 2023 The Barbie movie, starring Margot Robbie and Issa Rae, blazes a trail of female empowerment in cinema. In an industry often mired in stale gender stereotypes and limited portrayals of women, this bold parody challenges the status quo, turning the tables on traditional gender roles to present a world […]
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Tony Bennett left his heart to generations of music fans
By David Bauder, AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — What do Paul McCartney, Queen Latifah, Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder have in common? Oh, and Aretha Franklin, k.d. lang, Bono and Billy Joel. Not to mention Carrie Underwood, Judy Garland, John Legend and Placido Domingo. And let’s not forget… Stop. Listing all of the […]
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Hollywood’s actors are joining screenwriters on strike. Here’s why and what happens next
By ANDREW DALTON, AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood actors are joining screenwriters in the first dual strike from the two unions in more than six decades, with huge consequences for the film and television industry. Here is a look at how it has played out, why it’s happening, and what could come next. WHAT LED TO […]
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AFRO inside look: a chat with “Anatomy of Love” creator, Rickey Solomon II
By AFRO Staff The stage play, “Anatomy of Love,” has returned for a third year to the D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. The musical, focused on the intricacies of love, life and relationship, is on its final run at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts this weekend, with one show running July 14 […]
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Actor, Detroit businessman Hill Harper set to launch campaign for U.S. Senate
By: Jeremy Allen, Executive Editor for the Michigan Chronicle Detroit businessman and famed “CSI: NY” and “The Good Doctor” actor Hill Harper is expected to announce his bid for the Michigan U.S. Senate seat that will be vacated by retiring Sen. Debbie Stabenow after the November 2024 statewide elections. Harper told the Michigan Chronicle that […]
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PRESS ROOM: SheaMoisture and Roku Originals Announce the “The Next Black Millionaires” Docuseries
(Black PR Wire) New York, NY – SheaMoisture is teaming up with The Roku Channel and MACRO Television Studios to debut “The Next Black Millionaires,” a docuseries that captures the journey of hree ambitious entrepreneurs growing their passions into million-dollar businesses. The six-episode Roku Original docuseries, produced by MACRO Television Studios, invites viewers to meet […]
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Kenyon Glover: meet the former NBA player turned actor-filmmaker working to help Haitians become self-sufficient
By DaQuan Lawrence, Special to the AFRO Actor, filmmaker, minister and motivational speaker, Kenyon Glover, has partnered with an international civil society organization, working to help communities in Haiti become self-sufficient. Through an international fundraising campaign, the group is attempting to raise $2 million via GoFundMe for programming to help communities in Haiti, which are […]
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Idris Elba launches content agency aimed at ‘fun,’ diverse marketing
By AFRO Staff Hollywood megastar Idris Elba has teamed up with Miroma Group founder Marc Boyan to launch a content creation and marketing company that aims to re-inject fun and creativity into brand-building and also “deliver authentic campaigns with cultural value.” Named SillyFace, the business aims to shake up the industry by amassing a team […]
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Ahead of the BET Awards, a look back at how the network helped hip-hop grow and thrive
By Jonathan Landrum Jr., AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Rap City.” “106 & Park.” “Uncut.” From innovative to provocative, BET has played a crucial role in creating several influential programs that helped spread hip-hop to millions of homes across the globe. Other than its rival “Yo! MTV Raps,” the network known as Black […]