By ANDREW DALTON and HILLEL ITALIE, Associated Press Nancy Wilson, the Grammy-winning “song stylist” and torch singer whose polished pop-jazz vocals made her a platinum artist and top concert performer, has died. Wilson, who retired from touring in 2011, died after a long illness at her home in Pioneertown, a California desert community near Joshua Tree […]
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ArtsCentric Musical Retells the Most Famous Story of All
By Renee Foose, Special to the AFRO Literary great Langston Hughes was known for telling stories of everyday life. He captured the life of Black people through poetry, plays, and writings using common vernacular. His work inspired generations of young artists including the founders of Baltimore based ArtsCentric. Scenes from Black Nativity (Courtesy photo) ArtsCentric, […]
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2018 Breakthrough: John David Washington, ‘Black KkKlansman’
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr., AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — John David Washington comes from a strong acting lineage, but he has carved out his own identity as a powerful actor, earning a Golden Globe nomination and generating Oscar buzz for his standout role in Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman.” In his first starring role, Washington played […]
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Cosby Lawyers Detail 11 Alleged Trial Errors As They Appeal
By MARYCLAIRE DALE, Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bill Cosby’s lawyers detailed nearly a dozen alleged legal errors Tuesday, including the judge’s decision to send the case to trial, as they appeal his sexual assault conviction and three- to 10-year prison term. They’ve also asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court this month to release the 81-year-old disgraced […]
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Nick Cannon Sees Irony In The Way Oscars Handled Kevin Hart
By GARY GERARD HAMILTON, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Cannon isn’t just defending his friend and fellow comedian Kevin Hart over the Oscars hosting controversy. He’s also going after the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences itself. Cannon was one of many cheering the decision to appoint Hart as host of the Feb. […]
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New Film Honors the Life of Harriet Tubman
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia When one speaks of freedom fighters, Harriet Tubman’s name should always be among the first – if not highlighted as a primary justice crusader. For it was on this date 169 years ago – Dec. 6, 1849 – that Tubman escaped slavery. “Always remember, you have within […]
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Smollet Siblings Whip Up Family Recipes for the Holiday
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com Smollet siblings, Jazz and Jake, sister and brother to actors Jussie Smollett and Jurnee Smollett-Bell, are bringing family traditions and delicious eats to audiences through the TV ONE special, “Living By Design Holiday Special.” Jazz and Jake in a screen grab for the new show, “Living By Design Holiday […]
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With Kevin Hart’s Downfall, Hosting the Oscars Got Harder
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — The “most thankless job in town” just got even more difficult. The Oscars have a longstanding host problem, but Kevin Hart’s swift downfall over old anti-gay tweets has led to bigger questions about the gig and the liability of social media histories. In this Dec. […]
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Tyler Perry Pays Off $400K Worth of Layaways
By The Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Customers at two suburban Atlanta Walmart stores received a holiday surprise when they found out actor Tyler Perry had paid for their layaway items. Perry, who intended the gift to be anonymous, confirmed the move in a video posted Thursday to Twitter. Actor-filmmaker Tyler Perry addresses the audience […]
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‘Black Panther,’ ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ Among AFI Awards Honorees
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Black Panther,” ”A Star Is Born” and “Mary Poppins Returns” are among the American Film Institute’s top 10 films of the year. AFI announced its selections for the 19th AFI Awards Tuesday, recognizing works deemed culturally and artistically significant by a jury of AFI trustees, scholars and […]
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Viola Davis Says ‘Stop Taming Us’ at Hollywood Event
By LINDSEY BAHR, AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actress and producer Viola Davis gave a rousing speech about leadership and authenticity to a well-heeled crowd of Hollywood power players Wednesday morning at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment breakfast. Davis, who was being honored with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award, said that she […]
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Hart Steps Down as Oscars Host Over his Past Anti-Gay Tweets
By JAKE COYLE, AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Just two days after being named host of the Academy Awards, Kevin Hart stepped down following an outcry over past homophobic tweets by the comedian. Capping a swift and dramatic fallout, Hart wrote on Twitter just after midnight Friday that he was withdrawing as Oscars […]
