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Lee Daniels’s Billie Holiday Movie Was Scooped Up in An 8-Figure Deal
Lee Daniels’ work is headed to the big screen—again. ThePreciousdirector’sThe United States vs. Billie Holidaywas scooped up by Paramount Pictures in an eight-figure deal via Cannes Virtual Market,Deadlinereports. The
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'The Wendy Williams Show' Returns To Our TV Screens September 21
Wendy Williams announced that The Wendy Williams Show, which has been off the air due to the novel coronavirus, is set to return with all new shows this fall. The […] The post 'The Wendy Williams Show's' Season 12 Will Return September 21 appeared first on Essence.
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Fired Atlanta Officers File Suit Against Mayor, Police Chief - Black News Channel
By: AP / BNC Contributers ATLANTA (AP) — Two Atlanta police officers who were fired after video showed them using stun guns on two college students pulled from a car in traffic during a large protest against police brutality are looking to get their jobs back. Former Investigators Mark Gardner and
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Taraji P. Henson Is Producing An 'Empire' Spin-Off Based On Her Iconic Character
Taraji P. Henson’s own empire is just getting started. In fact, the character she made famous, Cookie Lyon, is getting its own spin-off…and we're here for it. According to Deadline, […] The post Taraji P. Henson Is Producing An 'Empire' Spin-off appeared first on Essence.
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Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney, Award-Winning Husband and Wife Children Authors, Believe a Vote Can Save Your Child’s Life - Los Angeles Sentinel
Black authors discuss new book “Loretta Little Looks Back: Three Voices Go Tell It” The post Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney, Award-Winning Husband and Wife Children Authors, Believe a Vote Can Save Your Child’s Life appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Justice League Star Ray Fisher Accuses Joss Whedon Of Gross And Abusive Behavior
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IBM Quits Facial Recognition, Joins Call For Police Reforms - Black News Channel
By MATT O'BRIEN AP Technology Writer/ BNC Contributer IBM is getting out of the facial recognition business, saying its concerned about how the technology can be used for mass surveillance and racial profiling. Ongoing protests responding to the death of George Floyd have sparked a broader
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House Leaders ‘Alarmed’ Federal Officers Policing Protests — The Sacramento Observer
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Top leaders in the U.S. House said Sunday they were “alarmed” by the Trump administration’s tactics against protesters in Portland, Oregon, and other cities, including Washington, D.C., and called on federal inspectors general investigate. “This is a matter of utmost
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Verzuz Partners With Apple To Bring Battles To More Music Lovers
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The Hollywood Trainer Club Ab Blast
Jeanette Jenkins shows everyone useful things to help workout your abs. The post The Hollywood Trainer Club Ab Blast appeared first on Essence.
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The Latest: Houston Mayor To Ban Chokeholds - Black News Channel
By: The Associated Press undefined/ BNC Contributer  HOUSTON — Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has announced that he will sign an executive order that bans chokeholds in the city. Turners announcement Tuesday came during the funeral for George Floyd at a church in Houston, the city where he lived
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Delroy Lindo Is Finally Getting His Due
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Viola Davis Call To Pay Me What Im Worth Is What The World Needs Now
The Oscar winner's fierce declaration reemerged on social media to turbocharge calls for equity in Hollywood.
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Spotlight on: Nomzamo Mbatha to host BET Awards International pre-show
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Big Sean pays tribute to Naya Rivera: 'You're a hero' : TheGrio
Big Sean has broken his silence on the death of his ex-fiancee, Naya Rivera. Read More: Naya Rivera’s body found... View Article The post Big Sean pays tribute to Naya Rivera: 'You're a hero' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Mahershala Ali To Play Boxing Icon Jack Johnson In HBO Limited Series
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Here’s Everything Dropping On Netflix This Month
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COVID-19 testing is more focused as new cases emerge — The Sacramento Observer
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Stevie Wonder Slams Trump, Racism: Sad When I Can See Better Than Your 20/20 Vision
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Play Another Slow Jam: An Oral History of The Quiet Storm
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Netflix Introduced Us To ‘Strong Black’ Programming During ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
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