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Mattel releases new collector Barbie doll of Aaliyah on what would’ve been the late singer’s 46th birthday
TO mark what would have been Aaliyah’s 46th birthday, Mattel has released a new collector Barbie doll in her likeness, with pre-orders...
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Jan 161 min read
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Aaron Pierre lands Two NAACP Image Awards for roles in "Rebel Ridge" and "Mufasa: The Lion King"
AARON Pierre has received two nominations for the upcoming 2025 NAACP Image Awards, one of the most prestigious recognitions of Black...
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Jan 83 min read
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Sheryl Lee Ralph "deeply grateful" to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: "This star shines for us all"
SHERYL Lee Ralph, widely acclaimed for her role as Barbara Howard on Abbott Elementary , is set to receive one of the entertainment...
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Jan 62 min read
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Meet the London hairdresser who crafted Cynthia Erivo's wig for Wicked in just three days
A NORTH London hairdresser played a pivotal role in the production of Wicked after being tasked with creating a custom wig for Cynthia...
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Jan 52 min read
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Viola Davis receives lifetime achievement award at Golden Globes gala: “This is the first award I was told that I won that made me cry”
VIOLA Davis was presented with the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in entertainment at the inaugural Golden...
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Jan 52 min read
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Denzel Washington awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest honour, by President Biden for career and philanthropy
DENZEL Washington was among 19 people awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden in one of his final official acts...
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Jan 42 min read
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Beyoncé makes history as the most RIAA-certified female artist of all time with 103 certified titles across her discography
MAKING HISTORY: Beyoncé BEYONCÉ has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the most RIAA-certified female artist of all time with 103...
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Dec 18, 20241 min read
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Denzel Washington makes history with 11th Golden Globe nomination. He is joined by an outstanding line-up of Black nominees
DENZEL Washington has made history at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, earning his 11th nomination for his role in Gladiator II . This...
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Dec 9, 20242 min read
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Tyler Perry first met Oprah when he worked in housekeeping in a hotel. Now, he's directing her for the first time in his movie
TYLER Perry’s relationship with Oprah Winfrey has truly come full circle. What began with a chance encounter when Perry was working as a...
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Dec 8, 20242 min read
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“Gladiator II” is officially the highest-grossing movie of Denzel Washington's career earning over $320 million globally
DENZEL Washington has reached a major milestone in his legendary career, with Gladiator II officially becoming the highest-grossing film...
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Dec 5, 20241 min read
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Beyoncé ranked No. 1 greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard: “The reasons she captured the top spot were beyond numerous"
BEYONCÉ has been named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard, securing the No. 1 spot on the magazine's list of the 25...
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Dec 4, 20242 min read
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Cynthia Erivo shares advice on rejection with young interviewer who missed out on "Wicked" role: “What is for you, will come to you”
DURING her press run for the Wicked movie, Cynthia Erivo had a touching moment with a young interviewer, who sought guidance on how to...
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Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Kerry Washington receives her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: "Feeling like the luckiest girl in the galaxy"
ACTRESS Kerry Washington was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday (Dec 2), marking a major milestone in her illustrious...
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Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Kendrick Lamar claims entire top five spots on Billboard Hot 100 with tracks from surprise album "GNX", which also debuted at No. 1
Kendrick Lamar has taken over the Billboard Hot 100 this week, occupying all five spots in the top five with tracks from his surprise...
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Dec 2, 20242 min read
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Mariah Carey earns up to $3 million annually in royalties from "All I Want for Christmas Is You" as holiday classic marks 30th anniversary
MARIAH Carey, the undisputed "Queen of Christmas," continues to rake in millions annually from her 1994 holiday classic, All I Want for...
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Nov 30, 20242 min read
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Damon Wayans Jr. teams up with dad Damon Wayans and daughters to dance to Kendrick Lamar’s “Squabble Up”
DAMON Wayans Jr. recently teamed up with his father, comedian and actor Damon Wayans, and his daughters for an impromptu dance to...
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Nov 29, 20241 min read
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Meet the 10-Year-Old who plays young Elphaba in Wicked: “My agent called at midnight to tell me I got the part, but I was asleep”
KARIS Musongole, a 10-year-old actress from Manchester, has described her experience playing the young Elphaba in the highly anticipated...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Madame Tussauds honours actress Leticia Wright and her “Black Panther” character with wax figures across three of their locations
MADAME Tussauds has honoured British actress Letitia Wright and her iconic Black Panther character, Shuri, with the unveiling of three...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Muni Long gives young fan the ultimate surprise on The Jennifer Hudson show and together they sing "Made For Me"
TATUM, a young online sensation known for her viral clips of singing popular songs in the car with her dad, recently had a moment she’ll...
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Nov 26, 20241 min read
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Keke Palmer reflects on how a voicemail from Will Smith as a teenager changed the trajectory of her career and strengthened her family bond
Keke Palmer recently opened up about how a voicemail from Will Smith, received when she was a teenager, changed the trajectory of her...
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Nov 25, 20242 min read
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