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Cedric The Entertainer
Cedric The Entertainer has also done cartoon voices, including a bear in Dr. Doolittle 2 (2001, starring Eddie Murphy) and a rhino in Ice Age (2002, with Jack Black).
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Gunfire Erupts Outside Of Teyana Taylor’s Halloween Bash
The incident occurred at the Sunset Room when 3 armed suspects approached a group of women standing outside of the club attempting to rob them.
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Dionne Warwick says Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey wants to 'put her on staff'
Dionne Warwick may have found a new career path. The legendary singer who is known for her bops of the... View Article The post Dionne Warwick says Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey wants to 'put her on staff' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Exclusive: Dionne Warwick Talks Joining Twitter To Put A 'Grownup' In The Room
Dionne Warwick was named Queen of Twitter shortly after joining the social media platform but she didn’t sign up to compete for a crown.“That was not the purpose of my […] The post Exclusive: Dionne Warwick Talks Joining Twitter To Put A 'Grownup' In The Room appeared first on Essence.
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'I Got Time Today': Kevin Hart Fires Off Multiple Tweets at Haters Who Blasted Him for His Anti-Cancel Culture Comments and Questioned His Comedic Chops
Kevin Hart is the latest celebrity among several others who is not a fan of cancel culture. Cancel culture is a term used to described the social and
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Afro-Colombian Leaders: Recognition of Race and the Struggle to Realize Change
This article is part of the Leaders of Social & Political Change series from the Fall 2012 issue of Americas
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Teyana Taylor Is The First Black Woman To Be Named Maxim’s Sexiest Woman Alive - Houston Forward Times
Teyana Taylor is one hot mama! The singer, dancer, model and entrepreneur has made history… The post Teyana Taylor Is The First Black Woman To Be Named Maxim’s Sexiest Woman Alive appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
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Dione Warwick Shines in Film Director and Friend’s New Documentary on the Life of the Legend - Voice and Viewpoint
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Film director Dave Wooley has known and worked with the legendary Dionne Warwick for two decades, and the only thing about her greatness that surprises him is that major studios haven’t come calling about her new, award-winning
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Flooding continues in north, central Trinidad - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Rainy weather throughout TT on Tuesday continued to cause flash flooding in some communities. In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government said it received reports of flooding again from the Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation. When Newsday conta
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Beyoncé
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles Carter is a hip hop and R&B singer, songwriter and actress who is currently one of the most successful recording artists in the music industry. She was born in Houston, Texas to Tina and Mathew Knowles on September 4, 1981. She was interested in music from a very young
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Doja Cat Teams With Teyana Taylor And Girls Who Code To Make Interactive Video For 'Woman'
Doja Cat continues her winning streak with her latest video release for her new single “Woman,” and this time, she’s inspiring young aspiring coders in the process.  Under the creative
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Burkina Faso : Adama Soro pushed out as head of Chamber of Mines
The appointment to the helm of the Chamber of Mines of Ousseni Derra, the general manager of the Burkinabe subsidiary
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Uganda: Surrender Now or We Shall Pursue You Everywhere, Museveni Tells ADF
[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) combatants to surrender now before it's too late.
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People's Choice Awards performances to include H.E.R. rendition of Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On'
The performance lineup of the 2021 People's Choice Awards (PCAs) will include one special performance from H.E.R., honoring one of The post People's Choice Awards performances to include H.E.R. rendition of Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Eddie Murphy
On April 3rd, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York, an actor was born. Little did anybody know Edward Regan Murphy certainly had a lengthy path to cover. His career is claimed to represent ‘a typical Hollywood rags-to-riches story as he was catapulted from humble and tough origins in Brooklyn to movie
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Katt Williams Says Eddie Murphy Doesn’t Deserve ‘Best Comedian’ Title
Katt Williams recently said that comic legend Eddie Murphy should NOT top your list of favorite comedians.
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10 Classic Songs About Racism and Civil Rights
Racism in oldies music has been a recurring theme ever since the blues was born. Found as a means for expression for their anguish and strife, musicians took to their craft to pen powerful ballads about the real devastation experienced because of racism in 20th century
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The Greatest Sho in Town - The New York Beacon
Sho Makes MLB History Photo: Special to the NY Beacon By Joshua Garcia Nitoryu, as Shohei Ohtani is described in his native Japanese, is a uniquely fitting moniker for such an incredible standalone character in the story that is the history of baseball. Used historically
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New Polling Shows RFK Jr. Leading Biden and Trump among Younger Voters in Key Swing States - Texas Metro News
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Born in the District of Columbia, Kennedy’s dedication to redressing longstanding issues in marginalized communities is palpable. He said he envisions dismantling systemic barriers and forging a more inclusive and equitable future, particularly for African Americans who have borne
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Dionne Warwick, born
Dionne Warwick, singer, three time Grammy winner,born
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Motown Museum To Welcome Back Visitors July 15
Motown Museum today announced it is reopening its doors on Wednesday, July 15, offering guests a safer, more personalized museum experience in the wake of
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Comic legend Paul Mooney dies at 79
Paul Mooney, the comedian who wrote episodes of “Sanford and Son,” “Good Times,” and “The Richard Pryor Show,” has died at the age of 79. Source
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Knight, Gladys (1944– )
Gladys Maria Knight is an American Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and humanitarian. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 28, 1944, to Sarah and Merald Knight Sr. and began singing in church as a child. At age seven, she gained minor fame after winning a performance contest on
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Don Cheadle remembers Betty White: 'She will be missed'
Hollywood continues to mourn the massive loss of television titan Betty White with various tributes pouring in from celebrities. Over The post Don Cheadle remembers Betty White: 'She will be missed' appeared first on TheGrio.
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WATCH: LA City Council Redistricting Commission - Los Angeles Sentinel
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Keegan-Michael Key Will Host ‘Saturday Night Live’ news -The Black Chronicle
Emmy award-winning comedian Keegan-Michael Key is headed to the Saturday Night Live stage as a host for the first time.  Widely-known for his sketch comedy sets on Key & Peele… The post Keegan-Michael Key Will Host ‘Saturday Night Live’ appeared first on The Black Chronicle.
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A Londres, des écologistes attaquent au marteau un tableau de Velazquez - Haiti24
Des militants du mouvement écologiste Just Stop Oil ont vandalisé un tableau de Velazquez, à Londres, le 6 novembre 2023. AP Des militants du mouvement écologiste Just Stop Oil ont brisé lundi 6 novembre à la National Gallery, à Londres, la vitre de protection d’un tableau de Velazquez, multipliant
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WATCH: Los Angeles to Enact Strict Vaccine Mandate - Los Angeles Sentinel
Los Angeles to enact strict vaccine mandate l GMA The post WATCH: Los Angeles to Enact Strict Vaccine Mandate appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
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Shots Fired At Teyana Taylor's Los Angeles Halloween Party After Armed Men Attempt To Rob 3 Women - Blavity
A Halloween party hosted by  Teyana Taylor had a terrifying shooting take place outside of the Los Angeles venue on Saturday. Three unidentified women were standing outside the club when three armed men allegedly tried to rob them, TMZ reports . Police said the suspects pistol-whipped one of the
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Yung Miami Brings In The New Year With Diddy In A Curve-Hugging Gold Gown
Yung Miami reignited relationship rumors with Diddy after she shared a photo of the two of them celebrating New Year's Eve together in Miami.
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