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Denzel Washington's Days Are Numbered in Hollywood. The Star Plans to Retire After a Few More Superior Roles, Including 'Black Panther,' 'Othello,' 'Hannibal,' 'Gladiator,' and a 'King Leer' Movie
Denzel Washington's Hollywood career is coming to an end. The seasoned actor told Today, "I don't know how many more films I'm gonna make; it's probably not that many." The Hollywood veteran explained, "I wanna do things I haven't done. I played Othello at 22, and I'm about to play Othello at 70. After that, I'm playing Hannibal...I've been talking with Steve McQueen about a film...After that, Ryan Coogler is writing a part for me in the next Black Panther . Washington said h

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Nov 14, 20242 min read


The Late Tony Todd Changed the Horror Film Genre After Playing 'Candyman' in Chicago's Real Life Housing Projects Cabrini-Green
Tony Todd/Shutterstock Actor Tony Todd , best known for his iconic role in the horror film Candyman , passed away at 69 last week. The actor's agent, Dede Binder, confirmed the news. Todd was the first African American to star as a lead horror character. Based on Clive Barker's short story The Forbidden , Todd's immortal character significantly contributed to the horror genre. The Candyman franchise gained a staunch cult following after his performance. Tony Todd/Candyman/IM

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Nov 13, 20242 min read


Violinist Michael Prince Will Play at an Iowa Museum for the Annual 'Trap & Paint' Community Event
Master violinist and recording artist Michael Prince will perform in Waterloo, Iowa, on Saturday, November 2nd, at the Grout Museum for...

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Oct 24, 20241 min read


One Direction Singer Liam Payne Died from Hotel Balcony Fall After 911 Was Called About a Disturbance
Liam Payne from the group One Direction reportedly died after suffering a fall from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. According to...

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Oct 17, 20242 min read


T.I. is Retiring from Performing Live Shows "I do not need the money anymore, and I will not be performing."
During an interview with Atlanta's The Beat-96.1 radio station, T.I. announced his exit from live performances. The rap veteran told the...

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Oct 16, 20241 min read


Women's Group Petitions to End Chris Brown's Upcoming Performances in South Africa
A South African women's rights group, [ Women for Change ], has launched an online petition against Chris Brown to stop the singer from...

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Oct 15, 20242 min read


Comedian & Media Personality Wanda Smith Dies One Day After Her 58th Birthday
Comedian and radio personality Wanda Smith from Atlanta's V-103 passed away one day after her 58th birthday on October 12th. V-103 ...

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Oct 14, 20242 min read


Tupac's Family Hired an Attorney to Investigate Diddy for Possible Involvement With Pac's Murder
YhUhUhJu j Lawsuits are piling up against the entertainment mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs, in a high-profile scandal that accuses him of a range of serious offenses. These include [sex trafficking, forced labor, coercion to engage in prostitution, and narcotics distribution]. The family of the late rapper Tupac Shakur has reportedly taken a significant step by hiring attorney, Alex Spiro to investigate if Diddy was involved in Tupac's murder. According to Court TV , the prominent

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Oct 7, 20242 min read


Actor John Amos' Daughter Said His Death Was Hidden from Her. "This happened 45 days ago. "I am without words."
John Amos' daughter, Shannon Amos , painfully announced on Instagram that she learned of her father's death with the rest of the world and shared that he died on August 21st, and not this week as it was announced to the public. It appears that her brother, K.C. Amos, was aware of their father's passing but failed to share the news with Shannon and her daughter. Shannon stated via Instagram, [I am without words…Our family has received the heartbreaking news that my Dad, John A

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Oct 3, 20243 min read


John Amos, Pivotal Actor from 'Good Times,' 'The West Wing' and 'Roots' is Remembered Upon His Death
Actor John Amos, who played the role of the father, James Evans Sr., on the hit show Good Times , has passed away at 84 in Los Angeles....

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Oct 2, 20242 min read


Whoopi Goldberg Was Holding the 'Sister Act 3' Role for Maggie Smith Before Her Death. "We don't want to do it without you, Maggie."
Whoopi Goldberg paid tribute to her former Sister Act co-star, Maggie Smith, after Maggie passed away at 89 last week. Whoopi stated on...

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Oct 1, 20242 min read


Diddy & Kim Porter's Children Speak Out About Kim's Death & the Alleged Memoir About Her Life
Kim Porter/Instagram The late Kim Porter and Sean' Diddy' Combs ' children have shown remarkable courage in making a statement about their mother's unexpected death in 2018 amid the controversy surrounding their father's pending legal battles—Diddy is in federal custody for sex trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Kim's eldest son, Quincy Brown , whom she shared with R&B singer Al B. Sure, made an Instagram post about the 'hurt

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Sep 27, 20243 min read


Nicki Minaj Lashes Out About Lil Wayne Being Left Out of 2025 Super Bowl Half Time Show in His Hometown of New Orleans
Nicki Minaj lashed out on social media about Lil Wayne not being selected to perform at the 2025 Superbowl, which will be hosted in the...

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Sep 12, 20243 min read


Hollywood Continues to Pay Tribute to James Earl Jones After His Death
Renowned actor James Earl Jones passed away at 93. He leaves behind a notable legacy. James starred in many films throughout his long career, including Star Wars, Coming to America, The Lion King, and many more Hollywood blockbusters. He was the original voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars and its sequels. The former Lion King Star overcame a speech impediment before becoming one of the few actors to win the prestigious (EGOT), [Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards]. James repo

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Sep 11, 20241 min read


Diddy's First Bad Boy Artist, Craig Mack, Died of HIV-AIDS, According to His Ex-Wife's Recent Interview
Craig Mack Artist Page/Spotify During a recent interview with Rolling Stone , Roxanne Alexis Hill-Johnson, the ex-wife of the late rapper Craig Mack, confirmed the rapper died from HIV/AIDS in 2018. Roxanne shares two children with Craig. His ex said the '90s rapper was unwilling to be treated for HIV. Craig Mack released the hit "Flava in Ya Ear" in 1994, and 30 years later, it's still regarded as a hip-hop classic. Yet, despite Craig's talent, he became another gifted artis

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Sep 5, 20243 min read


Former Drug Kingpin 'Freeway Rick Ross' Will Headline a Speaker Series in Waterloo, Iowa While Promoting His Memoir & Awaiting His Hollywood Biopic
Freeway Rick Ross/Instagram Freeway Rick Ross of Los Angeles will be the debut speaker for The Volume 82 Speaker Series in Waterloo, Iowa, in September. The series aims to showcase exciting speakers, entertainers, and professionals from various cultures and walks of life who will share inspiring stories and thought-provoking commentary while bringing awareness and motivation to the community via live discussions. Rick will spend two days with the city during this event, shar

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Aug 11, 20244 min read


Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' Song Inspired a Video Game That Got 1.2 Million Players in 36 Hours
Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" has inspired a video game . 1.2 million players reportedly played the game within the first 36 hours....

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Jul 24, 20242 min read


Actress Shannen Doherty Reportedly Had a List of People Who Weren't Invited to Her Funeral
Shutterstock Shannen Doherty reportedly had a list of people she didn't want to attend her funeral. On her podcast "Let's Be Real," she said, "There's a lot of people that I think would show up that I don't want there. I don't want them there because their reasons for showing up aren't necessarily the best reasons … Like, they don't really like me and, you know, they have their reasons, and good for them, but they don't actually really like me enough to show up to my funeral

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Jul 22, 20242 min read


Kendrick Lamar Honored with Mural at Tam's Burger Stand in Compton After Filming 'Not Like Us' with Compton Residents at Tam's
Mural by Mike Norice. Photo/NBC Los Angeles Once again, Kendrick Lamar, a proud son of Compton, incorporated his hometown into his artistry. The "Not Like Us" music video was filmed at Tam's Burger stand on Rosecrans Avenue in Compton alongside many Compton residents. This connection to his roots is yet another testament to Kendrick's loyalty and admiration for his hometown. The "Not Like Us" video got nearly 20 million views on its first day and has roughly 45 million views

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Jul 12, 20242 min read


Kendrick Lamar Makes Music History at His Juneteenth 'Pop Out' Concert in Los Angeles, Performs "Not Like Us" Five Times!
Kendrick Lamar performed his rap battle song against Drake, "Not Like Us," for the first time at his Juneteenth Concert in Los Angeles...

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Jun 20, 20241 min read
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