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NEW YORK (AP) — Tyler Perry has gotten plenty of criticism from some who feel his popular movies don’t reflect well on the black community. But Al Sharpton says Perry’s critics are “proper Negroes” who don’t understand regular black folk. Sharpton’s National Action Network honored the filmmaker Wednesday night in New York City at its second annual Triumph Awards...
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‘The Help’ actress Viola Davis announced today that she, and her husband, actor Julius Tennon, have adopted a baby girl named Genesis. This announcement comes after ‘The Help’ co-star Octavia Spencer blurted out the information while presenting Davis with an award at ELLE’s 18th Annual Women in Hollywood Tribute in Beverly Hills Monday night. PHOTO: Viola Davis Receives Elle...
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James Earl Jones is the recipient of Actors’ Equity Association’s 2011 Paul Robeson Award, the union announced Monday. The award, created 40 years ago, is given annually to the person “who best exemplifies the principles by which Mr. Robeson lived,” Equity said in a statement. Past winners include Sidney Poitier, Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee, and Robeson himself. “Mr....
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The race is on for black actors nominated for UK’s National Television Awards. The official telecast won’t air until Jan 25. However, viewers can visit the show’s website and vote for their favorite nominees by Oct. 17. British actors Adrian Lester and Idris Elba have been nominated for best drama performance by a male. In another top category, Law &...
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CHICAGO, IL – Cinema/Chicago announced today that rising star Anthony Mackie will be honored Chicago at the annual Black Perspectives tribute on Saturday, October 15th. The 47th Chicago International Film Festival’s Black Perspectives Committee will celebrate this gifted actor with film highlights from his most memorable performances and a discussion about his career. Mackie will then be presented with...
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Check out red carpet photos from the 2011 Emmy Awards.
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