By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Karyn Parsons first found fame and success as Hilary Banks, the stuck-up, beautiful, affluent and ever-stylish socialite […]
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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: One year later, slap still polarizes many
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist The much ballyhooed and long-awaited appearance by comedian Chris Rock at a theater in Baltimore finally happened, fittingly, the […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Chris Rock slaps back in March 4 Netflix special
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Nearly a year after the shocking slap seen around the world — over and over again — it is Chris Rock’s […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: ‘Def Comedy Jam Collection’ offers laughs galore
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer When “Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam” premiered on HBO in the winter of 1992, the nation’s cool kids took notice. […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: More than a slap, a teaching moment
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist “I am a Black man in Hollywood. In order to sustain my position, I can’t get caught slipping, not […]
Chris Rock starts national tour amid fallout from Oscar ‘slap’
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — Comedian Chris Rock was expected to break his silence on the “slap heard ’round the world,” as he kicked off […]
‘CODA’ wins best picture honors at 94th Oscars
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — In an Academy Awards ceremony that will be remembered as much for Will Smith storming the stage and slapping presenter […]
Will Smith apologizes for hitting Chris Rock during Oscars
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — Actor Will Smith issued a public apology March 28 for smacking Chris Rock on stage during the Oscar telecast the […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Will Packer gets ready to rock 94th Oscars
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Producer Will Packer is making good on his mission to turn the 94th Oscars, hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer […]
Cosby strikes back
Comedian blasts critics in first interview with Black Press By Stacy M. Brown Contributing Writer Freshly released from prison after having his conviction overturned by […]