By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer A trio of prominent artists who have taken sabbaticals from the entertainment industry are returning in projects aimed at pushing […]
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Former actress Karyn Parsons finds success as author
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 […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Dodgers bring back Kike Hernandez in deadline deal
By Don Wanlass Contributing Writer It was all there in a nutshell. The Dodgers’ 2023 season in a microcosm of one game in late July. […]
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 […]
STREET BEAT: ‘What was the last movie you saw at a theater?’
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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 […]
Jennifer Hudson wins top Image Awards honor
By Kayla Rodgers Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Actress-singer Jennifer Hudson scored top honors at the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards, capturing awards for Entertainer […]