Entertainment
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Feb- 2020 -28 February
NNPA President, Others Make Ebony Power 100 List
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The Ebony Power 100 recognizes individuals in several fields and categories, including media, culture, crusaders, shining stars, and power couples.
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26 February
Commentary: The Jackson Five – Five
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With hits like "I'll Be There," "The Love You Save" and "I Want You Back," the brothers Jackson took the world by storm. Their trailblazing act set…
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22 February
FILM REVIEW: Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Robbie and her zany character are the soul of this endeavor. If nothing else, she is supremely animated, like she’s on her 10th espresso of the day…
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22 February
FILM REVIEW: Queen & Slim
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Queen & Slim is on its own path. Groundbreaking for its rich, layered storytelling (Lena Waithe, Emmy-winner TV’s Master of None), stylish direction (Melina Matsoukas, Grammy-winner Best…
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20 February
Woman Claims Rick James Raped her 41 Years Ago, Sues His Estate
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In a new lawsuit filed against James' estate in the Supreme Court of Erie County, New York, a woman alleges that the "Super Freak" singer raped her…
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18 February
Rihanna and Congressman John Lewis to be Honored at NAACP Image Awards
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Rihanna has not only enjoyed a groundbreaking career as an artist and musician but has also distinguished herself as a stellar public servant,” said Derrick Johnson, President…
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10 February
OP-ED: Plantation Politics in Minority Broadcasting
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Earlier this month in Congress, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will hold a hearing, “Lifting Voices: Legislation to Promote Media…
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2 February
FILM REVIEW: The Rhythm Section
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Two-hundred thirty-nine passengers perish during a plane crash. An investigative journalist, Keith Proctor (Raza Jaffrey, Homeland), tracks down a member of one of the families who died…
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Jan- 2020 -30 January
EXCLUSIVE: Black Press Screens Two Films Headed for Major Festivals
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This week, Mahmud-Bey previewed two riveting short films that are sure to grab the attention of judges and those fortunate enough to see them. He has several…
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29 January
Tamra Simmons discusses producing ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ and what’s next for her
ROLLING OUT — Tamra Simmons, executive producer of the Lifetime documentary series "Surviving R. Kelly," sits down with rolling out's "Cook it Out" show host Jae Davis to discuss her…
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