John Amos, who starred as the family patriarch on the hit 1970s sitcom “Good Times” and earned an Emmy nomination for his role in the seminal 1977 miniseries “Roots,” has […]
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Dikembe Mutombo dies at age 58
Beloved finger-wagging Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo, one of basketball’s most feared shot blockers, died of brain cancer, the NBA announced today. Mutombo, the NBA’s first “global ambassador,” was […]
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Ohtani makes baseball history
Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani today became the first player in Major League Baseball history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season. Ohtani crushed a […]
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs racketeering indictment
After being investigated by federal authorities for months, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been charged today with sex trafficking by force, transportation to engage in prostitution and racketeering conspiracy, alleging he […]
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Cut & Paste Landscape
Art in Residence The Museum of Art and History in Lancaster is gearing up for an exciting and artistic event. The museum is hosting a Cut and Paste Landscape event […]
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Singer Frankie Beverly dies at age 77
Frankie Beverly, legendary soul singer and founder of the funk band Maze, has died. He was 77. Beverly, a Philadelphia native born Howard Stanley Beverly, died on Sept. 10, according […]
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Disney Brings Back Fall Favorites with Halloween Time and Plaza De La Familia
Disney has jumped on the fall spirit unveiling of their fall seasonal theme that features the Spirit of Día de Los Muertos. The brains behind the creation of this theme […]
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Jazz at Drew returns
It’s been five years, but the “Jazz at Drew” returns on Sept. 21 from noon to 8: 30 p.m. The concert series is hosted by the Charles R. Drew University […]
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Tyler Perry hit show back for season four
Tyler Perry does an amazing job with his TV shows depicting the Black experience from many different lenses. His show “Bruh” follows four Black men navigating the transition from young […]
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Michael Jackson biopic to star nephew
When an ambitious biopic about Michael Jackson hits theaters, the King of Pop will be portrayed by his 26-year-old nephew Jaafar, distributor Lionsgate announced this week. With the news official, […]
