Entertainment

By Lynn Elber Associated Press LOS ANGELES –John Ridley’s projects always have something to say, and it’s always worth considering. The writer, director and producer works a big canvas and does it thoughtfully, whether in his Oscar-winning screenplay for “12 Years a Slave,’’ his ABC anthology series “American Crime’’ or his new drama about England’s…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  The Barnes Foundation.  (Photo: f11photo/shutterstock) Lincoln University, Pa. — Lincoln University Interim President Richard Green announced the launch of the Lincoln University Museum Studies program. This program is an innovative collaboration with the internationally acclaimed Barnes Foundation. Through this new major, Lincoln University will establish itself as a pioneer in advancing diversity in…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  The descendants of Henrietta Lacks joined Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) President and Dean Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, former Secretary of Health and Human Services and MSM President Emeritus Louis W. Sullivan, MD and legendary medical researcher Roland Patillo, MD to unveil a bust in honor of the donor…

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By Mike Miller People Magazine–At the time of his death on Thursday, Cuba Gooding Sr. was perhaps best known by younger generations as the father of Academy Award-winner Cuba Gooding Jr. But long before his son became famous, Gooding Sr. was a celebrity in his own right, having overcome the hardships endured by his refugee…

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By Kharisma McIlwaine Philadelphia is considered an industrial town, known for a decadent food scene, historic architecture, and a narrative that tells the story of the nation’s history. The City of Brotherly Love has also played host to a variety of film festivals in recent years, but one subject in film that hasn’t been given…

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It’s been nearly a year since Prince died from an accidental drug overdose in his suburban Minneapolis studio and estate, yet investigators still haven’t interviewed a key associate or asked a grand jury to consider whether criminal charges are warranted, according to an official with knowledge of the investigation. Prince was 57…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Taraji P. Henson in “Smokin’ Aces” (2006) shadowandact “Hidden Figures” is still in some domestic theaters, and continues to expand overseas with an impressive worldwide total thus far of over $223 million. While it didn’t have much of a night at the Oscars this year, despite a few nominations, its stars are seemingly…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Snoop Dogg poses with an award given posthumously to Tupac Shakur in the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony press room at the Barclays Center on Friday, April 7, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP) By Mesfin Fekadu associated press NEW YORK — Seattle rockers Pearl Jam, the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  (Adventure Aquarium) Behind the scenes animal encounters now available for spring break! Parents of adventurous kids, and adults alike, looking for more than just chocolate bunnies in their Easter baskets can look no further.  Due to popular demand, Adventure Aquarium has added additional behind the scenes opportunities with African penguins and sharks this…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Tajmah I. Kelly, ‘Zeta of the Year’ with her Zeta sisters (Photo: Aaron Stallworth)   All Around Philly–Social Scene   By Patricia Gilliam Clifford The Beta Delta Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., rolled out its traditional royal blue carpet in grand style for its annual “Finer Womanhood Awards Program” at…

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