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'Saltburn' Star Archie Madekwe And Sophie Turner To Star In Prime Video's Haven - Blavity

While adjusting to returning home,  Brittney Griner  shared a handwritten letter to her fans thanking them for their support. In the  post , she expressed gratitude for the letters she received during her 10-month imprisonment and asked supporters to do the same for  Paul Whelan .  Whelan has been detained in a Russian penal colony for four years. According to CBS News , the former Marine was arrested and charged with espionage in December 2018 in Moscow. The outlet reports Whelan and his legal team think the charges are an “effort to frame him” and deny the spying claim that earned him a 16-year prison sentence. In her Dec. 21 Instagram post, the WNBA star acknowledged the WeAreBG Campaign , which enabled fans to send notes to Griner. The letters showed her “the power of collective hands,” she said, and helped her “never [lose] hope.” She wrote, “Thanks to the efforts of many, including you, I am home after nearly 10 months. You took time to show me you cared and I want to...
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Vybz Kartel Announces New "The Appellant" Due December
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Vybz Kartel has announced his new EP, The Appellant, to be released in December, which appears to tease the debut of his youngest son Aiko and his lawyer Isat Buchanan. On Sunday, the artist shared the details with a close-up photo of his face and
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Source: Trinidad News
Chicago’s Mark J.P. Hood’s rise from NBC's The Voice to his new show Churchy | Chicago Defender
Meet Mark J.P. Hood, the Chicago native that took the world by storm when he hit their screens on Season 9 of The Voice with a soul-stirring rendition of Bill Withers' Use Me. Before Hood left for Los Angeles, he was beloved in the Chicago community starring in plays presented by many Chicago
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Source: Chicago Defender
Burna Boy Tells Stefflon Don 'Move On' After She Calls Him A 'Mamma's Boy'
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Burna Boy is not letting Stefflon Don play with his name and has told her to move on after she posted a Tik Tok video seemingly shading him and his mother, who is also his manager. On Tik Tok, Stefflon is seen dancing with another woman, but the
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Source: Trinidad News
Chicago’s Mark J.P. Hood’s rise from NBC's The Voice to his new show Churchy | The Michigan Chronicle
Meet Mark J.P. Hood, the Chicago native that took the world by storm when he hit their screens on Season 9 of The Voice with a soul-stirring rendition of Bill Withers' Use Me. Before Hood left for Los Angeles, he was beloved in the Chicago community starring in plays presented by many Chicago
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Premieres Today
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Source: The Washington Informer
Theatre Icon Sheldon Epps talks with Dallas Weekly | BlackPressUSA
DW theatre & arts writer Aaron Zilbermann chats with theatre icon Sheldon Epps on his legacy, the landscape for Black artists … The post Theatre Icon Sheldon Epps talks with Dallas Weekly first appeared on BlackPressUSA.
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Shelby American – AutoNetwork Reports 382 | BlackPressUSA
Shelby American - AutoNetwork Reports 382. Special Guest: Preston Lerner. Preston has been writing about motorsport since the Dallas Grand Prix in 1984 and covering a variety of other subjects for magazines ranging from Wired to The New York Times Magazine. A longtime contributor to Automobile
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Chris Rock's Next Netflix Stand-Up Special Will Air Live - Ebony
Chris Rock is making history at Netflix. The streamer announced that the legendary comedian will be the first to air a live-streaming special. “Chris Rock is one of the most iconic and important comedic voices of our generation,” said Robbie Praw, Netflix's Vice President of Stand-up and Comedy
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Source: https://www.ebony.com
YNW Melly Potentially Still Facing Death Penalty In Florida Double Murder Case | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz A Florida Appeals Court has given the green light to an application by prosecutors for them to seek the death penalty should YNW Melly be convicted of murder. The rapper is on trial for the murder of two of his associates, and the prosecution has
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Source: Haiti News - Daily News from Haiti
Tiffany Cross Show “Cross Connection” on MSNBC Unexpectedly Ends - The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Correspondent Without detailed explanation and days before one of the most consequential midterm elections in recent memory, MSNBC decided to end its contract with […]
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Chicago’s Mark J.P. Hood’s rise from NBC's The Voice to his new show Churchy | New Pittsburgh Courier
Meet Mark J.P. Hood, the Chicago native that took the world by storm when he hit their screens on Season 9 of The Voice with a soul-stirring rendition of Bill Withers' Use Me. Before Hood left for Los Angeles, he was beloved in the Chicago community starring in plays presented by many Chicago
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Source: New Pittsburgh Courier - Powered by Real Times Media
Offset and Cardi B Reunites With Quavo At Emotional Funeral For Takeoff | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Offset, Cardi B, and Quavo shows unity at an emotional funeral for Takeoff on Friday. It’s a somber day in hip-hop as Migos rapper Takeoff’s life is honored at his funeral, and many of his fans, friends, and family members pay their final respects
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Source: Haiti News - Daily News from Haiti
Ryan Coogler says of 'Black Panther' experience, 'When you're family, you challenge each other'
Welcome back to Wakanda. The highly anticipated Black Panther sequel, 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,' has finally hit theaters and theGrio's The post Ryan Coogler says of 'Black Panther' experience, 'When you're family, you challenge each other' appeared first on TheGrio.
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Chuck D on Death of Takeoff: ‘When Corporations Show Up God Leaves the Room’ | BlackPressUSA
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “I don’t blame the youth. You’ve got to blame some adults hiding behind the scenes, pied piping and pied papering all of this madness and making this kind of thing seem normal. Was there a shootout at a dice game? Yes. Were Black men involved in that circle? Yes. But it’s somebody
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Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA
Movie Review: Black Adam - Carolina Peacemaker

Introducing DC comics latest crime combatant, Black Adam. His superhero traits are similar to Superman’s (flying, ultra-strength, etc.), but there are key differences. One has a pleasant personality and values human lives, and the other, an angry malcontent, doesn’t give a flying leap. One was

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Rihanna Says Beyoncé Is Her Dream Model For Next Savage X Fenty Show
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Even a billionaire businesswoman and trendsetter like Rihanna has a dream model, and hers is Beyoncé, whom she says is top of her list of persons to feature in the iconic show. While on the red carpet to premiere the release of the new Savage
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Source: Trinidad News
Snoop Dogg biopic in development at Universal
A Snoop Dogg biopic is in the works. Universal Pictures is developing a definitive film chronicling the life of the The post Snoop Dogg biopic in development at Universal appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kanye West Fired Yeezy Staff Over Drake Music On Playlist: Reports
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Kanye West don’t want to hear any Drake music at his Yeezy events. Ye may be on a no-talking sabbatical, but details of his business dealings are still being discussed. One of the latest scandals to be attributed to the super producer is that he
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Source: Trinidad News
Chuck D on Death of Takeoff: ‘When Corporations Show Up God Leaves the Room’ | Chicago Defender
You’ve got to blame some adults hiding behind the scenes, pied piping and pied papering all of this madness and making this kind of thing seem normal. Was there a shootout at a dice game? Yes. Were Black men involved in that circle? Yes. But it’s somebody pushing buttons and pulling levers and not
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Source: Chicago Defender
Keke Palmer to make 'SNL' debut, with SZA as musical guest
'Saturday Night Live' is about to get the Keke Palmer treatment. That's right, the actress-singer-'Password' host is set to make The post Keke Palmer to make 'SNL' debut, with SZA as musical guest appeared first on TheGrio.
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‘Yara Shahidi’s Day Off’ Exclusive Clip: Chess Challenge with Comedian Elsa Majimbo | Watch - The New York Beacon
*We have an exclusive clip from Thursday’s episode of Yara Shahidi’s Day Off, which debuts at 9a PT/12pmET on Facebook Watch. The series finds the actress, scholar, and self-proclaimed music nerd taking viewers on a fun adventure-filled day that gives a glimpse into the little-known lives of
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Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information
Representation Matters: Disney Wish shows signs of inclusivity and diversity efforts  - The Atlanta Voice
ORLANDO, Fl. - The portrait stood out among the many hundreds or maybe thousands pieces of art on the Disney Wish, the latest addition to the Disney Cruise Line fleet.  In the wake of the deaths of many Black Americans by violence by police and racial injustices that have been car
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Source: Home - The Atlanta Voice
Banned for Life: Man Gets the Boot After 'Heckling' Black Child at Royal Opera House Performance
A man is no longer welcome at the Royal Opera House in London after he booed a Black child performing on stage in "Alcina."
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TheGrio Awards, The Music Icon: Patti LaBelle
Imagine being dismissive of the otherworldly talent that is Patti LaBelle. Not just dismissive but walk-out-of-the-room-on-her dismissive. That’s what happened The post TheGrio Awards, The Music Icon: Patti LaBelle appeared first on TheGrio.
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'Atlanta' Finale: Yes, I cried
OPINION: Our friends went out questioning reality The post 'Atlanta' Finale: Yes, I cried appeared first on TheGrio.
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50 Cent Sends Message To Diddy Over Yung Miami Breakup | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz 50 Cent sens Diddy a message following his rumored breakup with Yung Miami. 50 Cent is keeping up with the gossip mill in hip hop, and occasionally he offers his opinions on events and activities in the space. One person he has continued to offer
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Source: Haiti News - Daily News from Haiti
November 14 | Governance at the Neighborhood Level | The Conversation with Al McFarlane | Post News Group
Join Al McFarlane (Host), Brenda Lyle-Gray (Co-Host) and Special Guest Co-Host Diana Hawkins, Executive Director for
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Yung Bleu Addresses Criticism From DMX Fans For Song Sample | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Yung Bleu is responding to backlash from DMX fans after covering the late rapper’s hit song, “How’s It Goin’ Down,” off of his 1998 debut album. On Monday, Yung Bleu released the music video for the track “What Type of Games” produced by Murda
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Source: Haiti News - Daily News from Haiti
Musicians sing against suicide - The Times Group Malawi

Concerned with the rising cases of suicide in the country, some musicians have stepped in to use art to address the issue of mental health. Rudo Mkukupa Chakwera said Wednesday that looking at the rise in suicide cases, she decided to drop ‘Can’t Let Go’. “The song talks about the problems that

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Source: The Times Group Malawi - Breaking news, politics, sports, entertainment and more - The Times Group Malawi
Dancehall Artist Valiant Talks "Dunce Cheque" Criticism: Interview | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Dancehall artist Valiant has stirred controversy with his new song “Dunce Cheque” after criticism from a government minister that he was promoting illiteracy. The rising deejay, however, says he is not fazed by the remarks and shares his hope of
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Source: Haiti News - Daily News from Haiti

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