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  • Rumors Swirl About Possible Brittney Griner Prisoner Exchange

    Rumors Swirl About Possible Brittney Griner Prisoner Exchange

    Imprisoned Russian arms dealer’s lawyer says Moscow is open to an exchange for the wrongfully detained WNBA star.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 8, 2022
  • Shonda Rhimes, Julia Quinn to Collaborate on Bridgerton Prequel Book

    Shonda Rhimes, Julia Quinn to Collaborate on Bridgerton Prequel Book

    Like the upcoming Netflix spinoff, the story follows a young Queen Charlotte.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 8, 2022
  • Nope’s Jupiter’s Claim Theme Park Comes to Universal Studios Hollywood

    Nope’s Jupiter’s Claim Theme Park Comes to Universal Studios Hollywood

    The set from Jordan Peele’s upcoming film Nope will join the Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 8, 2022
  • Samuel L. Jackson, Abbott Elementary, Bel-Air Lead Our Emmys Wishlist

    Samuel L. Jackson, Abbott Elementary, Bel-Air Lead Our Emmys Wishlist

    These are the shows and performances we hope get honored with Emmy nominations.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 7, 2022
  • Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges on 2nd Day of Russian Trial

    Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges on 2nd Day of Russian Trial

    ‘I’d like to plead guilty, your honor. But there was no intent. I didn’t want to break the law,’ Griner said.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 7, 2022
  • Nicki Minaj’s Husband Kenneth Petty Sentenced for Failing to Register as Sex Offender

    Nicki Minaj’s Husband Kenneth Petty Sentenced for Failing to Register as Sex Offender

    Petty was sentenced to three years probation and a year of in-home detention for failing to register as a sex offender in California.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 7, 2022
  • President Biden, Vice President Harris Finally Speak With Cherelle Griner

    ‘The President called Cherelle to reassure her that he is working to secure Brittney’s release as soon as possible,’ the White House said.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 6, 2022
  • Viola Davis Conquers Colonizers in The Woman King Trailer

    Viola Davis Conquers Colonizers in The Woman King Trailer

    ‘I’ve never had a role like this before. It’s transformative,’ Davis said.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 6, 2022
  • Cherelle Griner Is Done With the Government’s Slow Response to Brittney Griner’s Russian Detention

    ‘I will not be quiet anymore. I will find that balance of harm versus help in pushing our government to do everything that’s possible,’ she said.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 6, 2022
  • 7 of History’s Black Queer Game-Changers

    An examination of seven influential Black queer artists who were forced to keep their sexual identity secret.

    By





    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    July 5, 2022
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