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  • Rise Follows Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Real-Life Rags to Riches Story

    Rise Follows Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Real-Life Rags to Riches Story

    ‘I knew eventually our story would be told one day. It’s so amazing, where we started and where we are now,’ Giannis said.

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    Stephanie Holland






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    June 23, 2022
  • Taraji P. Henson Is Open to Moving Out of the U.S.

    Taraji P. Henson Is Open to Moving Out of the U.S.

    ‘I want to just be. And be happy. I want to be called ‘Bella’ every day, drink wine and swat flies on the porch. Stress-free,’ she said.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    June 23, 2022
  • Brittney Griner Named Honorary 2022 WNBA All-Star

    Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson, alongside retiring legends Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles, were among those named as 2022 WNBA All-Star Game starters.

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    Stephanie Holland






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    June 23, 2022
  • Serena Williams Returns to Court With Doubles Win at Wimbledon Warm Up

    Serena Williams Returns to Court With Doubles Win at Wimbledon Warm Up

    Serena Williams and her partner Ons Jabeur, won their first doubles match 2-6, 6-3, 13-11.

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    Stephanie Holland






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    June 21, 2022
  • Mo’Nique Apologizes to D.L. Hughley’s Family, but Definitely Not to D.L.

    Mo’Nique Apologizes to D.L. Hughley’s Family, but Definitely Not to D.L.

    ‘I want to publicly apologize to his wife, his babies, if I hurt their feelings because that was never my goddamn intention,’ the polarizing comedian said.

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    Stephanie Holland






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    June 21, 2022
  • Marvel’s Miles Morales What If…? Comic Ignites Backlash for Featuring Racist Stereotypes

    Marvel’s Miles Morales What If…? Comic Ignites Backlash for Featuring Racist Stereotypes

    In the latest issue of Miles Morales’ What If…? story, the character gets Thor’s powers, but not the same godly respect.

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    Stephanie Holland






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    June 21, 2022
  • Milestones in History Uses Superheroes to Educate, Entertain Fans on Black History

    Milestones in History Uses Superheroes to Educate, Entertain Fans on Black History

    The comic book anthology from Milestone Media and DC Comics features stories on Mae Jemison, the Queen of Sheba and Prince.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    June 20, 2022
  • The Jennifer Hudson Show Launches Sept. 12 with Ellen Team as Showrunners

    The Jennifer Hudson Show Launches Sept. 12 with Ellen Team as Showrunners

    The award-winning actress/singer is set to premiere her new daytime talk show on her birthday.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    June 16, 2022
  • ‘I’m Tired of Hearing it’: Jerrod Carmichael Calls Out Dave Chappelle for Transphobic Material

    ‘I’m Tired of Hearing it’: Jerrod Carmichael Calls Out Dave Chappelle for Transphobic Material

    ‘Your legacy is a bunch of opinions on trans shit? It’s an odd hill to die on,’ Carmichael said.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    June 16, 2022
  • Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Corey Hawkins Team for Topdog/Underdog Broadway Revival

    Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Corey Hawkins Team for Topdog/Underdog Broadway Revival

    The production celebrates the 20th anniversary of Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize winning play.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    June 15, 2022
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