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  • James Earl Jones Returns as the Voice of Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi

    James Earl Jones Returns as the Voice of Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi

    The actor returned to the Star Wars universe in “Part III” of the Disney+ limited series.

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    Stephanie Holland






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    June 2, 2022
  • LeVar Burton was ‘Wrecked’ When he Didn’t Get Jeopardy! Hosting Gig

    LeVar Burton was ‘Wrecked’ When he Didn’t Get Jeopardy! Hosting Gig

    ‘It reinforced my belief that everything happens for a reason, even if you cannot discern the reason in the moment,’ Burton said.

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    Stephanie Holland






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    June 2, 2022
  • Aunjanue Ellis Discusses Her Truth About Being Bisexual, Plans to Expand Black Queer Representation

    Aunjanue Ellis Discusses Her Truth About Being Bisexual, Plans to Expand Black Queer Representation

    ‘The way that I live my life, around the people that I live my life around, I am public about it,’ Ellis said. ‘I’m very clear about being bisexual.’

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    Stephanie Holland






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    June 1, 2022
  • Tom Swift Is the Black, Queer Hero We’ve Been Waiting For

    Tom Swift Is the Black, Queer Hero We’ve Been Waiting For

    The new CW series follows billionaire inventor Tom Swift as he unravels the mystery of his father’s disappearance.

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    Stephanie Holland






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    June 1, 2022
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Moses Ingram Responds to Racist Threats From Fragile Star Wars ‘Fans’

    Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Moses Ingram Responds to Racist Threats From Fragile Star Wars ‘Fans’

    The actress, who plays Reva in the new Disney+ limited series, thanked her supporters and called racist trolls “weird.”

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    Stephanie Holland






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    June 1, 2022
  • Shonda Rhimes Announces New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs at Netflix

    Shonda Rhimes Announces New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs at Netflix

    The Producers Inclusion Initiative and The Ladder aim to broaden opportunities in behind the scenes jobs for underrepresented talent.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    May 31, 2022
  • Coco Gauff Beats Sloane Stephens, Advances to French Open Semi-Finals

    Coco Gauff Beats Sloane Stephens, Advances to French Open Semi-Finals

    Coco Gauff took down fellow American Sloane Stephens 7-5, 6-2 in the French Open quarterfinals.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    May 31, 2022
  • Bobby Brown Discusses 1st Meeting With Whitney Houston in New A&E Documentary

    Bobby Brown Discusses 1st Meeting With Whitney Houston in New A&E Documentary

    Biography: Bobby Brown features the entertainer exploring his fascinating and at times troubled life.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    May 31, 2022
  • Anita Baker Reveals Chance the Rapper Helped Her Regain Ownership of Master Recordings

    Anita Baker Reveals Chance the Rapper Helped Her Regain Ownership of Master Recordings

    The R&B singer and the Coloring Book artist shared an adorable Twitter thread full of mutual appreciation.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    May 31, 2022
  • 6 Summer Movies You Don’t Want to Miss

    The OG Buzz Lightyear, Jordan Peele’s latest mystery and the God of Thunder are some of the hot picks in our summer movie preview.

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    Stephanie Holland






    Published

    May 30, 2022
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