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John Witherspoon, Beloved and Prolific Actor-Comedian, Dead at 77
John Witherspoon, the “Pops” and “Grandad” of Black Hollywood, has died at the age of 77. The actor-comedian died suddenly in his home on Tuesday. “It is with deepest sorrow that we can confirm our beloved husband and father, John Witherspoon, one of the hardest working men in show business, died today at his home…
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Ice Cube Confirms Last Friday Movie
For the last several years, rumors have floated around about another Friday movie starring Ice Cube. The cult classic, which has spawned memes and “Bye, Felicia,” was released in 1995 and starred Cube and Chris Tucker. Although other sequels were released, Tucker didn’t reprise his role as Smokey. On a recent appearance on The Late…
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New Detroit Lions QB Brad Kaaya Is the Son of the Real-Life ‘Bye, Felicia’ From Friday
The NFL draft always has a few backstories that are in turns inspiring, heartbreaking and joyful. This one is pop-culture magic. Brad Kaaya, former quarterback for the University of Miami Hurricanes, was drafted in the sixth round by the Detroit Lions on Saturday. The cool part is that his mother had a small but significant…
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Texas Woman Bilked Ricky Williams and Other Former Athletes Out of Millions: Report
A Texas woman who claimed to be independently wealthy and who managed the finances of ex-NFL running back Ricky Williams and three other professional athletes has been charged with swindling millions from her clients, officials say. According to the Times-Picayune, Peggy Ann Fulford, 58, was arrested Friday in New Orleans, where she currently lives, and…