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Clarence Avant, the ‘Black Godfather’ of Music and Entertainment, Dies at 92
The accomplished music executive, film producer, and businessman died on Monday.
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Dave Chappelle Declines Having High School Theater Renamed After Him
The decision, Chappelle says, stems from the backlash he received from students over his controversial Netflix comedy special, The Closer.
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Jacqueline Avant, Wife of Legendary Music Exec Clarence Avant, Killed During Home Invasion Robbery
The prominent philanthropist and mother of two was 81 years old.
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Halle Berry Lands Multi-Picture Deal with Netflix as Bruised Hits Number 1 in the U.S.
The highly anticipated film premiered at AFI Fest earlier this month before landing at the streamer.
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Dave Chappelle Responds to Backlash Over The Closer, Says He’ll Meet With Trans Netflix Employees but Won’t Bend to ‘Anybody’s Demands’
‘I said what I said, and boy, I heard what you said,’ Chappelle said in a video posted Monday.
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‘Dave Is Listening,’ Says Chappelle’s Rep—but Is He Really Ready for Dialogue?
The comedian is reportedly open to talks with Netflix employees, though activist Ashlee Marie Preston says he’s been ‘invited to the table…but won’t show up.’
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Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Admits He ‘Screwed Up’ in the Aftermath of Dave Chappelle’s Controversial Comedy Special
‘First and foremost I should have led with a lot more with humanity,’ Sarandos explained.
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Netflix Employees Plan Walkout Over Dave Chappelle’s Special as Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Doubles Down in Support
‘While some employees disagree, we have a strong belief that content on screen doesn’t directly translate to real-world harm,’ Sarandos said.
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Netflix Suspends Trans Employee Who Spoke Out Against Dave Chappelle’s Comedy Special on Twitter
‘It is absolutely untrue to say that we have suspended any employee for tweeting about this show,’ a Netflix spokesperson said in a statement to the Verge.
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In Honor of Chadwick Boseman, Netflix Creates $5.4 Million Scholarship for Howard University Students
The Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship will award four-year scholarships to incoming HU students in the College of Fine Arts.