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EntertainmentProducer and Former Duke Standout Charles F. Porter Dies at 47
Charles F. Porter, a former Duke University defensive tackle who built a multifaceted career as an actor, independent producer, and youth mentor, has passed away at age 47. His family confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that he died at his Calabasas residence following a 17-and-a-half-year battle with Hodgkin lymphoma. Porter was widely recognized for championing uplifting Black stories through his company, Black Bench Productions.
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MusicBottoms Reflects on Soul Legend Father Major Lance
In her memoir 'The Rough Side of the Mountain,' Georgia Gov. Keisha Lance Bottoms revisits her childhood as the daughter of soul icon Major Lance. An excerpt published by Vibe outlines the vocalist's historic hits alongside the family hardships that followed his legal troubles.
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EntertainmentNkechi Okoro Carroll Writing NBA Romance 'Vineyard Haven'
Writer and executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll is scripting a new feature romantic drama titled 'Vineyard Haven' for Amazon MGM Studios. Produced alongside Berlanti Schechter Films, the film follows two former teenage summer sweethearts who reconnect nearly a decade later when one has become an NBA star.
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Black News & Community10 Black Scientists Whose Inventions Changed the World
A historical overview highlighted by theGrio documents ten pioneering Black American scientists and inventors whose discoveries reshaped modern civilization. Their breakthroughs spanned fields including pediatric neurosurgery, atmospheric modeling, telecommunications, and deep-space astronomy.
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EntertainmentClaudia Jordan Recalls Keshia Knight Pulliam Red-Carpet Check
Claudia Jordan shared an uncomfortable past exchange with Keshia Knight Pulliam after introducing the actress as her famous childhood character on a red carpet. Pulliam swiftly corrected the host, making it clear she did not want to be addressed as Rudy Huxtable.
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EntertainmentKatt Williams Builds Studio in Alabama, Partners With Miles College
Comedian Katt Williams is launching Kemet Movie Works in Anniston, Alabama, to break through Hollywood boundaries on Black storytelling. The venture includes a collaboration with Miles College to train students in artificial intelligence and augmented-reality film production.
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EntertainmentTyler Perry's 'The Gospel of Christmas' Stars Fantasia and Tank
Tyler Perry is bringing a star-studded faith-based holiday movie to Netflix on Nov. 11. Titled 'The Gospel of Christmas,' the feature stars Fantasia and Tank alongside a wide cast of gospel and R&B icons.
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EntertainmentMiami Carnival: Reclaiming Joy and Body Positivity
In a personal essay published by theGrio, a writer shares how stepping onto the road at Miami Carnival transformed anxiety into self-acceptance. Surrounded by soca rhythms, paint, and community, the experience provided a powerful lesson in body positivity and cultural resistance.
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MusicYe Targets Top Grammy Categories with 'BULLY'
Grammy submission details reported by HotNewHipHop show Ye has entered his album BULLY (DELUXE) and several featured tracks into general and genre categories for the upcoming Grammy voting cycle. According to reporting from HotNewHipHop citing NFR Podcast, the entries span major awards such as Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year alongside specialized rap and pop categories.
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EntertainmentHardison and Bell Launch 'A Different World' Rewatch Podcast
Original cast members Kadeem Hardison and Darryl M. Bell are teaming up with iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network for 'A Different World View.' Premiering Oct. 15, the weekly rewatch podcast will explore behind-the-scenes stories, feature special guests, and discuss both the original series and its 2026 Netflix reboot.
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EntertainmentSunny Hostin Reveals Cynthia Erivo Called Her Over Cornell 7 Remarks
Television host Sunny Hostin revealed that her friend Cynthia Erivo called to critique her viral commentary on the Cornell 7 civil assault lawsuit. Hostin stated Erivo urged her to lead with empathy rather than focusing strictly on legal technicalities.
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