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South African dissident writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85
Read full article: South African dissident writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach dies at 85South African writer and poet Breyten Breytenbach, a staunch opponent of the former white-minority governmentās apartheid policy of racial segregation, has died in Paris.
50 years on, Harlem Week shows how a New York City neighborhood went from crisis to renaissance
Read full article: 50 years on, Harlem Week shows how a New York City neighborhood went from crisis to renaissanceIn the 1970s, decades of disinvestment had culminated in a mass exodus from Harlem known as urban flight.
Bill Lee, jazz musician who worked with Bob Dylan and on son Spike Lee's early movies, dies at 94
Read full article: Bill Lee, jazz musician who worked with Bob Dylan and on son Spike Lee's early movies, dies at 94Bill Lee, a well-regarded jazz musician who accompanied such artists as Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel and Harry Belafonte and scored four of his son Spikeās early films, has died.
New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and Sonic
Read full article: New this week: Bruce Springsteen, 'The Big Brunch' and SonicThis weekās new entertainment releases include albums by Bruce Springsteen and Louis Tomlinson, Olivia Wilde's āDon't Worry Darlingā hits HBO Max, and Dan Levy of Emmy-winning āSchittās Creekā fame has āThe Big Brunch,ā a cooking competition he created and hosts.
Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie get into Rock Hall of Fame
Read full article: Dolly Parton, Eminem, Richie get into Rock Hall of FameEminem, Lionel Richie, Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Pat Benatar have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a list that also includes Dolly Parton, who initially resisted the honor.
Ken Kragen, who helped organize 'We Are the World,' dies
Read full article: Ken Kragen, who helped organize 'We Are the World,' diesKen Kragen, a top entertainment producer, manager and philanthropist who turned to such clients as Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers in helping to organize the 1985 all-star charity single āWe Are the World,ā has died.
U.S. voting rights events reflect multiracial reform agenda
Read full article: U.S. voting rights events reflect multiracial reform agendaIn the nationās capital on Saturday, multiracial coalitions of civil, human and labor rights leaders are convening rallies and marches to urge passage of federal voter protections that have been eroded since the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
New this week: Billie Eilish, Billie Holiday and Superman
Read full article: New this week: Billie Eilish, Billie Holiday and SupermanThis combination photo shows promotional art for Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry, a documentary debuting Friday on Apple TV+, from left, The United States vs. Billie Holiday," premiering Friday on Hulu and Superman & Lois," a new series premiering Tuesday on The CW. (AppleTV+/Hulu/The CW via AP)Hereās a collection curated by The Associated Pressā entertainment journalists of whatās arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. Adā Based on Johann Hariās 2015 book, āChasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs,ā Lee Daniels' āThe United States vs. Billie Holidayā chronicles the legendary jazz singer's addiction and activism. Andra Day, who's nominated for a Golden Globe, plays Holiday in the biopic, which premieres Friday on Hulu. ET at the Amazon Music Twitch channel and will feature music from the groupās new album, āLife Rolls On,ā released on Feb. 12.
Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-Harris
Read full article: Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-HarrisWhile stars mostly eschewed Trump's inauguration four years ago, the A-list was back for Biden. Brooks was careful to call his decision to perform on Wednesday non-political, and in the spirit of unity. He had performed during the inaugural celebration for Obama in 2009, but turned down a chance to perform for Trump in 2017, citing a scheduling conflict. Alone with his guitar, The Boss sang his āLand of Hope and Dreamsā in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The celebrity component only increased over time, and one of the starriest inaugurations was that of John F. Kennedy in 1961.
New this week: 'Cuties,' 'Unpregnant' and fresh 'Jeopardy!'
Read full article: New this week: 'Cuties,' 'Unpregnant' and fresh 'Jeopardy!'Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. The film from director Mamouna Doucour is a thoughtful and poignant coming-of-age drama about Amy, an 11-year-old Senegalese immigrant living in Paris. Dont judge Cuties by its cover and give it a chance when it starts streaming Wednesday. Answer: Jeopardy! The quiz show with Alex Trebek at the helm of a COVID-19-conscious season hits screens Monday. Celebrity guest hosts are all the rage these days on late night TV but a documentary airing Thursday sheds light on one who really made history.
Antebellum brings racial justice call to reopened theaters
Read full article: Antebellum brings racial justice call to reopened theatersThis image released by Lionsgate shows co-writer/directors Christopher Renz, left, and Gerard Bush on the set of "Antebellum." Filmmakers Bush and Renz planned to release their feature-length debut film, Antebellum, in the spring of 2020, just as the coronavirus pandemic exploded internationally. In Antebellum, Mone gives moviegoers a modern Black heroine who takes charge of her own liberation without a male-dominated cavalry. Their path to feature-length films with a racial justice message has been a long time coming, Bush and Renz said. Even as they anticipate finding box office success with Antebellum, Bush and Renz are already at work on their second feature-length script, under a newly formed production company, Gloaming Pictures.
Rita Moreno Recalls Watching Martin Luther King Jr. Improvise 'I Have a Dream' Speech in Person (Exclusive)
Read full article: Rita Moreno Recalls Watching Martin Luther King Jr. Improvise 'I Have a Dream' Speech in Person (Exclusive)Rita Moreno has been an advocate for diversity and change throughout her career -- she even fought for civil rights alongside Martin Luther King Jr.! "I was there sitting on the Lincoln monument when Dr. King said, 'I have a dream.' "We were sitting literally, no more than 15 feet away from Dr. King. Moreno recalled how, in the middle of his prepared speech, gospel singer Mahalia Jackson prompted Dr. King to "tell them about your dream." There was a moment in her 60's, Moreno recalled, when she felt "depressed" and hadn't done a movie in quite some time.