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Will Smith yells at comedian Chris Rock (not pictured) from his front-row seat at the 2022 Oscars after taking the stage and slapping him for a joke about Smith's wife during the March 27 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Posted inEntertainment

Will Smith Gets 10-Year Oscar Ban for Chris Rock Slap

by Stacy M. Brown April 8, 2022April 8, 2022
The cast of "A Knee on the Neck" comes to the stage for a curtain call at Strathmore Hall in North Bethesda, Maryland on March 26. From left: Librettist Dr. Adolphus Hailstork, composer Dr. Herbert Martin, chorus master Eugene Rogers, mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges and the National Philharmonic Orchestra. (Courtesy of Elman Studio)
Posted inLifestyle

‘A Knee on the Neck’ Offers Reflection

by Brenda C. Siler April 4, 2022April 7, 2022
Chris Rock
Posted inEntertainment

Chris Rock to Hit Stage Wednesday for First Time Since Will Smith Drama

by Stacy M. Brown March 30, 2022March 30, 2022
Will Smith yells at comedian Chris Rock (not pictured) from his front-row seat at the 2022 Oscars after taking the stage and slapping him for a joke about Smith's wife during the March 27 ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Posted inEntertainment, Stacy M. Brown

Will Smith Apologizes to Chris Rock for Oscars Assault

by Stacy M. Brown March 28, 2022March 28, 2022
Stevie Wonder
Posted inEntertainment

Stevie Wonder’s Run of Genius Recalled on Anniversary of Release of Greatest Hits

by Stacy M. Brown March 23, 2022March 23, 2022
Posted inEntertainment

World Premiere “A Knee on The Neck” Honors George Floyd

by Brenda C. Siler March 17, 2022March 18, 2022
Posted inEntertainment

Ledisi Concert Wows with Nina Simone Tribute

by Brenda C. Siler March 15, 2022March 17, 2022
Posted inEntertainment

Johnny Brown, Bookman of ‘Good Times,’ Dead at 84

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor March 13, 2022March 14, 2022
Posted inEntertainment

Food, Business and Family Contribute to the Recipe for ‘Grace’

by Brenda C. Siler March 9, 2022March 9, 2022
Posted inEntertainment

Up, Up and Away with the 5th Dimension

by Brenda C. Siler March 7, 2022March 9, 2022

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