Richard Pryor biopic to debut
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In the world of comedy it would be difficult, if not impossible, to name anyone who broke down more boundaries —and influenced more younger comedians — than Richard Pryor.
In addition to the raw language (he later renounced using the word "nigger" following a trip to Africa), no aspect of Pryor's often turbulent private life was off limits.
Tiger Woods Wins Players Championship; 78th Title of His Career
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Tiger Woods won the 40th edition of the Players Championship on Sunday, marking his 4th title of the year and the 78th title of his career. Woods is the 6th player to win more than once, joining Hal Sutton, Fred Couples, Steve Elkington, Davis Love III and Jack Nicklaus. On the 7th hole at TPC Sawgrass, Woods was tied with Segio Garcia w
...Donna Summer, BB King, Public Enemy, Quincy Jones Inducted Into the Rock Roll Hall of ...
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Heart, Albert King, Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Rush, and Donna Summer are the performer inductees, and Lou Adler and Quincy Jones are the non-performer inductees in the exclusive HBO special 2013 ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY, debuting SATURDAY, MAY 18 (9:00-11:50 p.m. ET/PT). The 28th annual induction
...Minister Louis Farrakhan Visits Detroit
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The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakahn (National Representative of the Most Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam) will return to Detroit on May 16th and 17th. Responding to a request, Farrakhan will speak before the Detroit City Council, to members of the clergy and to residents of the city. A
...Gordy explains Ross relationship
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With "Motown: The Musical" doing so well on Broadway, once again there is a focus not only on the legendary record company, but on the relationship between Motown founder/president Berry Gordy and the superdiva Diana Ross as well.
There are those who believe that the Supremes, the most successful female vocal group of all time, received the most
