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New book examines black women's film stardom
NEW YORK - Dorothy Dandridge was the first black woman nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. Almost a half century passed before another black woman - Halle Berry - won the award.
Nations:U.S. People:Harry Belafonte Oprah Winfrey Whoopi Goldberg Halle Berry Source:(AP)
2009-10-17
Hollywood on the Potomac: Where the stars will be
NEW YORK - If you thought the Golden Globes was a party, just wait until you see Barack Obama's inauguration. Next week, Washington will look a lot like a colder version of Hollywood.
Nations:U.S. People:Jay-Z LL Cool J Shakira Mary J. Blige Joseph Biden Alicia Keys Activities:Obama Admin.
2009-01-16
American folk music legend Odetta dies at 77
NEW YORK - Odetta, the folk singer with the powerful voice who moved audiences and influenced fellow musicians for a half-century, has died. She was 77.
Nations:U.S. People:Joan Baez Harry Belafonte Bob Dylan Barack Obama Bill Clinton Activities:U.S. Civil Rights Movement
2008-12-03
South African musical legend Miriam Makeba dies
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who wooed the world with her sultry voice but was banned from her own country for more than 30 years under apartheid, died after collapsing on stage in Italy. She was 76.
Nations:South Africa Italy Ivory Coast Zimbabwe People:Nelson Mandela Harry Belafonte Source:(AP)
2008-11-10
Danny Glover's slavery film lacked "white heroes", producers said
PARIS (AFP) - US actor Danny Glover, who plans an epic next year on Haitian independence hero Toussaint-Louverture, said he slaved to raise funds for the movie because financiers complained there were no white heroes.
Nations:Venezuela France U.S. Japan People:Sidney Poitier Harry Belafonte Angela Bassett Hugo Chavez Wesley Snipes Don Cheadle
2008-07-25
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