‘Return of Jedi,’ ‘Selena’ added to National Film Registry
December 14, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — This year’s inductees into the National Film Registry include an epic Star Wars and Lord of the Ring films, projects starring Jennifer Lopez and the late Cicely Tyson along with films that took on racially motivated violence against people of color.
Jill Biden, Dr. Fauci visit vaccine site at Harlem church
June 6, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — First lady Jill Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci toured a COVID-19 vaccination site at a historic Harlem church on Sunday.
Biden, Fauci and U.S. Sen Kirsten Gillibrand, a New York Democrat, watched as people got their shots in the basement of the Abyssinian Baptist Church.
Tyler Perry, Clintons attend memorial for actor Cicely Tyson
February 16, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Tyler Perry and Bill and Hillary Clinton were among the attendees of a private memorial service for Cicely Tyson at Harlem's famed Abyssinian Baptist Church...
Hundreds pay respects to actor Cicely Tyson at her viewing
February 15, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — People traveled across the country and stood in a block-long line to pay respects to Cicely Tyson at a public viewing Monday...
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Public viewing for Cicely Tyson at famed Harlem church
February 4, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — People wishing to pay their final respects to legendary actor Cicely Tyson will get a chance during a public viewing at a famed Manhattan church...
Cicely Tyson, purposeful and pioneering actor, dead at 96
February 1, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Cicely Tyson, the pioneering Black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper’s wife in “Sounder,” won a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88 and touched TV viewers’ hearts in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,” died Thursday at age 96...
Cicely Tyson paved way for Black actors to follow footsteps
January 29, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Cicely Tyson was a Black actor who knocked down doors so other women of color could walk through them...
Cicely Tyson, her memoir just out, was active to the end
January 29, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Cicely Tyson was active to the end, in the middle of promoting her memoir “Just As I Am” when Reaction to the death of Tony and Emmy-winning actor Cicely Tyson at 96...Zendaya, Oprah, others react to death of Cicely Tyson
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Cicely Tyson savors life, new OWN series at 95
January 16, 2020 GMTPASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Cicely Tyson doesn’t quibble with those who marvel at her long life and career, now in its eighth decade...
Cicely Tyson, Seth MacFarlane joining TV Hall of Fame
December 3, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Cicely Tyson, Seth MacFarlane and Walt Disney Co. chief executive Bob Iger will be joining the Television Academy’s Hall of Fame...
Diahann Carroll’s legacy as a trailblazer remembered
November 25, 2019 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — At the poignant memorial service for Diahann Carroll, the Oscar-nominated actress was remembered for all the things that made her famous — her glamour, her sublime talent, her beauty and her elegance...
Tyler Perry christens new studio with help of Oprah, others
October 6, 2019 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Tyler Perry officially christened his massive new film studio Saturday, beaming as his fellow entertainment industry luminaries descended on Atlanta and strode a red carpet to his sprawling complex for an opening gala...
‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘Mrs. Maisel’ guest stars capture Emmys
September 16, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — A trio of Emmy-honored actors are winners again for their guest performances in TV series, joined by an awards newcomer...
Cicely Tyson joins cast of Ava DuVernay series on OWN
August 13, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Cicely Tyson will join the cast as a series regular in Ava DuVernay's new romance anthology series on OWN, "Cherish the Day...
Subject of Netflix documentary has ties to North Carolina
June 23, 2019 GMTGREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — In the trailer to the new Netflix documentary "The Black Godfather," powerful figures in entertainment, sports and politics tell just how Clarence Avant, who once walked the halls of Dudley High School, earned the name.
Julia Roberts, Spike Lee toast Denzel Washington at event
June 7, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Denzel Washington was the man of the hour Thursday night with everyone from Julia Roberts to Spike Lee turning out to celebrate him as this year's recipient of the AFI Life Achievement Award...
A few honorary Oscars firsts at this year’s Governors Awards
November 19, 2018 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Steven Spielberg teased Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall about the beginnings of their relationship, actress NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Cicely Tyson will be among the speakers at Aretha Franklin's funeral next week...Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson to speak at Franklin funeral
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