Cicely Tyson was among the most influential artists celebrated by the Kennedy Center Honors recently, which saw a star-studded line-up of top Hollywood talent and Washington power players come together to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact to American culture. Throughout the evening, which honored singer/songwriter Carole King, filmmaker George Lucas, actress Rita […]
CBS on Tuesday aired the “Kennedy Center Honors” special, which was capped by a soul-stirring performance by Aretha Franklin that energized the entire room and had everyone on their feet, visibly moved – most notably, President Barack Obama. The Queen of Soul sang “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” as a tribute to […]
Cicely Tyson will be among the six recipients of this year’s Kennedy Center Honors, which annually salutes entertainers who influence American culture through the arts. The actress joins “Star Wars” creator George Lucas, actress Rita Moreno, singer-songwriter Carole King, rock band the Eagles and acclaimed music director Seiji Ozawa in the class of 2015. The […]
Tracee Ellis Ross, the divine Cicely Tyson, Laila Ali, Tracey Edmonds and Hoda Kotb hit the red carpet at The 40th Annual Gracies Awards Gala and they all looked FABULOUS! Check them out below.
NEW YORK (AP) — When Oprah Winfrey was a youngster, the mere sighting of an African-American on television was occasion to alert all the neighbors, she recalled. “We would call them to say, ‘Colored people are on TV! Colored people are on!'” The only black child she was ever likely to see telecast was the […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway-goers this fall will get a special treat — James Earl Jones and Cicely Tyson sharing the same stage again. Producers said Wednesday that the Tony Award-winners will star in a revival of D.L. Coburn’s “The Gin Game” at the Golden Theatre. Previews start Sept. 21. In the play, an elderly […]
First Lady Michelle Obama expressed the importance of an education, encouraged self-worth and cheered on the strength and beauty of black women at the fifth anniversary…
First Lady Michelle Obama expressed the importance of an education, encouraged self-worth and cheered on the strength and beauty of black women at the fifth anniversary…
It’s only March, but Uzo Aduba is officially winning at the game of life in 2015! Whatever you did last night probably wasn’t as cool as…
There a few things more satisfying than shutting down ignorance, and Cicely Tyson will never forget the moment she got to confront racism and turn…
