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By Kharisma McIlwaine Philadelphia is considered an industrial town, known for a decadent food scene, historic architecture, and a narrative that tells the story of the nation’s history. The City of Brotherly Love has also played host to a variety of film festivals in recent years, but one subject in film that hasn’t been given…

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — It’s been nearly a year since Prince died from an accidental drug overdose in his suburban Minneapolis studio and estate, yet investigators still haven’t interviewed a key associate or asked a grand jury to consider whether criminal charges are warranted, according to an official with knowledge of the investigation. Prince was 57…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Taraji P. Henson in “Smokin’ Aces” (2006) shadowandact “Hidden Figures” is still in some domestic theaters, and continues to expand overseas with an impressive worldwide total thus far of over $223 million. While it didn’t have much of a night at the Oscars this year, despite a few nominations, its stars are seemingly…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Snoop Dogg poses with an award given posthumously to Tupac Shakur in the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony press room at the Barclays Center on Friday, April 7, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP) By Mesfin Fekadu associated press NEW YORK — Seattle rockers Pearl Jam, the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  (Adventure Aquarium) Behind the scenes animal encounters now available for spring break! Parents of adventurous kids, and adults alike, looking for more than just chocolate bunnies in their Easter baskets can look no further.  Due to popular demand, Adventure Aquarium has added additional behind the scenes opportunities with African penguins and sharks this…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Tajmah I. Kelly, ‘Zeta of the Year’ with her Zeta sisters (Photo: Aaron Stallworth)   All Around Philly–Social Scene   By Patricia Gilliam Clifford The Beta Delta Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., rolled out its traditional royal blue carpet in grand style for its annual “Finer Womanhood Awards Program” at…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Jacob Latimore Interview with Kam Williams Jacob Latimore has been hailed by Variety, Indiewire and The Wrap as a young breakout star. Having emerged as one of the most promising talents of his generation, his upcoming films are from Academy Award-winning directors and writers, where he stars alongside actors of that same caliber….

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Charlie Murphy  (Everett Collection / Shutterstock.com) BlackAmericaWeb.com Comedian Charlie Murphy has reportedly passed away at age 57 after a battle with leukemia. TMZ reported that Murphy died Wednesday in a NYC hospital. His manager says he’d been going through chemo. Murphy famously co-starred on “Chappelle Show” in some of Dave’s most memorable skits……

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NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Murphy, older brother of Eddie Murphy and a comedy stand-up and performer in his own right, has died. Murphy died Wednesday in New York of leukemia, according to his representative, Domenick Nati. Murphy was 57. He was perhaps best-known for his appearances on “Chappelle’s Show” on Comedy Central. He collaborated…

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The City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) launches the Philly Celebrates Jazz Community Series, comprised of free concerts, dance classes, and film screenings in some of the City of Philadelphia libraries, parks and recreation centers, older adult centers, schools, Amtrak 30th Street Station, and in the Art Gallery at…

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