Articles by Philadelphia Sun Staff

By Mesfin Fekadu associated press NEW YORK — When Pharrell Williams signed up to perform at an all-star concert highlighting race relations in America, the multi-layered musician didn’t want to “have a kumbaya type-of-moment” onstage with his fellow performers, as he put it. “That’s not what these communities need. They don’t need another song, they…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Michael B. Jordan in Creed. Interview with Kam Williams Michael Bakari Jordan is considered one of Hollywood’s brightest young actors. He garnered critical acclaim for his sterling portrayal of Oscar Grant in Ryan Coogler’s Fruitvale Station, a searing account of a slaying by police officers on a San Francisco train platform. Produced by…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Mary J. Blige  (Photo:  Joe Seer / shutterstock.com) By Mesfin Fekadu associated press NEW YORK — R&B star Mary J. Blige is hoping she can offer love and support to those who “are sitting in their car in traffic about to jump out and kill somebody or kill themselves” with a positive and…

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By Sergio Shadow and Act When did it happen exactly? Was it the increasingly ridiculous and illogical story lines and plot twists? Or was it, as some claim, when the show just got “way too gay” for the general viewing audience? Or was it that sex scene with Gabourey Sidibe that caused so much discussion?…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Charlie Sheen  (Photo: Tinseltown / shutterstock) By Frazier Moore associated press NEW YORK — Former “Two and a Half Men” star Charlie Sheen has HIV. In an interview Tuesday on NBC’s “Today,” the 50-year-old actor said he tested positive for the virus that causes AIDS about four years ago, but that, thanks to…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Kerry Washington  (Photo: Tinseltown / shutterstock) By Florence Anthony Governors Award recipient Spike Lee reminded hundreds of Hollywood heavy hitters about their failure at diversity. Sources say the best moment of the evening was the banter between Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson and Wesley Snipes as they told the crowd about working with…

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By Leah Fletcher You gaze into a mirror that reflects how beautiful you look and feel after. A great consolation after spending hours sitting in a beauty chair while a stylist braided your hair. You know that maintaining your braids will take commitment. While proper daily will retain their appearance and help extend their life….

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BPT Americans took more than 11 million flights in November and December 2014, according to the U.S. Office of Travel & Tourism Industries, and many experts believe that number is on track to grow this year. If you’re worried about long lines and potential flight delays, these five tips should help make your experience as…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Carlyle Mansion (All photos by Renée S. Gordon) By Renée S. Gordon There are cities older than Alexandria, Virginia and cities that have witnessed as many of America’s major historical events but there are no other colonial cities that experienced history in such a personal way and none that can as readily evoke the…

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BPT For most of us, Thanksgiving is all about traditions. Many of us have family recipes we look forward to eating year after year, and family and friends we are excited to see every Turkey Day. Thanksgiving family customs may run strong, but for those who like to have fun in the kitchen and celebrate…

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