Articles by Philadelphia Sun Staff

ABOVE PHOTO:  Shakespeare Festival Center by Renée S. Gordon “Stories are a communal currency of humanity.” –Tahir Shah, Arabian Nights Until the Civil War the United States developed regionally based on geography, political beliefs and economic interests. Regions were distinct entities and created their own art forms including unique literary styles and even before the…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Rachel Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal in Southpaw.   Review by Kam Williams Billy Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal) surmounted incredible odds en route to becoming the World Light Heavyweight Boxing Champ. After all, his prospects weren’t exactly brilliant, given how he’d been abandoned by his mother at birth. But he was lucky enough to meet…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Antoine Fuqua   (Photo: Featureflash / shutterstock) By Lindsey Bahr associated press LOS ANGELES — Director Antoine Fuqua got a distressing call early in pre-production for the boxing drama Southpaw. It was Terry Claybon, a boxing expert who’s trained Fuqua for years. He’d just met with Jake Gyllenhaal to see if the actor…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Sandra Barnett  (Photo: NBC 11 News video grab) By Kate Bruback associated press ATLANTA — A former NFL player’s mistress, apparently jealous that he was taking his wife on a trip to Las Vegas, drove to his home near Atlanta, kidnapped her romantic rival and led officers on a chase into Alabama before…

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By Leah Fletcher Many of you know that coconut oil is not just for cooking anymore. In fact, you might have already traded some of your beauty products for the wonder oil.  This do-it-all ingredient can be used to moisturize skin, remove makeup, condition and hair and that’s just the beginning. Countless experts and an…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Members of the Black Stuntmen’s Association with actor Elliott Gould (far right, front row)  (Photo: BSA website)   DEADLINE A Deadline magazine exclusive announced Bill Cosby has been cut from an upcoming documentary about black stuntmen. The film, Painted Down, explores the age-old practice of applying blackface to white stuntmen so they can…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Fantasia Barrino  (Photo: s_bukley/shutterstock.com) By Florence Anthony  Does President Barack Obama have aspirations of heading to Hollywood once his final term ends? The Commander In Chief was reportedly spotted breaking bread with Hollywood hot shots Jeffrey Katzenberg and Steven Spielberg at the Beverly Hills Hotel recently following a fundraiser at Tyler Perry’s home nearby. …

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson  (Electrolysis / Shutterstock.com) By Jake Pearson Associated Press NEW YORK — Rapper 50 Cent, ranked by Forbes as one of hip-hop’s five richest artists, downplayed his wealth on Tuesday as he testified in court about his finances, business deals and the media attention surrounding his recent bankruptcy filing. The…

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ABOVE PHOTO:  Sherri Shepherd  (s_bukley / Shutterstock.com) NEW YORK– Along every road, in little towns and big cities, you will find amazing places and people whose love for cooking is matched by their profound passion for their faith. On “Holy & Hungry,” premiering Sunday, August 23rd at 10:00pmET/7:00pmPT on Cooking Channel, Emmy award-winning TV personality,…

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Now that Chip Kelly has let receiver Jeremy Maclin go via free agency, who’s the team’s go-to guy? ABOVE PHOTO:  Jeremy Maclin  (Photo: Webster Riddick) By Chris Murray For the Chris Murray Report and the Philadelphia Sunday Sun When Jeremy Maclin, the Philadelphia Eagles best receiver in 2014, signed a free agent deal with the…

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