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Will Smith poses for photographers upon arrival for the premiere of the film 'Emancipation' in London, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

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Will Smith's 'Emancipation' role taught him lesson post-slap
By JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. - AP Entertainment Writer
Tue,12/06/22-9:00AM , 242 Reads
LOS ANGELES (AP) — While filming “Emancipation,” Will Smith routinely drew inspiration from the words “sacred motivation” that were written on the front page of a script.
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Chaka Khan performs during rehearsals for the annual Fourth of July Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in Boston on July 3, 2022. Apple announced Monday that the 10-time Grammy winner will take part in an audio experience called Time to Walk, a series designed to help people walk more often. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)

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Chaka Khan tells stories through Apple's Time to Walk series
By JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. - AP Entertainment Writer
Mon,11/21/22-11:05AM , 129 Reads
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Chaka Khan wants people to walk with her while she tells inspirational stories.

Apple announced Monday that the 10-time Grammy winner will take part in an audio experience called Time to Walk, a series designed to help people walk more often.
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Beyonce appears at the 63rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on March 14, 2021. Beyoncé is nominated for nine Grammy Awards, including record and song of the year for “Break My Soul” along with album of the year with “Renaissance." (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

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Beyoncé ties Grammy record after leading nominations with 9
By JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. - AP Entertainment Writer
Mon,11/14/22-11:30PM , 141 Reads
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé has propelled herself into the highest Grammy echelon: The star singer claimed a leading nine nominations Tuesday, making her tied — with her husband Jay-Z — as the most nominated music act in the history of the awards show.
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Letitia Wright poses for photographers upon arrival for the premiere of the film 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' in London, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (Photo by Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP)

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'Black Panther' cast pushes Wakanda forward after Boseman
By JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. - AP Entertainment Writer
Mon,11/07/22-2:21PM , 142 Reads
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Letitia Wright hit the Marvel Cinematic Universe scene as King T’Challa’s joyfully witty younger sister in 2018’s blockbuster “Black Panther.” But in the new sequel, the actor’s usual easygoing character delivers a more serious tone while dealing with grief.
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