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Viola Davis to receive Chairman’s Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

The NAACP announced Thursday that Viola Davis will be the recipient of the prestigious Chairman's Award. She'll receive the honor at the upcoming 57th NAACP Image Awards, which air live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Feb. 28. "The Chairman's Award honors individuals who... Read More.

‘Essence’ names Kerry Washington, Zinzi Coogler among Black Women in Hollywood honorees

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Essence has revealed this year's list of stars to be honored at the Black Women in Hollywood event, naming Kerry Washington, Chase Infiniti, LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Zinzi Coogler. The 19th annual celebration, which recognizes Black women whose work helps... Read More.

New York to co-name street after Jimi Hendrix

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

New York City is set to honor the legacy of rocker Jimi Hendrix. It was just announced that the city plans to co-name West 8th Street in Greenwich Village Jimi Hendrix Way.The street is where Hendrix's legendary Electric Lady Studios is located. Opened in... Read More.

Chappell Roan hangs out for hours in Aussie dive bar like ‘a normal human,’ says owner

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Chappell Roan took advantage of some downtime in Australia to hang out at a legendary dive bar, where the owner reports that she acted just like "a normal human."Chappell is part of the Laneway Festival tour, which played Sydney on Sunday and will move... Read More.

Reba McEntire marks 35 years of a ‘Fancy’ phenomenon

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Reba McEntire's celebrating more than three decades of what is arguably her signature song."Here's your one chance, Fancy!!" she posted on Wednesday. "Can't believe it's been 35 years since we released this single."The third single from Reba's Rumor Has It... Read More.

Chris Janson & ERNEST say ‘cheers’ to a ‘memory’ of Merle Haggard

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Chris Janson and ERNEST stopped to pay tribute to Merle Haggard after getting together to do some writing. "Post write Hag jam session with @ernest615," Chris posted, along with a video of the two playing guitar and singing the Country... Read More.

Zara Larsson sells out North American leg of Midnight Sun tour

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

So far, it's been a pretty exciting 2026 for Zara Larsson.She rang in 2026 performing on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, then saw three of her songs hit the Billboard Hot 100 all at once: "Midnight Sun," "Lush Life" and... Read More.

Bebe Rexha announces new album, ‘Dirty Blonde,’ with supercut of all 13 songs

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Bebe Rexha is back.The "I'm Good (Blue)" singer has announced a new album, Dirty Blonde, which she's releasing via the independent label EMPIRE. She's introducing it with a 4-minute supercut of all 13 songs, paired with visual elements. Fans are... Read More.

James Van Der Beek remembered by ‘Dawson’s Creek’ costars and more celebrities

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

Stars of Dawson's Creek are paying tribute to James Van Der Beek following his death.The 48-year-old actor, who is known for playing the show's titular character, Dawson Leery, died Wednesday morning following a battle with colorectal cancer.His family shared the news on his official... Read More.

Cast additions announced for Sam Mendes’ ‘The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event’

Thursday, February 12 by ABC News

The cast for Sam Mendes' upcoming Beatles films just got bigger.Sony has announced the latest additions to The Beatles - A Four-Film Cinematic Event, including The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power actress Morfydd [MOR-vith] Clark as John Lennon's first wife, Cynthia... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Viola Davis to receive Chairman’s Award at the 57th NAACP Image Awards

‘Essence’ names Kerry Washington, Zinzi Coogler among Black Women in Hollywood honorees

New York to co-name street after Jimi Hendrix

Chappell Roan hangs out for hours in Aussie dive bar like ‘a normal human,’ says owner

Reba McEntire marks 35 years of a ‘Fancy’ phenomenon

Chris Janson & ERNEST say ‘cheers’ to a ‘memory’ of Merle Haggard

Zara Larsson sells out North American leg of Midnight Sun tour

Bebe Rexha announces new album, ‘Dirty Blonde,’ with supercut of all 13 songs

James Van Der Beek remembered by ‘Dawson’s Creek’ costars and more celebrities

Cast additions announced for Sam Mendes’ ‘The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event’

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