Cicely Tyson, Groundbreaking Award-Winning Actress, Has Passed Away At 96

Cicely Tyson, pioneering award-winning Black actress known for her groundbreaking roles, has died Thursday at the age of 96. Tyson’s death was announced by her family, via her manager Larry Thompson, who did not immediately provide additional details. “With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon. At this…

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Cicely Tyson Receives 2020 Peabody Career Achievement Award

Legendary actress Cicely Tyson has been selecting as this year’s Peabody Career Achievement award recipient. The organization praised Tyson for “transforming how African Americans are considered on and off screen,” calling her a “foundational figure in the advancement of meaningful programming and social change through her performances.” Tyson has appeared in 23 TV programs and…

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Tyler Perry Gets Hollywood Star And Celebrates Studio Grand Opening In The Same Week

Tyler Perry had an epic week! On Tuesday, the director was honored with a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in Hollywood, CA… …then over the weekend he celebrated one of his biggest accomplishments, which was opening the first major production studio owned by an African-American, which is also one of the largest film production studios…

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