Remembering Bernie Mac
Actor/Comedian Rose From Poverty To A 'King of Comedy'
Known for his candid, yet honest comedy, Bernie Mac 's fellow actors shared their thoughts on a friend, influential comedian and family man who was greatly respected. "Bernie was a brother, a friend and one of the comic masters of our time. Sharing the marquee with him during the phenomenon of the Kings of Comedy tour bonded us like family," said Cedric the Entertainer. (p. 44)
Stars & Friends Pay Tribute to Isaac Hayes' Career
Music lost its "hot buttered soul" with the recent death of the legendary Isaac Hayes . Find out what Dionne Warwick , Aretha Franklin , the Rev. Al Sharpton , the Rev. Jesse Jackson , Stevie Wonder and other celebrities told Jet magazine about the man affectionately known as "Black Moses." (p. 36)
Usher's Mother Back As His Manager
R&B crooner Usher has mended business ties with his mom, Jonnetta Patton, and has rehired her as his manager. Patton had managed her son since he was a teen, but Usher ended their business agreement last year, saying he just wanted her to focus on being his mother. (p. 26)
New Black Spin-off Of 'Family Guy' Cartoon Announced
Slated to air in 2009, the creators of Fox's animated hit show "Family Guy" are coming out with a spin-off, featuring the character Cleveland Brown, titled "The Cleveland Show." It's the first spin-off of a major TV cartoon series. Actresses Nia Long and Sanaa Lathan are among the Black-celebrity voices to join the cast. (p. 48)
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