Actress Cicely Tyson, who specialized in portraying strong black women caught in struggles during a 60-year career that earned her Emmy and Tony awards, died on Thursday at age 96, Hollywood publication Variety reported.
Tyson's most lauded performances came in historical works such as the 1972 movie "Sounder" for playing a Louisiana sharecropper's wife.
FBI increasing reward for information in Guthrie case to $100,000
The FBI said on Thursday it was increasing the reward for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV news anchor Savannah Guthrie, to $100,000 from $50,000.
Berlin Film Festival kicks off with nod to new voices from Michelle Yeoh
The Berlin Film Festival opened on Thursday night with the message that new voices matter as Hollywood legend Michelle Yeoh recalled how the festival supported her early in her career.
Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, the star of 1990s teen drama "Dawson's Creek", has died on Wednesday at the age of 48 after a battle with cancer, his wife announced on social media.
Jonas Brothers, NE-YO to perform at OFFLIMITS festival
Popular band Jonas Brothers and Grammy award-winning hitmaker NE-YO will be performing at the upcoming OFFLIMITS festival in Abu Dhabi's Etihad Park on April 4.
Britney Spears sells rights to music catalogue
Pop star Britney Spears has sold her rights to her music catalogue to independent music publisher Primary Wave, the latest artist to strike a deal for her work.
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