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Hail and farewell: A tribute to those we lost in 2022

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year – statesmen and women, athletes, artists and storytellers who pushed boundaries, defied expectations, and inspired generations with their creativity and humanity.

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Notable Deaths In 2022: 22 People We Lost This Year

These are the singers, actors, politicians, athletes and other notorious people who died this year.

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The Year of the Slap: Pop culture moments in 2022

Taylor Swift was up.

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2022

One would have to go back hundreds of years to find a monarch who reigned longer than Queen Elizabeth II.

'Everything Everywhere All at Once' wins at Gotham Awards

“Everything Everywhere All at Once” has won best feature at the 32nd Gotham Awards.

New movies to stream this week: ‘Sidney’ and more

Our weekly roundup of new movies to watch from home.

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For Oprah Winfrey, 'Sidney' is an act of love for Poitier

The Oprah Winfrey-produced documentary “Sidney” has arrived eight months after the death of Sidney Poitier.

Toronto fest roars back to life with Spielberg, 'Knives Out'

When the 47th Toronto International Film Festival unfolds beginning Thursday, it will follow two editions that were much diminished by the pandemic.

Fall Movie Calendar: From 'Blonde' to 'Wakanda Forever'

A rundown of notable films coming out this fall, which range from Disney+'s “Pinocchio” adaptation to Ana de Armas playing Marilyn Monroe in the Netflix film “Blonde.”.

Q&A: Jordan Peele on the dreams and nightmares of 'Nope'

There’s little in contemporary movies quite like the arrival of a new Jordan Peele film.

Woman testifies Cosby forcibly kissed her when she was 14

A woman testified that she was 14 when Bill Cosby took her into a trailer on a movie set in 1975, grabbed her so she couldn’t move her arms, and kissed her.

EXPLAINER: A look at Bill Cosby's sexual assault civil trial

Eleven months after he was freed from prison, 85-year-old Bill Cosby will again be the defendant in a sexual assault proceeding.

Winfrey picks Viola Davis memoir for her book club

Viola Davis’ latest honor is not for her acting, but for her writing.

From Cooper to Spielberg, stars turn out for AFI Awards

From Bradley Cooper to Steven Spielberg, some of Hollywood’s brightest stars came together to relax and sip wine in a fancy ballroom where everyone ended up walking away a winner at the American Film Institute Awards on Friday.

What can the Oscars do to diversify its nominees and winners?

The Academy Awards are happening in March, and in the 94 years the event has been running, only 20 Black actors have won an acting Oscar.

Cate Blanchett to receive Film at Lincoln Center award

Lincoln Center will honor Cate Blanchett with its 47th Chaplin Award at the arts organization’s annual fundraising gala.

Sidney Poitier: actor, activist, and trailblazing heartthrob

Tributes have cascaded in since Sidney Poitier died. And so they should have. He was an unparalleled actor, a committed activist, and a beloved family member. He was also, frankly, a heartthrob.

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IN MEMORIAM: Legendary Actor, Sidney Poitier, 94, Has Died

‘The Measure of a Man’By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMediaLegendary actor Sidney Poitier, who broke barriers and stood for justice and Black lives during the most tumultuous times of the civil rights movement, has died. Poitier, who’s iconic 71-year career, included starring roles in “A Raisin in the Sun,” “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and “Uptown Saturday Night,” was 94. “I am honored to have been close enough to him and work and work on serious matters. According to PBS, Poitier moved to New York City at age 16 after living in the Bahamas for several years with his family. In the Big Apple, he found work as a janitor at the American Negro Theater in exchange for acting lessons.

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Notable Deaths in 2022

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

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From 2013: The Sidney Poitier interview

The Oscar-winning actor-director talks with Lesley Stahl of his responsibility to portray characters possessing nothing less than moral strength and ethics.

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Sidney Poitier Gave More Than He Was Given

Though the late actor was constrained by Hollywood’s disinterest in Black complexity, he fought to inject doses of reality into each of his performances.

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Remembering The Life And Legacy Of Legendary Sidney Poitier

Bahamas Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell spoke with Newsy about the passing of his close friend.

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Miami’s Sidney Poitier changed movies, and changed lives

Sidney Poitier made history — on the screen and off.

Sidney Poitier: A trailblazing life in his own words

As a trailblazing actor to generations of Black performers in Hollywood, Sidney Poitier often spoke about his larger off-screen role.

Andy Ingraham Reflects on the Loss of Sidney Poitier

One of the first movies Andy Ingraham watched as a youth in The Bahamas was In The Heat of The Night, starring Sidney Poitier

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Sidney Poitier 1927-2022

A look at the career of the Oscar-winning actor-director, one of Hollywood's legendary trailblazers.

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Tributes pour in for Miami’s groundbreaking actor Sidney Poitier

Tributes to Sidney Poitier poured in from Hollywood and elsewhere following the death of the groundbreaking actor and cultural icon.

Groundbreaking Oscar Winner Sidney Poitier Dies At 94

Poitier died Thursday in the Bahamas, according to the country's acting director general of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Oscar winner and groundbreaking star Sidney Poitier dies

Sidney Poitier, who played roles of such dignity and intelligence that he transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen, becoming along the way the first Black actor to win an Oscar for best lead performance and the first to be a top box-office draw, has died.

Bahamian Show, Goombay Kids Wins International Awards

An Asian film festival has awarded the 2022 Best Television Award to Bahamas-produced Goombay Kids, created by Stephanie Nihon

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Giving the Western some swagger in 'The Harder They Fall'

“The Harder They Fall" has all of the gunfights, train robberies, saloons, and showdowns you would expect in a Western.

Eddie Murphy to be inducted into NAACP Hall of Fame

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Eddie Murphy accepts the lifetime achievement award at the 25th annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif. Murphy will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame this month. The NAACP announced Thursday, March 11, 2021, that Murphy will be inducted during the March 27 ceremony, which will air on CBS. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)LOS ANGELES – Eddie Murphy will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame this month. The NAACP announced Thursday that Murphy will be inducted during the March 27 ceremony, which will air on CBS. The NAACP Image Awards honoring entertainers and writers of color will also simulcast on BET, MTV, VH1, MTV2, BET HER and LOGO.

Fonda says Hollywood needs more diversity after Globes honor

In this video grab issued Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, by NBC, Jane Fonda accepts the Cecil B. deMille Award at the Golden Globe Awards. (NBC via AP)LOS ANGELES – Just like in her career, Jane Fonda used the Golden Globes’ platform to speak on deeper issues calling for greater diversity in Hollywood while praising the “community of storytellers” as she accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award. While wearing an all-white suit, Fonda raised the Globes’ highest honor above her head Sunday before commending storytellers for their vital role in troubled times. She is the daughter of Oscar winner Henry Fonda, who died in 1982, and sister of Peter Fonda, who died in 2019. She launched IndieCollect’s Jane Fonda Fund for Women Directors, an organization aimed to support the restoration of films helmed by women from around the world.

Jane Fonda to receive Golden Globes' Cecil B. DeMille Award

FILE - Actress Jane Fonda appears at the 71st international film festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 12, 2018. The Golden Globes will bestow the Cecil B. DeMille Award to Fonda during the 78th annual awards show next month. (Photo by Arthur Mola/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Jane Fonda cemented herself into Hollywood allure as a chameleonlike actor and social activist, and now the Golden Globes will honor her illustrious career with its highest honor. Fonda will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award during the 78th annual awards ceremony on Feb. 28, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Tuesday. She launched IndieCollect’s Jane Fonda Fund for Women Directors, an organization aimed to support the restoration of films helmed by women from around the world.

Latest honor for Sidney Poitier: A film school in his name

FILE - Actor Sidney Poitier arrives at the Oscars in Los Angeles on March 2, 2014. Arizona State University has named its new film school after Poitier. The Sidney Poitier New American Film School will be unveiled at a ceremony on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. The Sidney Poitier New American Film School was unveiled at a virtual ceremony on Monday. Crow said that much like the broader university, the film school will measure success not by exclusivity but by inclusivity.

Hollywood on the Potomac: A-list turns out for Biden-Harris

A full-throated, supremely confident Lady Gaga belted out the national anthem at President Joe Biden's inauguration in a very Gaga way — with flamboyance, fashion and passion. While stars mostly eschewed Trump's inauguration four years ago, the A-list was back for Biden. Brooks was careful to call his decision to perform on Wednesday non-political, and in the spirit of unity. He had performed during the inaugural celebration for Obama in 2009, but turned down a chance to perform for Trump in 2017, citing a scheduling conflict. Alone with his guitar, The Boss sang his “Land of Hope and Dreams” in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

‘Dark Knight,’ ‘Grease’ added to National Film Registry

This image released by the Library of Congress shows Heath Ledger, left, and Christian Bale in a scene from the 2008 film "The Dark Knight." The film was added to the National Film Registry. (Warner Bros.-Library of Congress via AP)LOS ANGELES – This year's inductees into the National Film Registry include a record number of female directors and filmmakers of color as well as a new crop of movies ranging from a silent short film thriller, classic musicals and an acclaimed Batman film. The national library said this year’s selections include a record nine films directed by women and filmmakers of color. Christopher Nolan’s 2008 Batman film “The Dark Knight” was a blockbuster and the top public vote-getter.

New this week: 'Cuties,' 'Unpregnant' and fresh 'Jeopardy!'

Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. The film from director Mamouna Doucour is a thoughtful and poignant coming-of-age drama about Amy, an 11-year-old Senegalese immigrant living in Paris. Dont judge Cuties by its cover and give it a chance when it starts streaming Wednesday. Answer: Jeopardy! The quiz show with Alex Trebek at the helm of a COVID-19-conscious season hits screens Monday. Celebrity guest hosts are all the rage these days on late night TV but a documentary airing Thursday sheds light on one who really made history.

Earl Cameron, pioneering British film actor, dies at 102

Cameron was cast in one of the starring roles in Pool of London, a 1951 crime noir movie that was the first British film to feature an interracial relationship. During the 1950s and 1960s, he supplemented his film work with frequent British TV roles, including two episodes of Doctor Who in 1966. Unless it was specified that this was a part for a Black actor, they would never consider a black actor for the part. I got mostly small parts, and that was extremely frustrating not just for me but for other Black actors. We had a very hard time getting worthwhile roles.In 1972, Cameron got to work alongside another Bahama-born actor who broke barriers for Black film actors.

Spence Finlayson returns to television with In Search of Inspiration

NASSAU, Bahamas Bahamian International Motivational Speaker Spence Finlayson is set to return to local and international television on Sunday February 9th with his brand new show called In Search of Inspiration. The show makes its debut locally on ZNS TV 13 on Sunday February 9th at 3pm with replays on Tuesdays at 9:30 am. It premieres in the Caribbean on Caribvision on Sunday February 9th and will be broadcast in 28 Caribbean countries, in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, in Ontario, Canada and in the United Kingdom on this network. Finlayson, is no stranger to television, having created and hosted two other motivational television shows: The Possible Dream TV Show and Dare To Be Great TV Show. See also: Dare To Be Great TV Show with Neki MohanSpence Finlayson is a man of many talents, he is a veteran international motivational speaker, a corporate trainer, a radio talk show host, the founder & CEO of Master Motivator Spence Finlayson Speakers Academy and a published author of three books, Dare To Be Great: Overcoming Lifes Challenges on Your Way To The Top !, Phoenix Rising and Mastering the Art of Public Speaking.

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