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‘A slap that echoes through generations’: Why Sidney Poitier was the inspiration for this West End play
'A slap that echoes through generations': Why Sidney Poitier was the inspiration for this West End play Christiane Amanpour speaks to playwright Ryan Calais Cameron, about his new play 'Retrograde'.
The classic movie Sidney Poitier told Eddie Murphy to turn down: “You’re not Denzel”
Sidney Poitier was an inspiration to multiple generations of actors, and he even told Eddie Murphy there was one role he wasn ...
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Eddie Murphy reveals rare advice from Sidney Poitier on Malcom X
Eddie Murphy looked back on confusing career advice he received from Sidney Poitier.In the new documentary Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood, the Beverly Hills Cop ...
Eddie Murphy Reflects on Sidney Poitier's Career Advice: 'You Are Not Denzel'
Murphy first crossed paths with Sidney Poitier at an event while he was still contemplating a role in Malcolm X, specifically the character of Alex Haley. As he approached the esteemed actor for ...
Eddie Murphy says Sidney Poitier told him not to join Malcolm X: 'You are not Denzel'
The football world is mourning the death of a former Super Bowl champion who passed away this week. John Vella, a stalwart on the offensive line for the then-Oakland Raiders whom he played with from ...
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Jamie Foxx Revealed He ‘Never Had A White Boss’ Ahead Of ‘Number One On The Call Sheet’ Premiere: ‘I’ve Been Very Blessed’
A new Apple TV+ two-part documentary highlights the history and impact of Black actors in Hollywood. Number One on the Call ...
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5-at-10: Friday mailbag with much Mocs hoopla, Masters questions, March Madness picks, Snitker’s pass
From Bicycle Bob Jay, where does this Mocs team rank on the list of all-time great teams in program history? I say there's no ...