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James Franco is a member of the Judd Apatow gang, getting his start in "Freaks and Geeks," doing a cameo in "Knocked Up" and co-starring in "Pineapple Express." In between, Franco has made his mark as son of the Green Goblin in the "Spider-Man" films. In addition to action and comedy, Franco has also tackled dramatic roles, most notably James Dean in a TV biopic, which earned him a Golden Globe. He's also starred as Sean Penn's lover in "Milk," as a Naval Academy plebe in "Annapolis" and a romantic hero in "Tristan + Isolde." Franco also exercises his comedy chops on Funnyordie.com.
James Franco is a member of the Judd Apatow gang, getting his start in "Freaks and Geeks," doing a cameo in "Knocked Up" and co-starring in "Pineapple Express." In between, Franco has made his mark as son of the Green Goblin in the "Spider-Man" films. In addition to action and comedy, Franco has also tackled dramatic roles, most notably James Dean in a TV biopic, which earned him a Golden Globe. He's also starred as Sean Penn's lover in "Milk," as a Naval Academy plebe in "Annapolis" and a romantic hero in "Tristan + Isolde." Franco also exercises his comedy chops on Funnyordie.com.
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This weekend: Super Bowl; Beyoncé live; Maggie Smith soars in ‘Downton Abbey’
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelThe weekend belongs to CBS, which will present the Super Bowl on Sunday. The NFL extravaganza is the most-watched program each year, and the game transforms commercial-watching into a sport for a day. CBS anchor Scott Pelley will interview Barack Obama at... -
Black History Month
It's a way to share the past so we better understand each other and appreciate where we are today. That's been the common thread throughout our years of coverage for Black History Month. We have heard from organizers that there are lessons to be learned...Tags: Black History
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Troy Valjean Rucker, Alika Hope Head Charity Benefit in Hartford
Hartford CourantTheater and concert performers baritone Troy Valjean Rucker and soprano Alika Hope will heading "Now Let Me Fly: A Black History Month Concert Benefiting ConnectiKids" Feb. 24 at 3 p.m. at the historic South Church, 277 Main St., Hartford. Samuel...Tags: Navy Pier, Buddy Holly, CBS Corp., Porgy and Bess (movie), James Mitchell
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Altadena Junction: Sheriff cuts squeezing unincorporated areas, Walmart Neighborhood Market update, and more
Sheriff Lee Baca has clashed with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently about cutting deputy overtime, which has the immediate effect of reducing patrols in unincorporated county areas. Supervisors felt that Baca was favoring cities that...Tags: Movies, Arts, China, Walmart, Lee Baca
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Column: Calling out bugnut idiocy
Rush Limbaugh thinks John Lewis should have been armed. “If a lot of African-Americans back in the ’60s had guns and the legal right to use them for self-defense, you think they would have needed Selma?” he said recently on his...Tags: Pulitzer Prize Awards, Entertainment Events, Henry Ford, Rush Limbaugh, John Lewis
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Ben Cardin: Nickens, others stood against racism, hatred
African-Americans have been part of the American story from the founding of our nation. Men and women of African ancestry have been instrumental in forging the great nation we have today. For too long, racism and prejudice obscured the rich history of...Tags: World War II (1939-1945), Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Frederick County (Maryland), Frederick County (Virginia), Jackie Robinson
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Eat an African heritage dish this week
Tribune NewspapersFeb. 1 marks not only the start of Black History Month but also African Heritage & Health Week. Oldways, the Boston-based nonprofit food and nutrition organization behind the week-long observance, is offering a delicious challenge: Enjoy at least one...Tags: Restaurants, Dining and Drinking, Chicago Restaurants, Black History
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'Courageous' to be shown
The Zion Baptist Church ministry will show the movie “Courageous” Saturday at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church, 61 W. Bethel St. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission costs $2 per person and there will be free popcorn and drinks....Tags: Peace Corps, Courageous (movie), Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Cornell University, Texas Tech University
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JOHNSTOWN SYMPHONY ANNOUNCES CONCERT IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
¿300 Market Street, Suite 303 ¿ Johnstown, PA 15901 ¿ Telephone (814) 535-6738 ¿ Fax (814) 535-6739 Web Site: www.johnstownsymphony.org Email: info@johnstownsymphony.org JOHNSTOWN, PA . . .The Johnstown Symphony Orchestra (JSO)...Tags: The Happiest News!, Common, University of Pittsburgh, Financial Aid, Separation of Church and State
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Obama should be channeling Bill Cosby
At the risk of being branded a one-trick pony, I launch into this week's column. Last week, in this space, I pondered the self-imposed chains that continue to shackle black America. Today, I revisit that theme. As the father of two, and uncle to, an...
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Black History Month 2013 TV schedule
Channel Guide MagazineHere are some of the notable new and returning TV specials, documentaries and movies airing in celebration of Black History Month 2013. All times are Eastern. Programming is subject to change; check back regularly for additions and updates. American... -
Center for Contemporary Dance wins 3rd NEA grant
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Rocco Landesman announced today that The Center for Contemporary Dance is one of 153 not-for-profit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Challenge America Fast-Track grant in the amount of $10,000....
Tags: Slavery, Arts, Culture, Osceola County, Washington, DC
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African-American History Month Photos
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