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Colman Domingo to Star in Bayard Rustin Biopic from Obamas’ Higher Ground | THR News

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Colman Domingo to Star in Bayard Rustin Biopic from Obamas’ Higher Ground | THR News

Colman Domingo to Star in Bayard Rustin Biopic from Obamas’ Higher Ground | THR News

Colman Domingo will star in 'Rustin,' the biopic centered on influential civil and gay rights activist Bayard Rustin that Michelle and Barack Obama’s banner, Higher Ground, is producing.


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‘Time 100’ Names Taraji P. Henson, Michael J. Fox and Others Most Influential People [Video]

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‘Time 100’ Names , Taraji P. Henson, Michael J. Fox , and Others Most Influential People. ‘Time 100’ Names , Taraji P. Henson, Michael J. Fox , and Others Most Influential People. 'Time' has released its yearly list of what it considers to be the world's most influential people, Deadline reports. In addition to Henson and Fox, these people also made the cut:. In addition to Henson and Fox, these people also made the cut:. Fantasia Barrino, Alia Bhatt, Sofia Coppola, . Fantasia Barrino, Alia Bhatt, Sofia Coppola, . Fantasia Barrino, Alia Bhatt, Sofia Coppola, . Colman Domingo, America Ferrera, Ynon Kreiz, . Colman Domingo, America Ferrera, Ynon Kreiz, . Colman Domingo, America Ferrera, Ynon Kreiz, . Donna Langley, Dua Lipa, Hayao Miyazaki, . Donna Langley, Dua Lipa, Hayao Miyazaki, . Donna Langley, Dua Lipa, Hayao Miyazaki, . Leslie Odom Jr., Elliot Page, Dev Patel, . Leslie Odom Jr., Elliot Page, Dev Patel, . Leslie Odom Jr., Elliot Page, Dev Patel, . Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Maya Rudolph, Jeffrey Wright and more. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Maya Rudolph, Jeffrey Wright and more. Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Maya Rudolph, Jeffrey Wright and more. Four worldwide covers feature Lipa, Henson, Patrick Mahomes and Yulia Navalnaya. . Four worldwide covers feature Lipa, Henson, Patrick Mahomes and Yulia Navalnaya. . Four worldwide covers feature Lipa, Henson, Patrick Mahomes and Yulia Navalnaya. . Four worldwide covers feature Lipa, Henson, Patrick Mahomes and Yulia Navalnaya. . To celebrate the issue, a New York City gala will be held on April 25. An ABC primetime special will air May 12

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THR 2024 Power Stylists for Emily Blunt, Barry Keoghan, Cardi B & More | THR Video [Video]

THR 2024 Power Stylists for Emily Blunt, Barry Keoghan, Cardi B & More | THR Video

The Hollywood Reporter goes behind-the-scenes with some of 2024's top stylists for celebrities like Emily Blunt, Barry Keoghan, Cardi B, Colman Domingo and more during THR's cover shoot.

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Road to the Oscars: Look Back at Colman Domingo's Career Ahead of the 2024 Academy Awards | THR Video [Video]

Road to the Oscars: Look Back at Colman Domingo's Career Ahead of the 2024 Academy Awards | THR Video

This year's Academy Awards also honors Latinos who are breaking boundaries, like Colman Domingo, who's up for Best Actor for his lead role as a civil rights activist in the biopic 'Rustin,' earning him the title of the first-ever Afro Latino and gay Latino to be nominated in the category. The Hollywood Reporter looks back at Domingo's career presented by Equis.

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Colman Domingo Talks Gravitating Toward Historical Stories Like 'Rustin' | THR Video [Video]

Colman Domingo Talks Gravitating Toward Historical Stories Like 'Rustin' | THR Video

Colman Domingo talks to THR on the Spirit Awards red carpet about working on films that focus on historical stories, such as 'Rustin.' Plus, he dishes on his latest fashion this awards season.

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Barack Obama Barack Obama 44th president of the United States from 2009 to 2017

This Day in History: Prince Dies (Sun., April 21) [Video]

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This Day in History: , Prince Dies. April 21, 2016. The iconic musician, 57, was found dead at his estate, Paisley Park, in Minnesota. Prince had overdosed on fentanyl. His death was ruled accidental. Over the span of four decades, Prince transcended genre and created more than 30 albums, his first in 1978 for Warner Bros. Prince often played all of the instruments on the album himself. He was charismatic and electrifying on stage. His 1984 album 'Purple Rain' sold 13 million copies. It was number one on the 'Billboard' 200 chart for 24 consecutive weeks. He won seven Grammy awards. His final album was released in 2015, just months before his death. Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent, President Obama, via History.com

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Biden's Fundraiser Gets Disrupted By Pro-Palestinian Protestors In New York ; Details Here| Oneindia [Video]

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President Joe Biden, alongside Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, faced protests during a fundraiser defending the White House's Gaza crisis handling. The event, raising $25 million, featured discussions moderated by Stephen Colbert at Radio City Music Hall. Obama emphasized the complexities of presidency, while Clinton praised Biden's economic policies. The event aimed to bolster support amid discontent over Biden's Israel stance. #President #JoeBiden #BarackObama #BillClinton #StephenColbert #Israel #ProPalestineProtestors #NewYorkProtests #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.102~PR.152~GR.124~

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16 Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration for Pausing Liquid Natural Gas Exports [Video]

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16 Republican AGs Sue Biden Administration , for Pausing Liquid Natural Gas Exports. The lawsuit was filed on March 21. The states claim that the Biden administration does not have the authority to deny "federal permits for new liquid natural gas (LNG) exports," 'The Hill' reports. . The 16 attorneys general also allege that the pause goes against Congress. This ban disregards statutory mandates, flouts the normal regulatory process, upends the industry, disrupts Plaintiffs’ economies, and subverts our constitutional structure, Via lawsuit. These unlawful actions leave Plaintiffs with no choice but to once more turn to the courts to enforce the law, Via lawsuit. The suit goes on to allege that the ban is motivated by politics and comes "in the midst of an election year, and after a sustained pressure campaign from billionaire conglomerates, celebrities, ‘influencers,’ and banks.". The timing of the decision, in an election year, raises the likelihood that political motivations drove the action, House Oversight Committee Republicans, in a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. LNG, which is often considered to be "a bridge between coal and renewables," was first pushed by the Obama administration. LNG, which is often considered to be "a bridge between coal and renewables," was first pushed by the Obama administration. President Biden's pause on permits signifies a stark contrast from his predecessor. In February, the House passed a bill that would strip the White House of its LNG permit authority

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