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.
Taylor Swift to present category at Grammy Awards
Pop superstar Taylor Swift will take the stage at least once at the Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday, when she presents a trophy at the highest honors in music, organisers said.
'Michael Learns To Rock' is coming to Dubai
Legendary Danish band 'Michael Learns To Rock' will perform at the Coca-Cola Arena on April 27, 2025, bringing their signature sound and timeless hits to Dubai under their "Take Us To Your Heart" tour.
Singer and actress Marianne Faithfull dies aged 78
Marianne Faithfull, the wild woman of London's Swinging '60s who survived drug addiction, homelessness, two comas, cancer and COVID-19, died at age 78, after a singing career that began as a teenager and lasted until her 70s.
Billie Eilish joins Green Day on stage at FireAid concerts
Billie Eilish made a surprise appearance on stage with Green Day on Thursday to kick off one of two star-studded concerts in Los Angeles put together to raise funds for people affected by deadly wildfires in California this month.
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