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1 month ago | 
abc7ny.com | Lawrence Banton
NEW YORK (WABC) -- A major storm system moving across the United States is gearing up to pummel the New York Tri-state area. At least 18 people have been confirmed dead across several states. Weather forecasts for the region are predicting severe weather with heavy rain and wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour. Anywhere from 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected. A flood watch will go into effect on Sunday morning.
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1 month ago | 
abc7ny.com | Lawrence Banton
NEW YORK (WABC) -- With New York City gearing up for the 264th St. Patrick's Day Parade, attendees should be prepared to navigate numerous street closures. Millions are expected to descend on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue, the MTA is also expanding service operations to accommodate the large crowds.
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Oct 19, 2023 | 
cheddar.com | Lawrence Banton
Wondering what to watch this weekend? This week we have more picks for the spooky season, a classic fairy tale, plus a reality show about kids running errands. Goosebumps - Disney+ and HuluPicked by Keara O’DriscollRecreating a classic childhood show is hard, but Disney somehow gets it right most of the time. The show takes a modern twist on the bestselling series by RL Stine, featuring stories that will be sure to take fans down memory lane.
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Oct 16, 2023 | 
theroot.com | Lawrence Banton
Perhaps it’s a name you’re not quite familiar with, but it is one you should learn. Forget that he has been called the “most expensive Black artist” and try not to focus on the fact that a big Hip-hop star bought his work for $21 million. My Hip-Hop Story: Michael Jai White Prefers What The Genre Used To Stand ForKerry James Marshall is renowned as one of the world’s greatest living painters and is ranked among the highest selling artisans today.
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Oct 14, 2023 | 
theroot.com | Lawrence Banton
Chris Rock is apparently tired of being dragged into the Jada and Will Smith drama and I think I can speak for many people when I say WE ARE ALL TIRED.
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Oct 14, 2023 | 
flipboard.com | Lawrence Banton
August Alsina 7 hours ago Jada Pinkett Smith Addresses Gay Rumors Surrounding Will Smith Marriage The Daily Beast - Mathew Murphy • 7h Jada Pinkett Smith has opened up further on her marriage to Will Smith, her affair with rapper August Alsina and how she once shared a kiss with … Will Smith 6 hours ago Jada Pinkett Smith addresses Will Smith gay swinger speculation PinkNews - Beth Ashley • 6h Actor and Daytime Emmy Award-winning talk show host Jada Pinkett Smith has has addressed rumours...
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Oct 12, 2023 | 
cheddar.com | Lawrence Banton
Wondering what to watch this weekend? This week we have several picks for the spooky season, plus a game show to take your mind off of Halloween. The Mill - HuluPicked by Lawrence BantonIt's the thick of the spooky season and I've watched a pretty good amount of horror and thriller flicks over the last several days. Hulu's The Mill was my latest watch and it really messes with you. Imagine you're going about your day like normal and then you suddenly wake up in an open-air prison.
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Oct 9, 2023 | 
news.yahoo.com | Lawrence Banton
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 21: Carlos Watson speaks onstage during OZY FEST 2018 at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on July 21, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Eisman/Getty Images for Ozy Media)Being Black in America, you come to a fast realization that bias and racial discrimination exist all throughout society. That idea is even more true when it comes to the legal system.
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Oct 7, 2023 | 
theroot.com | Lawrence Banton
When it comes to effortlessly moving through Hollywood and flipping that acquired fame to grow a brand across multiple entertainment platforms, Idris Elba immediately comes to mind. Idris Elba Is Back in, Luther: The Fallen, Sun Our TV Pick This WeekIt’s easy to forget that this dude was born in one of London’s most thorough neighborhoods in Hackney after he seamlessly took up the role of the brilliant, yet ruthless Baltimore gangsta Stringer Bell in HBO’s The Wire.
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Oct 5, 2023 | 
cheddar.com | Lawrence Banton
Wondering what to watch this weekend? This week we have pirates, a football (soccer) star, a football (American) star, and a bunch of puppet stars. Our Flag Means Death: Season 2 - MaxPicked by Newsletter Writer Graison DangorThis series about unlikely pirates and finding your people is back for a second season to the delight of its dedicated fandom and to me — Season 1 was my top streaming pick for 2022.
