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Elvis’s golden watch and Taylor Swift’s signed lyrics: Auctions of ‘legendary’ pop culture memorabilia

The auction also includes historical artifacts, such as a 218-year-old invitation signed by President Thomas Jefferson

The Independent UK

32 Surprising, Real Names of Famous Celebrities

Can you guess who Belcalis Almanzar is?

Marie Claire

Norman Lear obituary

Writer and producer of hit US sitcoms including All in the Family and Sanford and Son

The Guardian - UK

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Deion Sanders: Reflecting on Redd Foxx's Inspiring and Authentic Legacy

Deion Sanders honors Redd Foxx's legacy and influence on his life. He encourages expressing gratitude and appreciating our inspirations now.

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The 9 quintessential Norman Lear TV Shows

Here are the Norman Lear TV shows that defined his career and, in many cases, US television in general, including how to watch them right now.

WhatToWatch

Norman Lear, who brought ‘All in the Family,’ Archie Bunker and ‘Maude’ to TV, dead at 101

The liberal political activist’s signature production was immersed in the day’s headlines while also drawing upon Lear’s childhood memories of his tempestuous father.

Chicago Sun-Times

Isaac ‘Redd’ Holt, Chicago jazz legend and member of the original Ramsey Lewis Trio and Young-Holt Unlimited, dies at 91

Mr. Holt, who grew up on the West Side, became a jazz legend in the 1960s and ’70s playing in a number of groups. He also played a regular gig at the East Bank Club for 20 years until the pandemic lockdown.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Stephen 'tWitch' Boss's death should spark real conversations about the cost of Black celebrity

Last week, dancer and DJ Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss died from suicide at age 40. Like many, I was incredibly shocked and saddened by the news.

The Conversation

TV Tinsel: Byron Allen glides from roller rinks to comedy to business to court shows

People used to laugh at Byron Allen. They’re not laughing anymore. Allen began as a standup comedian while he was still in his teens occasionally selling gags to other comedians and performing in half-empty houses. At 18 he worked his way up to “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” and…

Tribune News Service

Norman Lear, progressive mensch, at 100

Norman Lear, Rob Reiner and more spoke to Salon about the power of comedy, especially in sitcoms that dare

Salon

‘Right to Offend’: How generations of Black comedians turned hot-button issues into hilarity

A&E documentary looks back with classic footage and comments from artists and experts.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Sanford and Son’ at 50: TV series was ‘double-edged’ Black sitcom pioneer

An instant ratings smash, it opened the door for other Black family shows to move into the virtually all-white TV neighborhood.

Chicago Sun-Times

'Sanford and Son' at 50, 'double-edged' Black sitcom pioneer

It was 50 years ago this month that the sitcom “Sanford and Son” debuted on NBC

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