“Grey’s Anatomy” star James Pickens Jr. was diagnosed with a rare form of prostate cancer in 2024 while on hiatus from the ABC television drama. He is now cancer-free. The 73-year-old actor, who portrays Dr. Richard Webber, told Black Health Matters that his family has a history of prostate cancer. “I would have been surprised if I hadn’t gotten it,” he said. The cancer was discovered during a routine annual physical. He is now speaking out about his health to raise awareness about the importance of early detection, especially for Black men …
The Los Angeles, California, premiere of “Being Eddie,” Eddie Murphy’s biographical documentary took place at the Netflix Tudum Theatre on November 12. Murphy was joined by his family, including seven of his children, as well as A-list celebrities like Martin Lawrence, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Cedric the Entertainer. The documentary, currently streaming on Netflix, follows the Oscar-nominated actor’s nearly half-a-century career, and features interviews with Tracee Ellis Ross, Chris Rock, Jamie Foxx, Arsenio Hall, Dave Chappelle, Jerry Seinfeld, and more …
Three-time Grammy Award-winner Ne-Yo will make his Broadway debut in “Hell’s Kitchen” beginning Thursday, Dec. 4, in the role of Davis. Said Ne-Yo, “I’ve performed on a lot of stages in my life, but making my Broadway debut in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ is something truly special.” “Hell’s Kitchen” features the music of 17-time Grammy Award-winner Alicia Keys. The play won the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album 2025 and is playing at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre. Ne-Yo is currently preparing to release a country-inspired album …
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Celebrities seen on the red carpet at the “Wicked: For Good” U.S. premiere in the Big Apple on November 17 included Gayle King, Colman Domingo, and the film’s stars Ariane Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who sported black leather, feathers, and oversized sunglasses …