Richard Pryor, the African-American stand-up comic and film star, broke new ground in comedy before throughout the course of his turbulent and iconic career.
Richard Pryor, the African-American stand-up comic and film star, broke new ground in comedy before throughout the course of his turbulent and iconic career.
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Browse notable black entertainers such as Michael Jackson, Eddie Murphy, and Oprah Winfrey.
Famous Black Entertainers
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From the early comedy of Nipsey Russell and Richard Pryor to the contemporary routines of Mo'nique and Chris Rock, African-Americans have often used their wit to become the voice and face of the African-American experience. These legendary comedians also set a very high bar—not only for African-Americans, but for all comics trying to make it in show-business.
Black Comedians
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Life imitates art in Hollywood, where passionate romances turn into short-lived marriages and quickie divorces. Numerous nuptials are one of the hallmarks of the celebrity lifestyle. Hollywood royalty Elizabeth Taylor married eight times—even more than real royalty King Henry VIII, who married six times. Here's a look at the famous individuals who tied the knot—and then tied it again, and again, and again.
Numerous Nuptials
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