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Howard University Announces Legendary Actress, Alumna Phylicia Rashad as Dean of the Newly Reestablished College of Fine Arts

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Phylicia Rashad, Rashad, Howard University, Actors, Theatre, Actresses

b'Washington, May 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON \xe2\x80\x93 Following a comprehensive national search, Howard University today proudly announces the appointment of Phylicia Rashad as dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts, effective July 1, 2021.

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  • b'Washington, May 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON \xe2\x80\x93 Following a comprehensive national search, Howard University today proudly announces the appointment of Phylicia Rashad as dean of the recently reestablished College of Fine Arts, effective July 1, 2021.
  • An alumna of Howard University, Rashad graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s in fine arts.\n\xe2\x80\x9cIt is an honor to welcome one of Howard\xe2\x80\x99s acclaimed daughters back home to Alma Mater.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cAs we reintroduce our campus community and the world at large to Howard\xe2\x80\x99s College of Fine Arts, the dean will play an instrumental role in ensuring an auspicious beginning for this reestablished institution.
  • Given Ms. Rashad\xe2\x80\x99s reputation as well as her capabilities and impressive list of accomplishments, she will undoubtedly empower the college to transcend even our incredibly high expectations.

Production begins in Los Angeles and Ft. Wayne, IN on The Wedding Pact 2 (The Baby Pact)

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Musicians, Films, The Wedding Pact, Actors, Haylie Duff, Pact, Kevin Farley, Duff, Singers

These original castmates are reuniting for the highly anticipated sequel of 2014\'s "The Wedding Pact.

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  • These original castmates are reuniting for the highly anticipated sequel of 2014\'s "The Wedding Pact.
  • "\nThree years after Mitch and Elizabeth (Haylie Duff) got married at the end of The Wedding Pact, much has changed.
  • Kevin Farley and Richard Riehle also star in the film.\n"The Wedding Pact 2 (The Baby Pact)," examines what happens when happily ever after doesn\'t quite turn out that way.
  • "The Wedding Pact 2 (The Baby Pact)," is a Fantasy Forge Films Production.\nSFO Entertainment represents the film domestically and Blairwood Entertainment represents the film internationally.\nFor more information, please follow @theweddingpact2 on Instagram.\n'

FABLE Launches LEVAR BURTON BOOK CLUB Spotlighting Burton's Favorite Authors And Storytellers

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Books, Publishing, Book publishing, Bookbinding, Folio, LeVar Burton, Burton, Actors

b'PALO ALTO, Calif., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, FABLE, the pioneering social reading app founded by lauded tech industry leader and creative visionary PADMASREE WARRIOR, proudly launches the LEVAR BURTON BOOK CLUB.

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  • b'PALO ALTO, Calif., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, FABLE, the pioneering social reading app founded by lauded tech industry leader and creative visionary PADMASREE WARRIOR, proudly launches the LEVAR BURTON BOOK CLUB.
  • Every three months BURTON will add three new books to the Folio and select one book each month from the Folio for his Book Club to read together.\nFable launches LeVar Burton Book Club, spotlighting Burton\'s favorite authors and storytellers.\nFABLE Folios spotlight exceptional book recommendations handpicked by tastemakers, experts, acclaimed authors, world-class athletes, and industry titans.
  • Each Folio comes with a custom Book Club Discussion Guide to help readers enjoy the book with their community.\nFor his first Folio, BURTON hand-selected books written exclusively by Black authors to read alongside FABLE\'S premium subscription members.
  • The first book BURTON has chosen to read with his book club is James Baldwin\'s "Go Tell It On The Mountain," with which he shares a deeply personal connection.\n"For my first FABLE FolioI selected books that have had a tremendous impact on my life," said BURTON.

Digital Transformation and Sustainability Evangelist Vijay Sethi Joins the Advisory Board of Cyble

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Software, Technology, Security, Vijay, Tamil cinema, Actors

b'Cyble, an AI-powered, Y Combinator-backed, cyber intelligence company that empowers organizations with darkweb/cybercrime monitoring and mitigation services, today announced the addition of eminent technology and sustainability evangelist Vijay Sethi to its Advisory Board.

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  • b'Cyble, an AI-powered, Y Combinator-backed, cyber intelligence company that empowers organizations with darkweb/cybercrime monitoring and mitigation services, today announced the addition of eminent technology and sustainability evangelist Vijay Sethi to its Advisory Board.
  • Vijay has rich experience in advising and mentoring corporates and startups in various facets of management, digital transformation, and sustainability.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210511005525/en/\nDigital Transformation and Sustainability Evangelist Vijay Sethi Joins the Advisory Board of Cyble (Photo: Business Wire)\n\xe2\x80\x9cA key member of our Advisory Board, Vijay\xe2\x80\x99s insights will help steer our strategic development initiatives.
  • Over the years, Vijay has also been a member of various Committees of CII and FICCI.\nBeenu Arora, CEO and Founder of Cyble, says, \xe2\x80\x9cI am delighted to welcome Vijay into the board.

Spelman College Names Arts Center After Alumna LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson

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Monday, May 10, 2021
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b'ATLANTA, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of their lifetime of achievements, Spelman College will name a renovated theater, lobby, dressing rooms and supporting areas the LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson Performing Arts Center.

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  • b'ATLANTA, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of their lifetime of achievements, Spelman College will name a renovated theater, lobby, dressing rooms and supporting areas the LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson Performing Arts Center.
  • She performed, alongside then Morehouse College student, Samuel Jackson, as a member of the Morehouse Spelman Players in productions like "The Sale" by Pearl Cleage, C\'71.
  • Pioneers and leaders in producing important stories, LaTanya and Sam\'s excellence will forever resonate in the arts center named for them.
  • "\nRichardson Jackson and Jackson both performed leading roles with the Morehouse Spelman Players on Spelman\'s theatrical stage in the 1970s.

Comedian Sarah Silverman And RepresentUs Urge Members Of Congress To Not Be A**holes, Pass The For The People Act

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Comedians, RepresentUs, Entertainers, Supermajority, Sarah Silverman, Silverman, United States Senate, Actors

b'NEW YORK, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In a new video from leading right-left anti-corruption organization RepresentUs, comedian Sarah Silverman colorfully urges Congress to pass the For the People Act.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In a new video from leading right-left anti-corruption organization RepresentUs, comedian Sarah Silverman colorfully urges Congress to pass the For the People Act.
  • The bill has passed the House and goes to the Senate for markup tomorrow.\n"What kind of a**holes want to stop people from voting?
  • Let\'s get loud and pass the For the People Act," said Silverman, who previously starred in RepresentUs\' viral video Naked Ballots , released during the 2020 election season.\nRepresentUs explains the Senate markup process on its website .
  • The For the People Act has supermajority support from voters across the political spectrum, as two-thirds of Americans support the bill .

James and Kimberly Van Der Beek urge Americans to donate blood following pregnancy losses

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Transfusion medicine, Hematology, Blood, Blood donation, Van der Beek, Actors, Beeks, Blood transfusion, Organ transplantation, James Van Der Beek

b'WASHINGTON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Actor and writer James Van Der Beek and wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, are calling on Americans to give the gift of life this summer by donating blood with the American Red Cross in the wake of a difficult and emotional health crisis.\nIn the past year, the Van Der Beek family suffered back-to-back pregnancy losses that each time required blood transfusions to save Kimberly\'s life.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Actor and writer James Van Der Beek and wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, are calling on Americans to give the gift of life this summer by donating blood with the American Red Cross in the wake of a difficult and emotional health crisis.\nIn the past year, the Van Der Beek family suffered back-to-back pregnancy losses that each time required blood transfusions to save Kimberly\'s life.
  • For many patients in hospitals awaiting surgeries and transplants, battling cancer, or recovering from traumatic accidents, the need for blood continues.
  • May is Trauma Awareness Month and blood donors are essential to the health and well-being of our nation.
  • "We are grateful to the Van Der Beeks and their courage to give comfort to others who have experienced similar losses and highlight the importance of blood donation.

Those Who Wish Me Dead (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Available on WaterTower Music May 7

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Friday, May 7, 2021
General Entertainment, Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Music, Actors, American people of German descent, Kevin Costner, GoldSpirit Awards, Film directors, People from California

In addition, he composed the themes for the NFL on ESPN, the nationally televised U.S. Open Championships, and Formula 1.

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  • In addition, he composed the themes for the NFL on ESPN, the nationally televised U.S. Open Championships, and Formula 1.
  • Tyler has composed the music for the television series \xe2\x80\x9cHawaii Five-O,\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9cScorpion,\xe2\x80\x9d \xe2\x80\x9cMagnum PI\xe2\x80\x9d and Taylor Sheridan\xe2\x80\x99s \xe2\x80\x9cYellowstone\xe2\x80\x9d starring Kevin Costner.
  • His honors include 32 BMI Music Awards, three Emmy nominations, five ASCAP Music Awards, and 12 Goldspirit Awards, including Composer of the Year.
  • It has been the soundtrack home to many of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most iconic films, television shows and games since 2001.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210507005132/en/\n'

“Machete” Star Danny Trejo’s Cerveza Now Available Statewide in California

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Wine & Spirits, Other Consumer, Supermarket, Licensing (Entertainment), Specialty, Food, Beverage, Entertainment, Celebrity, Retail, Consumer, Restaurant, Bar, Cerveza, Trejo, Actors, Entertainers

b'Actor and humanitarian Danny Trejo today announces the statewide launch of his Mexican style lager, Trejo\xe2\x80\x99s Cerveza.

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  • b'Actor and humanitarian Danny Trejo today announces the statewide launch of his Mexican style lager, Trejo\xe2\x80\x99s Cerveza.
  • Prior to this expansion, Trejo\xe2\x80\x99s Cerveza was only available in the Los Angeles area through retailers including Bevmo, Whole Foods, Ralphs and Total Wine.\nTrejo\xe2\x80\x99s Cerveza is as unique as its namesake.
  • The crisp, Mexican style lager perfectly represents El Jefe and LA culture.
  • But the time has come and we\xe2\x80\x99re ready for so many more people to give it a try.\xe2\x80\x9d\nWith its distinct black and gold packaging, Trejo\xe2\x80\x99s Cerveza is distributed across California by Wine Warehouse in 16 oz.

America Ferrera, Kate del Castillo, Rosario Dawson & More Release PSAs Urging Latinas In California To Keep Working Together To End The Pandemic

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Actors, America Ferrera, Salinas, Rosario, Santa Fe, Actresses, People from California

The PSAs feature America Ferrera, Chloe Bridges, Francia Rasa, Kate del Castillo, Liz Hernandez, Maria Elena Salinas, Patty Rodriguez, and Rosario Dawson.

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  • The PSAs feature America Ferrera, Chloe Bridges, Francia Rasa, Kate del Castillo, Liz Hernandez, Maria Elena Salinas, Patty Rodriguez, and Rosario Dawson.
  • We\'re excited to partner with Poderistas and empower our communities with the information they need to stay safer and help end the pandemic.
  • All of us have to do our part to keep our community healthy and safe by getting vaccinated and continuing to mask up.
  • Our ethos remains igual: To elevate, celebrate, and inspire Latinas to amplify their voices and actions on behalf of themselves and their communities.