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'When you're a little kid, you might have to take care of your parents as much as they take care of you'

Here, she talks about her Oscar-worthy performance as Hushpuppy in "Beasts of the Southern Wild," a visually-enchanting modern parable issuing a dire warning about the threat to the planet posed by civilization and corporations if left unchecked.


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'When I consider a film, I really look at the character first to see if it's something that I can dive into and bring to life'

As a model, Dania was named the face of CoverGirl and has been featured in its advertising campaign for a couple of years running. She also appeared opposite Sean "P. Diddy" Combs in the CIROC "Luck Be a Lady" campaign that ran all around the world. Here, she talks about her new movie, "Premium Rush," an action thriller co-starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. 


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'The great fear I've had to overcome, particularly this past year, is the fear of failure'

Carmen and her husband, actor Jeffrey Wright, live in Brooklyn, which is where they are raising their two children. Here's she talks about her latest role as Sister in "Sparkle" opposite Jordin Sparks and the late Whitney Houston.


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'Dancing with the Stars' runner-up seeks second shot on show

Here, Kyle talks about his quest to become the 13th contestant on the 15th season of ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars: All Star Edition'


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The movie is a coming-of-age comedy which might be best thought of as an African-American variation on 'American Pie'

Father and Son Discuss Coming-of-Age Comedy


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Her new book, 'Religion and Hip Hop,' is out Aug. 1

Dr. Monica R. Miller's first book, Religion and Hip Hop, will hit bookstores August 1. She talked to The Skanner News July 17.

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Comedian's latest standup special will be released on DVD July 17

(CNN) -- Bill Bellamy has no problem owning up to the fact that he is "Crazy Sexy Dirty."

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The actor was most famous for his roles on the 'Andy Griffith Show' and 'Matlock'

(CNN) -- Stars, officials and loved ones weighed in Tuesday with their tributes to TV actor Andy Griffith, who died at age 86 in his home state of North Carolina.

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This artist owns enough material to last him a lifetime

Cleveland Smith makes stunning fabric art and quilts, using eyepopping African fabrics.

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Tyler Perry practices what he preaches, and what he preaches has endeared him to millions of fans drawn by that unique blend of spiritual hope

Tyler Perry's inspirational journey from the hard streets of New Orleans to the heights of Hollywood's A-list is the stuff of American legend.


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