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PEOPLE & ARTS Tuesday 2 april 2019

Beyonce, ‘Black Panther’ win at 50th NAACP Image Awards

By J. LANDRUM Jr. including best actor in a
Associated Press motion picture (Boseman),
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Be- supporting actor in a mo-
yonce was named enter- tion picture (Michael B. Jor-
tainer of the year at the dan) and directing in a mo-
50th annual NAACP Image tion picture (Coogler).
Awards that highlighted Jussie Smollett, who lost to
works by entertainers and “Grey’s Anatomy” star Jes-
writers of color. sie Williams in the support-
After Beyonce accepted ing actor in a drama series
the award Saturday night, category, did not attend
the superstar paid homage the awards.
to the people who were It has been a tumultuous
nominated in the same cat- week for the “Empire” star
egory as her. She beat out after a felony case against
Los Angeles Lakers super- him was dropped in Chi-
star LeBron James, Regina cago. The handling of the
King, Chadwick Boseman case, which accused Smol-
and director Ryan Coogler. lett of falsely reporting to
“Regina King, I love you so police that he was assault-
much. You taught us pa- ed by two men in down-
tience, persistence and town Chicago on Jan. 29,
how to be masterful in your has drawn widespread
craft,” she said. “Chadwick condemnation.
Boseman is teaching chil- The cast of “Black Panther,” pose in the press room with the award for outstanding motion picture “They said no Jussie Smollett
dren to dream and to be at the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in Los jokes,” Rock said. “Yeah,
seen as kings. LeBron James Angeles. I know, but what a waste
has taught us the strength Associated Press of light skin. Do you know
of all forms, leading by ex- two-hour Coachella Val- Alliance. cluding his wife, Beyonce, what I could do with that
ample and providing edu- ley Music and Arts Festival The rapper executive pro- who smiled while her hus- light skin? That curly hair,
cation to our kids. Ryan performance. She also per- duced the documentaries band made his speech. my career would be out
Coogler tells our stories in formed “Lift Every Voice “Rest in Power: The Trayvon “It’s not the amount of years of here. I would be running
a way that celebrates our and Sing,” which is known Martin Story” and “Time: in your life. It’s the amount Hollywood. What the hell
history and proves we do as the national black an- The Kalief Browder Story,” of life in your years,” he said. was he thinking? You are
have power.” them, at the festival and along with an animated “That quote embodies my known as ‘Jessie’ for now
Beyonce added: “I’m hon- donated $100,000 to four documentary short called beautiful grandmother.” on. You don’t even get the
ored to be included among black universities shortly af- “The War on Drugs is an “Black Panther” was ‘u’ anymore. That ‘u’ was
all of you, and to be a part ter her performance. Epic Fail.” That documen- awarded best motion pic- for respect. You ain’t get-
of a vital and thriving com- The awards ceremony tary highlighted the unfa- ture. The Marvel block- ting no respect from me.”
munity. Thank you to the aired live on TV One at the vorable treatment of black buster hit beat out “BlacK- In response to Rock’s jokes,
NAACP.” Dolby Theatre, the same and Latino people when kKlansman,” ‘’Crazy Rich “black-ish” star Yara Sha-
Beyonce released a joint venue that hosts the Acad- it comes to drug-related Asians,” ‘’If Beale Street hidi made her stance in the
album last year with her emy Awards. crimes. Could Talk” and “The Hate Smollett controversy obvi-
husband, Jay-Z, called Jay-Z received the Presi- Jay-Z quoted Abraham Lin- U Give.” ous.
“Everything is Love.” The dent’s Award for the coln after he accepted his The superhero film was a “I stand with Jussie,” Shahidi
prolific singer also paid rapper’s public service award and dedicated his cultural phenomenon. It said before she handed
tribute to historically black achievements. He was trophy to his 93-year-old earned $700 million domes- the microphone to Marcus
colleges and universi- recognized for his efforts grandmother Hattie White, tically during it theatrical Scribner and ducked into
ties, as well as the dance through his Shawn Carter saying: “She’s so full of life.” run. her crowd of castmates in-
troupes and step teams Foundation and serving as He also paid homage to “Black Panther” won in cluding Anthony Anderson
during her groundbreaking co-founder of the REFORM the women in his life, in- several other categories, and Tracee Ellis Ross. q

Jonathan McReynolds wins big at Stellar Gospel Music Awards

Associated Press took home honors for best ral Aretha Franklin ICON
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jona- contemporary male vocal- Award.
than McReynolds was the ist, contemporary CD and Gospel legend Delores
top winner at the Stellar producer of the year. Washington Green of The
Gospel Music Awards, tak- Jekalyn Carr was named Caravans was given the
ing home eight trophies female vocalist of the year Legend Award.
during a ceremony that in- and The Walls Group won And James Robinson Jr.,
cluded a posthumous trib- the award for duo/chorus Jackie Patillo and Phil
ute to the Queen of Soul, group of the year. Thornton were inducted
Aretha Franklin. The best new artist trophy into the Stellar Honors Hall
Thanks to his album “Make went to Jabari Johnson. of Fame.
Room,” Chicago gospel The tribute to Franklin was Kirk Franklin returned to
artist McReynolds was performed by Kelly Price, host the live taping of the
crowned artist of the year In this Oct. 11, 2016 file photo, Jonathan McReynolds performs Regina Belle and Erica awards show at Las Vegas’
Friday night and his song at the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards at Lipscomb University in Campbell. Members of Orleans Arena. The Stellar
“Not Lucky” was named Nashville, Tenn. Franklin’s family were pre- Awards will be telecast on
song of the year. He also Associated Press sented with the inaugu- BET on April 21.q