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Chuck D of Public Enemy has urged fans to respect the original intent of their song "Burn Hollywood Burn" and not to connect it to the ongoing wildfire tragedy in Los Angeles, as the song was meant to be a protest against systemic racism and the lack of authentic Black representation in Hollywood.

Jamie Foxx experienced a brain bleed resulting in a stroke, a condition more prevalent in the Black community, but he fully recovered due to his sister's prompt response and emergency brain surgery.

Viola Davis accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes, sharing her journey from poverty to becoming an EGOT winner and thanking her friend Meryl Streep for her support.

Hollywood stars embraced golden hues and metallics on the red carpet at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, with standouts including Mikey Madison's Bottega Veneta gown, Angelina Jolie's silver beaded Alexander McQueen dress, and Dakota Fanning's red Dolce & Gabbana gown.

Michelle Buteau, in her latest comedy special "A Buteau-ful Mind," criticized Dave Chappelle's controversial jokes about transgender people and urged comedians to craft humor that is both harmless and funny without disparaging entire communities.

David Bowie played a key role in the early career of Luther Vandross, with the two forming a legendary friendship and collaborating on several projects.

"Black Nativity," a significant cultural tradition in African American communities, was established by Langston Hughes to reinterpret the story of Jesus' birth for African Americans, and has since been staged by various theaters nationwide with diverse interpretations.

A diverse array of new Christmas music, featuring artists such as Caleb Gordon, Brandy, DOE, Anthony Evans, Jennifer Hudson, Jonathan McReynolds, Ruben Studdard, Tedashii, Tower of Power, and CeCe Winans, is now available for streaming on Spotify.

The Classical Theatre of Harlem marks its 25th anniversary and the Harlem Renaissance centennial by highlighting Black voices in classical theatre and developing programs to engage Harlem youth with classical theatre.

Pharrell Williams has been appointed as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, aligning with his mission to support marginalized communities through education and philanthropy, and will represent UNESCO at major international cultural events and support the organization's educational and cultural programs worldwide.