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Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color. He also received the President’s Award for his public service achievements through his New Look Foundation

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Washington State Rep. Pramila Jayapal  

The move highlights lawmakers’ growing concerns over the app’s possible threats to national security.

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Award-Winning Actress Viola Davis Is Being Honored With Her Own Barbie Doll/Photo by Getty Images/Vogue/Mattel 

To kick off Women’s History Month, Mattel has announced a new collection of dolls paying homage to the 65th anniversary of Barbie. Included among the honorees is none other than Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis.

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Venus Williams Becomes Co-Founder of Palazzo, an AI-Based Interior Design Company / Credit: Photo by Dave Kotinsky 

She’s taking one of her other talents to the next level.

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LeBron James (Photo: Credit: Mark J. Terrill / AP) 

We’re celebrating another milestone in the storied career of LeBron James!

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Wendy Williams (Photo: NNPA) 

In a press release, aides to Williams said her condition, including aphasia, has impacted her language and communication abilities, while FTD has impacted Williams’s behavior and cognitive functions. Last year, actor Bruce Willis also shared his battle with the same form of dementia.

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New 19-Foot Kobe Bryant Statue (Photo by Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) 

This week, the Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a new statue of Kobe Bryant outside the Crypto.com arena, NBA.com reports. The 19-foot, 4,000-pound bronze statue depicts Bryant in a white No.8 jersey with his right index finger raised to the sky, a pose Bryant made after his outstanding 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors in 2006. 

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Tiger Woods (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) 

Tiger Woods in a red shirt on Sunday has become as recognizable as a Masters champion in a green jacket. Only it’s no longer about a Sunday red shirt for Woods. It’s about a brand. 

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Credit: Getty Images 

TikTok has launched its #BlackTikTok Visionary Voices list for 2024, paying tribute to the Black creators, entrepreneurs, and industry disruptors who are leaving their marks on the platform and beyond. The social media giant is using the occasion of Black History Month to recognize and amplify the cultural contributions of the #BlackTikTok community.

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Image: Lewis Hamilton/Instagram 

On Feb. 1, Hamilton signed a multi-year contract with Ferarri that will begin in 2025. This decision comes after racing with Mercedes for over a decade. The move to Ferrari is like a dream come true for the 39-year-old British driver. 

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