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LOS ANGELES -- This year’s inductees into the National Film Registry include an epic Star Wars and Lord of the Ring films, projects starring Jennifer Lopez and the late Cicely Tyson along with films that took on racially motivated violence against people of color.The Library of Congress announced Tuesday that films including “Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring,” and “A Nightmare on Elm Street” are among the 25 movies tapped for

We’re remembering the beloved stars who have sadly passed away in 2021 so far. From iconic actors to massive music stars to major media personalities, there have been some truly shocking deaths in the first few months of the year already.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticMelvin Van Peebles, who died Sept. 21 at 89, was not the inventor of Black cinema, but it’s no exaggeration to say that he smashed open the door to Black cinema as we know it.

Emmys 2021 left one of their own out of the “In Memoriam” segment.Amid an emotional montage of tributes to lost stars — ranging from Michael K. Williams and Cloris Leachman to Norm Macdonald and Cicely Tyson — at least one Emmy winner was forgotten.

2021 Emmys, which highlighted the late, great Alex Trebek, Cicely Tyson, Larry King and Michael K.

Met Gala favorite for her unique looks, continuing the tradition this year with a stunning ensemble. The 48-year-old actress stepped out in a stunning Iris Van Herpen gown for the annual bash at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Gabrielle Union is honouring a true American icon at Monday night’s Met Gala.

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Anna Tingley All products and services featured by Variety are independently selected by Variety editors. However, Variety may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.A #1 New York Times Bestseller, McConaughey’s memoir and self-proclaimed “approach book” is filled with raucous stories and one-of-a-kind bits of wisdom from the actor’s less-than-average life.

We’re remembering the beloved stars who have sadly passed away in 2021 so far. From iconic actors to massive music stars to major media personalities, there have been some truly shocking deaths in the first few months of the year already.

Both on and off-screen, Cicely Tyson was a true legend. The actress, who died at the age of 96 on January 28, 2021, enjoyed an incredibly successful career as an actress and trailblazer. From her Academy Honorary Award in 2018, to being a 5-time Emmy nominee for playing Viola Davis‘ mother on How To Get Away With Murder, Cicely made quite the impact in Hollywood. She even dabbled in Broadway, and snagged the Best Actress in a Play award for The Trip to Bountiful.

Alvin Ailey, which opens in New York on Friday — greatness recognizes greatness when Cicely Tyson calls him “the Pied Piper of modern dance” at his 1988 Kennedy Center Honors induction.And for this master of movement — who founded the internationally renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater company in New York in 1958 — it was all about bringing black people to the traditionally white world of dance.“I wanted it to be the kind of dancing that could be done for the man on the street, for the

Jessica Walter, Naya Rivera and Adam Schlesinger were not included in the “in memoriam” segment. Airing as part of Sunday (25 April) night’s awards ceremony, the annual commemoration of those lost from the world of film included stars such as Cicely Tyson and Sean Connery.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticIn 2002, when Halle Berry won the Oscar for her performance in “Monster’s Ball,” becoming the first African American woman to take home the Academy Award for best actress, after 30 seconds of convulsive tears she said, “This moment is so much bigger than me.

We’re remembering the beloved stars who have sadly passed away in 2021 so far. From iconic actors to massive music stars to major media personalities, there have been some truly shocking deaths in the first few months of the year already.

We’re remembering the beloved stars who have sadly passed away in 2021 so far. From iconic actors to massive music stars to major media personalities, there have been some truly shocking deaths in the first few months of the year already.

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Emmy Award-winning journalist Nischelle Turner is the co-host of Entertainment Tonight’s nightly broadcast, alongside Kevin Frazier.

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Viola Davis is remembering her friend and mentor, Cicely Tyson. The Hollywood icon died at the age of 96 last month after a historic career. ET's Nischelle Turner spoke with Davis, 55, about Tyson's legacy, influence and friendship.

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Hillary Clinton are among the attendees of a private memorial service for Cicely Tyson at Harlem's famed Abyssinian Baptist Church.The memorial service Tuesday came a day after hundreds of admirers of the pioneering Black actor lined up outside the church for a public viewing.

Emmy Awards for playing the 110-year-old former slave in the 1974 television drama “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” and another Emmy 20 years later for “Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All.”At age 88, Tyson won a Tony Award for the revival of Horton Foote’s “The Trip to Bountiful” in 2013.President Barack Obama awarded her the Medal of Freedom in 2016.

Claudia Eller Co-Editor-in-ChiefWe’re a little more than a month into the new year, and already Hollywood has in short order mourned the losses of so many thespian treasures: Cicely Tyson, Cloris Leachman, Hal Holbrook and Christopher Plummer. When screen legends die, it seems to carry an emotional resonance.

Nonfiction1. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, narrated by the author (Random House Audio)2.

Marion Ramsey (1947–2021), ‘Police Academy’ starTanya Roberts (1955–2021), actress who starred in ‘That ‘70s Show’Dearon “Deezer D” Thompson (1965–2021), ‘ER’ actor and rapperHarry Beal (1930–2021), first Navy SEALGregory Sierra (1937–2021), co-starred in ‘Barney Miller,’ ‘Sanford and Son’Mira Furlan (1955–2021), actress in ‘Babylon 5,’ ‘Lost’Siegfried Fischbacher (1939–2021), half of Siegfried & Roy magic duoFrank Shankwitz (1943–2021), Make-A-Wish Foundation cofounderGerry Marsden (1942–2021),

Cicely Tyson will have an official public viewing later this month. The family of the late actress shared she’ll be lying in repose from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15.

Cicely Tyson will have an official public viewing later this month. The family of the late actress shared she'll be lying repose from 10 a.m.

Ellise Shafer administratorThe family of Cicely Tyson has set an official public viewing for the late Hollywood icon, who died on Jan. 28 at the age of 96.The viewing will take place on Feb.

NEW YORK -- People wishing to pay their final respects to legendary actor Cicely Tyson will get a chance during a public viewing at a famed Manhattan church.The viewing for the actor, who died last week at age 96, will be held on Monday at Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, according to a statement by her family through her manager Larry Thompson.The viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and COVID-19 protocols will be in place, with masks and social distancing requirements.

The family of Cicely Tyson has announced that the late actress will have an official public viewing on from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, February 15, in New York City.

On the first day of rehearsal on The Trip to Bountiful, Miss Tyson arrived in leather pants with all black nails and one green one, and I knew right away this was my fairy grandmother. I immediately had this sense of reverence toward her, and I made sure she knew I was gratified to be in the same space as she was.

Stars in the House, the popular YouTube series known for reuniting classic TV and Broadway casts, will be hosted every Tuesday in February by prominent members of the Black theatre community, kicking off tonight with a tribute to the late Cicely Tyson.

Barack Obama, narrated by the author (Random House Audio)3. How to Train Your Mind by Chris Bailey, narrated by the author (Audible Originals)4.

LOS ANGELES -- Cicely Tyson was a Black actor who knocked down doors so other women of color could walk through them.Tyson strategically selected powerful roles with an intent to elevate how Black actors were perceived. With dignified grace, she starred in films such as “Sounder” and on TV with “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.” She strived to shatter stereotypes and inspired many Black actresses along the way to follow her footsteps.

Black History Month, ET is celebrating some of the pioneers who made history in TV and film. 1. Cicely TysonCicely Tyson released  just three days before her death on Jan.