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Stars Pay Tribute to ‘Groundbreaking Actress’ Cicely Tyson

* Cicely Tyson, the beloved and pioneering Black actress whose career spanned more than six decades, died Thursday at age 96. The passing of the Hollywood star was announced by her family, via her manager Larry Thompson, per The Associated Press. “With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this […]

Cicely Tyson’s Last Interview Was Filmed for ‘Live with Kelly and Ryan’ the Day Before her Death (Watch in its Entirety)

Cicely Tyson the day before her death on ABC’s “Live with Kelly and Ryan” (filmed on Jan. 27, aired on Jan. 29, 2021) *Less than 24 hours after the death of Cicely Tyson was announced, the late screen and stage legend appeared in a pre-taped interview during Friday’s episode of “Live With Kelly and Ryan.” […]

Cicely Tyson to Receive ‘Sidney Poitier Award’ at BIFF Fest

Cicely Tyson speaks during the I Have A Dream Foundation “Spirit of the Dream” Gala at Gotham Hall Cicely Tyson on June 9, 2015 in New York City. (June 8, 2015 – Source: Cindy Ord/Getty Images North America *Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson will receive the first-ever Sir Sidney Poitier Tribute Award at the Bahamas […]

Cicely Tyson Honored with Hand and Footprint Ceremony with Tribute by Tyler Perry

 *The Hand & Footprint ceremony for actress and activist Cicely Tyson took place on Friday, April 27 at the TCL CHINESE THEATER IMAX. As part of the ninth annual TCM Classic Film Festival, the 1972 film “Sounder” Cicely Tyson starred in was screened with Tyson in attendance. At 93 years old, it seems the […]

Cicely Tyson Reflects on Six Decades of Award-winning Performances

* Cicely Tyson was among the most influential artists celebrated by the Kennedy Center Honors recently, which saw a star-studded line-up of top Hollywood talent and Washington power players come together to recognize individuals who have made a significant impact to American culture. Throughout the evening, which honored singer/songwriter Carole King, filmmaker George Lucas, actress […]

Legendary Actress Cicely Tyson Now Has A New York Street Named After Her | WATCH

*New York’s 101st Street in East Harlem has been renamed “ Cicely Tyson Way” in honor of the legendary actress Cicely Tyson who died aged 96 on January 28, 2021. The award-winning actress was raised on 101st Street. A party in Tyson’s honor was held at East 101st Street and Third Avenue and was attended […]

‘Cherish the Day’ Star Cicely Tyson, 95, Shares Her Birthday Celebration Ritual

Creator & Executive producer Ava DuVernay, Cicely Tyson, Xosha Roquemore and Alano Miller of ‘Cherish The Day’ speak onstage during the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network portion of the Discovery, Inc. TCA Winter Panel 2020 at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena on January 16, 2020 in Pasadena, California. (Source: Getty Images North America) *“You know how old […]

RIP Cicely Tyson, Dead at 96

Cicely Tyson attends the premiere of Amazon’s “Last Flag Flying” at DGA Theater on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. *Cicely Tyson, the beloved pioneering Black actor whose career spanned more than six decades, died Thursday at age 96. The passing of the Hollywood star was announced by her family, via her manager […]

Mike Tyson Threatens to ‘Knock the Black Off’ Michael Blackson After Comedian Comes for His Daughter

[…] but I’m ready for your beautiful queen.” He continued, “I’m ready to give u some grand kids that will have the complexion of Tyson Bedford, knowledge pf Cicely Tyson, talk like you Mike Tyson and hopefully not built like Tyson Fury. I really don’t give a f**k about the money but I’ll take it. Waiting […]

Legendary Actress Cicely Tyson Clears Crystal Stair Award

*For Ms. Cicely Tyson reaching farther and climbing higher is the story of her achieving greatness as an actor, advocate, and humanitarian. She has ascended to unparalleled heights portraying strong female characters on stage, screen and television and is this year’s recipient of the National Council of Negro Women’s (NCNW) highest honor, the Crystal Stair […]

Long Overdue: Cicely Tyson to Imprint Hands & Feet Outside Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theater

Cicely Tyson attends the premiere of Amazon’s “Last Flag Flying” at DGA Theater on November 1, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. *Turner Classic Movies (TCM) today announced it will honor stage and screen legend Cicely Tyson with a hand and footprint ceremony at the world-famous TCL Chinese Theater IMAX® in Hollywood during the ninth […]

Cicely Tyson: Spike Lee & Samuel L. Jackson Pay Tribute To Icon

*The American Theatre Wing honored Cicely Tyson as part of its annual Gala last month, and Spike Lee and Samuel L. Jackson were among the stars who came out to pay tribute to the icon. “I must tell you how great the new African American Museum is. We had nothing to explore before. Seeing this […]

Cicely Tyson Among 2015 ‘Kennedy Center Honors’ Recipients

Actress Cicely Tyson speaks during the I Have A Dream Foundation “Spirit of the Dream” Gala at Gotham HallCicely Tyson on June 9, 2015 in New York City *Cicely Tyson will be among the six recipients of this year’s Kennedy Center Honors, which annually salutes entertainers who influence American culture through the arts. The actress […]

Final Bow: Harlem Public Viewing for Cicely Tyson Draws Hundreds in the Bitter Cold (Video)

Guests wait in line to pay their respects to the late Cicely Tyson at a public viewing at Harlem’s famed Abyssinian Baptist Church on Feb. 15, 2021 (Getty Images) *Family, friends and fans paid their final respects to legendary actor Cicely Tyson on Monday during a public viewing Monday at Harlem’s famed Abyssinian Baptist Church, […]

Cicely Tyson: Hollywood Icon to Release Memoir in 2021

Getty *Hollywood icon Cicely Tyson is releasing a book about her life that is slated to hit bookshelves in 2021. The memoir, titled “Just As I Am,” will chronicle her early life in Harlem, performing arts training, her career as a dancer and transition into acting, per NewsOne.  “The accolades, the lights, the glamour and […]
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