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[…] for most filmed and distributed comedy specials. “That only speaks to quantity,” says Williams. “I do have more comedy specials than any comedian breathing or dead. That’s only seven more than Richard Pryor. And six more than Martin Lawrence and six more than Chris Rock. Five more than Dave Chappelle. Those are just facts, sir.”

[…] “King Richard” will made its world premiere in theaters and is streaming exclusively on HBO. The Warner Bros. film is based on the true story of how Richard Williams, the father of Compton, California-raised Venus and Serena Williams, coached and guided his daughters’ incredible pathways to become two of the greatest pro tennis players the […]

*Serena Williams hid a family heartache as she won Wimbledon last week. It has been revealed that her dad, Richard Williams, had a stroke and has “debilitating memory issues,” his wife told RadarOnline.com Lakeisha Williams, 37, Richard’s third wife said he was released from the hospital last week. “His condition is fair – he’s up […]

[…] player holds the most major singles, doubles, and mixed doubles titles for active tennis players. Serena grew up in Compton, California. The family included her parents – Richard William, the founder of a security service, and Oracene Price, a nurse – and her older sister, Venus. While both parents encouraged the girls to play […]

Richard Williams – Will Smith (TMZ-Getty) *The father of Venus and Serena Williams is speaking out to condemn violence after Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars ceremony on Sunday. Richard Williams, via his son Chavoita LeSane, told NBC News, “We don’t know all the details of what happened. But we don’t […]

*You can’t tell the story of Richard Williams without showcasing his daughter’s Venus and Serena’s iconic journey to the top of the tennis world. With Will Smith taking on the lead role of Richard and Aunjanue Ellis as Oracene Williams in the new Warner Bros. film, “King Richard,” the parts for the sisters had to […]

[…] best version of yourself and pushing the status quo.” Check out some of the styles via the IG posts below. READ MORE: Will Smith Settles Lawsuit Over ‘King Richard’ Biopic About Father of Venus and Serena Williams   View this post on Instagram   Inspired by strong, fierce women who are both competitive and compassionate, […]

[…] her confidence, her personality.” To deal with her fear, Sharapova says she takes on “a maddening composure and a stately calm” whenever they must face each other. Richard and Lakeisha Williams in 2009. (Getty) In other Serena news, the athlete is reportedly attempting to evict her stepmom and half-brother from her family home. According […]

[…] composer (Lyle Mays) 65. Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella An Arranger’s Award. (Artist names appear in parentheses.) Singles or Tracks only. Chopsticks Bill O’Connell, arranger ( Richard Baratta) For The Love Of A Princess (From “Braveheart”) Robin Smith, arranger (HAUSER, London Symphony Orchestra & Robin Smith) Infinite Love Emile Mosseri, arranger (Emile Mosseri) […]

[…] Today, she released the highly anticipated single, “Be Alive.” “Be Alive” appears in the upcoming “King Richard,” starring Will Smith who plays Serena and Venus Williams’ father, Richard Williams. And just like the film which details Richard William’s unwavering belief that his daughters will “shake up this world” as he pushes Venus and Serena to […]

[…] of the Hopman Cup took some pressure off her ahead of the Australian Open later this month, and she was also heeding some advice from her father, Richard. “My dad says, ‘Serena, you’ve done everything, enjoy yourself, I promise you’ll play better,” Williams was quoted as saying after the match. “So I’m like, ‘OK.’ […]

[…] – 10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. ME, MYSELF & I stars Bobby Moynihan, Jack Dylan Grazer, Brian Unger, Jaleel White, Kelen Coleman, Christopher Paul Richards, Mandell Maughan, Skylar Gray and Reylynn Caster with Sharon Lawrence and John Larroquette.  It is produced by Kapital Entertainment in association with Warner Bros. Television and […]

Getty *Michael K. Williams has revealed that he channeled his own “trauma” to play Montrose Freeman in HBO’s hit sci-fi drama “Lovecraft Country.” “He’s traumatized,” Williams tells PEOPLE of Montrose, who is struggling with sexuality issues. He’s also a victim of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre. “We meet this man, and he’s already a survivor of […]

Richard and Lakeisha Williams (Getty Images) * Richard Williams, father of tennis champions Serena and Venus Williams, has revealed that he’s suffered a series of strokes which have left him barely able to speak. He’s in such a terrible medical condition that he has given power of attorney to his son who acts as his […]

[…] Here’s the clip of Jane Campion’s speech#CriticsChoiceAwards pic.twitter.com/pucAsmE2JF — philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) March 14, 2022 The Williams sisters executive produced the “King Richard” biopic about their father Richard Williams, who is portrayed by Will Smith in the film. During the Critics Choice Awards, Smith won the Best Actor trophy. Campion’s “The Power of the Dog” […]