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Chatting with Channing

Channing Matthew Tatum was born in Cullman, Ala., on April 26, 1980. A mix of Irish, French, German and Native American ancestry, he was raised mostly in Mississippi and then Florida before starting out in showbiz as a fashion model and dancer. More »

The enduring legacy of black theater: "The Amen Corner"

To expand awareness of the significance of black theater, the William Monroe Trotter Institute for the Study of Black History and Culture at UMass Boston recently presented a staged reading of "The Amen Corner" by James Baldwin. The reading was convened by Project1Voice in New York and was part of a multi-city tribute to Baldwin that demonstrated the connectedness of black theater across the country. More »

'Avenue Q' soars on Lyric Stage

Gary Coleman shot to television stardom in the role of Arnold Jackson on "Different Strokes" (1978-1986) but plummeted to bankruptcy and struggled with a variety of health and personal problems as an adult. More »