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Harry Belafonte: The Icon’s Life In Music, Movies and TV

Drawn from seven decades, these 10 songs and film and TV appearances paint a picture of a legendary figure whose impact cannot be overstated.

By Michael Duquette

‘Beetlejuice’ Will Leave You With a Headache No Amount of Excedrin Can Cure

Everyone in the cast has been hired according to how loud they can scream, which they do in an eardrum-shattering collection of what some people call music.

By Rex Reed

The Range and Resonance of 2018’s African-American Films

A response to anyone who thinks 'Sorry to Bother You,' 'Blindspotting,' 'BlacKkKlansman' and 'Black Panther' are the same movie.

By Film Crit Hulk

Some of the Best ‘BlacKkKlansman’ Scenes Serve No Plot Purpose—And Save the Film

By Oliver Jones

The Sex Pistols’ ‘Anarchy in the UK’ Is More Relevant Now Than Ever

By Tim Sommer

Bernie Sanders Berated With Questions About ‘Zionist Jews’ at Harlem Forum

By Will Bredderman

Russell Simmons: Cuomo Promised Me Special Prosecutor for Police Abuse

By Will Bredderman

Black Don’t Crack! Prominent New Yorkers (Except Governor Patterson) Play It Straight and Serious for Black History Month

By Benjamin-Emile Le Hay

De Blasio’s Choices

By The Editors

Ex-Bloomberg Deputy Defends Boss After Inauguration Lashing

By Colin Campbell

A Cold Exit for Mayor Bloomberg

By Jill Colvin

De Blasio Inauguration Starts With ‘Plantation’ Rhetoric

By Colin Campbell

Belafonte Compares Koch Brothers to KKK While Introducing de Blasio

By Jill Colvin

Bill de Blasio Says He’s the Civil Rights Candidate With Harry Belafonte’s Help

By Gideon Resnick

Some Enchanted Evening: Ted Chapin Honored at 2013 Astaire Awards

By Elaina Plott

Flurries and Stars at UNICEF’s Snowflake Ball

By Charlotte Lytton

Ringing Home the Holiday Violence with Brad Pitt at <em>Killing Them Softly</em> Premiere

By Drew Grant

Republicans Slam Elizabeth Warren For Hanging With Harry Belafonte

By Hunter Walker

In Deed! Prince of Calypso, David Belafonte, Sells on the UWS

By Chloe Malle

Walt Disney’s Grandniece Finally Sells West End Co-ops, But Loses Millions

By Max Abelson

Belafonte Buys Neighboring West Side Condos for $5 M.