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  • Jaelani Turner Williams

    Jaelani Turner-Williams is a contributing news writer for Okayplayer with bylines at Billboard, MTV News, NYLON, Recording Academy and more. Read her mind on Twitter at @hernameisjae.

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Tremaine Emory Says "Thoughtlessness" From Supreme Was Reason for His Departure

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Maxo Embarks on Post-Def Jam Independence With New Album ‘Debbie’s Son’

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Actress Hattie Mc Daniel is shown with the statuette she received for her portrayal in "Gone With The Wind." The award was for Best Supporting Role by an Actress, and was made at the 12th annual Academy Awards ceremony.

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Layzie Bone Delivers Hopeful Message Amid Krayzie Bone Hospitalization

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Someone carried a sign with the statement, "I'm Holding a Sign - A.I.," while members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA), joined by members of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA), come together to picket in front of Paramount Studios, in Los Angeles, CA, Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Here’s What the WGA Agreement Detailed About AI Usage

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