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UPI
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
'Lilo & Stitch' tops North American box office with $63M
Courtney B. Vance's "Lilo & Stitch" is No. 1 at the North American box office for a second weekend. File Photo by Chris Chew/UPI | License Photo June 1 (UPI) -- Lilo & Stitch is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning an additional $63 million in receipts this weekend, announced Sunday. It raked in $145.5 million the previous weekend when it first opened. Coming in at No. 2 this Friday through Sunday is Mission: Impossible -- The Final Reckoning with $27.3 million, followed by Karate Kid: Legends at No. 3 with $21 million, Final Destination: Bloodlines at No. 4 with $10.8 million and Bring Her Back at No. 5 with $7.1 million. Rounding out the top tier are Sinners at No. 6 with $5.2 million, Thunderbolts at No. 7 with $4.8 million, Friendship at No. 8 with $2.6 million, The Last Rodeo at No. 9 with $2.1 million and j-hope Tour Hope on the Stage in Japan at No. 10 with $940,000.
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
Actors discuss starring in the new ‘Lilo & Stitch'
ABC News' Stephanie Ramos spoke with two-time Emmy and Tony award winner Courtney B. Vance and Sydney Elizebeth Agudong about working on the live-action remake of "Lilo & Stitch."
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Celebrates Its Esteemed Alumni Hall of Fame Class
Honorees from Sports, Entertainment, Healthcare and More Inducted During May 8 Ceremony, Hosted by Courtney B. Vance in San Diego Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony ATLANTA, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, one of the nation's leading youth-serving organizations, proudly celebrated its 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame class, marking the 35th anniversary of this esteemed tradition. Each year, a new class of Hall of Fame inductees represents a group of accomplished individuals who credit their formative experiences at Boys & Girls Clubs for laying the foundation to becoming successful adults. The 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees are: Cedric "The Entertainer" Kyles – Actor/Comedian, Producer, Director & Novelist Donnie Wahlberg – Singer-Songwriter, Actor & Producer Derek Anderson – Retired NBA Basketball Player & Philanthropist Kenneth "Montez Ford" Crawford – WWE Superstar Khalia Collier – VP/Chief of Staff of Basketball Operations, Dallas Mavericks & Owner, St. Louis Surge Donnie Edwards – Retired NFL Linebacker & Nonprofit President and Founder Dr. Rita Ng – Physician-In-Chief at Kaiser Permanente Oakland, Former Miss America Pageant Runner-Up The 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in San Diego, California during Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 119th National Conference. Adding a special touch to the evening, the event was hosted by award-winning actor, producer and fellow Boys & Girls Club alum, Courtney B. Vance, a 2005 inductee to the Alumni Hall of Fame. It also included performances by Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter, Ruben Studdard (2005 inductee) and celebrated pianist, composer and producer, William Joseph (2024 inductee). 'Seeing the impact of Boys & Girls Clubs come full circle through our incredible Hall of Famers is always inspiring,' said Jim Clark, president & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 'It is a privilege to celebrate this year's honorees and their exceptional journeys and contributions, which will undoubtedly encourage the next generation of Club kids.' These seven individuals join a prestigious group of over 250 Boys & Girls Club alumni—from Academy-Award winner Denzel Washington to award-winning sports and musical icons, national media personalities, industry leaders and more—who have been recognized for extraordinary contributions to their respective fields and their unwavering commitment to giving back. Their stories serve as powerful examples of the positive impact Boys & Girls Clubs have on shaping the lives of young people. Images from the event can be viewed and downloaded here. To learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America, its programs and alumni, visit About Boys & Girls Clubs of America For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,500 Clubs serve more than 4 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and LinkedIn. Attachments Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Boys & Girls Clubs of America's 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony CONTACT: Andrea Holliday Boys & Girls Clubs of America aholliday@ while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Courtney B. Vance to narrate audio edition of prize-winning W.E.B. Du Bois biography
NEW YORK (AP) — Award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance will be narrating the first ever-audio edition of one of the most acclaimed literary biographies of the past 30 years, David Levering Lewis' two-volume work on the scholar, author and civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois. The first volume is scheduled for June 17. 'As a lover of history, I was drawn to W.E.B. Du Bois's award-winning biography," Vance said in a statement released Wednesday by Simon & Schuster Audio. "Having the chance to reintroduce his legacy to audiophiles by narrating his life story has been an honor and true passion project for me.' Lewis received Pulitzer Prizes for each of his Du Bois books: 'W.E.B. Du Bois: Biography of a Race, 1868–1919,' published in 1993, and 'W. E. B. Du Bois: The Fight for Equality and the American Century, 1919–1963,' which came out in 2000. The historian said in a statement that he was gratified to have his books available in audio. 'I can hardly believe this has come to pass,' he said. 'Listen to Courtney B. Vance and you shall hear the spoken wisdom of an American colossus, a prophetic man of color in whose 95 years all intellectual, political, economic, and racial choices were profoundly explored.'
The Independent
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Courtney B. Vance to narrate audio edition of prize-winning W.E.B. Du Bois biography
Award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance will be narrating the first ever-audio edition of one of the most acclaimed literary biographies of the past 30 years, David Levering Lewis' two-volume work on the scholar, author and civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois. The first volume is scheduled for June 17. 'As a lover of history, I was drawn to W.E.B. Du Bois's award-winning biography," Vance said in a statement released Wednesday by Simon & Schuster Audio. "Having the chance to reintroduce his legacy to audiophiles by narrating his life story has been an honor and true passion project for me.' Lewis received Pulitzer Prizes for each of his Du Bois books: 'W.E.B. Du Bois: Biography of a Race, 1868–1919,' published in 1993, and 'W. E. B. Du Bois: The Fight for Equality and the American Century, 1919–1963,' which came out in 2000. The historian said in a statement that he was gratified to have his books available in audio. 'I can hardly believe this has come to pass,' he said. 'Listen to Courtney B. Vance and you shall hear the spoken wisdom of an American colossus, a prophetic man of color in whose 95 years all intellectual, political, economic, and racial choices were profoundly explored.'
