'Crash' director Paul Haggis quits Scientology Oct 27, 2009
AP - Someone had to hold Bill Cosby back. NEW YORK, NY -- The Upper East Side is. (Yahoo News)
AP interview: Cosby keeps it clean for humor prize Oct 25, 2009
Bill Cosby still thinks America is funny like the name-calling over health care and the way we drink so much water from plastic bottles that could be toxic even though he says the nation has some serious problems it needs to tackle ... " The comedian who kept NBC viewers laughing on Thursday nights after "Cosby" went to reruns will salute the man he says reinvigorated the sit-com. Seinfeld said he started buying Cosby's comedy albums when he was 11 years old. He was watching as Cosby made the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Oct 25, 2009
Dick Gregory, Bob Newhart, Barbra Streisand, Bill Cosby and the Smothers Brothers had crucial early-career airtime on the show. With his twinkly eyes, smoothly oiled hair, dimpled chin and puckishly petulant set of the jaw, Paar controlled the emotional temper of the show. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Burying The N-Word Oct 24, 2009
Bill Cosby whom I lived near at one time has been asking Blacks to do this type thing time after time and has been largely ignored and sometimes ridiculed for saying the truth. As a mostly white man I have had a deep respect for Bill Cosby, Walter Williams and several other people that I would call brother were we to meet. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Cosby prides himself on comedy with no shelf life Oct 24, 2009
Bill Cosby prides himself on comedy that has no shelf life - USATODAY.com ... Bill Cosby prides himself on comedy that has no shelf life ... An icon for kids, too: Bill Cosby with a group of Pennsylvania schoolchildren in August at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, where he helped celebrate improvements in students' standardized test scores. (USA Today -- Life)
The Country Curmudgeon A real American hero Oct 23, 2009
His name is Bill Cosby ... I was reminded of this while watching the rebroadcast of a two-hour stage show Bill Cosby Himself from 1983 ... Bill Cosby first gained national prominence while I was in high school with a record album entitled Why Is There Air. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Hey, hey, hey... Comedy legend Bill Cosby is back in town Oct 23, 2009
Comedy legend Bill Cosby is back in town By CHELSEA KROTZERstaff writer. Comedian Bill Cosby entertains an crowd during a NAACP show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, in Philadelphia ... advertisement The man who brought all that into our national consciousness is Bill Cosby, and this Saturday, he ll be performing at Central Washington University as the homecoming show. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Homecoming week: a time to celebrate all things Central Oct 20, 2009
A week full of activities will culminate with a football game and Bill Cosbys performance this coming Saturday ... Capping off the week of events will be the comic stylings of Bill Cosby starting at 8 p.m. Saturday. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Bill Cosby to do Honolulu shows Jan. 15 Oct 19, 2009
It's Bill Cosby, who will perform at the Blaisdell Concert Hall on Jan. 15, NewSpace Entertainment announced yesterday ... Cosby will be awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Oct. 24 in a ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. He starred in the television series "I Spy," "The Bill Cosby Show," "The Cosby Show" and "Cosby." He's also recorded comedy albums and authored books. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Joseph Marshall, founder of Omega Boys Club Oct 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009. The Omega Boys Club is at the end of the 22-Fillmore line and the beginning of the line for wayward teenagers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rhymes to riches Oct 12, 2009
Similarly, he refuses to follow the growing consensus among black America's cultural power brokers (Oprah Winfrey, Bill Cosby, Spike Lee, et al) and condemn gangsta rap. Admittedly, he has a vested interest, but condemning it is a cheap shot as far as he's concerned. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Obituaries in the news Oct 9, 2009
More recently, Bill Cosby has been a favorite guest joining Ali to celebrate the diner's 45th anniversary as well as President Barack Obama in January. After the 2008 presidential election, the Ali family put up a sign: "Who eats free at Ben's: Bill Cosby The Obama Family.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Michael Vick gets a reality show, but hold the outrage Oct 9, 2009
In an age where the brutal racism of just a generation ago has eased into a hopeful new era in which we have a black president, the Vick types still reject the Obamas and the Bill Cosbys as their role models ... In an age where the brutal racism of just a generation ago has eased into a hopeful new era in which we have a black president, the Vick types still reject the Obamas and the Bill Cosbys as their role models. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
RUBEN NAVARRETTE JR.: All Americans can use this advice Oct 4, 2009
A few of the non-Latinos gave me the Bill Cosby treatment -- applauding my lecture because it was given by someone of my ethnicity. One wrote: "I was pleased to see a columnist with a Latin surname read the riot act to all immigrants.". (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Top 10 reasons David Letterman confessed to affairs on 'The Late Show' Oct 4, 2009
Have you ever worked for or had an association with Bill Cosby, Rick Pitino or Bill Clinton. 3. (FOX61, CT)
Harvey strives to mix laughter with message Oct 1, 2009
"It's something I learned from Bill Cosby," he said. "He had me to his house in 1993 and he told me that if you can make a person laugh, you can sell them anything. That's when you can slide in a message, say a lot of stuff.". (The Augusta Chronicle)
A Primer on Racism Oct 1, 2009
In a notorius speech, Bill Cosby lambasted poor blacks for contributing to their own misfortunes by using slang, dressing badly, and giving their children "names like Shaniqua, Taliqua, and Mohammed and all that crap." Cultural misunderstanding and hostility is a serious problem in today's increasingly cosmopolitan society ... The fact that Bill Cosby has criticized the black community on the same terms means squat ... Sounds like the author is assuming that Bill Cosby can be used as a yardstick... (Slate)
Jay-Z and Oprah Make Lemon Pie Sep 26, 2009
Jay-Z Appears on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Saturday, September 26, 2009. (Slate)
Tupacs writings to join MLK, Jackson papers at AUC Sep 26, 2009
Sure there are a few who have succeeded, but Bill Cosby is crying all the time about the majority who haven t.. Clubdog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Ralph Nader, Fiction Writer Sep 23, 2009
is a 700-page populist fantasy in which a small group of billionaires and media moguls led by Warren Buffett and including Ted Turner, George Soros, Bill Cosby, Yoko Ono and Phil Donahue pool their massive resources to reform America. With the help of a $15 billion war chest and a P.R. campaign starring a talking parrot, the group successfully unionizes Walmart, ends corporate influence on Congress, makes Warren Beatty the Governor of California and legalizes industrial hemp. (Time.com)
Taking Back the HouseThe On-Screen and Real-Life Politics of Bill Cosby Sep 21, 2009
Bill Cosby and Cliff Huxtable: Real-Life and On-Screen Politics ... Taking Back the HouseThe On-Screen and Real-Life Politics of Bill Cosby ... But in the aftermath of The Cosby Show, which ended in 1992, Bill Cosbys politics moved from on-screen to real life. (Slate)
Come On People: A Book To Inspire Real Change in All of Us Sep 20, 2009
That's the message of Come on People: On the Path from Victims to Victors, written by Bill Cosby and Alvin F. Poussaint. While acknowledge the real challenges that plague many Americans, particularly those living in poverty, Cosby and Poussaint urge people to recognize the opportunities that they have and to make the most of them. (Townhall.com)
'Its Not on Obama. Its Really Still on Us.' Sep 19, 2009
Bill Cosby on the 25th Anniversary of 'The Cosby Show ... Part two of The Root's exclusive interview with Bill Cosby ... For eight television seasons (NBC, 1984-92), the Emmy Award-winning , written by and starring comedian Bill Cosby, beamed an unflinching, yet humorous black family portrait into living rooms across America. (Slate)
Buffett, Cosby and a Parrot Save World Sep 19, 2009
"Only the Super-Rich Can Save Us!" is more than 700 pages, worthy of a billionaire's portfolio, and its heroes are a gang o 00004000 f 70-something plutocrats, from Warren Buffett and Ted Turner to Bill Cosby and Yoko Ono, who conspire to set off a progressive revolution. The story begins in 2005, not long after Hurricane Katrina. (CBS News)
Daily TV and radio guide Sep 18, 2009
Bill Cosby; Michelle Bernard; Jeff Henderson; Daniel Amen. Also: Texas tailgating; a room makeover. (Boston Globe)
Obama, remove your racial blinders Sep 18, 2009
Thank goodness Bill Cosby is on my side on this one ... We can only pray that the White House doesn't issue a statement distancing itself from Bill Cosby, too. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
• Kimberly Public Library has new materials Sep 18, 2009
"The Other," "The Bravados," "Beethoven," "Gattaca," "The Tommyknockers," "I Still Know What You Did Last Summer," "Bill Cosby Himself," "Fargo," "Shrek 2," "Two-Bits r," "Mr. Deeds," "Goldy: The Last Of The Golden Bears," "You've Got Mail," "The Bone Collector," "Prince Caspian and the Voyage Of The Dawn Trader," "Piglet's Big Movie". Copyright. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Emmy Legends Share Stories Online Sep 17, 2009
Nearly everyone agrees to talk, but she has yet to persuade a short list topped by Bill Cosby, Mel Brooks and Jerry Seinfeld. Jeff Abraham, a publicist and comedy aficionado, has conducted more than a half-dozen interviews for the project. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
The Cosby Show Had the Best Music of Any Sitcom Ever Sep 17, 2009
Kiss Me, composed by (he also wrote themes for and ) and Bill Cosby, was remixed throughout the shows eight-year run ... DePreist, now 72, Bill Cosbys former high school classmate and the director of conducting and orchestral studies at , says that Cosby is not only a lover of music, but he has a real sense. (Slate)
An Exclusive Talk with Bill Cosby Sep 17, 2009
For eight television seasons (NBC, 1984-92), the Emmy Award-winning , written by and starring comedian Bill Cosby, beamed an unflinching, yet humorous black family portrait into living rooms across America ... Bill Cosby: I didnt like what was on TV in terms of sitcomsit had nothing to do with the color of themI just didnt like any of them ... Secretagent & others here who adore Bill Cosby good for you, I applaud you and will not take that away from you, but for me he is nothing less... (Slate)
Winfrey, Tyler Perry push new film `Precious' Sep 15, 2009
"I had Bill Cosby, Quincy Jones, Sidney Poitier and Maya Angelou who I look to. You can't do that on your own. Someone has to show it to you.". Daniels, who directed "Precious," produced "Monster's Ball," which won Halle Berry an Oscar for best actress in 2002. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Some Blacks Now Have Doubts About Obama Sep 14, 2009
Even a star like Bill Cosby incurred the wrath of the black establishment when he started talking about black families and personal responsibility. As result, he backed off and toned down his message. (Townhall.com)
Obama's speech tame, say area school officials Sep 13, 2009
Scott wrote on Sep 8, 2009 9:55 PM:" As a fairly conservative guy who voted for McCain reluctantly, and a social studies teacher, Mr. Obama's speech was right on. It is exactly what students needed to hear, and the more people that give them that message, the better. Of course, Bill Cosby has been saying the same thing, albeit in more, shall we say, fun, language, particularly to African-Americans, for years. Let's not give the man too much credit. " ... When he talks about race, he more often... (The Herald-Palladium)
Area schools take different actions on president's speech Sep 11, 2009
Not-Alan_Shore_CP@S wrote on Sep 9, 2009 6:19 PM:" At first I too was fine with the speech. I also liked the message as well as the message that Bill Cosby sent. I was aware that other presidents had done so as well. His speech, other than the question about health care, was, in fact, a conservative speech. However, to understand the uproar you must understand the context. The school system is government controlled and if you took a poll of teachers and administrators you would find a high... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Did reading Obamas speech change your mind? Sep 9, 2009
Bill Cosby said almost the exact same thing when he discussed the necessity for kids (speaking specifically to the African American community) to get educated and aim for achievement of course, he got slammed for that, too. I will make a suggestion: No more comments from anyone who DIDN T watch the speech. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Bill Cosby Lends Support To Detroit Schools Sep 2, 2009
DETROIT -- Bill Cosby had heard about the tough-as-nails, uncompromising man tackling fraud and improving education throughout the Detroit's public schools, and wanted to help. So the 72-year-old actor, comedian and activist decided to loan the district his celebrity as Detroit tries to hold off plummeting enrollment amid a fiscal crisis that a few weeks ago spurred suggestions of a possible bankruptcy. (Click2Houston, TX)
How to stop children from biting their nails Sep 2, 2009
Comic Bill Cosby lends support to Detroit schools. Bill Cosby had heard about the tough-as-nails, uncompromising man tackling fraud and improving education throughout the Detroit's public schools, and wanted to help. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Teddy the Radical Aug 29, 2009
Based on your post I would bet that you are not a fan of Bill Cosby's and his opinions and probably cast him off as an Uncle Tom as many blacks do ... Obama who was raised by a white mother and white grandparents who instilled the proper values in him, the same values that Bill Cosby stresses. (Slate)
Greeks meet perspective rushes Aug 26, 2009
Each group also listed famous brothers and sisters of their organizations, ranging from Bill Cosby to Rev. Jesse Jackson to Aretha Franklin. Phi Beta Sigma fraternity announced former president Bill Clinton recently became an honorary member. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Urban schools use marketing to woo residents back Aug 23, 2009
The district this month launched a $500,000 "I'm In" campaign to keep students in the district, enlisting the help of ex-NBA player Derrick Coleman and comedian Bill Cosby and donations from private companies - including pro-bono work from advertising and public-relations agencies, spokesman Steven Wasko said. The school system gets about $7,560 in state funds for each enrolled student. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Robert Bobb hits streets to coax students back Aug 23, 2009
A $500,000 "I'm In" student-retention campaign is featuring celebrity help from the likes of comedian Bill Cosby and a downtown display of 172 blue doors, each representing what Bobb calls a "solid education and a promising future" at each school. A parade and back-to-school rally will take place Thursday. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Cosby rails against school cuts Aug 21, 2009
" Bill Cosby declared during a speech Wednesday at a packed rally in the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg. His appearance was part of a celebration marking the improvements in Pennsylvania students' test scores in math and reading. The Philadelphia native joined Gov. Ed Rendell and educators at the event designed to put pressure on the state Senate's Republican majority to support more money for public schools. Cosby, who has homes in Massachusetts, New York and California, acknowledged he has not... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Study:25 percent low-income kids having sex; average age 12 Aug 20, 2009
When Bill Cosby comes out against this or any other topic critical of the black community he is denigrated as an Uncle Tom ... Bill Cosby gets marginilized because he speaks a truth black people don t want to hear ... Obama, as the first black President, if he wants to do something to really Change this country, he should partner with someone like Bill Cosby and really come down hard on the black community. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Cosby stands up for public schools Aug 20, 2009
Comedian Bill Cosby greets fans after a news conference with the governor of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg ... Comedian Bill Cosby says public schools make the difference between success and failure in life for many children. (Boston Globe)
Bill Cosby at the South Shore Music Circus Aug 7, 2009
On Oct. 26, Bill Cosby will receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C. Cosby s mother read Twain s stories to him as a child, and the comedian has said: I would like to apologize to Mr. Twain for falling asleep hundreds of times, but he should understand that I was only 4 ... Before he heads to D.C., the 71-year-old will entertain at An Evening With Comedian Bill Cosby. (Boston Globe)
Debates Gates incident Aug 7, 2009
Mike Lichty wrote on Aug 6, 2009 10:18 AM:" Several "authorities" commented early on much like President Obama without first knowing all the facts. After hearing the 911 report, we now know that Sgt Crowley acted appropriately considering there was a recent break-in attempt at Dr. Gates home. Sgt Crowley did not arrest Dr. Gates in is home as originally reported; rather, he arrested him outside his home after Dr. Gates followed him outside creating a public disturbance by using racially... (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
'COMEDY CENTRAL Live Starring Mike Birbiglia: I'm in the Future Also' Tour - The Stories Begin August 15 In Newport, RI Aug 6, 2009
The New York Times called the show, "simply perfect." And The Boston Globe called the new stories "as honest as any Richard Pryor confession, and as engaging and inclusive as an old Bill Cosby record." It's that inclusiveness that has made Birbiglia a popular contributor on shows as diverse as "This American Life" and "The Bob & Tom Radio Show" and has continued to make Birbiglia one of the most popular touring acts with audiences of all ages. About Diageo. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nightlife: a guide to the week ahead Aug 6, 2009
BILL COSBY Cosby, who turned 72 last month, is a marvel. He s still packing them in at his stand-up shows with no cable specials or CDs to keep him in the press, mostly because he s as funny as he s ever been. (Boston Globe)
A Teachable Moment Indeed Jul 29, 2009
If President Obama truly wants to enhance race relations, he would be better served to follow the example of Bill Cosby rather than that of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Mr. Limbaugh is a nationally syndicated columnist and author of , and. (Human Events Online)
No White House Apology for Professorgate Jul 26, 2009
Comedian Bill Cosby, asked about President Obama's statement on a Boston radio interview, the situation succinctly, saying, If I m the president of the United States, I don t care how much pressure people want to put on it about race, I m keeping my mouth shut. Two days later, Obama had to backtrack his way out of his own mess. (Human Events Online)
Photojournalist adds to 21-year-long story with a documentary Jul 26, 2009
2) by Robert Townsend, featuring Chris Rock, Bill Cosby, and Keenan Ivory Wayans, about what it means to be a black comic in America. For more information go to. (Boston Globe)
Don't Cop an Attitude Jul 25, 2009
Fortunately, the courage and humanity of folks like Bill Cosby and Thomas Sowell, and posters like OncealwaysaMarine and Skip, help me keep my head on straight. Black folks have to have the same problems dealing with whites, and its a rotten shame. (Townhall.com)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Jul 25, 2009
Dick Gregory, Bob Newhart, Barbra Streisand, Bill Cosby and the Smothers Brothers had crucial early-career airtime on the show. With his twinkly eyes, smoothly oiled hair, dimpled chin and puckishly petulant set of the jaw, Paar controlled the emotional temper of the show. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)
Arrest of black scholar stirs national debate Jul 25, 2009
mrT wrote on Jul 24, 2009 10:05 AM:" sorry to break it to you cornfield, but the fact-of-the-matter is that as the first African American President, people ARE interested in hearing what he has to say when a national conversation on race is sparked.You might not like his answers, but folks can't quote Bill Cosby on matters of race when convenient and not expect the 1st black president of the United States to comment on a national discussion. Again, you may not have liked his answer, but the man... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Limbaugh Blasts Obama's Reaction to Gates Arrest Jul 24, 2009
com - Limbaugh Blasts Obamaeaction to Gates Arrest. Thursday, July 23, 2009. (Newsmax)
Rooting for Celtics dancers Jul 24, 2009
Cosby shocked by president s words Bill Cosby is among those questioning the wisdom of President Obama s comments about Henry Louis Gates Jr. The comedian, hyping his upcoming show at the South Shore Music Circus on WZLX s Karlson & McKenzie show, said yesterday that Obama would have been well served by saying nothing ... Why the huge flap over Bill Cosby s insistence that black teenagers do their homework, stay in school, master standard English, and stop having babies. (Boston Globe)
Botswana: The Michael Jackson One Will Not Forgive Jul 22, 2009
All the rich Blacks like Bill Cosby have never tried to look like Richard Branson. They have always been themselves and their fame has done us proud as Blacks by not exalting the White race. (allAfrica.com)
Analysis: Obama issues challenge to black America Jul 18, 2009
It was an approach that channeled Bill Cosby, who has been criticized for publicly chastising black parents and their children. But whereas Cosby came off as bitter and from a bygone era, Obama had a more fresh-faced, diplomatic approach that included hope as well as harping. (Anchorage Daily News)
Obama calls for 'new mind-set' at NAACP's centennial Jul 18, 2009
In the past, when African-American figures like Bill Cosby talked about personal responsibility, it was read by some in the African-American community as a way of dismissing the inherent racism that still besets the United States. "There has to be a moment when President Obama explicitly says that talk of personal responsibility cannot be viewed in a vacuum," says Eddie Glaude, a professor of religion and African-American studies at Princeton University in New Jersey. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
The Obama Doctrine: Racisms Real; Deal With It Jul 18, 2009
From Booker T. Washington to Bill Cosby, America loves nothing so much as hearing a popular black man declare that racial inequality is a problem best solved through the self-improvement of those seeking said equality ... Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Colin Powell, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Cosby, John Johnson, Venus and Serena Williams, Tiger Woods, Kathleen Battle, Marion Anderson, Thurgood Marshall, Clarence Thomas, and scores of other African-American's past and present, all testify to the fact... (Slate)
Mark Your Calendar Jul 16, 2009
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The conversation continues online Jul 11, 2009
14: Bill Cosby has one request when he visits D.C., and he gets it on the set of Meet the Press from Nizam Ali, owner of Washington D.C. landmark Ben's Chili Bowl, where Cosby had his first date with his wife. Oct. 7: Long-time NBC Space Correspondent Jay Barbree discusses how the U.S. has benefited from the space program and the prospects of life beyond earth. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Cosby says 'hey, hey, hey' at Fenway Jul 11, 2009
Comedian Bill Cosby spent some quality time in the Sox dugout before last night s game against the Royals, yukking it up with second baseman Dustin Pedroia. Also spotted at fabulous Fenway: New York Times executive editor Bill Keller, who threw out the first pitch. (Boston Globe)
NM cafe seeks record for green chile cheeseburger Jul 8, 2009
"Our activities in New York this summer are Coffee, tea shops attempt to fill the void If you've been reading my blog at fresnobeehive.com , you've seen my posts about new Fresno spots for coffee and tea. Echo Street Coffee launched last week, replacing Javawava at Echo and Weldon avenues. The new shop is owned by Cheryl Kraushaar, who opened it in a week and a half with her manager, Tyler Gidney. "This spot opened, and she wanted it right away," Gidney says. Fuddruckers Opens New Location near... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
2009 ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL(R) Presented by Coca-Cola(R) Sets New Record With More Than 428,000 Attendees on Hand for the Annual Cultural Celebration of Music, Arts & Empowerment July 3, 4 and 5 in New Orleans Jul 7, 2009
In addition to the historic musical performances, this year's ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL's empowerment seminars hosted Steve Harvey, Bill Cosby, Roland Martin, Soledad O'Brien, Tom Joyner, Juanita Bynum, Mayor C. Ray Nagin, Ben Jealous and Donna Brazile, among others. The weekend's empowerment sessions wrapped up as a standing room only and record setting crowd gathered for the "Tribute to Bishop T.D. Jakes" featuring special performances by CeCe Winans, Ledisi, Marvin Sapp, and Smokie Norful. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
