Debbie Allen on How Cicely Tyson Inspired Black Women to Find Their Cultural Identity (Exclusive)

Kylie Jefferson credits for helping shape her into the woman she is today: legendary dancer, choreographer and producer Debbie Allen. At just six years old, Jefferson — who made her onscreen debut in Netflix's ballet drama and is a featured dancer in  -- was the youngest student to be accepted into the famed Debbie Allen Dance Academy in Los Angeles, where she trained under the tutelage and mentorship of Allen as a young, aspiring ballet dancer.

Hillary Clinton are among the attendees of a private memorial service for Cicely Tyson at Harlem's famed Abyssinian Baptist Church.The memorial service Tuesday came a day after hundreds of admirers of the pioneering Black actor lined up outside the church for a public viewing.

Emmy Awards for playing the 110-year-old former slave in the 1974 television drama “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” and another Emmy 20 years later for “Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All.”At age 88, Tyson won a Tony Award for the revival of Horton Foote’s “The Trip to Bountiful” in 2013.President Barack Obama awarded her the Medal of Freedom in 2016.

Mike Myers and Dana Carvey brought their iconic characters back to life with the help of Cardi B.The comedians once again stepped into Wayne and Garth's shoes for the Uber Eats Super Bowl commercial. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with the two longtime friends and former cast members about reuniting and working with the «Up» rapper.«She was lovely and so funny and so beautiful, and came to play,» Myers said of Cardi.

Cicely Tyson will have an official public viewing later this month. The family of the late actress shared she’ll be lying in repose from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15.

H.E.R.!ET exclusively spoke with the 23-year-old singer on Wednesday, shortly after news broke that her original song, «Fight for You,» from , was nominated for a Golden Globe. The track, co-written by Dernst Emile II and Tiara Thomas, is up for Best Original Song – Motion Picture.«Oh my gosh, it means the world!» H.E.R.

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Stars in the House, the popular YouTube series known for reuniting classic TV and Broadway casts, will be hosted every Tuesday in February by prominent members of the Black theatre community, kicking off tonight with a tribute to the late Cicely Tyson.

LOS ANGELES -- Cicely Tyson was a Black actor who knocked down doors so other women of color could walk through them.Tyson strategically selected powerful roles with an intent to elevate how Black actors were perceived. With dignified grace, she starred in films such as “Sounder” and on TV with “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.” She strived to shatter stereotypes and inspired many Black actresses along the way to follow her footsteps.

Cicely Tyson.ET's Kevin Frazier chatted with the 2020 Tony nominee about working with the icon, who died on Thursday at the age of 96, and the lesson he learned from her.«Her whole sense of life was about taking a bite out of it, making a statement, being bold and being unapologetic,» Underwood, 56, continued. «And that's one of the things I learned from her.»«My biggest lesson from her was, love life, take care of yourself,» he added.

LeVar Burton and Ben Vereen are looking back at the time they spent with their late co-star, Cicely Tyson. ET's Nischelle Turner spoke with the two actors individually about their experiences with the icon, who died on Thursday at the age of 96.One of Tyson's most memorable roles was portraying Binta, Kunta Kinte's mother, on the groundbreaking 1977 miniseries, .

Cicely Tyson, the legendary actress known for her many film, stage and TV roles including and for exemplifying what it means to be a strong Black lead, died at the age of 96 on Thursday.

Gayle King is opening up about her recent final exchange with the late Cicely Tyson. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with King on Friday, and she talked about interviewing the legendary actress just last week for.

In the wake of Cicely Tyson's death on Thursday, Shonda Rhimes, Zendaya, Rosario Dawson and more took to social media to pay tribute to the actresswho made television history while forging a sterling career out of portraying women of strength and substance. Tyson died Thursday at 96, according to her longtime manager, Larry Thompson.Tyson died two days after her memoir Just as I Am was published.

Legendary actress Cicely Tyson passed away at the age of 96 on Thursday. A pioneer of women's rights and smashing stereotypes, Cicely Tyson was a trailblazer for black women in the entertainment industry in the West.

Tim Gray Senior Vice PresidentAmerica doesn’t have a system of knights or dames, as Britain, Australia and New Zealand do. If there were such a system, Cicely Tyson would have undoubtedly been honored.

Cicely Tyson has sadly died at the age of 96 on Jan. 28. The three-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning actress’ death was announced through her manager, Larry Thompson, who issued a statement on behalf of Cicely’s family on Thursday. “With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon. At this time, please allow the family their privacy,” the manager wrote in a statement to HollywoodLife.

Cicely Tyson, the trailblazing actress who won countless awards during her seven-plus-decade career, died on Thursday, January 28. She was 96.

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