Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Michael K. Williams, star of “The Wire,” died of an accidental overdose

New York: Authorities announced on Friday that US actor Michael K. Williams, who played Omar Little in the critically acclaimed television series “The Wire,” died of an accidental drug overdose. The 54-year-old, who portrayed the renowned Baltimore con man in the trailblazing program, was discovered dead in his New York apartment earlier this month. Williams … Read more

Life of Boxing Legend Jack Johnson will be brought to screen

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Oscar Winning Muslim American Actor Mahershala Ali will play Jack Johnson in an upcoming biopic series about the boxer’s inspirational life. Johnson became the first African-American world heavyweight champion in 1908 – when he defeated Canadian Tommy Burns in Sydney, Australia. From his journey to boxing greatness, to the disgraceful discrimination and oppression he faced … Read more