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TV Icon Sherman Hemsley, aka “George Jefferson,” Dead at 74

Sherman Hemsley, creator of “George Jefferson,” one of the most memorable characters in television history, passed away at his home in El Paso, Texas, at age 74. Hemsley burst onto the scene in the early 70s, in the wake of the country’s racial upheavals, playing a character that sometimes appeared cartoonishly brash and egotistical on [...]

Lil Wayne, Nirvana album cover reprise

Lil Wayne Pays Homage to Kurt Cobain, Nirvana Album Art

Paying homage to his musical idols, Lil Wayne reprises the art of a Nirvana album cover. Lil Wayne’s preoccupation with Nirvana runs deep. He’s long cited Nevermind as a big influence on his decision to pursue music. Last fall as the album was celebrating its 20th anniversary, he sat with MTV to chat about its [...]