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'Atlanta' star Brian Tyree Henry: TV should 'reflect the lives of (all) people'
From left, Donald Glover as Earnest "Earn" Marks and Brian Tyree Henry as Alfred "Paper Boi" Miles in a scene from FX's 'Atlanta.' (Photo: Guy D'Alema, FX) Fearless. It’s not just a saccharine tagline uniting FX's channels. It’s the ethos of the network , a tenor that Atlanta star Brian Tyree Henry says other networks should take note of. Because it was that very fearlessness that prompted FX to greenlight Atlanta , actor-musician Donald Glover’s auteur project chronicling life in the city affectionately known as the black Mecca. "It shouldn't be taking a chance at this point," Henry says, "but, you know, most networks still feel that way. Most people are still afraid to put people like ( Atlanta characters) Earn and Paper Boi in folks' living rooms at night." "What does it serve us to act like we don’t know what’s going on?" the actor asks. "What good does it do when... w...
Obamas dance to 'Thriller' at White House Halloween party
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted area children and their families on Monday to celebrate their last Halloween in the White House. (Oct. 31) AP WASHINGTON — President Obama cracked some dad jokes and danced to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" at his last Halloween celebration at the White House Monday. "You guys all look scary, or cool, or whatever you're trying to be," Obama told the assembled trick-or-treaters. "We hope, parents, that on this day at least, you don't have to pay attention to Michelle and healthy eating." "Candy for everybody," the first lady agreed. "And in fact, the more candy, the later you eat the candy, the better," said the president. "Because I think that you being up all night with a sugar rush is exactly what your parents are looking for." The Obamas decorated the South Lawn of the White House a...