Iconic screenwriter, journalist dead at 66: ‘He helped define pop culture in the ‘80s and ‘90s’
The screenwriter behind the classic films “New Jack City,” "Sugar Hill," and "Above the Rim" died this week in Baltimore.
Barry Michael Cooper, ‘New Jack City,’ ‘Sugar Hill’ and ‘Above the Rim’ Writer, Dies at 66
Barry Michael Cooper, the screenwriter behind the influential “Harlem Trilogy” of films New Jack City, Sugar Hill and Above the Rim and the man who coined the term New Jack Swing, has died. He was 66.
“New Jack City” Writer Barry Michael Cooper Dies at 66: He 'Helped Define Pop Culture in the ‘80s and ‘90s'
Cooper wrote for newspapers like 'The Village Voice' before transitioning to screenwriting and filmmaking with 1991's 'New Jack City' ...
Hip-Hop Community Mourns Death of Influential Journalist & Screenwriter Barry Michael Cooper
He invented the term 'New Jack Swing' and wrote the scripts for 'New Jack City', 'Above the Rim', and 'Sugar Hill'.
Barry Michael Cooper, writer-producer known for 'New Jack City' and 'Above the Rim,' dies at 66
Barry Michael Cooper, an investigative reporter-turned-screenwriter known for the films "New Jack City," "Above the Rim" and "Sugar Hill," has died. Cooper died Tuesday, a spokesperson for the ...
Steelers Tabbed Best Spot for $100 Million WR as George Pickens Addresses Future
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Trump Pulls the Military Back Into the Political and Culture Wars
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From George Halas to Ben Johnson: What was said about every Chicago Bears coach when they were hired
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Judge questions NJ prosecutors about George Norcross racketeering case
A New Jersey judge on Wednesday quizzed state prosecutors about their racketeering case against George E. Norcross III, asking why the Democratic power broker's alleged threats against a developer ...
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Serial shoplifter sentenced to house arrest
Judge Cassandra Malfair ordered Ketlo to spend the 30 days under house arrest, with allowance to leave temporarily for ...
SC’s state auditor resigns from job amid controversy over state’s $1.8B accounting error
South Carolina State Auditor George Kennedy III and outside independent auditor Remi Omisore, a principal at CliftonLarsonAllen, speak to a Senate Finance subcommittee about the comptroller general’s ...
The Biggest Snubs and Surprises From the 2025 Oscar Nominations
Danielle Deadwyler is one of the finest actresses of her time. After the 2023 Oscars snubbed her remarkable performance in Till, that pattern sadly continued with her equally impressive showcase in ...