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Samuel L. Jackson reflects on Bernie Mac

Oct. 28, 2008
Bernie Mac's death has been hard on Samuel L. Jackson.
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Thousands gather to mourn Bernie Mac

Thousands gather to mourn Bernie Mac

CHICAGO, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- Actor and comic Bernie Mac remained "that kid from Chicago who wanted to make everybody happy," a co-star said at a memorial service Saturday.
Public memorial to be held for Bernie Mac

Public memorial to be held for Bernie Mac

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- A public memorial is being planned for the late actor and comedian Bernie Mac this weekend in Chicago, Usmagazine.com said Monday.
Hayes and Mac co-star in 'Soul Men' movie

Hayes and Mac co-star in 'Soul Men' movie

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Isaac Hayes and Bernie Mac, both of whom died this past weekend, reportedly will soon be seen together in the new Hollywood movie, "Soul Men."
Clooney, Pitt, Rock mourning loss of Mac

Clooney, Pitt, Rock mourning loss of Mac

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Hollywood stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Chris Rock have spoken out to express their sadness over the weekend death of actor-comedian Bernie Mac.

Comedian Bernie Mac dead at age 50

CHICAGO, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Comedian Bernie Mac, known for his roles in films like "Guess Who," died Saturday morning at a Chicago hospital at the age of 50, the Chicago Sun-Times said.
Rep: Mac responding well to treatment

Rep: Mac responding well to treatment

CHICAGO, Aug. 4 (UPI) -- Hospitalized Bernie Mac is responding well to treatment for pneumonia, the Chicago comedian and actor's publicist says.
Source: Bernie Mac in critical condition

Source: Bernie Mac in critical condition

CHICAGO, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Comedian Bernie Mac was in critical condition after being hospitalized in Chicago, an unidentified source says.

Publicist: Bernie Mac hospitalized

CHICAGO, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- Comedian Bernie Mac has been hospitalized in Chicago for treatment of pneumonia, the TV star's publicist says.
Obama team reacts to Bernie Mac jokes

Obama team reacts to Bernie Mac jokes

CHICAGO, July 12 (UPI) -- Barack Obama says comedian Bernie Mac's jokes about race and politics at his Chicago fundraiser were "inappropriate," the presidential hopeful's campaign says.

Bernie Mac signs on for Disney 'Dogs'

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Hollywood "Old Dogs" John Travolta and Robin Williams will be joined by Bernie Mac in the Walt Disney Co. family comedy, it was reported Tuesday.

Bernie Mac to narrate reality show

LOS ANGELES, April 4 (UPI) -- Bernie Mac teamed with producer Ben Silverman, whose Los Angeles-based company produced "The Office," for "Welcome to the Family," a reality pilot for NBC.

Bernie Mac to quit standup

NEW YORK, March 21 (UPI) -- Comedian Bernie Mac stopped off in New York to chit-chat on CBS' "The Late Show" and drop the bombshell that he's calling it quits as a standup comic.

Bernie Mac forms new production company

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Comedian Bernie Mac and producer Steven Greener have joined to form a Hollywood production company, which has signed a 2-year deal with Lionsgate.

Bernie Mac in line for 'PDR'

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Comedian Bernie Mac is in final talks to co-star with Terrence Howard in Lionsgate Films' "PDR," Philadelphia Department of Recreation.

Bernie Mac developing new show for Fox

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Bernie Mac and "King of the Hill" writer Dean Young are developing a comedy for Fox TV about a dysfunctional family "that loves too much."
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler