Alfonso Ribeiro

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Sorry, Carlton, Copyright Office Unimpressed by Your Dance

It's a 'simple routine,' not something that requires a copyright, declares official

(Newser) - Bad news for Alfonso Ribeiro, aka Carlton: The "Carlton Dance" isn't a thing , at least not in the eyes of the Copyright Office. The three-step dance made famous by Ribeiro's character in the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air "is a simple routine that is not registrable as...

He Spawned 'The Carlton.' He Doesn't Want Fortnite Using It

Alfonso Ribeiro is suing maker of 'most popular video game in the world'

(Newser) - The "most popular video game" in the world is accused of hijacking a longtime popular dance move—and the actor who spawned it is suing. NBC News reports Alfonso Ribeiro, who played Carlton Banks on the '90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has filed a complaint against...

Fresh Prince's Uncle Phil Dies
 Fresh Prince's Uncle Phil Dies 
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Jan 1, 2014 12:47 PM CST

Fresh Prince's Uncle Phil Dies

James Avery was 65

(Newser) - James Avery , who memorably starred as Will Smith's gruff Uncle Phil on Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has died at the age of 65, TMZ reports. Avery had reportedly recently undergone open heart surgery, and died from complications in a Los Angeles hospital last night. His wife Barbara had...

D-Lister? Host a Game Show!
 D-Lister? Host a Game Show! 
Oct 6, 2008 8:40 AM CDT

D-Lister? Host a Game Show!

Game show offer actors new showcase

(Newser) - With game shows making a dramatic comeback, agents and their star clients looking to revive flagging careers are angling to get in on the action, reports the New York Times. Executives at cable's Game Show Network are being peppered with resumes, tapes, and pitches. The latest crop of new hosts...

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