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Teenager Who Filmed Killing of George Floyd Awarded Special Citation by Pulitzer Board
The teenager who recorded the infamous video showing George Floyd's murder at the hands of Minneapolis police was awarded a 2021 Pulitzer Prize Special Citation

Toni Morrison Dead at 88
The celebrated novelist whose contributions to literature include the Pulitzer-winning 'Beloved,' has died at the age of 88.

Ansel Elgort and Nicole Kidman Star in the Gripping First Trailer for 'The Goldfinch'
The film, based on Donna Tartt's Pulitzer-winning novel of the same name, hits theaters on Sept 13.

Kendrick Lamar Has Signed a 'Long Term Deal' with BMI Publishing
The critically acclaimed rapper joins a list of Top Dawg Entertainment talent already represented by BMI.

Kendrick Lamar on Kanye's Trump and Slavery Remarks: 'He Has His Own Perspective'
Pulitzer Kenny is on the cover of 'Vanity Fair' talking his creative process, Eminem's influence, the NFL's treatment of Colin Kaepernick, Kanye West's Trump comments, and much more.

Barry Jenkins Will Direct All 11 Episodes of Amazon's 'The Underground Railroad'
The 'Moonlight' director will take on an 11-episode TV series based on Colson Whitehead's No. 1 New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning novel 'The Underground Railroad.'

Watch Kendrick Lamar Receive His Pulitzer Prize for 'Damn'
Kendrick Lamar is the first rapper to ever win the Pulitzer Prize for music.

MIT and Pulitzer Prize Board Open Investigations on Author Junot Díaz
The Pulitzer Prize board has opened an investigation on author Junot Díaz after accusations of sexual misconduct by multiple women.

Junot Díaz Accused of Sexual and Verbal Misconduct by Multiple Women Authors (UPDATE)
Three female authors came forward with troubling stories about Díaz.

Pulitzer Prize Winner Ronan Farrow Appears on Bill Maher's Show to Discuss the #MeToo Movement
Ronan Farrow won a 2018 Pulitzer Prize for his reporting on Harvey Weinstein.

Kendrick's 'Damn' Sales Increase by 236 Percent Following Pulitzer Prize Win
Kendrick's been in his element for quite some time now, with a Pulitzer Prize under his arm spiking 'Damn' sales by 236 percent.

Donald Trump Attacks 'New York Times' Journalist Maggie Haberman in Latest Tweet Storm
Trump called Haberman a 'third rate reporter' and took more subliminal shots at Hillary Clinton.

Finalist Who Kendrick Lamar Beat for Pulitzer Said It's 'Wonderful' for the Future of the Prize
"This is no longer a narrow honor.”

Pulitzer Prize Administrator Says Kendrick Lamar’s Win Was a 'Complete Surprise' for the Rapper
"He had no idea he was being considered."

Kendrick Lamar Makes History as the First Rapper to Win a Pulitzer
Kendrick Lamar won the award for 'Damn.'