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Best Of Michael K. Williams On ‘The Wire’

Actor Michael K. Williams, best known for his role on HBO’s The Wire and Lovecraft Country, was found dead in…
by J. Bachelor
10.04.21
Los Angeles Premiere Of MGM's "Respect" - Arrivals

7 Quotes From 'The Wire' For Black People

We found 7 quotes from "The Wire" that speak directly to the black experience not only in Baltimore but the…
by Bilal G. Morris
10.04.21
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10 TV Shows That Need To Make A…

In the spirit of nostalgia, check out these TV shows that we'd love to see revived, remade, or rebooted.
by Kiyonna Anthony
10.27.16
Wendell Pierce

NEWS ROUNDUP: Actor Wendell Pierce Speaks Out About…

Wendell Pierce, The Wire star who was arrested for physically attacking a Bernie Sanders supporter, is breaking his silence about…
by NewsOne Staff
05.18.16
46th Annual NAACP Image Awards - Arrivals

Alleged Victim Says “Wire” Actor Tried To Enter…

Pierce did tell the police that he followed the group to their hotel room, but was grabbed by the accuser…
by Charise Frazier
05.17.16
Low Angle View Of Airplane Against Clear Sky

NEWS ROUNDUP: Man Arrested After Hijacking Egyptian Plane…

Many people believed that the hijacker may have been affiliated with ISIS, but he took over the plane because he…
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.16
Sen. Barbara Mikulski Announces Criminal Justice Reforms Aimed At Building Trust Within Police And Community In Baltimore

NEWS ROUNDUP: Nathan Barksdale, Inspiration Behind HBO’s “The…

Nathan Barksdale, the Baltimore drug lord and inspiration behind HBO's hit series The Wire, has died.
by NewsOne Staff
02.17.16
'THE WIRE' BET Promo Shoot - December 7, 2006

Rest In Peace: ‘The Wire’ Actor Melvin Williams…

Melvin Williams, an actor on The Wire, who was a big inspiration to the show's premise, has passed away at…
by Lindsey Paul
12.04.15
Protests Continue After Death Of Baltimore Man While In Police Custody

News Roundup: “The Wire” Cast Members Call For…

Cast members of HBO’s The Wire, which has a storyline based in the streets of Baltimore, took to social media…
by NewsOne Staff
04.28.15
Barack Obama

Discussing War On Drugs: Watch President Obama Interview…

This is what dreams are made of. President Barack Obama, who isn’t shy about his love for “one of the…
by Christina Coleman
03.27.15

‘The Wire’ Actor Stabbed And Beaten In DC…

This is beyond crazy! According to TMZ, “The Wire” star Anwan Glover aka “Slim”was stabbed inside a Washington DC nightclub early…
by SkyyHook, Contributing Editor
04.17.21

‘Prop Joe’ From ‘The Wire’ Dead At 52

Robert F. Chew, the actor who played “Proposition Joe” on the cult HBO series “The Wire,” is died in his…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

‘The Wire’ Star Michael K. Williams To Play…

Omar’s coming! Michael K. Williams, the scar-faced character actor best known for playing street-smart hardmen like Chalky White in Broadwalk…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

“The Wire” Actor Wendell Pierce Starts New Orleans…

NEW ORLEANS-Wendell Pierce who starred as Detective Bunk Moreland on the critically acclaimed TV Show, “The Wire” as well as…
by cganemccalla
06.19.19
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Obama Praises Omar From “The Wire” And Blake…

President Barack Obama was the featured guest on Bill Simmons podcast which was filmed at the White House, where the…
by cganemccalla
06.19.19

“The Wire” Actress Stays In Baltimore To Help…

BALTIMORE-Sonja Sohn, who played detective Shakima “Kima” Greggs on the critically acclaimed TV show “The Wire” is playing a new…
by cganemccalla
06.19.19

“The Wire’s” Snoop Free After Pleading Guilty To…

BALTIMORE — An actress who played a Baltimore drug gang assassin in HBO’s “The Wire” pleaded guilty today to conspiring…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

“The Wire” Creator To Eric Holder: End War…

BALTIMORE-David Simon, the creator of the critically acclaimed TV series, “The Wire” has addressed Eric Holder’s request for a new…
by cganemccalla
06.19.19

Fiending! Attorney General Holder Begs "The Wire" For…

People who are missing HBO's "The Wire" are legion -- and in really good company. Apparently, Attorney General Eric Holder…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

Eric Holder Joins "The Wire" Actors To Fight…

WASHINGTON D.C.-Attorney General, Eric Holder is joining with Wendell Pierce and Sonja Sohn from the critically acclaimed HBO TV series,…
by cganemccalla
06.19.19