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Throughout the summer months leading up to the Tennessee State University Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet on Aug. 27, Tennessee State Athletics will highlight the members of the Hall of Fame Class of 2026. This distinguished group of former student-athletes, coaches, administrators and contributors helped shape the proud tradition of Tiger athletics through championship performances, individual achievements and lasting contributions to the university. Their stories reflect the excellence, perseverance and impact that have defined Tennessee State Athletics across generations. Johnny "Ballpark" Franks made an indelible impact on Tennessee State Athletics during two distinguished tenures from 1988-98 and 1999-2001, serving as sports information director before rising to associate athletics director for media relations and marketing. Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished sports information professionals in HBCU athletics, Franks elevated the visibility of Tennessee State's coaches, student-athletes and programs on the conference, regional and national levels.

Multiple sources tell Variety that Zendaya will campaign for Oscar consideration in the lead actress category for her role as Chani in “Dune: Part Three,” the final chapter of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic. The move marks a shift from the first two films, where she was positioned in supporting actress. Warner Bros. and representatives for Zendaya declined to comment.

An actress who some may recognize as the ‘Old Hag’ in the Netflix series Below, makes her directorial debut this evening at the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival. Marthe Bernard’s short film ‘Margot’ will hit the big screen Friday night at The Majestic. The film is about a couple who go on a vacation when one of their ex’s shows up. Marthe Bernard, Writer and Director of Margot at the SJIWFF (VOCM News)Bernard says she really wanted to work with the three actors who star in the film, and she also wanted to film it in her childhood cabin near Trinity Bay. The cabin didn’t even have electricity, so she says it was a very cozy experience all around. She says they had to use battery operated lights, and a generator to bring the film to life. “We had this tiny little crew packed into this small cabin with the woodstove going to keep us warm.”She says it was a very fun shoot to do for her first time directing. Listen to “Marthe Bernard on 'Margot'” on Spreaker.