European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 13, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The stars and stripes monday january 13, 1992 faces no places unforgettable Cole tops a act awards by the associated press Singer Natalie Cole whose velvety voice was added to her fathers classic version of unforgettable won three trophies at the 24th annual a act image awards on saturday in los Angeles. Arsenio Hall and Luther Vandross each got two. Cole received awards for Best female artist Best jazz artist and Best music video for unforgettable which features old clips of her father Nat King Cole. A i done to believe my father won All that Many awards when he was alive so these awards Are something a Cole said. Quot i think he would be absolutely thrilled about  the annual honors by National association for the advancement of coloured people recognize entertainers shows and films that project positive images of Blacks. The theme of this years presentation was Quot the Black  the ceremony was highlighted by Halls tribute to former los Angeles lakers Star magic Johnson who retired from professional basketball in november after testing positive for his the aids virus. Following a standing ovation Johnson talked about aids. A we need to educate especially the Black Community Quot he said. A we Are in a denial state just like i thought it  happen to  Singer Paula Abdul presented the key of life award to Hall her Good Friend for his efforts to help the homeless and needy. His talk show the Arsenio Hall show was named Best variety to series or special. Singer Patti Labelle was named entertainer of the year. Vandross won Best album for Power of love and Best male artist while the of jays were named Best vocal group. Boyz ii men won Best new artist and . Jazzy Jeff amp the fresh Prince took the trophy for Best rap artist. Boyz n the Hood was named outstanding movie and whoops Goldberg was honoured As Best actress for her role in the film the Long walk Home. Wesley Snipes was named Best movie actor for his role in new Jack City in the television category fresh Prince of Bel air starring rapper and actor will Smith won for Best comedy series. Bill Cosby won Best actor in a comedy series and Jasmine Guy who stars in the Cosby spinoff a Dif frent world won for Best actress. In the heat of the night was named outstanding dramatic to series. James Earl Jones was name Best actor for Gabriels fire and Lynn Whitfield who starred in the Josephine Baker Story was named Best actress. The Oprah Winfrey show won in the category for Best to news talk or information series special. Singer Janet Jackson got the chairman s humanitarian award for her Community efforts and the four tops the o jays the dells and the temptations received the Hall of Fame awards. A number of special awards were announced before the show. Cable news network Anchor Bernard Shaw received an award for his reporting during the persian Gulf War. Johnson who led the lakers to five Aba championships was named this years Jackie Robinson sports award recipient at a luncheon in december. The a act presents its Jackie Robinson sports award to Honor High athletic achievers who also contribute to Black youth. Jackson was chosen for the chairman a award for her contributions to Charity and humanitarian endeavours. During a nine month concert tour last year Jackson donated 25 cents from every ticket sold to a dropout prevention program. Singer Natalie Cole holds two of her three trophies. Athlete magic Johnson left grasps his award after it was presented by fellow award Winner Arsenio Hall right Art cutting Corners today its easy and its convenient. If you live in government housing Well deliver your copy of the stars and stripes right to your Mailbox a it wont Cost you a Penny More than the Bookstore Price and you pay your Carrier just once a month. Subscription rates Are monthly Only $11.00 weekdays $7,50 per month weekends $3.65 per month your Hometown newspaper overseas. Start cutting Comers and subscribe today by completing this Coupon and dropping it off at your stars and stripes Bookstore or mail it in to the stars and stripes attn sales promotion Apo 09211-4211. Subscribe today with the convenience of Check one i i weekday i name i weekend monthly delivery Street i i i phone Day bldg. No. Apt.  housing area evening _ 11 will pay for my subscription when my stars and stripes Home delivery Carrier comes to collect. Date signature