While Chappell might look like it's pronounced "Sha-pell," it's actually "Chap-uhl," like the church. Her last name is pronounced "Rone." The stage name was inspired by her late grandfather, Dennis K.

Decades into his Academy Award-winning career, Denzel Washington is setting the record straight on how to pronounce his name. During a Sept. 2 appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," "The Equalizer" actor ...

While recently discussing his love of football and NFL players who share his name—including Cleveland Browns corner back Denzel Ward and two additional Denzels on the Arizona Cardinals—the Malcolm X ...