This week, Common releases a new single. Plus, he gives a speech (and raps) at the University of Florida.

Read on for more:

• Vibe reports that Common is "returning to the rap realms" with a new single called "Made In Black America."

• The Gainesville (Fla.) Sun attends Common's University of Florida presentation, where the Hell on Wheels actor did a freestyle rap using the word "Gators."

• San Diego State University's The Daily Aztec, reviewing a stage production of Bethany, says that Jennifer Ferrin infuses her character, Crystal, "with an immensely likeable presence."

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