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[…] H.E.R. will play Squeak (originally played by Rae Dawn Chong in Spielberg’s film), Ciara will play Nettie, the younger sister of Celie, who will be portrayed by Fantasia Barrino, Entertainment Weekly reports. Bazawule will direct the movie musical from a script penned by Marcus Gardley (“The Chi”) and based on Walker’s novel. Bazawule is best […]

[…] “In the Heights” ($11 million), “Dear Evan Hansen” ($7.5 million) and “Cats” ($6.6 million) — earned in their opening weekends. Besides the film itself, “American Idol” winner Fantasia Barrino is getting rave reviews for her performance (acting and singing) of Celie, a Black woman living in Georgia in the early 1900s. Taraji P. Henson, Danielle […]

[…] and many of the show’s former contestants performing in genre segments, including an “Acoustic” portion featuring Season 2’s Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken; and a “Divas” moment featuring Fantasia Barrino, Jennifer Hudson and Latoya London from Season 3. Watch highlights below: Simon Cowell makes surprise appearance: ABOVE: The man grooving with the white wig at the […]

[…] the foundation for that life lesson and that healing for me.” Winfrey also thanked Black Americans and community leaders for supporting the film, which stars Halle Bailey, Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, and others. She became emotional while discussing the amount of support the film has received so far. “To have us to come together as a […]

[…] is in stores now. In discussing the tragic state of her music genre, Monica told Wendy she would prefer to go on tour with singers such as Fantasia Barrino and Jazmine Sullivan. “There are so many of us that really believe in SINGING, singing,” Mo said, implying that many of today’s artists can’t sing and […]

[…] Ryan and legendary actress Pam Grier, actress/humanitarian Sheryl Lee Ralph, Cynthia Bailey, Kim Fields, Malinda Williams, Terri J. Vaughn and Vy Higginsen,  singers Gloria Gaynor, Stephanie Mills, Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Syleena Johnson, and Tamela Mann, influencers Constance White, Luvvie Ajayi, Lola Ogunnaike, Jamie Foster Brown, Shirley Strawberry, fashion designer Barbara Bates, Dr. Bernice King, Deanna […]

[…] (RUSTIN) BARRY KEOGHAN (SALTBURN) CILLIAN MURPHY (OPPENHEIMER) ANDREW SCOTT (ALL OF US STRANGERS) BEST PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A MOTION PICTURE – MUSICAL OR COMEDY FANTASIA BARRINO (THE COLOR PURPLE) JENNIFER LAWRENCE (NO HARD FEELINGS) NATALIE PORTMAN (MAY DECEMBER) ALMA PÖYSTI (FALLEN LEAVES) MARGOT ROBBIE (BARBIE) EMMA STONE (POOR THINGS) BEST PERFORMANCE BY […]

[…] year on Broadway, and has grossed over $100 million to date. The first national tour played in Los Angeles at the Pantages Theatre on February 28, 2010. Fantasia Barrino played the lead role of Celie from April 10, 2007, to January 6, 2008, becoming the first “American Idol” winner on Broadway. She reprised her role […]

[…] Petersburg, Florida. After his time as a Mouseketeer, he continued on in the entertainment business and once appeared in “The Lion King” as Simba. He also auditioned for “American Idol” in season 3, but was eliminated before the selection of 12 finalists. Fantasia Barrino won the competition that year.   Marque Lynch Marque Lynche, second from left, was part of the

[…] — “Wonka” Matt Damon — “Air” Paul Giamatti — “The Holdovers” Joaquin Phoenix — “Beau Is Afraid” Jeffrey Wright — “American Fiction” Best actress (Musical or Comedy) Fantasia Barrino — “The Color Purple” Jennifer Lawrence — “No Hard Feelings” Natalie Portman — “May December” Alma Pöysti — “Fallen Leaves” Margot Robbie — “Barbie” Emma Stone […]

[…] half a** answers 😒 and what’s with the attitude.” Webbies, check out the full interview and tell us what you think. Oprah, Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Fantasia Barrino, Ciara, Danielle Brooks, Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Andra Day, and Angela Bassett slayed the purple carpet for “The Color Purple” L.A. premiere. Aubrey O’Day has long held […]

[…] Kim Fields, Lynn Whitfield, Malinda Williams, and Terri J. Vaughn to Vy Higginsen, television personalities Wendy Williams, Iyanla Vanzant, Cynthia Bailey to singers Gloria Gaynor, Stephanie Mills, Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Syleena Johnson, and Tamela Mann to name of few. The Café Mocha Network, hosted by Emmy-winning talk show host Loni Love, hip hop icon YoYo, and veteran broadcaster Angelique […]

[…] on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.  Loni also currently co-hosts the GRACIE Award-winning radio show Café Mocha with rapper YoYo. They’ve interviewed President Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama as well as superstars like Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Patti LaBelle, Tyler Perry among many others. Café Mocha is the only nationally syndicated show of its kind that was created exclusively BY and FOR […]

[…] Ryan and legendary actress Pam Grier, actress/humanitarian Sheryl Lee Ralph, Cynthia Bailey, Kim Fields, Malinda Williams, Terri J. Vaughn and Vy Higginsen,  singers Gloria Gaynor, Stephanie Mills, Fantasia Barrino Taylor, Syleena Johnson and Tamela Mann, influencers Constance White, Luvvie Ajayi, Lola Ogunnaike, Jamie Foster Brown, Shirley Strawberry, fashion designer Barbara Bates, Dr. Bernice King, Deanna […]

[…] original judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, “Idol” gave the world such household names as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Adam Lambert, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino and Clay Aiken, a track record of producing stars that has been unmatched. Walden said there are no specific plans yet, but that several former contestants […]