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“Sisters are forever.”

Culturally, “The Color Purple” is many different things to many people. To some, it’s the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1982 novel of the same name by Alice Walker, the 1985 adaptation of that novel by Steven Spielberg, and more recently, it’s the 2005 musical with music and lyrics by Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray.

 presents the proclamation for viewers with their first look at the Blitz Bazawule-directed reimagining of the story made iconic in the 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker, the 1985 Warner Bros. Pictures film and the Tony Award-winning stage musical.Called a «revival» by producer Oprah Winfrey during the trailer's presentation, the preview gives a brief look at how the film tells the powerful and heartbreaking story of Celie, a young Black woman living in the South from the early to mid-1900s, who finds strength in an extraordinary sisterhood and unbreakable bond.«The reason this moment is so important is because for as long as there is a need for self-discovery, self-empowerment, as long as there's a need for victory in someone's life, as long as there's a need for people to know what it feels like to be loved up and to be made full and whole through somebody's love, there will be a need for ,» Winfrey told journalists. Steven Spielberg and Quincy Jones serve as producers alongside Winfrey, a full-circle moment for the trio since Spielberg directed the film adaptation in which Winfrey made her film debut and Jones produced. Fantasia Barrino makes her major motion picture debut by reprising the role of adult Celie, which she first portrayed in her Broadway debut in 2007 and won a Theatre World Award for. Danielle Brooks stars alongside her as Sofia, a role that she played on Broadway during the 2015 revival production, which earned her a Tony Award nomination.The star-studded cast includes Taraji P.

Grammy-winning R&B belter Ciara flashed a hint of side-boob in a new fashion spread shot by photographer Peter Ash Lee, which was unveiled on Tuesday.'I've always been a very vocal, headstrong kind of girl,' the Texan-born Army brat - turning 37 in two weeks - said in her Allure cover story.'I've always been very clear on my vision, even if my vision is not always spot-on. It's an expression of who I am.' Side show: Grammy-winning R&B belter Ciara flashed a hint of side-boob in a new fashion spread shot by photographer Peter Ash Lee, which was unveiled on TuesdayCiara (born Ciara Princess Harris) glammed up in designer clothing like an Adidas x Gucci corset over a Gucci dress which was selected by stylist Herin Choi.Make-up artist Samuel Paul fully countured the Better Thangs singer's complexion and her longtime hairstylist César DeLeön Ramîrez coiffed four very different looks for the shoot.

Noughts and Crosses series had more than 70 rejection letters from publishers before her first book was published. She had bolstered her determination by queuing for three hours to see her heroine Alice Walker at a bookshop event in London: she asked Walker to write “don’t give up” in the front of her book. It worked.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Debbie Allen and Amber Riley are moving into “The Lower Bottoms.” The two actors join the scripted dark comedy podcast — about denizens in a gentrifying neighborhood in West Oakland, Calif. — for Season 2. Also appearing in the second season of “The Lower Bottoms” is Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Alice Walker, who will guest star alongside returning stars including Kelsey Grammer, Theo Rossi and Annie Ilonzeh. The show is coproduced by iHeartMedia and Will Packer Media. Season 2’s first episode premieres Monday (Sept. 12) with new episodes released every Monday on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other audio platforms. The second season will have a 10-episode run, the same as the first season, which was released in the summer of 2021.

The royally enjoyable cast of Signature Theatre’s The Color Purple (★★★★★) forges a chain of love with no weak links in Timothy Douglas’ knockout staging of the musical based on Alice Walker’s novel and the acclaimed 1985 motion picture.The show marks a milestone for Signature, which, according to artistic director Matthew Gardiner, had developed plans a decade ago for a take on the musical, fresh off a two-year Broadway run of the original Tony-winning production.But those plans were scuttled due to John Doyle’s 2015 Broadway revival starring powerhouses Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, and Danielle Brooks.Eventually that production made its way to D.C. in the modified form of a Broadway touring company which, frankly, left a lot of the meat of this turbulent, decades-spanning drama still on the bone.

Angelina Jolie has revealed that her daughter Zahara has accepted an offer to study at the historically black women's liberal arts college Spelman.MORE: Angelina Jolie makes rare comment about her home life and familyThe actress shared the news with fans on Sunday in an Instagram picture of Zahara with her fellow freshman girls. "Zahara with her Spelman sisters! Congratulations to all new students starting this year. A very special place and an honor to have a family member as a new Spelman girl," Angelina captioned the post.WATCH: Angelina Jolie opens up about special reason why Zahara borrowed her Oscar dressFounded in 1881, it is the oldest private HBCU liberal arts college for women in America and is in Atlanta, Georgia.

took home five Grammys Awards earlier this month, will make his big-screen acting debut in the upcoming musical remake of “The Color Purple.”The 35-year-old musician — who also serves as musical director and bandleader for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” — is set to play Grady, the husband of sexy blues singer Shug Avery, a role previously announced will be filled by 51-year-old Taraji P. Henson (“Hidden Figures,” “Empire”).

Hot off his five Grammy wins including Album of the Year this month, Oscar winner Jon Batiste has joined the remake of The Color Purple, whose producers include Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey and Quincy Jones.

Angelique Jackson After dominating the Grammy Awards with five wins, including album of the year, Jon Batiste is set to conquer a new medium — acting. The musician has joined the cast of “The Color Purple,” directed by Blitz Bazawule, for his feature acting debut.Batiste is set to portray Grady, husband to Shug Avery (played by Taraji P. Henson).

A member of the Macclesfield and Stockport quiz league has been crowned the 2022 Mastermind Champion after a perfect performance on her specialist subject, The Peak District National Park.

Angelique Jackson Elizabeth Marvel (Hulu’s “The Dropout,” “News of the World”) has joined the star-studded cast of Blitz Bazawule’s adaptation of “The Color Purple”.The forthcoming Warner Bros. musical movie is an adaptation of Alice Walker’s iconic American novel, as well as the Oscar-nominated 1985 film and Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that it inspired.Production is currently underway for the project in Georgia, where the story is set.

Aunjanue Ellis has been added to the cast of the upcoming film adaptation of The Color Purple.The Academy Award-nominated actress will play the role of Mama, who is Celie and Nettie’s mother. She is the embodiment of the “Great Ancestor” and the source of both of her daughter’s strength and perseverance.Ellis joins the project following the success of the highly acclaimed King Richard.

Ciara confirmed she has been cast inOprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of The Color Purple Musical film on Tuesday afternoon.Upon announcing the exciting news on her Instagram Story, the36-year-old Level Up singer revealed she is thankful to have landed the part asthe adult version of Nettie Harris.'Honored to be a part of this beautiful ensemble and historic film, The Color Purple. Truly grateful,' she gushed to her 31.2 million Instagram followers.

Ciara is taking on a new role.

Clayton Davis Ahead of tonight’s Producers Guild of America awards ceremony, the annual breakfast with the nominees for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award at the Skirball Cultural Center.The theme of the panel, moderated by PGA president Lisa Fisher, was Steven Spielberg, nominated as one of the producers for his musical “West Side Story.”During the conversation, the two-time Oscar-winning director — for “Schindler’s List” (1993) and “Saving Private Ryan” (1998) — shared with the audience that he’ll never direct another musical in his career, although he’ll be involved as a producer on some. He’s currently co-producing the musical adaptation of “The Color Purple” with Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks in the lead roles.

The Color Purple added six new cast members to the upcoming film adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.Directed by Blitz Bazawule, the film will chronicle the journey of Celie as she experiences the trials and triumphs of life, highlighted by an amazing musical score that is influenced by the sounds of African American jazz, blues and gospel.1985’s period piece of the same name was directed by Steven Spielberg and starred Whoopi Goldberg in her breakout role, along with Danny Glover and Oprah Winfrey. The film told the story of a young Black girl named Celie and explored many of the problems the African American women faced during the 20th century – ranging from racism, poverty, sexism, and domestic violence.

The Color Purple added six new cast members to the upcoming film adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.Directed by Blitz Bazawule, the film will chronicle the journey of Celie as she experiences the trials and triumphs of life, highlighted by an amazing musical score that is influenced by the sounds of African American jazz, blues and gospel.1985’s period piece of the same name was directed by Steven Spielberg and starred Whoopi Goldberg in her breakout role, along with Danny Glover and Oprah Winfrey. The film told the story of a young Black girl named Celie and explored many of the problems the African American women faced during the 20th century – ranging from racism, poverty, sexism, and domestic violence.

Hollywood staple Taraji P Henson proved on Thursday evening that she looks much younger than her years.The 51-year-old actress looked stunning as she showed off her long toned legs in a sparkly mini dress with a pair of knockout heels while at the11th Annual NFL Honors at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California.The star is best known for playing Cookie Lyon on Empire and will soon star as Shug in The Color Purple. Stunner:Hollywood staple Taraji P Henson proved on Thursday evening that she looks much younger than her yearsTaraji's figure looked impressive in the little black dress which had silver and maroon accents on it that shone under the lights.Her legs were toned and shiny as she wore strappy black heels with black toe nail polish.

ABC News special “Soul of a Nation: Screen Queens Rising” to reveal that she will play the role of Sofia in the new flick.Brooks, 32, portrayed the character during the show’s run on Broadway and even earned a Tony nomination in 2016.“My heart is so full, thank you,” Brooks happily sobbed on the special. “And I tell you, Ms. Oprah, I did not get to thank you enough the first time.