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Naomi Ackie plays the role of iconic singer Whitney Houston in the new movie I Wanna Dance With Somebody and fans are probably wondering if that’s actually her singing in the film.

EXCLUSIVE:  Zoë Kravitz (The Batman) has signed on to star in Biter, a new dark comedy based on the short story by Cat Person‘s Kristen Roupenian. Kravitz will also produce via her company This Is Important, with Paperclip Ltd and Winterlight Pictures co-producing.

Lots of celebs traveled all the way to India for Dior‘s latest fashion show!

The latest series of The Graham Norton Show comes to an end tonight (March 10), with a host of famous faces joining Graham on the big red sofa. BBC’s flagship talk show sees the Irish presenter welcome stars of film, TV, music, and beyond.

Dua Lipa, Emma Roberts and Letitia Wright were just a few of the stars in the audience for the Prada Fall/Winter 2023 Womenswear Fashion Show during Milan Fashion Week on Thursday (February 23) in Milan, Italy.

There were lots of celebs in attendance at the Burberry fashion show during London Fashion Week, including hot couple Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

A Scots schoolgirl left Hollywood star Colin Farrell giggling to himself after she asked him a cheeky question on the BAFTA red carpet.

Sex Education stars Emma Mackey and Aimee Lou Wood sent fans wild with their friendship goals at the 2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday 19 February. During the star-studded ceremony, Emma, 27, won the EE Rising Star Award after being nominated alongside Sheila Atim, Daryl McCormack, Naomi Ackie and Aimee, 29.

Emma Mackey just won a very prestigious prize!

So many stars attended the BAFTA Film Awards 2023 Nominees Party ahead of the annual awards show.

Paul Mescal, Letitia Wright, Gemma Chan and Taron Egerton were just a few of the stars to attend the 2023 Newport Beach Film Festival UK Honours on Thursday evening (February 16).

While Naomi Ackie has been acting for a number of years, her first major role to put her on the map in the eyes of many was in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” Since then, she’s lined up a number of major roles, including a starring role in the recently released “Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” And the projects keep piling up for Ackie as she just landed yet another big role, this time in the upcoming sci-fi film, “Morning.” READ MORE: ‘Morning’: Benedict Cumberbatch, Laura Dern & Noah Jupe To Star In Justin Kurzel’s New Sci-Fi Film According to THR, Naomi Ackie is the latest actor to join the cast for Justin Kurzel’s new sci-fi film, “Morning.” She’s joining a cast that includes Laura Dern, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Noah Jupe.

EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros Pictures Vice President of Production Peter Dodd is joining Netflix as a Director on the film team. He’ll be part of VP Niija Kuykendall’s group focused on mid-sized features.

BRENDAN Fraser has landed himself a 2023 EE BAFTA nomination after pilling on seven stone for his role in The Whale. The former Hollywood hunk, who famously played the ab-flashing lead in 1997 hit George Of the Jungle, will go up against Colin Farrell and Austin Butler in the Leading Actor category. Meanwhile, Cate Blanchett, Viola Davis and Emma Thompson will battle it out for Leading Actress.

The 2023 nominees for BAFTA’s Rising Star Award have been revealed, including actors from Gina Prince-Bythewood’s historical epic The Woman King and Sophie Hyde’s sex-positive drama Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.

Kim Kardashian showered praise on the new Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody and its star Naomi Ackie.The picture opened two days before Christmas and has received a tepid response both from the critics and at the box office.However Kim, 42, was positively effervescent in her warm words about the film, gushing that its leading lady 'COMPLETELY embodies Whitney.' Approved: Kim Kardashian showered praise on the new Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody and its star Naomi AckieKim wrote on her Insta Stories this Saturday: 'WOW, WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY was so good.'The reality TV superstar continued: 'I love how they made it a celebration of Whitney's life & Naomi Ackie COMPLETELY embodies Whitney.' Kim, whose post came amid the film's slow box office collections, plugged: 'Must see it and in a theaters for the best experience!'One of the producers of the film is the legendary record producer Clive Davis, who knew Whitney and is played onscreen by Stanley Tucci.  Rollout: The picture opened two days before Christmas and has received a tepid response both from the critics and at the box office; Naomi Ackies is pictured in the lead roleWhitney, whose various drug problems were extensively documented over the years, died in the bath in her suite at the Beverly Hilton ahead of the Grammys in 2012.Hours later Clive Davis proceeded with his annual pre-Grammy party at the Beverly Hilton just four floors below where Whitney died.Before the picture came out, Variety reported that its aim was to score $12 million to $15 million in its opening weekend.  However: Kim, 42, was positively effervescent in her warm words about the film, gushing that its leading lady 'COMPLETELY embodies

Clive Davis is weighing on the secret romance between the late Whitney Houston and her confidante Robyn Crawford. Robyn and Whitney - who met in 1980 when they were both counselors at summer camp - had a 'teenage, one-year affair,' the music mogul claimed. The subject of the long-rumored secret relationship has resurfaced due to its inclusion in the Whitney biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody starring Naomi Ackie, released in cinemas today. The truth? Whitney Houston's secret relationship with confidant Robyn Crawford was a 'teenage, one-year affair' claims music mogul Clive DavisRobyn previously confirmed the relationship with the late star herself in her 2019 memoir, claiming it was 'romantic and sexual' but ended due to homophobic pressure. In a new interview with Extra, Clive stated: 'They did have a teenage, one-year affair.' He added: 'There have been so many articles that have… attempted to trace her addiction to being a frustrated lesbian or never dated a man before Bobby, all of which was totally inaccurate.' He's the boss: Clive Davis pictured with Whitney in 2009 'I know of several men that she dated before Bobby.

Taking the stage in theaters at the tail end of 2022, the Whitney Houston biopic “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” is a crowd-pleasing homage to the life, legacy, and work of an icon who sold over 200 million records worldwide. One of the year’s last films is also one of the best as a shared theatrical experience.

Directed by Kasi Lemmons, written by Anthony McCarten, Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody is the new biopic on the singer’s life. Her history is full of dense material and naturally some things have to be left out for the sake of time, but 2.5 hours isn’t enough to do the story justice. The movie stars Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Nafessa Williams, and Ashton Sanders.

Naomi Ackie looked every bit the screen starlet as she made her grand arrival at the premiere of the forthcoming Whitney Houston biopic I Want To Dance With Somebody in New York City on Tuesday night.The British actress, 30 - who will portray the late music icon on screen -  graced the red carpet in a dazzling silver see-through gown that clung to her hourglass frame.It had a plunging neckline and jeweled strands made of crystals and beads that draped across the front of the dress.

Naomi Ackie stunned in a black trench coat ornate with gold hardware for her Good Morning America appearance in New York City on Monday.The actress, 31, wore a wide leather belt with a gold belt buckle with golden tassels and the image of an effigy as she arrived at the studios.The trailer for I Wanna Dance With Somebody was released last month which showed Ackie portraying the legendary vocalist Whitney Houston in the upcoming biopic. Fashionable arrival: Naomi Ackie, 31, stunned in a black trench coat ornate with gold hardware for her Good Morning America appearance in New York City on MondayThe film is scheduled to be theatrically released on December 21.  For her appearance to talk about her new film, the British actress donned a pair of ankle-strap black pumps that featured gold-painted toenails on the patent leather toe cap.As she arrived, Ackie carried a black flap bag decorated with matching gold details and a chain as a clutch.  Gilded gold: The actress wore a wide leather belt with a gold belt buckle with golden tassels and the image of an effigy as she arrived at the studios Share Follow If you make a purchase using links on this page, MailOnline will earn an affiliate commission Cover up like Naomi in a Schiaparelli coat Schiaparelli trench coat Shop the current collection! Buy now Schiaparelli is the designer to be seen in right now.