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You may remember Frenchie Davis from her days on American Idol and The Voice. However, this powerhouse vocalist has moved on from reality TV to become a major star on and off Broadway, appearing in Rent, Dreamgirls, Ain't Misbehavin', and more! Now, she's bringing the vocals and some powerful emotions to NC Theatre's upcoming production of The Color Purple, playing the iconic role of Sofia. In this exclusive interview with our own Karen Clark, Davis talks about taking on this role and what it means to play a woman with no shame in who she is!
Actress Elizabeth Banks recently called Steven Spielberg for never having a female lead in one of his movies. According to the website The Wrap, Banks addressed Spielberg while accepting an award from non-profit group Women in Film. “I went to ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Jaws’ and every movie Steven Spielberg ever made, and by the way, he’s never made […]
The Tony Awards set the bar for diversity on Sunday evening as several actors and actresses of color were recognized for their work; a major difference from the #OscarsSoWhite controversy that ensued earlier this year. For the first time in the ceremony’s history, four musical acting awards were nabbed by Black actors. Broadway hit show […]
Tony and Grammy award winner Heather Headley stars in Broadway’s The Color Purple as Shug Avery (replacing Jennifer Hudson) Tuesday, May 10th. She talks…
Former WWE star Joanie Laurer, who was better known as Chyna, has died. Laurer was found dead in her apartment on Wednesday.
When news spread about Sandra Bland, the 28-year-old Black woman who died in a jail cell after being pulled over during a traffic stop, many…
Jennifer Hudson is about to make her Broadway debut. The Academy-Award winning actress has been cast to play Shug Avery in the upcoming revival…
A county commissioner in Brunswick County is working diligently to have Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple” from being used in some English classes at West Brunswick High School. The commissioner Pat Sykes says that the topics covered in the book, including violence against women, racism and harsh language are inappropriate for the students, according to […]
Alice Walker’s classic 1983 novel, “The Color Purple,” has finally made its way to e-readers. Open Road Integrated Media, the digital company co-founded two years ago by former HarperCollins CEO Jane Friedman, has release Walker’s book along with additional works by the author. Digital editions of “The Color Purple” and the novels “The Temple of […]
But not through a traditional publisher, according to the Associated Press. Open Road Integrated Media, the digital company co-founded two years ago by former HarperCollins CEO Jane Friedman, has reached an agreement with Walker to release the electronic version of “The Color Purple,” as well as the novels “The Temple of My Familiar” and “Possessing […]
