“Jennifer Hudson, who is currently slaying as Shug Avery in the revival of The Color Purple on Broadway, has been tapped to play Motormouth Maybelle in the NBC televised production of Hairspray Live!, NBC News confirms. The congregation lets out a resounding ‘YAAAAS!’” Read the full story: Jennifer Hudson Confirmed For NBC’s ‘Hairspray Live!’… MORE
Tyler James Williams Would Love to Play Emmett Till in a Movie One Day | Essence
“For the Everybody Hates Chris star, though, film is the ultimate goal and he has one role in mind that he’d love to pursue. ‘I don’t think there’s been a really good Emmett Till story yet,’ he said. ‘That would be nice to get done. Anything that kind of tells a story that we haven’t…… MORE
Monica Lewinsky Wants To Know If Its Safe To Listen To ‘Lemonade’
“Monica Lewinsky–who was thrusted into the public eye 18 years ago due to her affair with President Bill Clinton–took to social media this past weekend to ask fans if it’s safe for her to listen to Beyonce’s new Lemonade album.” Read the full story: Monica Lewinsky Wants To Know If Its Safe To Listen To…… MORE
Soul Singer Billy Paul Dies at 81 | Billboard
“Billy Paul, the soul singer best known for his 1972 single “Me and Mrs. Jones,” died on Sunday (April 24), according to a message posted on his website. He was 81 years old. ‘We regret to announce with a heavy heart that Billy has passed away today at home after a serious medical condition,’ the…… MORE
Jennifer Hudson And Cast of The Color Purple Singing Prince’s Purple Rain
This gave us goose bumps… They sang this! #Prince #PurpleRain #TheColorPurple… MORE
Patti Labelle Singing Prince’s Purple Rain at the BET Awards
Remember when Patti showed up and showed out for Prince at the BET Awards? Patti LaBelle – Purple Rain – Live BET Awards… by FerrellSouza… MORE
Superstar artist Prince has passed
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John Legend Shares Pic of Luna’s Face
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen were prepared for the arrival of their baby girl Luna last week, but even so, they still needed to get some last-minute diapers — for mom. Read the full story: http://www.today.com/parents/john-legend-shares-new-baby-pic-while-chrissy-teigen-talks-t87566… MORE
Chrissy Teigen shares photo of newborn daughter Luna on Instagram | Daily Mail Online
The 30-year-old model shared her first snap of newborn daughter Luna on Instagram on Tuesday. Read the full story: Chrissy Teigen shares photo of newborn daughter Luna on Instagram | Daily Mail Online… MORE
Harriet Tubman To Supersede Andrew Jackson On The $20 Bill
Major and historic news just arrived out of the U.S. Treasury Department, and it features one of history’s most pivotal figures. Read the full story: Harriet Tubman To Supersede Andrew Jackson On The $20 Bill… MORE
