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Oprah 'corrected' problems on new 'The Color Purple' set, stars say
Actresses Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks have credited Oprah Winfrey for coming to their aid as the actresses described subpar conditions on the new "The Color Purple" set.
'The Color Purple' review: Fantasia Barrino stuns in movie musical
If you’re on the fence about catching yet another “Color Purple” adaptation, I get it. Since Alice Walker’s novel was published in 1982, the world has experienced Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated...
We found tickets under $200 to see Samuel L. Jackson in "The Piano Lesson"
Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington and Danielle Brooks star in August Wilson's "The Piano Lesson" at New York City's Barrymore Theatre on Broadway up until Jan. 29. We found...
'The Piano Lesson' Broadway review: A blisteringly acted drama
The revival of the August Wilson play is mostly in tune.
Oprah Winfrey reveals the star-studded cast of 'The Color Purple' musical film
Tarajii P. Henson was previously announced to play the role of Shug Avery, alongside other castmates H.E.R. and Corey Hawkins.
Danielle Brooks, Mike Colter cast in Netflix's ‘Social Distance’ quarantine series
The eight-part anthology is set in the initial months of the coronavirus pandemic.
'Clemency' review: Alfre Woodard is masterful as prison warden
The unthinkably tough job of a prison warden (Alfre Woodard) who oversees executions is the subject of this delicate drama from writer/director Chinonye Chukwu ("alaskaLand"). Inspired by a true story,...
Here's how to fix 'Orange Is the New Black'
“Orange Is the New Black,” whose fourth season bowed last Friday on Netflix, is going to be with us for at least three more seasons. Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling) is...
Danielle Brooks is the hardest-working woman in showbiz
When Danielle Brooks learned she’d been offered the role of Sofia in the Broadway revival of “The Color Purple,” she burst into tears. This was the show, after all, that...