New Trailer Released for Remake of “The Color Purple” Starring Halle Bailey and Fantasia

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The highly-anticipated trailer for the remake of The Color Purple has been released, featuring talented stars Halle Bailey and Fantasia in leading roles. The film boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Taraji P. Henson, Colman Domingo, Danielle Brooks, H.E.R., Corey Hawkins, Ciara, and more. Notably, Fantasia and Brooks reprise their characters from the Broadway adaptation. […]

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Taraji P. Henson, H.E.R. Fantasia, Halle Bailey & More to Star in ‘Bold New Tape’ of ‘The Color Purple’

Taraji P. Henson, H.E.R. Fantasia, Halle Bailey & More to Star in 'Bold New Tape' of 'The Color Purple'

Warner Bros. Pictures has announced a “bold new take on the beloved classic” The Color Purple. The forthcoming film is directed by Blitz Bazawule and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders, and Quincy Jones.

The film will star Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Fantasia Barrino in her major motion picture debut.

The screenplay is by Marcus Gardley, based on the novel by Alice Walker, and based on the musical stage play by Marsha Norma. The executive producers Alice Walker, Rebecca Walker, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Carla Gardini, Mara Jacobs, Adam Fell, Courtenay Valenti, Sheila Walcott and Michael Beugg.

Warner Bros. Pictures will distribute the film worldwide and open in North America on Christmas Day.

You can see the trailer below.

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Black Girl Magic: Fantasia Officially Enrolled In College

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Singer Fantasia Barrino infamously dropped out of high school in the 9th grade before winning American Idol. Now after getting her G.E.D., one of the most legendary voices of our generation has enrolled at Central State University.

Fantasia obtained her GED in 2010 and walked across the stage with a North Carolina high school class. Last year she joined Divine 9 as an honorary member of Sigma Gamma Rho.

The chocolate beauty announced on live stream that she has enrolled in college and now it’s official. She wrote on her Instagram:
PSA: I AM OFFICIALLY ENROLLED AS A STUDENT @centralstate87!!! I want to thank everyone who was apart of making this happen for me and working with my busy schedule. Special thanks to my Sorors 💙🐩💛 @nataliemichelleturner @dbrown189 for connecting me with the amazing staff at Central State. Who knows… I may just show up to Homecoming in October!!!

Salute to you Fantasia, congratulations!

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Top 5 Artists Who Can Go A Round Or Two In A Verzuz Battle

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Since the start of the pandemic, Verzuz battles between artists have been gaining popularity. It fills fans with a warm nostalgia but also makes people think about who will be next to go head to head. With the growing popularity of Verzuz battles, people are eager to see who would be pinned against each other. […]

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