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.
The Wine Down with Mary J. Blige is already creating a buzz online as clips of her conversation with Yung Miami and Taraji P. Henson gain attention. The Queen of Hip Hop-Soul recently announced her new talk show, and she’s kicking things off with a bang. Throughout her career, Blige has used music to express the ups and downs of life’s journey. In this episode, Blige asked Henson if she had a “boo” around these days. The acclaimed actress said she was flying solo, and it was something Yung Miami couldn’t believe.
“I honestly don’t,” said Henson of being cuffed up. Miami asked her if she likes someone or had a guy she simply has lunch with. Henson joked, “Where is he?” before suggesting that the love of her life may not be in America. “I keep saying that because all the men have been ran through.” It’s a sentiment that the City Girls rapper agreed with as she replied, “Mmhmm, that’s true.” Even Blige chimed in with, “Straight up and down. There’s a shortage.” Then, Yung Miami asked the singer if she was testing out the dating pool.
“Hell nah!” said Blige. She added she was enjoying time dating herself. “I take myself to dinner… Anyway. That’s too much information.” Henson called it “powerful” to be able to be with one’s self. Meanwhile, Miami may be the only one on the couch who has been booed up for some time. She and Sean “Diddy” Combs have been boasting about their unconventional relationship, and occasionally, they’ll drop off a photo or two from their jet-setting adventures.
At first, people trolled Yung Miami for what looked to be her one-sided public support of Diddy. The public believed she was putting in more effort than her beau, but both hitmakers made it clear that the feelings were mutual. When the internet fires up about their relationship, it isn’t uncommon for Puff to defend the Florida star.
In December 2022, Miami laid rumors to rest about her romance. “There are people who think that I’m like a side chick, and he can just do whatever he want,” she said with a smile. “And I’m just over here head over heels. No, it goes both ways. Ain’t nothing one-sided over here.” Check out more from Yung Miami, Taraji P. Henson, and Mary J. Blige above.
Taraji P. Henson has been opening up about her journey with mental health. The legendary actress spoke with Angie Martinez about putting in the work needed to reach her level of desired happiness.
Henson recently appeared on Angie Martinez’s “In Real Life” podcast where she discussed her current state of happiness. When asked by Martinez “how happy are you, ” Taraji P. Henson replied:
“I don’t know to be quite honest.”As she held back tears, I thought I was happy but the things that I thought – Imma get emotional [and] I don’t want to.“The things that I thought was making me happy, they don’t cut it anymore and so I’m in a place where ‘what does that look like? and I’m kind of spinning and to be quite honest with you Angie, I haven’t been happy like purely happy in a long time.“I haven’t.” Henson then added that she’s aware her current mental status is “just a wake-up call.”
The 52-year-old then shared that she hopes to find her happiness on a solo trip to Bali. She said: “I’m about to go to Bali for a month by myself. It’s my own spiritual journey. I gotta find my happiness and it’s not in my friends, it’s not in my momma, it’s not in – you know, it’s me, it’s me and this is the work I gotta do.” Watch the interview below.
Lil Wayne, 39, is being added to the growing list of performers for this year’s BET Awards.
A press release on Thursday announced the “A Milli” rapper will join a star studded list of performers including Lizzo, Babyface, Chlöe, Jack Harlow, Chance The Rapper, Roddy Ricch, Fireboy DML and more.
Business titan, Diddy is set to be honored with BET’s “Lifetime Achievement Award.“ Oscar-nominated actor, Taraji P. Henson will be hosting this year, making it her second time doing so. The 2022 BET Awards will air on June 26 on BET at 8 pm ET/ PT from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Doechii, Ella Mai, GIVĒON, Joey Bada$$, Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin, Latto and Muni Long are set to grace the stage. In addition to the announced performers Idris Elba, Irv Gotti, Janelle Monáe, Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya and Sanaa Lathan will be presenting amongst others.
For the complete list of this year’s nominees, performers and presenters visit bet.com.
Lil Wayne, 39, is being added to the growing list of performers for this year’s BET Awards.
A press release on Thursday announced the “A Milli” rapper will join a star studded list of performers including Lizzo, Babyface, Chlöe, Jack Harlow, Chance The Rapper, Roddy Ricch, Fireboy DML and more.
Business titan, Diddy is set to be honored with BET’s “Lifetime Achievement Award.“ Oscar-nominated actor, Taraji P. Henson will be hosting this year, making it her second time doing so. The 2022 BET Awards will air on June 26 on BET at 8 pm ET/ PT from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Doechii, Ella Mai, GIVĒON, Joey Bada$$, Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin, Latto and Muni Long are set to grace the stage. In addition to the announced performers Idris Elba, Irv Gotti, Janelle Monáe, Keke Palmer, Daniel Kaluuya and Sanaa Lathan will be presenting amongst others.
For the complete list of this year’s nominees, performers and presenters visit bet.com.
Taraji P. Henson is looking to make a residence outside of the United States of America. The iconic actress was on thePEOPLE Every Day podcast and revealed the social and political state of America is weighing on her and leading to thoughts of relocation.
“I’m really considering getting up out of here, leaving and living in another country,” Henson said. “That’s something that comes with 50, you get tired of fighting. I’m tired.”
Henson stated the “pressures of being Black” have brought an extra level of fatigure to her. “I just don’t want to have to do another hashtag… I fought, I changed, I marched. I’m tired.”
She added, “I want to go where there’s neutral ground. I want to just be. And be happy. I want to be called ‘Bella’ every day, drink wine and swat flies on the porch. Stress-free.”
You can hear Taraji P. Henson talk about her living situation, her career goals and more here.
President Joe Biden named Taraji P. Henson and Chris Paul to the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities yesterday. Both Taraji P. Henson and Chris Paul will be on a team of nine men and women who will be on the advisory board. Biden Makes The Announcement President Joe Biden has […]
Taraji P. Henson has finally broken her silence to defend her former Empire castmate Jussie Smollett after he was sentenced last week to 150 days in jail. Taraji Breaks Her Silence Actress Taraji P. Henson has finally broken her silence about the trial of her TV son, Jussie Smollett. Henson posted on Instagram with an […]
