Taraji P. Henson and Jeffrey Wright Bond Over Conquering All Genres: ‘If It Doesn’t Scare the S— Out of Me, I Don’t Want to Do It’

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor Choreographer Fatima Robinson fused hip-hop, dance, African history, tap, jazz and even Jamaican moves as she crafted the musical numbers in “The Color Purple,” but there was one person in particular whose energy she wanted to capture: Beyoncé. Specifically, the energy of Beyoncé’s “Renaissance.” Director Blitz Bazawule blends Alice Walker’s text and the Broadway musical to reimagine the classic as a vibrant movie musical. “American Idol’s” Fantasia Barrino plays Celie, a woman who slowly finds her voice with Shug Avery’s (Taraji P.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Who says you can’t laugh and win Oscars, too? In a stunning year for cinema, the candidates for the coveted best picture category are overflowing with prime comedic endeavors that surpass their dramatic counterparts. From a toy doll to an author with a triumphant “Black book” to a reverse Frankenstein tale that shows a whole lot of sex, the Academy has an opportunity to invite the softer side of cinema to its ceremony.

This Morning's Josie Gibson looked as sensational as ever as she joined the Loose Women panel yesterday (Thursday, December 21) to discuss her time in the I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here camp, as well her plans for Christmas with her son, five year-old Reggie. But it wasn't just her tales from Australia that captivated the audience's attention, viewers have been left 'in love' with the affordable top that she wore.

Taraji P. Henson is responding to the rumors that she’s in a feud with Oprah Winfrey, the producer of her new movie The Color Purple.

Michelle Keegan is as well-known for her amazing fashion sense as her incredible acting skills, and she didn't disappoint with her black LBD during a night out with husband Mark Wright's family.The Wright clan got together to celebrate Mark's dad's birthday at the Corinthia London hotel, with all of Mark Snr's four children and grandchildren in attendance, as well as Michelle, 36, and the other partners. Mark, 36, posted a group snap from the evening, as Michelle could be seen at the front of the group, wearing a calf-length black dress as she held Jessica Wright's toddler son, Presley, in her arms.

Andrew Haigh’s drama All of Us Strangers has landed nine London Critics’ Circle Awards nominations, ahead of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, which has scored seven.

We had a question for Jeffrey Wright, but we knew we had to be careful with it. The star of Cord Jefferson‘s award-season darling, “American Fiction,” is in the running for a Best Actor Oscar nomination and has already won several critics’ group awards.

The topic of race in America is a challenging one to discuss nowadays. On the one hand, you have various groups of non-white people who are exhausted trying to explain how racism runs rampant.

This Christmas, many of us will be sitting down with our families and looking forward to something sweet after dinner. From mince pies and pud to cake and trifle, there's a huge choice out there when it comes to tasty festive treats. But it's all too easy to stick to the same desserts every year.

Angelique Jackson Erika Alexander got her start as a teen on “The Cosby Show” before assuming the breakout role of attorney Maxine Shaw on “Living Single.” But it’s her latest performance in “American Fiction,” a satire that critiques our culture’s obsession with stereotypes, that’s put her in a conversation she’s never been in before — that of awards season contender. Alexander plays Coraline, the love interest of Jeffrey Wright’s Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, a cantankerous author who challenges the industry’s perceptions of “Black entertainment.” On Dec. 5, just hours before sitting down with Variety, Alexander learned she’d been nominated in the supporting category at the Independent Spirit Awards; she attended last year’s ceremony as a guest.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor There might be more kitchens in Max’s series “Julia” than in every Nancy Meyers movie put together. The list starts with the kitchen at Julia Child’s home in Cambridge, Mass.

Christmas is Josh and Hollie Wright’s “favourite time of year” and, after what has been a difficult 2023, festive preparations are in full swing for the family of four. The couple’s second son Dustin was born 12 weeks early in February, weighing a tiny 2.4lb. He spent eight weeks in hospital before being allowed home to join older brother Josh, now 20 months.

Wham!‘s ‘Last Christmas’ at a recent match, potentially ruining the game ‘Whamaggedon’ for thousands.In the cult game ‘Whamaggedon’, players try and avoid the Wham! classic until Christmas Eve, and are knocked out of the game when they hear it.In Northampton Town’s game against Portsmouth on December 2, DJ Matt Facer made the unfortunate decision to spin the track. “I never knew people took it so seriously,” he said.

Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas is overjoyed after becoming a new grandmother, but her happiness is tinged with sadness as her grandson Banksi Wylde lives in America. Shirley, 63, who is dating actor Danny Taylor, 20, dotes on dancer son Mark who is married to singer song-writer BC Jean but misses him every day now they live on different continents. While Mark remains in America, Shirley lives in the UK with her mum Audrey, who is in remission from cancer.

Michelle Keegan has been supported by her husband Mark Wright as well as a number of her friends, family and fans as she shared a three-word career update. The actress was left emotional over the summer as she said a 'final goodbye' and declared 'that's a wrap' as she finished filming her biggest project to date.

Variety FYC Fest on Dec. 6 in Los Angeles. Variety‘s senior awards editor Clayton Davis, Senior Artisans Editor Jazz Tangcay and Senior Entertainment & Media Writer Matt Donnelly moderated several panels throughout the event.

“He’s changing the narrative.” The new comedy, “American Fiction,” features a wickedly sharp and bitingly funny premise. The feature-length directorial debut of Cord Jefferson, a producer and writer on acclaimed series such as “Watchmen,” “Station Eleven” and “Master Of None,” the film is adapted from Percival Everett’s “Erasure,” a brilliant indictment of the way modern culture handles race, a pointed satire about the commodification of marginalized voices and a writer forced to confront himself and his own creative integrity.

Taraji P. Henson is looking absolutely radiant at The Color Purple premiere!

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Adam Driver is earning praise on social media for how he sensitively handled a divisive interview question during a recent appearance on “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?” The host told Driver directly that he does not look like a typical movie star and asked if his physical appearance was a “hindrance” in his career. Wallace has been widely criticized on social media platforms such as X for his “gross” and “rude” question.

EXCLUSIVE: The Artists Equity movie Unstoppable remains exactly that: After the production was shut down during the WGA strike, the William Goldenberg directed, Jennifer Lopez and Jharrel Jerome starring sports movie will return to shooting on Dec. 12 with Don Cheadle, Michael Peña and Bobby Cannavale joining the cast.