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NBC’s holiday production of Annie Live! announces that Academy Award-nominated Taraji P. Henson will play its infamous antagonist, Miss Hannigan. Henson will play opposite to an undiscovered young star as the network's search for the titular role of Annie commences.

Turns out Jamie Foxx’s character in Columbia’s Annie update isn’t just based on Daddy Warbucks. William “Will” Stacks is a contemporary, melanin-infused version of wealthy capitalist Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks from the 1924 comic strip “Little Orphan Annie.” Foxx’s Stacks is a billionaire New York politician who made his fortune in the cell phone game. He’s running a […]

Quvenzhané Wallis and Jamie Foxx are making spirits bright for the Holiday 2014 issue of “Essence” as they promote their upcoming movie, “Annie.” The pair look…

NEW YORK (AP) — Quvenzhane Wallis says she took singing lessons to prepare for the lead role in a new version of “Annie,” opening in theaters in December. Quvenzhane, who was nominated for a best-actress Oscar when she was 9 for her role in “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” said she’s always listened to music, […]

An extended trailer for the new rendition of “Annie” hitting theaters this Christmas, starring Jamie Foxx and “Beasts of The Southern Wild” actress Quvenzhané Wallis, was released yesterday.…

There is a lot of controversy over the forthcoming “Annie” film, because the new Annie is Black. Jamie Foxx plays Benjamin Stacks in the movie…

There is a lot of controversy over the forthcoming “Annie” film, because the new Annie is Black. Jamie Foxx plays Benjamin Stacks in the movie and talks to “The D.L. Hughley Show” about the backlash. Listen to the audio player to hear his response to the critics. Plus, hear him answer some ridiculous questions in […]

The trailer for the new Annie made its Internet debut last week, and unfortunately, instead of praising 10-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis on her new major role,…

The first trailer has been released for the upcoming “Annie” remake, with Oscar nominee Quvenzhane Wallis in the title role. Like the classic 1977 musical, Columbia’s modern-day “Annie” update follows 11-year-old little orphan Annie (“Beasts of the Southern Wild’s” Wallis), who has a chance encounter with wealthy businessman Benjamin Stacks (Jamie Foxx), an update on the Oliver […]

It looks like 2014 is going to be a great year for 10-year-old Hollywood starlet Quvenzhane Wallis. Sources say the Oscar-nominated actress will make a…