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Taraji P. Henson Will Play Iconic Role Of Shug Avery In ‘The Color Purple Musical’ Movie

Celebrated actress Taraji P. Henson is set to play Shug Avery in another film version of 'The Color Purple' based…
02.01.22

Songstress H.E.R. Added To ‘The Color Purple’ Movie Musical Cast

Songstress H.E.R. will be featured in the movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple.
08.30.21

‘Black Is King’ Co-Director Will Take On ‘The Color Purple’ In Upcoming Movie

Oprah and Steven Spielberg are set to produce.
02.03.21

Hillary Clinton Cheered At Broadway’s ‘The Color Purple’

NEW YORK (AP) — “The Color Purple” had a special guest in the audience as it bid farewell to Broadway…
01.09.17

Carrie Compere Stars In The Color Purple On Broadway

  New Jersey native Carrie Compere plays a Church Lady in the Color Purple on Broadway. Most known for her roles on…
08.26.16

Heather Headley Stars As Shug Avery In ‘The Color Purple’

  Tony and Grammy award winner Heather Headley stars in Broadway’s The Color Purple as Shug Avery (replacing Jennifer Hudson)…
05.02.16

Jennifer Hudson To Star On Broadway In ‘The Color Purple’

  Jennifer Hudson is about to make her Broadway debut. The Academy-Award winning actress has been cast to play Shug…
01.12.15

Jennifer Hudson To Star On Broadway In “The Color Purple”

  Jennifer Hudson is about to make her Broadway debut. The Academy-Award winning actress has been cast to play Shug…
06.18.19

PBS’ ‘American Masters’ to Profile Alice Walker

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — PBS will commemorate Black History Month with shows including a profile of “The Color Purple” author…
01.22.14

What Star Says Oprah Would’ve Been a Field N**ger?

Actress Rae Dawn Chong is going hard after Oprah Winfrey personally. Their characters famously fought in “The Color Purple,” with…
07.21.13

7 Things We Found Out From Oprah and Tyler Perry

Tonight at 9 p.m., the Tyler Perry era begins on the OWN Network. Perry has two scripted shows scheduled to…
05.28.13
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