Article | By Margaret Hall | March 29, 2024
Academy Award Winner Louis Gossett Jr. Dies at 87
Mr. Gossett was the first Black actor to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | February 9, 2024
The Color Purple Movie Musical Sets Streaming Premiere on Max
You'll be able to watch the screen version of the 2005 Broadway musical at home this month.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | January 5, 2024
Watch Taraji P. Henson 'Push Da Button' in The Color Purple
With the screen version of the Broadway musical currently in movie theatres, a full number has hit the internet.
Article | By Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block | December 26, 2023
The Color Purple Movie Musical Tops the Box Office on Christmas Day
Another movie musical, Wonka, also reigned strong at the box office.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 21, 2023
Taraji P. Henson 'Almost Had to Walk Away From Color Purple' Over Low Pay
Starring as Shug Avery in the upcoming movie musical, Henson has been making waves talking about salaries for Black women in Hollywood.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 19, 2023
Reviews: What Do Critics Think of The Color Purple?
The film adaptation of the 2005 Broadway show hits movie theatres December 25.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 15, 2023
The Color Purple Movie Musical Soundtrack Released December 15; Hear Fantasia's 'I'm Here'
The album features both the film's songs and tracks "inspired by" the movie musical, hitting movie theatres December 25.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 14, 2023
Watch a new trailer for the upcoming behind-the-scenes documentary.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 14, 2023
Watch: Danielle Brooks Shares Her Favorite Color Purple Wardrobe Malfunction
The Golden Globe and Tony nominee says co-star Corey Hawkins spent a little too much time at craft services while filming the movie musical.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | November 28, 2023
Making-Of Documentary, Soundtrack Dated for The Color Purple Movie Musical
The film's co-producer, Oprah Winfrey, will host the documentary special for HBO Max.
Article | By Margaret Hall | November 27, 2023
'To Showcase Blackness on Every Spectrum': Meet the Cast and Characters of The Color Purple Film
Get a closer look at the upcoming movie musical in this new featurette.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | November 15, 2023
Upcoming The Color Purple Movie Musical Will Include Cut Song From the Stage Score
There will also be new songs written explicitly for the film.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | November 1, 2023
The Color Purple Is for 'Every Woman and Man Who Has Felt Unseen and Unvalued,' Says Oprah Winfrey
Get a closer look at some of the upcoming movie musical's dance numbers in this featurette.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | October 10, 2023
Watch Taraji P. Henson Push Da Button in New Trailer for The Color Purple
Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks co-star in the screen adaptation, due in cinemas December 25.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | September 15, 2023
Photos: Get a 1st Look at the Upcoming Color Purple Movie Musical
Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, and more star in the screen version of the 2005 musical, hitting movie theatres December 25.
Article | By Andrew Gans, Logan Culwell-Block | May 22, 2023
Danielle Brooks co-stars in the screen adaptation, due in cinemas December 25.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | April 6, 2023
The Color Purple Movie Musical Shifts Opening Date
Broadway alums Danielle Brooks and Fantasia Barrino lead the stage-to-screen adaptation.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | September 30, 2022
David Alan Grier Reveals New Songs Written for Upcoming The Color Purple Movie Musical
The Tony winner stars as Reverend Avery, a role being added for the screen version of the Broadway musical.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | April 27, 2022
Terrence J. Smith, Tiffany Elle Burgess, Aba Arthur Join Color Purple Movie Musical Cast
They join a cast led by Broadway alums Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks.
Article | By Leah Putnam | April 15, 2022
Grammy Winner Jon Batiste Joins Cast of The Color Purple Film Musical
The film, based on the 2005 Broadway adaptation, will mark the artist's acting debut.
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