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‘SNL 1975’: Jon Batiste to Play First Musical Guest, Billy Preston!!

Jon Batiste has become one of the most well-known musicians of his generation and has a host of Grammy Awards to show for it – and now he’s jumping back into the acting world. Batiste has been cast in Sony Pictures‘ upcoming film SNL 1975, about the creation of NBC‘s iconic sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Batiste will portray … Continue reading ‘SNL 1975’: Jon Batiste to Play First Musical Guest, Billy Preston!!

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‘The Color Purple’: New Trailer Highlights Celie’s Journey!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel about the life-long struggles of an African American woman living in the south during the early 1900s. Directed – Blitz Bazawule Starring – Halle Bailey, Colman Domingo, Taraji P. Henson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Color Purple’: New Trailer Highlights Celie’s Journey!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Color Purple’: New Featurette Breaks Down the Upcoming Musical!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros. Pictures has just released a new featurette for its upcoming film The Color Purple. The new film, which is set to release on Christmas day, is a new take on the 1985 classic film, which was itself based on the iconic Alice Walker novel of the same name. Featuring input from the film’s stars along with the film’s producer, Oprah Winfrey, the new … Continue reading ‘The Color Purple’: New Featurette Breaks Down the Upcoming Musical!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Color Purple’ Trailer Teases the Re-imagining of the Classic Story!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel about the life-long struggles of an African American woman living in the south during the early 1900s. Directed – Blitz Bazawule Starring – Halle Bailey, Colman Domingo, Taraji P. Henson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘The Color Purple’ Trailer Teases the Re-imagining of the Classic Story!! Check It Out!!

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‘The Color Purple’: New Musical Film Adaptation Adds Jon Batiste!!

Jon Batiste has joined the cast of the upcoming musical film version of The Color Purple. According to Variety, Batiste will play Grady in the film. Grady is a pianist, who is described as sweet-talking and charming. He is married to Shug Avery (played by Taraji P. Henson). Grady was previously played by Ben Guillory in director Steven Spielberg‘s 1985 film version. As a musician, … Continue reading ‘The Color Purple’: New Musical Film Adaptation Adds Jon Batiste!!

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