films
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‘The Color Purple’ Star Colman Domingo Was Called Too Dark for This Hit HBO Show
The Emmy winner, who is receiving awards nominations for ‘Rustin’ and ‘The Color Purple,’ discussed the painful rejection as a turning point in his career.
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The Holiday Box Office Was Damn Good to The Color Purple, but Not So Much for Aquaman
The Color Purple spelled success for theaters over the weekend.
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13 Things (And People) We Need to Leave in 2023 for the New Year
New year, new opportunity for a fresh start. These things can take time off forever.
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Exclusive: Cord Jefferson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Sterling K. Brown, Erika Alexander on ‘American Fiction’ & Black Storytelling
The director and three stars shared their thoughts exclusively with The Root at the Los Angeles premiere.
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Corey Hawkins, Colman Domingo, Director Blitz Bazawule Celebrate What God Has Done in ‘The Color Purple’
The decorated artists sat down with The Root ahead of their highly-anticipated, forthcoming film.
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‘The Color Purple’s’ Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins & Blitz Bazawule On What God Has Done For Them
The director and stars of the 2023 film remake express their gratitude for Alice Walker's work and the impact of the film in their lives.
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Life of The Son of First Black Woman Officer Killed on Duty Took a Shocking Turn
The son of the first Black woman officer to be killed in the line of duty claims he’s falsely accused of murder.
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Oscar Winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph Talks “The Holdovers” & Brilliance of Paul Giamatti: “He’s the best”
Randolph took home an Oscar at the 96th Academy Awards after sweeping awards season with a Golden Globe, SAG, Critics Choice, and the UK's BAFTA award.
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TV’s Best Binge: The Hidden Gems of Peacock
"Psych," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Ray" and the Olympics are among the interesting choices you’ll find on Peacock.
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‘It Was So Worth All the Grind’: Beyoncé Thanks Fans for Success of Renaissance Film Amid Israel Criticism
Taylor Swift, Bey's oft-compared musical rival, recently spoke about her admiration for the "Cozy" singer.