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Anika Noni Rose secured the covted lead role in Disney's animated film, "The Princess & The Frog." According to E Online, the film will be on the 19-year-old heroine's (re: Princess Tiana) life in New Orleans. The film wouldn't be released until Christmas 2009 but in the meantime, check out the just-released trailer...
Anyone curious as to why it took until 2009 for Disney to have their first ever African-American princess??? I'm glad Disney changed the title character from Maddy to Tiana. At least we know Anika's ecstatic!
Melyssa Ford, Alesha Renee, Rosci, Charli Baltimore, Fontzworth Bentley, Q-Tip, Fabolous, DJ Clue, and Terrence J celebrated "XXL" magazine's editor-in-chief Datwon Thomas' 33rd birthday at the Hennessy Suite last night in NYC.
Terrence J and Rosci certainly make a point of going to event together, huh? Anyhow, isn't it great that Q-Tip was the event's DJ? I cannot wait to hear what he did on Solange's sophomore album. Charli Baltimore has finally come of hiding...and speaking of which, am I the only one loving her verse on "Down 4 U"?! I do love Melyssa's Gucci bag...
Terrence Howard, Phylicia Rashad and Anika Noni Rose of Broadway's "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" received caricatures at Sardi's on Thursday.
Sardi's will honor the award-winning trio of actors who portray, respectively, Brick, Big Mama and Maggie, at 5 PM. Cat's Big Daddy – James Earl Jones – is among the noted theatre celebrities to already grace the walls of the famed venue. [PLAYBILL]
So do you think the caricatures look anything like Anika, Phylicia, and Terrence???
Debbie Allen, who serves as the play's director, bought together this all-star cast to the famed theatrical district. The play's producer Stephen Byrd revealed the role of Brick was pass on by Denzel Washington and Laurence Fishbourne.
Last month Anika revealed to The New York Times her first impression of Terrence and in the "Uptown" interview she shares her thoughts on working with the cast members.
"It can get a little hot during rehearsals sometimes," actress Anika Noni Rose says with a laugh, referring to the all-star cast sharing the stage in a a revival of Tennesse Williams's classic, "Cat on A Hot Tin Roof". The ensemble includes Terrence Howard (Brick); James Earl Jones (Big Daddy); Phylicia Rashad (Big Mama); and Rose as Maggie, the metaphorical Cat.
If you're within the New York area, go out to see "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof". Be sure to pick up a copy of "Uptown" magazine which is on newsstands now!
Thandie Newton attended the L.A premiere of her comedy film, "Run Fat Boy, Run" in a pink frilly dress. Thandie recently admitted on "The View" that she pulled practical jokes on her co-stars in between filming the "Friends" star David Schwimmer's directorial debut.
The first practical joke involved a candy bar smeared around to look like a bad bathroom accident in Pegg's trailer. When Pegg pretended it didn't happen, Newton snuck into his trailer and sewed together the ends of the sleeves of his sweater and the neck of his T-shirt. Still no response from Pegg. "He'd never react," Newton says. "He knew I was watching." [NY DAILY NEWS]
Anika Noni Rose recently sat down with The New York Times to talk about her return to Broadway via the historical African-American cast play, "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof".
Anika established a name for herself on Broadway back in 2004 when she won a Tony Award for "Caroline, or Change".
The best moment of Anika's interview was when she talked about her first impression of her "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" co-star, Terrence Howard.
Ms. Rose had first noticed the actor playing a womanizer in the film “The Best Man.” Slapping the table, she said: “You knew he had something dirty. I told him that in rehearsal. He had the stank and the sexy at the same time.”
In related news, Anika's book-to-film adaptation "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" and its thirteen episodes got picked up by HBO. The film, which co-stars Jill Scott, is based off the Alexander McCall Smith best-selling novel.
"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" had its Broadway opening night last night in New York City. The play's stars James Earl Jones, Boris Kodjoe, Terrence Howard, Anika Noni Rose, Debbie Allen, and Phylicia Rashad were all in attendance.
The cast recently sat down with Vanity Fair to express their thoughts on turning Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning story to a Broadway play:
My favorite line is: ‘Mendacity is a system that we live in,’ ” says Terrence Howard, who is making his Broadway debut. Howard, who earned an Academy Award nomination as best actor for Hustle and Flow, plays the tormented Brick—a major challenge, he admits. “He’s got so many things he’s hiding from,” Howard says. As Maggie, Anika Noni Rose brings the requisite va-va-voom factor to the role of Brick’s desperate, frustrated wife—the proverbial cat on a hot tin roof. “This play is so intense,” says Rose, who won a Tony Award for her performance in Caroline, or Change. “It’s like a hurricane stuck in a room. It never lets up.” [READ MORE...]
Anika Noni Rose and Terrence Howard look cozy together when they attended the photocall of their Broadway play, "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof" yesterday in New York City.
Sisters Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen are also in the play as well as James Earl Jones.
Should you and I give it a week or so before the just friends duo Terrence and Anika are hook-up in the press?
Do keep in mind, famous folks that held hands automatically raise a red flag for the gossip mills.
Remember how Terrence and Naomi Campbell were just friends too? Exactly.
It's that time once again for a Look on Lock edition BUT Anika Noni Rose jumpstarted this edition during the 2007 NAACP Image Awards. Vivica A. Fox and Jenny McCarthy are the latest vixens to get this look on lock.
Vivica first wore this golden snug-fit Naeem Khan number to the 2007 BET Awards in LA last month while a few days ago Jim Carrey's main girl Jenny wore it to the welcoming party for the Beckhams. [source 1, source 2]
Anika Noni Rose, Vivica A. Fox or Jenny McCarthy: which LOOK is on LOCK?
It's that time for another fashion comparison and this one comes straight from Red Carpet Style Awards. Dreamgirl ANIKA NONI ROSE sparkles in Naeem Kahn, Chopard jewels and Stuart Weitzman ($500,000) shoes at this year's Oscars. Fellow Broadway vet JANE KRAKOWSKI wore the same dress at the 2007 Tony Awards.
In related news, Anika will next star in the Anthony Minghella telefilm, "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency" with another Broadway vet... [read more] [urban-hoopla]
Sunday night was the place to be if you're a Broadway star. Fantasia, Vanessa l. Williams, and Usher are just some of the R&B acts-turned-stage actors that hit up New York City's Radio Music Hall for the 61st Annual Tony Awards. Broadway vet and "Dreamgirls" star Anika Noni Rose, current star of "Starter Wife" was there too:
Anika also presented an award alongside Donny Osmond.
Ben Vereen and his godson Usher presented an award:
Ben's daughter Kabara also attended the event and Phylicia Rashad walk the red carpet:
Whereas Usher bought along Tameka:
In the audience, Usher kick it with his godfather Ben Vereen:
Fantasia performed a song from "The Color Purple":
And here's a clip of her performance of "I'm Here": She did her thing on the stage, didn't she? "Ugly Betty" star Vanessa Williams (between her and Anika, they're one of the best-dressed females on the red carpet):
Broadway couple Taye Diggs and his wife Idina Menzel:
On April 18th, Amerie performed on the UK music program "Popworld":
"Take Control" is still the single Amerie's pushing for her upcoming album, "Because I Love It." Hopefully by the summer release date, she's promoting another single and video.
That white and red combo is fierce! The females in R&B are coming back. Mya, Kelly Rowland, and now Amerie. Hopefully this summer we'll be another song by these three ladies. [pic credit: AMERIEWEB.COM]
John Legendaka Mr. Undercover sexy performed at the IWC Schaffhausen and Laureus Foundation's first annual All-star Celebrity Polo Challenge at the International Polo Club of Palm Beach on April 21, 2007 in Wellington, Florida:
Cool, calm and collected...
He already know he's got the crowd's full attention...
The album he has out right now is really good. My opinion is on the songs he has dropped so far, "Save Room", "Heaven" and "P.D.A" and I'm mad I don't have this album in my CD collection...yet. [pic credit: John-Legend.net]
Back in February, Alicia Keys performed a song called "Gravity"* with John Mayer at one of his New York concerts.
*At around 4:20 is when you'll hear Alicia's voice prompting her stage arrival. [props to Funky Soul Diva!] The big story in India this past weekend is Aishwarya Rai's wedding:
Niice!
Miss Rai's wedding is so traditional colorful! I love her outfits.
[pic credit: GOSSIP ROCKS] And now onto the first half of this blog's title...GUESS WHO!
Can you guess which reality star's baby picture this is? -click on the image to see if your guess is correct-
Rashida Jones was spotted in the Big Apple by 8th and Broadway filming scenes with her boyfriend:
[props to Oh No They Didn't!] Actress Kerry Washington was recently spotted at the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington:
She should smile a bit...
And she bounces back on the fashion tip!
Kerry sharing a smile with Halle Berry at the New York City premiere of "Perfect Strangers":
[pic credit: MOVIES @ YAHOO] Madonna and her adopted son, David in his native African country, Malawi:
[pic credit: Teddy & Moo] I hope her adpoting is far from a publicty stunt...
Naomi Campbell at the 2007 Cipriani Wall Street Concert Series benefit:
I'm loving her shoes! Below is anoter celeb victim that is going on that 'when stars take a day off list' which Beyonce infamously landed on here the other day:
Blu Cantrell at T-Mobile Sidekick i-D Launch Party. -smh- Anyhow Blu's must-have Spring accessory [re: those black YSL pumps] makes up for half of her outfit. [pic credit: GOSSIP ROCKS]
New music from T.I/Tip: Click to download"I Am (T.I. vs T.I.P.)" Blogroll Hoopla:
Amerie performed at London's G-A-Y nightclub...and she's steps up her shoes game in the same token. [Juicy-News]
Monica proves why she's the only black chick who can rock a blonde 'do. [Players Vista]
Out of all the rappers out there. Let me stop! Cam'ron is featured on this week's edition of "60 Minutes" to discuss his movement to STOP SNITCHIN'. [Straight Outta NYC]
Introducing D-Cut jeans by Deelishis. [Ghetto Fabu]
Chronology of Megan Good's earrings circa 2005 to present. [Big Primp]
