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21.01.2022 / 19:55

From Gaga in ‘Gucci’ to Kidman in ‘Being the Ricardos,’ Female Icons Get the Cinematic Treatment

Michele Amabile Angermiller The awards race in the best actress and best supporting actress categories is brimming with real life protagonists getting the big screen treatment. From Nicole Kidman’s Lucille Ball (“Being the Ricardos”) to Lady Gaga (“House of Gucci”) and Kristen Stewart (“Spencer”), these women were tasked with preserving and presenting the legacy of flesh and blood icons, telling their stories truthfully and without judgment.“I think everyone wants to be seen as a fully realized human being, not as just a caricature,” notes Kidman, who took home the Golden Globe for her lead turn in the Aaron Sorkin biopic.Being entrusted with someone’s life story is a big responsibility, and these actresses took great care in their prep work.

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20.01.2022 / 18:23

Elton John finally returns to stage 2 years after hip surgery, COVID-19 delays

health delays — Elton John is resuming his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour.His retirement tour began in 2018, but due to a series of postponements, he was forced into a performance hiatus.But now, the 74-year-old British singer is back on the road and played at the Crescent City in New Orleans on Wednesday night.“Wow, we haven’t played a show since the 6th of March 2020. This is a new experience for us, I’ve never had this amount of time off in my life … playing music, well at least since I was 17 years of age,” the “Tiny Dancer” singer said to the New Orleans audience, who hung onto their coveted tickets for 745 days.“I can’t thank you enough for being so patient,” he continued.

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deadline.com

18.01.2022 / 00:33

‘Respect’: Read The Screenplay For Aretha Franklin Biopic That Explores How She Became The Queen Of Soul

Editors note: Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series debuts and celebrates the scripts of films that will be factors in this year’s movie awards race.

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23.12.2021 / 17:11

Looking at How Oscar Proves Bullish for Biopics

Tim Gray Senior Vice PresidentThis year’s Oscar race is in a bio rhythm, with a huge percentage of films based upon real people and events.Merriam-Webster defines “biopic” as simply a biographical movie.

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18.12.2021 / 22:45

Aretha Franklin’s Grandkids: Everything To Know About Jordan, Victorie Grace

Aretha Franklin undoubtedly deserves to be remembered as the “Queen of Soul.” The late musical icon, who died following a battle with pancreatic cancer in 2018 at the age of 76, garnered a whopping 18 Emmy Awards in her illustrious career spanning soul, jazz, pop, R&B and blues. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Aretha started singing in the family’s church, working her way up to record deals with Columbia and Atlantic where her unique voice would make songs like “Respect” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” gigantic hits. After becoming the first female performer inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Aretha would go on to be awarded a Pulitzer Prize posthumously for her contribution to American music and culture.

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ok.co.uk

13.12.2021 / 15:43

The Holiday fan comes up with haunting theory that'll change your view of the film completely

Oh, The Holiday. It's the iconic Christmas flick we simply can't wait to watch come the festive season...

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thewrap.com

12.12.2021 / 20:14

‘West Side Story’ Fails to Rumble Box Office With $10.5 Million Launch

Like “In The Heights,” Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of a Broadway and Hollywood classic has won over movie critics and musical buffs alike with an A on CinemaScore and Rotten Tomatoes scores of 93% critics and 95% audience. The demographic breakdown has also played out as expected, with 54% of moviegoers being over 35 with 57% female.The problem is that older audiences, and especially older women, have been slower to return to theaters due to COVID-19 concerns, which has been a problem this year for films that cater to that crowd like the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect,” which opened to $8.8 million in August.

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08.12.2021 / 22:44

‘The Harder They Fall,’ ‘King Richard,’ ‘Respect’ Lead African American Film Critics’ Top 10

African American Film Critics Association‘s annual list of the top 10 films of the year, the AAFCA announced on Wednesday.

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07.12.2021 / 20:38

Taraji P. Henson, Halle Berry & Jennifer Hudson Attend the Fourth Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television

Taraji P. Henson, Halle Berry and Jennifer Hudson pose for a photo at the Fourth Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, presented by the Critics Choice Association at Fairmont Century Plaza Monday (December 06) in Los Angeles.

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deadline.com

04.12.2021 / 19:25

‘Respect’ Director Liesl Tommy And Crew Discuss Making A Film “About Beauty And Really Showing Black Families” – Contenders New York

Respect director Liesl Tommy was joined by writer Tracey Scott Wilson, cinematographer Kramer Morgenthau and production designer Ina Mayhew at Deadline’s Contenders: New York award-season event Saturday to discuss their movie about legendary singer Aretha Franklin.

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03.12.2021 / 09:13

Jennifer Hudson & Christina Aguilera Give Incredible Performances at World AIDS Day Concert 2021

Jennifer Hudson and Christina Aguilera are slaying the stage!

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etonline.com

02.12.2021 / 05:37

'The Masked Singer': The Skunk Gets Sprayed After Epic Group A Finals -- See Who Got Unmasked!

is quickly reaching a wild conclusion. Wednesday saw the The Bull and The Skunk face off in the Group A finals, during which they delivered two amazing performances each.This week, The Bull and The Skunk each performed their traditional solo performance — which they both slayed.

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justjared.com

02.12.2021 / 04:39

Who is Skunk on 'The Masked Singer' Season 6? Spoilers, Clues & Guesses Revealed!

It’s the Group A finale on The Masked Singer!

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variety.com

01.12.2021 / 21:58

How the ‘Respect’ Team Crafted a Gospel-Inspired Original Song Worthy of the Queen of Soul

Chris Willman Music WriterTo come up with the closing theme of the Aretha Franklin biopic “Respect,” a dream team was assembled but had to work independently during the pandemic from L.A., Chicago, Nashville and even Idaho. “Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)” is an end-credits capper that has Jennifer Hudson, who plays Franklin, singing a gospel-influenced original song that takes the film to church one last time.Assisting in this effort were two co-writers, the legendary Carole King and Jamie Hartman, and her producer, Black Eyed Peas leader will.i.am.

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ok.co.uk

01.12.2021 / 16:03

The Holiday: Fun facts you probably didn't know about the Christmas classic

It's an absolute Christmas classic, and one many us will rewatch as if we've never seen it before when the festive season arrives. Yes, 'tis the season to start watching The Holiday again, and we can't wait.The festive must-see features a string of Hollywood stars, including Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Kate Winslet and Jack Black.

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nme.com

27.11.2021 / 17:29

Hear Ghostface Killah and Raekwon team up for ‘Bob James Freestyle’

Wu-Tang Clan‘s Ghostface Killah and Raekwon have joined forces for a new freestyle.‘Bob James Freestyle’ arrives alongside Ghostface Killah’s new song ‘I Got Soul Freestyle’. You can listen to both tracks below.Killah said on Twitter that the songs are “a little something to help y’all enjoy the holiday weekend”, in reference to Thanksgiving being celebrated in the US.In March, the two rappers faced off in a VERZUZ battle.Raekwon shared a previously unreleased collaboration with Griselda during a round.

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nme.com

23.11.2021 / 18:21

Jennifer Hudson surprises street performer for ‘Hallelujah’ performance

Jennifer Hudson surprised a street performer in Los Angeles whiling singing ‘Hallelujah’.Cameron Rowland posted a TikTok sharing the news, alongside a video of Hudson singing the chorus while he played the guitar.“I cannot believe this. Jennifer freaking Hudson came up to me while I was singing on the street and she sang with me… dream come true,” he wrote in the video.Hudson then shared the duet performance on her own Instagram account, writing: “I was taking a walk on the beach and heard some beautiful music so I had to stop and listen.

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etcanada.com

23.11.2021 / 06:59

Wendy Moten Pulls Off Incredible Performance Of An Aretha Franklin Classic On ‘The Voice’

It looks like Wendy Moten is on the highway to success.

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etonline.com

22.11.2021 / 22:09

Palm Springs International Film Festival: Jennifer Hudson to Receive Chairman's Award for 'Respect'

Palm Springs International Film Awards will be honoring Hudson with the Chairman’s Award for her portrayal of Franklin in .“In, Jennifer Hudson brings to life Aretha Franklin’s rise from childhood gospel singer to international star. Hudson transforms into the Queen of Soul singing her heart out in this legendary performance,” said Harold Matzner, Palm Springs International Film Festival chairman.

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thewrap.com

22.11.2021 / 19:39

Jennifer Hudson to Receive Chairman’s Award at Palm Springs Film Festival

Jennifer Hudson, who portrayed Aretha Franklin in the biopic “Respect” earlier this year, will be the recipient of the Chairman’s Award at this year’s Palm Springs International Film Festival. Hudson was previously honored with the Breakthrough Performance Award at the festival in 2007 following her work in “Dreamgirls.” She joins other past honorees of the Chairman’s Award including Amy Adams, Jessica Chastain, George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Nicole Kidman, Regina King, Gary Oldman, Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon.She’ll be honored at an awards gala ceremony at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Jan.

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22.11.2021 / 18:17

Jennifer Hudson to Be Honored at 2021 Palm Springs International Film Awards

J. Kim Murphy administratorThe Palm Springs International Film Awards has announced that Jennifer Hudson will be its top honoree this year.

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20.11.2021 / 04:51

Jennifer Hudson Embodied Aretha Franklin in ‘Respect’ – Now She Wants to Direct (Video)

Jennifer Hudson was discovered on “American Idol,” she won an Oscar in her very first film role in “Dreamgirls,” she’s a Tony away from EGOT status, and she landed a role of a lifetime as Aretha Franklin in “Respect,” a part hand-picked for her by the Queen of Soul herself. So where does she want to take her career next? With any luck, she really wants to direct.

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19.11.2021 / 23:39

Cardi B Talks Hosting the American Music Awards and Almost Making a Song With BTS

Katie Song Triple platinum-certified rapper Cardi B is set to make her hosting debut at the American Music Awards on Nov. 21, which will broadcast live on ABC from L.A.’s Microsoft Theater.

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etcanada.com

17.11.2021 / 22:37

TikTok Star Addison Rae Joins Mariah Carey And Whitney Houston On Top 10 Singers List, Twitter Reacts

Outrage guarantees clicks and this list of top 10 all-time songstresses is certainly generating outrage.

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deadline.com

15.11.2021 / 02:39

Jennifer Hudson Says Commitment To Honor Aretha Franklin’s Authenticity Made ‘Respect’ Her “Most Personal Project” – Contenders L.A.

Jennifer Hudson felt that the best way to honor the late soul singing legend Aretha Franklin in the biopic Respect was to deliver as much authenticity in her performance as the Queen of Soul invested in her music.

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etonline.com

11.11.2021 / 07:15

Jennifer Hudson Delivers a Tribute to Aretha Franklin During Her First-Ever CMA Awards Performance

Jennifer Hudson brought down the house with her performance of Aretha Franklin's track, «Night Life,» at the 55th annual CMA Awards on Wednesday.

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10.11.2021 / 19:53

Will Smith, Ava DuVernay, Antoine Fuqua Among New Honorees For CCA’s Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television

Will Smith leads the final list of honorees for the Critics Choice Association’s Fourth Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television. Smith, who is winning widespread acclaim for his role in Warner Bros. upcoming King Richard as the domineering father of Serena and Venus Williams and their tennis dynasty, has been chosen to receive the Actor award. The two-time Oscar nominee is also expected to be a major factor at the Academy Awards for this performance. Jennifer Hudson was previously announced as the recipient of the Actress Award for her role as Aretha Franklin in Respect.

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05.11.2021 / 01:45

Jennifer Hudson Pitching New Talk Show With Warner Bros. to Launch After ‘Ellen’ Ends Its Run (EXCLUSIVE)

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeOscar winner and “American Idol” alum Jennifer Hudson is adding something completely different to her resume: Talk show host.Hudson, most recently seen on the big screen playing Aretha Franklin in “Respect,” is pitching a new daytime talker to be produced by the team from “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Variety has learned. Although not technically an “Ellen” replacement — her show wouldn’t be a continuation of the “Ellen” deals and is being shopped as an entirely new series — it would be positioned as Warner Bros.

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04.11.2021 / 18:22

Jennifer Hudson's long-awaited career news baffles fans

Jennifer Hudson is gearing up for a huge moment in her career after it was announced that she will be performing at this year's Country Music Awards, but the news left some of her fans a little bewildered. The Country Music Association broke the news and said in a statement: "Singer, actress and star of the acclaimed Aretha Franklin biographical musical drama Respect, Hudson will perform on the CMA Awards stage for the first time."MORE: Inside Jennifer Hudson's majestic $3million Chicago homeThey also announced it on Instagram along with more performers who will hit the stage, including Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett and Zac Brown Band. WATCH: Jennifer Hudson falls in love with beautiful mural of Aretha Franklin While fans were super excited at

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etonline.com

03.11.2021 / 05:55

2021 Bet Soul Train Awards Nominations: See the Full List

BET Soul Train Awards are right around the corner.BET announced the nominations for this year's awards ceremony, co-hosted by Tisha Campbell and Tichina Arnold and taking place Sunday, Nov. 28.H.E.R.

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26.10.2021 / 04:21

'The Voice': Wendy Moten's Incredible Knockout Performance Makes Blake Shelton Emotional

Blake Shelton turning into a softie?Monday marked the start of the season 21 Knockouts, and Blake was faced with an incredibly tough decision right out of the gate. The country star paired up Wendy Moten and Jonathan Mouton for his first Knockout of the season, and the pair both wowed the coaches with their performances. John Legend praised Jonathan's «heart and joy» following his rendition of Johnny Nash's «I Can See Clearly Now,» and his coach agreed. «When I paired you with Wendy, part of it was, let's see what this guy's made of,» Blake admitted.

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nme.com

22.10.2021 / 16:25

Listen to Dave Gahan’s bluesy cover of ‘The Dark End Of The Street’

Dave Gahan & Soulsavers have shared their latest take from their forthcoming covers album ‘Imposter’.The song, ‘The Dark End Of The Street’, which was originally written by Chips Moman and Dan Penn in 1966, has been covered by Aretha Franklin, Dolly Parton, Elvis Costello and Frank Black over the years.Now, Gahan has put a bluesy spin on his cover with longtime collaborator Rich Machin.

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manchestereveningnews.co.uk

16.10.2021 / 23:39

Strictly fans rush to defend John Whaite and Johannes Radebe after Craig slams their dance as 'odd'

Strictly Come Dancing fans flocked to Twitter to defend John Whaite and Johannes Radebe after their latest performance failed to impress judge Craig Revel Horwood.