Based on the Broadway musical, a trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960's. Read more
| Starring | Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, Eddie Murphy, Jennifer Hudson |
|---|---|
| Director | Bill Condon |
| Genres | Drama |
loading...
Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson has come under attack from a South African actors' union after the American star was cast as the ex-wife of the country's former president Nelson Mandela in a new biopic. The Dreamgirls actress is set to portray Winnie Mandela in South African filmmaker Darrell J. Roodt's new project Winnie, about the famous politician's longtime spouse. Hudson was delighted to land the leading role, saying: "I was compelled and moved when I read the script. Winnie Mandela is a... Read more
Is there anything Jamie Foxx can’t do? If he hasn’t directed yet, you can bet it’s only a matter of time because it seems everything he’s ever put his mind to, he’s been wildly successful. To state the obvious: he’s an Oscar winner (best actor, for Ray). He’s notched up number one albums and singles. And he first came to public attention as a stand-up comedian – a career that led him to the hit TV series In Living Color, alongside the Wayans... Read more
Scarlett Johansson is calling on Hollywood bosses to cast her in the next big movie musical - confessing her childhood dream was to be the next Judy Garland. The stunning star was recently forced to deny rumours she's set to star in a forthcoming Broadway show - but Johansson admits she would love to take on an all singing, all dancing role, either on stage or screen. The actress tells Spinner.com, "When I was a kid, I started acting because I wanted to be in movie musicals and on Broadway. I... Read more
Anika Noni Rose, who recently appeared opposite Jennifer Hudson and Beyonce Knowles in Oscar-winning musical Dreamgirls, is set to star in a forthcoming adaptation of The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. Adapted from the bestselling novel by Alexander McCall Smith, the story follows a detective agency in Botswana entirely staffed by women and run by Precious Ramotswe, who is to be played by soul singer Jill Scott. The Hollywood Reporter states that Rose, who began her career on the stage before... Read more
Dreamgirls stars Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson stole the show at the 2007 Black Entertainment Television Awards (BETs). Hudson scooped the award for best actress for her portrayal in Dreamgirls, while the best new artist prize also went her way. Picking up her first accolade, she exclaimed: "I can't believe I'm still winning awards!" The Oscar winner is rumoured to be set to star in Meet the Browns next. Angela Bassett, who also features in Meet the Robinsons this year, will co-star... Read more