Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
A look at the critically-acclaimed Broadway play “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” with cast members Giancarlo Esposito, Anika Noni Rose, and Phylicia Rashad.
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Did Tyler Perry Pull It Off? ‘For Colored Girls’ Thandie Newton Weighs In
Thandie Newton admits it wasn’t easy playing Tangie in Tyler Perry’s For Colored Girls, which opened in theaters this weekend and grossed $20.1 million at the box office. Her character is a volatile...
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In the News: Denzel Washington Donates $2.25 Million to Fordham; Rev. Fred...
(Image: File) Denzel Washington Donates $2.25 Million to Fordham Oscar –winning actor Denzel Washington has donated $2.25 million to Fordham University, with $250,000 going towards establishing a...
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WATCH: Producer Alia M. Jones on Adding Color to ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’
Mentored by the great Stephen Byrd, Alia M. Jones has had her hand in the revival of some of the theatre world’s greatest work. In 2008, she co-produced noted playwright Tennessee Williams’ Cat On a...
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Steel Magnolias Producer Sues Over Lifetime Remake
From TMZ The original producer of Steel Magnolias‘, Victoria L. White, is suing Sony Pictures and Lifetime Television, according to TMZ. White believes that she is not getting the credit or the money...
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‘Steel Magnolias’ and 15 Other All-Black Remakes
The all-black remake of the 1980′s hit Steel Magnolias premieres on Lifetime this Sunday October 7th and the Root decided to put together a gallery of all-black remakes. The Steel Magnolias film–...
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Phylicia Rashad Does Not Like Reality TV Mothers
Phylicia Rashad, arguably one of the most famous and likable TV mother’s ever, is not happy with the “portrayal” of reality TV mothers. On “The Steve Harvey Show” recently, she criticized reality TV...
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Because of You: A Conversation with Phylicia and Condola Rashad at ABFF
The 18th American Black Film Festival presented “Because of You” – A Conversation with Phylicia & Condola Rashad, Saturday, June 21st at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. The conversation...
View ArticleCBC to Honor Phylicia Rashad, Bill Withers and Alvin Poussaint
This year, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc. (CBCF) and its Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) spouses will honor three African American icons whose contributions to the world of fine arts...
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Are Sisters Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad Planning to Come to Broadway?
Image: Facebook According to Playbill.com, it seems as though the dream for Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad to collaborate on a project may be coming true sooner than later. The site reports that the...
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Phylicia Rashad Defends Bill Cosby Amid Rape Claims
Image: Facebook Amid the outpouring of women coming forward with Bill Cosby rape allegations, it seems as though the 77-year-olds iconic TV wife is standing by his side. In an interview with Showbiz...
View ArticleTwo Accusers Join Defamation Suit Against Bill Cosby
In the case of the People v. Bill Cosby, two more women have come out to accuse the legendary comedian of sexual offenses that occurred decades ago. Therese Serignese and Linda Traitz have joined...
View ArticlePhylicia Rashad Returns to TV as Lesbian FBI Agent in ‘For Justice’
Our favorite TV mom is returning to the screen, this time as a lesbian FBI agent in a new series, For Justice. Phylicia Rashad plays Georgina Howe in the show, directed by Selma’s Ava DuVernay....
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Women of Power: Honoring Trailblazing Legacies
Each year at the Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit, we honor the legacies of those history-making, trailblazing, prominent black women who have paved the way, in their respective lanes, for us to...
View ArticleWomen of Power 2017 Kicks Off With a Bang
The 2017 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit began with a bang on Thursday! Each year, hundreds of women from around the country attend BE’s signature event, which was designed to empower and...
View ArticlePhylicia Rashad the Face of $25 Million Initiative to Diversify American History
Classic TV lovers know her as Dr. Huxtable’s smart and elegant wife Clair on The Cosby Show, and today’s generation might only recognize her as the classy but calculating matriarch Diana DuBois on...
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Phylicia Rashad On Sisterhood, Self-Awareness, and Playing Clair Huxtable...
Many business leaders and professionals feel overworked and overwhelmed, especially black women who are often plagued by the infamous black superwoman syndrome –the pressure of trying to do it all....
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Howard University Names Phylicia Rashad As Dean of College of Fine Arts
Howard University alum and renowned actress Phylicia Rashad is spreading her wings in education as the newly appointed dean of the school’s reestablished College of Fine Arts. The school announced...
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