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Ta-Nehisi Coates & Jeff L. Lieberman Respond to 'Nina' Controversy

Two more reports have surfaced in response to the forthcoming biopic, "Nina," starring Zoe Saldana. Following earlier decrees on the film's casting decision and use of prosthetics and skin darkening make up, Jeff L. Lieberman and Ta-Nehisi Coates have denounced the movie as deplorable and inaccurate.
  • Lupita Nyong'o isn't Afraid to Make Brave Career Choices

    Most film stars whose career are on an upward trajectory usually don't take the time to make their debut on Broadway, but that is exactly what Lupita Nyong'o has done. She has debuted on the big stage with a role in Eclipsed, which she calls 'terrifying'. it is only two years since Lupita won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 12 Years a Slave. She also had a role in the mega-hit, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but was keen to stretch her acting muscles a bit, deciding on a 10-week run at Off Broadway Theater, then committing to the Broadway run. Eclipsed is a drama by Danai Gurira of The Walking Dead fame.
  • ‘Southern Comfort’ Annette O’Toole Talks Favorite Theatrical Performances

    Annette O’Toole is a bona fide living legend. There is known question about that. However, there is a question about who living legends look up to. Recently, 'Playbill' asked the 'Southern Comfort' star about some of her favorite experiences as a theater goer. Check out the report below for a taste of O’Toole’s favorite performances that she has seen.
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