Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorAndra Day was just 11 years old when she first heard Billie Holiday’s iconic anti-lynching song “Strange Fruit.” She recalls “prostrating before the speaker, just listening. It was scary and I just felt overwhelming sadness.”Even at that young age, Day says she wanted to help Holiday and “whatever it was she was singing about.” As she got older, the truth behind the lyrics took the deeper meaning, resonating with her.
Oscar Nominee Andra Day Explains “Hero” Billie Holiday’s Impact; Finding Truth In Stories “We Weren’t Supposed To Know”
16.03.2021 - 01:49 / deadline.com
Fresh off her surprise Golden Globes best actress win, The United States Vs. Billie Holiday star Andra Day has secured her first career Oscar nomination.
In Hulu’s The United State vs. Billie Holiday, Day transforms into the iconic jazz singer as she battles against the federal government to perform her controversial, yet moving number “Strange Fruit.” Upon receiving the best lead actress nom, Day told Deadline that her love for the Blues singer brought the honor to another level.
“I always loved
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msn.com
19.03.2021 / 11:47
Oscar nominees told virtual Zoom appearance not an option
Oscars have reportedly been told appearing at the ceremony via Zoom is not an option. The 93rd Academy Awards are set to take place next month, with an in-person event at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles.
hollywood.com
18.03.2021 / 16:44
Andra Day is taking Hollywood by storm
Whether you know her for her popular song “Rise Up” or for her recent role as Billie Holiday in The United States vs. Billie Holiday, singer and actress Andra Day has taken Hollywood by storm.At the 78th Golden Globe Awards, Andra Day won her first Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for her role in The United States vs.
variety.com
09.03.2021 / 22:29
Riz Ahmed, Sacha Baron Cohen, Andra Day and More Named as Writers Guild Presenters — Film News in Brief
Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe Writers Guild of America West and East today unveiled a line-up of presenters scheduled to appear at the 2021 Writers Guild Awards joint virtual ceremony on Sunday, March 21.Among the presenters are Oscar contenders Riz Ahmed (“Sound of Metal”), Sacha Baron Cohen ( “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”) and Andra Day (“The United States vs. Billie Holiday.”)Also presenting are Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs.
abcnews.go.com
08.03.2021 / 08:05
Clooney, 'Billie Holiday' among AARP movie award honorees
“The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” “Minari,” “Da 5 Bloods” and “One Night in Miami” are among the films AARP is honoring at its annual Movies for Grownups Awards, the nonprofit organization said Thursday.Director Lee Daniels’ “The United States vs.
hollywoodreporter.com
08.03.2021 / 05:35
Andra Day Honored by Black Women Film Network for 'Billie Holiday' Role
Andra Day accepted the On Her Shoulders Preservation Award during the Black Women Film Network 2021 Summit on Saturday, thanking the non-profit organization for honoring her work inThe United States Vs. Billie Holiday.
deadline.com
04.03.2021 / 22:23
‘The United States Vs. Billie Holiday’: Read The Screenplay By Suzan-Lori Parks About Key Chapter In The Life Of The Jazz Icon
EXCLUSIVE: The United States vs. Billie Holiday, Hulu’s dramatic retelling of the “Strange Fruit” singer’s battle against the federal government, originated as a single chapter in Johann Hari’s 2015 book Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs.
nypost.com
04.03.2021 / 20:21
‘Billie Holiday’ tops AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
starring Andra Day as the jazz singer, was named best picture, while the Korean American family drama “Minari” got best intergenerational film. Spike Lee’s Vietnam-themed “Da 5 Bloods” picked up best buddy picture and Regina King’s “One Night in Miami…,” about the fictional meeting of Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, Cassius Clay and Jim Brown, got best ensemble.“We focus on films made by and for grownups,” said Tim Appelo, the film and television critic for AARP.
nme.com
02.03.2021 / 16:02
Andra Day was “pissed off” at crew for applauding her Billie Holiday performance
The United States vs.
foxnews.com
02.03.2021 / 00:23
Golden Globes winner Andra Day celebrated honor with parents: 'They put up with me for so long'
It was a momentous occasion for Andra Day and her parents following the actress' big win at the Golden Globes Sunday night. Day, 36, won the best actress in a motion picture – drama award at the 2021 Golden Globes for her titular role in "The United States vs.
hollywoodreporter.com
01.03.2021 / 14:18
Golden Globes: Andra Day Becomes First Black Best Actress Winner in 35 Years
Andra Day won the Golden Globe best actress in a drama trophy for her performance inThe United States vs. Billie Holiday, becoming the second-ever Black actress to win the category and the first to do so in 35 years.
msn.com
01.03.2021 / 11:07
Golden Globes: Fans react with shock and delight as Andra Day becomes first Black Best Actress winner in 35 Years
Andra Day took home the Golden Globe award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama at this year’s ceremony, and fans have reacted with a mixture of shock and delight. Day won the prize for her performance in The United States vs Billie Holiday, her first major film role.
msn.com
01.03.2021 / 10:02
Andra Day becomes the 2nd Black woman to win best drama actress Golden Globe
The United States vs. Billie Holiday.
deadline.com
01.03.2021 / 08:53
Golden Globes Surprises: Andra Day’s Win And More
The Golden Globes usually pop off a surprise or two in doling out its annual awards, and Sunday they continued the tradition in some marquee categories.
variety.com
01.03.2021 / 08:52
Andra Day Praises ‘Billie Holiday’ Director Lee Daniels: ‘The Man Is a Blessing’
Cynthia Littleton Business EditorAndra Day was effervescent on Sunday evening after winning the Golden Globe Award for lead actress in drama for portraying the legendary jazz musician in “The United States Vs. Billie Holiday.”She gushed about her experience working with director Lee Daniels and all that he did to make her soar in the role of the troubled singer.“I can’t say enough about the brilliance of Lee Daniels.