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‘Ain’t No Mo’ Should Have Been A Broadway Hit: What Happened? A Deadline Conversation With Producer Lee Daniels & Playwright Jordan E. Cooper On The Shocking Closing – And A Possible Rescue - deadline.com - USA - Jordan
deadline.com
13.12.2022

‘Ain’t No Mo’ Should Have Been A Broadway Hit: What Happened? A Deadline Conversation With Producer Lee Daniels & Playwright Jordan E. Cooper On The Shocking Closing – And A Possible Rescue

Ain’t No Mo’, the Broadway debut of author and star Jordan E. Cooper, opened at the Belasco Theatre on Dec. 1 to the sort of reviews producers and playwrights dream about. Even the few critics who weren’t completely won over couldn’t help but point out a singular brilliance at work here, not to mention a stars-in-the-making cast and more laugh-out-loud moments than most of the rest of Broadway combined. A celebrity-packed opening night, with producer Lee Daniels greeting a crowd that included Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade and C. J. Uzomah – who happen to be among the starry cohort of co-producers – as well as Matthew Broderick, Tamron Hall, Deborah Cox, Stephanie Mills, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Susan Kelechi Watson, Camryn Manheim, Tony Kushner, Tituss Burgess, Gayle King, Pat Williams, Christopher Sieber, Jennifer Simard, Colton Ryan, Ari’el Stachel and Timothy Olyphant suggested nothing less than the buzzy arrival of Broadway’s next big thing, out-of-the-box division.

Acclaimed ‘Ain’t No Mo’‘ Sets Closing; After ’KPOP’ It Becomes The Second Racially Expansive Production To Find No Lasting Welcome On Broadway - deadline.com - USA - Jordan - North Korea - Beyond
deadline.com
10.12.2022

Acclaimed ‘Ain’t No Mo’‘ Sets Closing; After ’KPOP’ It Becomes The Second Racially Expansive Production To Find No Lasting Welcome On Broadway

For the second time in a week, Broadway is losing a worthy production that attempted to find an audience that encompassed but reached beyond the usual white, middle-aged demographic: Jordan E. Cooper’s Ain’t No Mo’, the often visionary, relentlessly brilliant and forever fearless take by its Black creators and performers on the stubborn subject of race in America will close next week.

Neil Diamond Musical ‘A Beautiful Noise’ Scores $1M For Opening Week – Broadway Box Office - deadline.com - Jordan
deadline.com
06.12.2022

Neil Diamond Musical ‘A Beautiful Noise’ Scores $1M For Opening Week – Broadway Box Office

A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical took in more than $1 million at the box office in the week leading up to, and including, its opening night on Sunday. Filling 91% of seats at the Broadhurst, the jukebox bio-musical joins & Juliet, Leopoldstadt and The Piano Lesson as one of the strongest newcomers of the fall season.

‘Ain’t No Mo’ & ‘A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical’ – Broadway Reviews - deadline.com - Jordan
deadline.com
05.12.2022

‘Ain’t No Mo’ & ‘A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical’ – Broadway Reviews

Two new productions opened on Broadway within the last few days, demonstrating that Broadway, at the very least, can accommodate works of remarkable diversity – a diversity in levels of ambition not least. One takes remarkable chances and all but announces the arrival of a singular new theatrical voice. The other, with a team of immensely talented Broadway veterans both on stage and behind the scenes that so relies on overused formula and tired tropes that it can’t even breathe life into some of the most irresistible pop songs of the last half-century.

‘Slave Play’ Author Jeremy O. Harris & New York Jet CJ Uzomah Join Broadway’s ‘Ain’t No Mo’’ As Co-Producers - deadline.com - New York - USA - New York - Jordan - county Harris - county Douglas - county Lyon
deadline.com
30.11.2022

‘Slave Play’ Author Jeremy O. Harris & New York Jet CJ Uzomah Join Broadway’s ‘Ain’t No Mo’’ As Co-Producers

EXCLUSIVE: Slave Play author Jeremy O. Harris and New York Jets tight end CJ Uzomah are the latest high-profile names to sign on as co-producers of a currently running Broadway production: The two join the recently announced NBA champ Dwyane Wade, actor Gabrielle Union and Drag Race star RuPaul on the producing team of Ain’t No Mo’, a Lee Daniels production of Jordan E. Cooper’s comedy in previews at the Belasco Theatre.

Mariah Carey Joins Producing Team Of Broadway’s ‘Some Like It Hot’ - deadline.com - Jordan - county Douglas - county Lyon
deadline.com
28.11.2022

Mariah Carey Joins Producing Team Of Broadway’s ‘Some Like It Hot’

Mariah Carey has signed on as a co-producer of the new musical comedy Some Like It Hot, becoming the latest in a trend of celebrities lending their clout and popularity to support Broadway productions during previews.

Scene 2 Seen Podcast: Producer Effie Brown Talks The Importance Of Elegance Bratton Film ‘The Inspection’ - deadline.com
deadline.com
16.11.2022

Scene 2 Seen Podcast: Producer Effie Brown Talks The Importance Of Elegance Bratton Film ‘The Inspection’

Hello and welcome to a special Wednesday episode of the Scene 2 Seen podcast. I am your host Valerie Complex, assistant editor and film writer at Deadline.

Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union & RuPaul Join Co-Producing Team Of Broadway’s ‘Ain’t No Mo’’ - deadline.com - USA - Jordan - county Shannon - Indiana - county Webb - county Davis
deadline.com
10.11.2022

Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union & RuPaul Join Co-Producing Team Of Broadway’s ‘Ain’t No Mo’’

Broadway’s Ain’t No Mo’ producer Lee Daniels announced today that NBA champ Dwyane Wade, actor Gabrielle Union and Drag Race star RuPaul will join the co-producing team of the comedy that begins previews tonight at the Belasco Theatre.

‘The Wonder Years’ Season 2 Premiere Pushed To Summer On ABC - deadline.com - Alabama - county Long - county Ray - Montgomery, state Alabama
deadline.com
08.11.2022

‘The Wonder Years’ Season 2 Premiere Pushed To Summer On ABC

ABC has pushed the second season premiere of comedy series The Wonder Years to summer 2023. The network says a specific premiere date will be announced at a later time.

Toby Hill Joins Embankment Films As Head of Production & Acquisitions - deadline.com - Britain - USA
deadline.com
26.10.2022

Toby Hill Joins Embankment Films As Head of Production & Acquisitions

UK production and sales company Embankment Films has hired former WestEnd Films executive Toby Hill as Head of Production & Acquisitions.

Tyler Perry didn't take offence to negative reference in A Strange Loop musical - www.msn.com - Atlanta - city Tyler - city Perry
msn.com
12.10.2022

Tyler Perry didn't take offence to negative reference in A Strange Loop musical

Tyler Perry chose not to take offence to a negative reference in the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Strange Loop following an intervention by Whoopi Goldberg. In Michael R. Jackson's hit Broadway show, the lead character Usher pens a musical and becomes annoyed that his parents want him to write a gospel play in the style of Perry.

Complete Broadway Cast Announced For Lee Daniels-Produced ‘Ain’t No Mo’’ - deadline.com - New York - USA - Jordan - county Shannon - county Davis - county Cooper
deadline.com
06.10.2022

Complete Broadway Cast Announced For Lee Daniels-Produced ‘Ain’t No Mo’’

Crystal Lucas-Perry, Fedna Jacquet, Marchánt Davis, Shannon Matesky and Ebony Marshall-Oliver will join the previously announced Jordan E. Cooper in the cast of Cooper’s upcoming Broadway play Ain’t No Mo’, produced by Lee Daniels.

Marc Velez Joins UCP As Head Of Development, Naketha Mattocks Joins Universal TV As SVP Drama - deadline.com
deadline.com
05.10.2022

Marc Velez Joins UCP As Head Of Development, Naketha Mattocks Joins Universal TV As SVP Drama

UCP and Universal Television, divisions of Universal Studio Group, have each brought in an SVP-level development executive. Lee Daniels Entertainment President Marc Velez has been named SVP, Head of Development for UCP, reporting to Jennifer Gwartz, EVP, UCP. Former Netflix executive Naketha Mattocks joins Universal Television as SVP, Drama Development reporting to Vivian Cannon, EVP, Drama Development, UTV.

Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Lee Daniels, Jesse Williams to Speak at Variety’s Business of Broadway Breakfast - variety.com - New York - New York - Jordan - county Lee - county Williams - county Daniels - county Richardson - Jackson, county Lee
variety.com
05.10.2022

Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Lee Daniels, Jesse Williams to Speak at Variety’s Business of Broadway Breakfast

William Earl Variety has announced the lineup for its annual Business of Broadway breakfast presented by City National Bank in New York on Oct. 17. Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson will join the event for a keynote conversation about their collaboration on the revival of August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson,” currently playing on Broadway. The programming will also include a Broadway producers panel moderated by Erik Piecuch, senior vice president and entertainment banking leader of City National Bank. The panel will feature Lee Daniels (“Ain’t No Mo’”), Cindy Tolan (“Death of a Salesman”), LaChanze (“Kimberly Akimbo” and “Topdog/Underdog”) and Ken Davenport (“A Beautiful Noise”). The producers will speak about their experiences premiering new productions on Broadway this season and how the business has changed since Broadway’s return.

Janelle Monáe to be honored at Outfest Legacy Awards as trailblazer - qvoicenews.com
qvoicenews.com
04.10.2022

Janelle Monáe to be honored at Outfest Legacy Awards as trailblazer

Janelle Monáe will receive the Trailblazer Award at the Outfest Legacy Awards this month. Photo: Jheyda Mcgarrell

Kelly Ripa's husband Mark Consuelos shares intimate birthday tribute - see photos - hellomagazine.com
hellomagazine.com
02.10.2022

Kelly Ripa's husband Mark Consuelos shares intimate birthday tribute - see photos

Kelly Ripa is marking another year around the sun, marking her 52nd birthday on 2 October, but to her husband Mark Consuelos, she's as stunning as ever.MORE: Kelly Ripa reveals how she feared divorce after 26 years of marriage to Mark ConseulosThe actor took to social media to promptly share a loving birthday tribute to his wife of over 25 years with a slew of photographs.VIDEO: Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos' Love StoryHe started things off with a bang, sharing a picture of Kelly reclining against a piano wearing a varsity jacket and a black dress with a sheer skirt.Mark also included several other photos of the star, some of them professional and posed, while some during more candid moments, such as candlelit dinners and vacations.MORE: David Muir praises 'pretty' best friend Kelly Ripa as she shares new picturesHe even included one beautiful photograph of the two kissing, hidden by her hat, against a gorgeous backdrop of water, presumably from their last vacation."Happy Birthday Sexy!!! What a year of accomplishments.

Janelle Monáe to Be Honored as Trailblazer at Outfest Legacy Awards - www.etonline.com
etonline.com
29.09.2022

Janelle Monáe to Be Honored as Trailblazer at Outfest Legacy Awards

Outfest is honoring Janelle Monáe in a big way. The actress, artist, author and singer will receive the Trailblazer Award at the organization's 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards presented by IMDb on Saturday, Oct.

WIF Honors Add ‘She Said’ Creative Team To 2022 List; Janelle Monáe To Get OutFest Legacy Award – Awards Briefs - deadline.com - New York - Los Angeles - New York
deadline.com
29.09.2022

WIF Honors Add ‘She Said’ Creative Team To 2022 List; Janelle Monáe To Get OutFest Legacy Award – Awards Briefs

Woman In Film, Los Angeles said Thursday that that She Said producer Dede Gardner, star Carey Mulligan and New York Times reporters Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey will be honored next month at the 2022 WIF Honors. They join a recipient list that already includes the bestowing the group’s Crystal Awards to Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson, The Woman King director Gina Prince-Bythewood, and Don’t Worry Darling writer and director Katie Silberman and Olivia Wilde, respectively.

Janelle Monáe to Receive Trailblazer Award at 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Los Angeles
variety.com
29.09.2022

Janelle Monáe to Receive Trailblazer Award at 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards Gala (EXCLUSIVE)

EJ Panaligan editor Janelle Monáe is set to be honored with the Trailblazer Award at the 2022 Outfest Legacy Awards. The special salute will be presented at Outfrest’s annual gala, held at Paramount Studios on Sat., Oct. 22, which marks the Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization’s 40th anniversary. The Trailblazer Award, presented by IMDb, recognizes Monáe’s role as an artist who has consistently shown her support for the LGBTQ+ community at large through her Grammy-nominated music and critically acclaimed acting. Monáe’s latest starring role will be seen in Netflix’s “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,” set for release in December.

Patti LaBelle to Guest Star in ABC’s ‘The Wonder Years’ - thewrap.com - Alabama - Indiana - county Williams - county Long - county Ray - Montgomery, state Alabama - Choir
thewrap.com
28.09.2022

Patti LaBelle to Guest Star in ABC’s ‘The Wonder Years’

Patti LaBelle is set to guest star in ABC’s “The Wonder Years.” The legendary singer will portray Bill Williams’ (Dulé Hill) mother, Shirley Williams, in a two-episode arc in the upcoming second season, which will premiere midseason and has yet to announce a release date.Shirley is also the church choir director. Known affectionately as “Mother Williams,” she is “as sweet as she can be but has another side to her when choir members don’t quite hit the right notes,” per her character description.A reimagined version of the ’80s Emmy-winning original series of the same name, “The Wonder Years” is a coming-of-age comedy that tells the story of the Black middle-class Williams family during the late 1960s in Montgomery, Alabama — all through the point of view of creative 12-year-old Dean.

‘The Wonder Years’: Patti LaBelle Joins Williams Family As Dulé Hill’s Mom - deadline.com - USA - Alabama - county Story - county Long - county Ray - Montgomery, state Alabama - Choir
deadline.com
28.09.2022

‘The Wonder Years’: Patti LaBelle Joins Williams Family As Dulé Hill’s Mom

Patti LaBelle has joined the cast of ABC’s for Season 2 in the role of Shirley Williams, mother of Dulé Hill’s character Bill.

Patti LaBelle to Guest Star on ABC’s ‘The Wonder Years’ - variety.com - USA - Alabama - county Story - Montgomery, state Alabama
variety.com
28.09.2022

Patti LaBelle to Guest Star on ABC’s ‘The Wonder Years’

EJ Panaligan editor Actress and singer Patti LaBelle is set the guest star in ABC’s “The Wonder Years” for its upcoming season in a two-episode arc. The new season is set to premiere midseason, but a premiere date has not been announced. LaBelle will play the mother of Bill Williams (Dulé Hill), Shirley Williams, who serves as the local church’s choir director. In the show, she also goes by “Mother Williams,” and is described as “sweet as can be, but there is another side to her that comes out when her choir members can’t hit the right notes.” The longtime singer and actress has appeared in films and television shows like “A Soldier’s Story,” “A Different World,” “American Horror Story” and more. She has also put up notable performances on competition shows such as “Dancing with the Stars” and “The Masked Singer.” LaBelle launched a record label in 2017 called GPE Records, and released her first jazz album, “Bel Hommage,” under her own banner.

Mark Wahlberg To Star In ‘The Family Plan’ For Apple Original Films And Skydance - deadline.com - county Hart - Jersey - city Pittsburgh
deadline.com
16.08.2022

Mark Wahlberg To Star In ‘The Family Plan’ For Apple Original Films And Skydance

EXCLUSIVE: Apple Original Films And Skydance Media’s partnership looks to be building on its already strong slate with another A-list star at the center of it. Sources tell Deadline, Apple has landed The Family Plan, a new action-comedy feature from Skydance Media, starring Academy Award-nominee Mark Wahlberg with Simon Cellan Jones directing. The film will reunite Wahlberg with director Jones following their recent collaboration on Arthur the King.

Lee Daniels Music Sets Global Deal With Warner Recorded Music - deadline.com - USA
deadline.com
16.08.2022

Lee Daniels Music Sets Global Deal With Warner Recorded Music

EXCLUSIVE: Warner Recorded Music has unveiled a new global joint venture with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lee Daniels’ (The United States vs. Billie Holiday) company, Lee Daniels Music.

Mo’Nique lands Netflix special, ending long money feud: ‘Can y’all believe this s–t?’ - nypost.com - Hollywood - New York - Atlanta
nypost.com
19.07.2022

Mo’Nique lands Netflix special, ending long money feud: ‘Can y’all believe this s–t?’

have made amends — and now she will get her own comedy special.The Oscar-winning entertainer, 54, announced the collaboration in a video message posted Tuesday on Netflix’s Twitter account.“Can y’all believe this s–t?” the “Precious” star joked — twice — before delivering the good news. “I’m excited to say that I’ll be shooting my first Netflix special, in addition to reuniting with my friend, director Lee Daniels on the Netflix film ‘The Deliverance,’” she said with a smile. “You won’t want to miss either of them, so stay tuned,” the Grammy-nominee continued.

Mo’Nique Stand-Up Special Finally Happening For Netflix; Comedienne Settled Racial/Gender Bias Suit Last Month - deadline.com - Atlanta
deadline.com
19.07.2022

Mo’Nique Stand-Up Special Finally Happening For Netflix; Comedienne Settled Racial/Gender Bias Suit Last Month

After settling a lawsuit filed by the comedienne that claimed racial and gender bias, Netflix today announced that Mo’Nique will film her first stand-up comedy special for the streamer this year in Atlanta.

Mo'Nique to Shoot Her First Netflix Comedy Special After Settling Racial and Gender Discrimination Lawsuit - www.etonline.com
etonline.com
19.07.2022

Mo'Nique to Shoot Her First Netflix Comedy Special After Settling Racial and Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

Mo'Nique is coming home to Netflix! On Tuesday, the Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning actress and comedian announced she will soon be shooting a fresh original comedy special for the streamer. In a video posted to the streamer’s Twitter account and the Strong Black Lead initiative account, the 54-year-old tells fans that she is «so excited to share that I'll be shooting my first Netflix comedy special.»She also reminds viewers that she will be reuniting with friend and director Lee Daniels for the Netflix film. «You won’t wanna miss either of them, so y'all stay tuned,” the GRAMMY nominee continues.

Live-Action ‘Matchbox Cars’ Movie in the Works From Skydance and Mattel - thewrap.com - city Pittsburgh
thewrap.com
19.07.2022

Live-Action ‘Matchbox Cars’ Movie in the Works From Skydance and Mattel

A live-action “Matchbox” movie, inspired by the iconic real-world die-cast toy vehicle line, is being developed by Skydance Media and Mattel Films, the companies announced on Tuesday.The screenplay will be written by three-time Black Lister David Coggeshall, who wrote the upcoming “Orphan: First Kill” for Paramount as well as Lee Daniels’s untitled Netflix possession thriller filming in Pittsburgh and drafts of “Thundercats” for Warner Bros.“For nearly 70 years, Matchbox has carried enormous cultural relevance and inspired generations of kids to unleash their imaginations, combining what they see in the world every day with what they dream their own world to be,” Mattel Films executive producer Robbie Brenner said in a statement. “We look forward to working with our incredible partners at Skydance Media to craft a story for the big screen that evokes the same, imaginative spirit of this beloved Mattel franchise and delights fans of all ages.”Feature Films of Skydance president Don Granger added: “We are thrilled to be working with Robbie Brenner and her amazing creative team at Mattel.

Oscar Winner Mo’Nique Announces First Netflix Comedy Special (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Atlanta
variety.com
19.07.2022

Oscar Winner Mo’Nique Announces First Netflix Comedy Special (EXCLUSIVE)

Angelique Jackson Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning actor and comedian Mo’Nique is planning a fresh new comedy special for Netflix.Mo’Nique made the announcement in a video message posted to the streamer’s Twitter account on Tuesday, saying, “I’m excited to say that I’ll be shooting my first Netflix special, in addition to reuniting with my friend, director Lee Daniels on the Netflix film ‘The Deliverance.'”“You won’t want to miss either of them, so stay tuned,” the Grammy-nominee continued. “Thank you all and I love y’all to life!”Thrilled to announce that Netflix is the home for the next original stand-up special from the groundbreaking, trailblazing, and iconic Mo’Nique! pic.twitter.com/VzBJ1H92RH— Netflix (@netflix) July 19, 2022The yet-to-be-titled special is set to film later this year in Atlanta, with additional details to be announced in the coming months.News that Mo’Nique is bringing her comedy stylings to Netflix marks a happy (albeit surprising) resolution to a years-long standoff between the star and the streamer.

‘Euphoria’ Star Colman Domingo on Singing for Oprah Winfrey and Zooming With the Obamas - variety.com - Los Angeles
variety.com
15.07.2022

‘Euphoria’ Star Colman Domingo on Singing for Oprah Winfrey and Zooming With the Obamas

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorColman Domingo says his younger brother gave him the best compliment about his new autobiographical animated short, “New Moon.”“He was overcome,” Domingo tells me on this week’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. “He said, ‘More than anything, you brought the feeling of mom back.’”“New Moon” tells the story of a little boy who is shown how to dream by his hardworking single mom. It is based on Domingo’s play “A Boy and His Soul.”Domingo is the voice of the narrator as well as the mother.

Omar Epps and Demi Singleton Join Netflix and Lee Daniels’ Horror Film ‘The Deliverance’ - thewrap.com - USA - Chicago - Indiana - county Daniels - county Forrest - city Gary, state Indiana
thewrap.com
14.07.2022

Omar Epps and Demi Singleton Join Netflix and Lee Daniels’ Horror Film ‘The Deliverance’

“The Deliverance,” Lee Daniels’ demonic possession feature for Netflix.Also boarding the project are Miss Lawrence (“The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” “Bros”) and Anthony B.

Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams Signs BET Overall Deal As ‘The Ms. Pat Show’ Renewed For Season 3 - deadline.com - Atlanta - Jordan
deadline.com
06.07.2022

Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams Signs BET Overall Deal As ‘The Ms. Pat Show’ Renewed For Season 3

BET has signed comedian, actress and producer Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams to a multi-year overall deal under which she will produce, write and perform in new series and other projects—both scripted and unscripted— across BET and Paramount Global.

‘Our Kind Of People’ Canceled By Fox After One Season - deadline.com - state Massachusets
deadline.com
14.05.2022

‘Our Kind Of People’ Canceled By Fox After One Season

The fate of Leah Franklin Dupont may remain unsolved after Fox canceled freshman drama Our Kind of People. 

‘Our Kind of People’ Canceled After One Season at Fox - variety.com - Hawaii - Chicago
variety.com
14.05.2022

‘Our Kind of People’ Canceled After One Season at Fox

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterYaya DaCosta-led drama “Our Kind of People” has been canceled after just one season at Fox, Variety has confirmed.Based on Lawrence Otis Graham’s book “Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class” and produced by Lee Daniels and Karin Gist, the series takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years.“Our Kind of People” follows strong-willed, single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her own mother’s past that will turn her world upside-down and shake up this community forever.

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