Sheryl Lee Ralph Responds to Lip-Sync Rumors After Super Bowl Performance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'

The Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series nominees are taking over the 2023 Independent Spirit Awards on the Santa Monica Pier!

The stars of Abbott Elementary are hitting the red carpet!

Sheryl Lee Ralph is loving every minute of awards season run! ET's Denny Directo caught up with the Emmy winner on the red carpet at the 2023 SAG Awards on Sunday, where she raved about the acclaimed ABC comedy's recent success at the Golden Globes, Critics Choice Awards and more.«I know blessings, and that is one,» she shared of the acclaim.The cast earned two SAG nominations this year, one for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series and one for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, for series creator and star Quinta Brunson.However, Ralph recently revealed that the show's success could have looked totally different. The actress shared that she originally wanted to play  self-obsessed principal, Ava — a role that ultimately went to Janelle James.«When I mentioned to Quinta, 'Give me a shot at the principal,' she said, 'Absolutely not.

So many stars made it out for the 54th NAACP Awards on Saturday evening (February 25) in Pasadena, Calif.

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter are a dynamic duo made for television! The  stars stopped by for ET's «Spilling the E-Tea» to talk about their instant connection behind the scenes of ABC's hit comedy series, reflect on the show's wild rise to fame and spill the tea on what fans can expect in upcoming episodes.ABC announced last month that the workplace comedy is returning for a third season, just as the series is in full swing with season 2. Star and creator Quinta Brunson previously revealed that fans will see a new side of their favorite onscreen characters as the show ventures beyond the elementary school and into their personal lives, which is particularly reflected as viewers see more of the friendship between Barbara Howard (Ralph) and Melissa Schemmenti (Walter). According to the stars, the onscreen friendship isn't far off from their real-life relationship.«Honestly, I thought, 'This could be a friend for life,'» Walter shares when asked about her first impression of Ralph.

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter are a dynamic duo made for television! The  stars stopped by for ET's «Spilling the E-Tea» to talk about their instant connection behind the scenes of ABC's hit comedy series, reflect on the show's wild rise to fame and spill the tea on what fans can expect in upcoming episodes.ABC announced last month that the workplace comedy is returning for a third season, just as the series is in full swing with season 2. Star and creator Quinta Brunson previously revealed that fans will see a new side of their favorite onscreen characters as the show ventures beyond the elementary school and into their personal lives, which is particularly reflected as viewers see more of the friendship between Barbara Howard (Ralph) and Melissa Schemmenti (Walter). According to the stars, the onscreen friendship isn't far off from their real-life relationship.«Honestly, I thought, 'This could be a friend for life,'» Walter shares when asked about her first impression of Ralph.

Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter are a dynamic duo made for television! The  stars stopped by ET to talk about their instant connection behind the scenes of ABC's hit comedy series, reflect on the show's wild rise to fame and spill the tea on what fans can expect in upcoming episodes.ABC announced last month that the workplace comedy is returning for a third season, just as the series is in full swing with season 2. Star and creator Quinta Brunson previously revealed that fans will see a new side of their favorite onscreen characters as the show ventures beyond the elementary school and into their personal lives, which is particularly reflected as viewers see more of the friendship between Barbara Howard (Ralph) and Melissa Schemmenti (Walter). According to the stars, the onscreen friendship isn't far off from their real-life relationship.«Honestly, I thought, 'This could be a friend for life,'» Walter shares when asked about her first impression of Ralph.

Angelique Jackson Essence is celebrating its 16th annual Black Women in Hollywood awards luncheon with another all-star lineup of honorees. The five awardees are Freeform and Onyx Collective president Tara Duncan, director Gina Prince-Bythewood (“The Woman King”) and a trio of critically-acclaimed actors Danielle Deadwyler (SAG, BAFTA, Critics Choice and NAACP-nominee for “Till”), Dominique Thorne (“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”) and Sheryl Lee Ralph (Emmy-winner for “Abbott Elementary”). Presented annually as a celebration of “Black women who are making their undeniable mark in film and television and forging forward their own definition of what it means to be a Black woman in Hollywood,” the Essence Black Women in Hollywood awards is not only an intimate gathering of about 400 guests, but also a key date on the awards season calendar.

home truths, and our gal has delivered once again—opening up about what she said to achieve silence before . Fans became with what Adele had said to calm everybody down before the show began, with many a lip-reading expert wading in to try and work it out.During a recent performance at her Weekends with Adele Las Vegas residency, the singer explained exactly how she shut everyone up before RiRi took the stage.

Rihanna made history at this year's Super Bowl halftime show when she became the first pregnant woman to perform at the big game. The high-flying performance also served as a pregnancy reveal and baby bump debut, shocking fans around the world.ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with the halftime show director, Hamish Hamilton, about the fireworks-filled extravaganza, and how they kept both the secret of Rihanna's pregnancy -- and Rihanna herself — safe.The incredible performance began with Rihanna hovering more than 60 feet in their air on a suspended platform above the field at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where she kicked things off singing «B***h Better Have My Money.»«For her, I’m sure it was really scary, because, you know, she's not fond of heights either.

Rihanna made history at this year's Super Bowl halftime show when she became the first pregnant woman to perform at the big game. The high-flying performance also served as a pregnancy reveal and baby bump debut, shocking fans around the world.ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with the halftime show director, Hamish Hamilton, about the fireworks-filled extravaganza, and how they kept both the secret of Rihanna's pregnancy -- and Rihanna herself — safe.The incredible performance began with Rihanna hovering more than 60 feet in their air on a suspended platform above the field at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where she kicked things off singing «B***h Better Have My Money.»«For her, I’m sure it was really scary, because, you know, she's not fond of heights either.

Rihanna‘s Super Bowl Halftime performance.The pop sensation performed a career-spanning set in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday (February 12), her first live performance in five years.The singer kicked off with ‘Bitch Better Have My Money’ before she performed a host of hits including ‘Where Have You Been’, ‘We Found Love’, ‘Umbrella’ and ‘Diamonds’.Signing the show was 20-year-old Justina Miles, a deaf American Sign Language performer, who also signed the pre-show performance of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’, sung by actress Sheryl Lee Ralph.During the performance, Miles – who is the first female deaf performer to be enlisted for the Super Bowl show – could be seen enthusiastically dancing and signing along to Rihanna’s biggest hits.“Rihanna’s sign language interpreter deserves a raise she was giving it her all,” one Twitter user wrote. Another person said Miles “phenomenally absorbed all of the Rihanna energy.”“The sign language interpreter ate that UPP,” a third said.

Guy Fieri knows how to party. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke to Fieri at Guy's Flavortown Tailgate in partnership with the party powerhouse brand, Wynn nightlife, ahead of Super Bowl LVII Sunday where he shared a look at his mega-packed party.«I figured, if we're gonna have the greatest game on the planet in one day in Arizona, why not invite all the residents of Flavortown,» Fieri, who was joined by his son Hunter and nephew Julies, said. The tailgate was expected to have over 10,000 guests — and for a good reason. The chef and TV personality told ET he wanted everyone to be able to celebrate the big game, whether or not they were able to make it in.

Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance has a hold on ALL of us!

Rihanna’s show-stopping Super Bowl performance is getting rave reviews.

Rihanna wears an all-black look while leaving the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday night (February 12).

Sheryl Lee Ralph is responding to speculation that she lip-synced while performing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” just before kickoff at the 2023 Super Bowl.

Super Bowl on Sunday by becoming the first pair of brothers in the NFL to compete against each other in the annual sporting event, which saw the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38 to 35. It was clearly an emotional night for the pair, with Travis, who played for the victorious Chiefs, embracing his mom, Donna, in a sweet moment on the field following his team's win. WATCH: Rihanna performs at Superbowl halftime show - and reveals pregnancy In the picture, a delighted Donna wraps her arms around her 33-year-old son following his victory. Chatting after the game, Travis said: "To see my family be in all its glory, get all the flowers, my mom being the center of attention on the jumbotron before the game on the biggest stage, being able to get closer to my brother throughout the season and then meet him at the mountaintop. "It's the best feeling in the world."TRENDING: Kansas City Chiefs player Mecole Hardman Jr. welcomes baby son hours after Super Bowl winIt was bittersweet for the mom-of-two, naturally, as her eldest son Jason's team, the Eagles, lost.

have to do with show? So glad you asked.The Spider-Man co-stars and share a connection to Rihanna thanks to an episode of Lip Sync Battle that aired in 2017, in which Holland nailed a mashup of “Singin' in the Rain” and Rihanna's “Umbrella.”  (Zendaya, who performed Bruno Mars's “24k Magic,” didn't stand a chance.) In the months leading up to the Super Bowl, which took place in Arizona on February 12, Rihanna fans speculated that she would bring some surprise guests on stage—with including Jay-Z, Pharrell, and Eminem. Tomdaya fans, however, wondered if the special guest might be Holland. RiRi ultimately performed solo (not counting the baby she ), but Zendaya still managed to pay tribute to her boyfriend's epic performance on Instagram.