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VIDEO: New International Trailer for Jeromme Salle's ZULU
by Tyler Peterson - Sep 11, 2013


A new international trailer for ZULU, shot entirely on location in South Africa by Jérôme Salle and adapted from the novel of the same name by Caryl Férey, has just been released. Check it out below!

Hope North 2013 to Honor Mary Louise Parker on 9/18
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 5, 2013


Honorary co-hosts Susan Sarandon and Forest Whitaker celebrate the contributions that actress advocate Mary-Louise Parker has given to Hope North at their inaugural gala to take place this September at City Winery, New York City. The first annual gala hopes to raise funds and awareness for the organization.

Trudie Styler to Lead Culture Project's THE SEAGULL; Full Cast Announced
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 28, 2013


Thomas Kilroy's version of The Seagull is a reappraisal of Chekhov's first great comedy, a story of a distinguished actress and her passionate lonely son. Trudie Styler will play that actress under the direction of Max Stafford Clark.

THE BUTLER Sweeps Weekend Box Office with $25 Million; KICK-ASS 2 Flails, jOBS Falters, PARANOIA Fails
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 18, 2013


Lee Daniels' THE BUTLER, featuring media mogul Oprah Winfrey, served up $25 million at the box office this weekend - leaving its competition out in the cold.

HARLEM'S BIG OTIS JUMP UP BLUES REVUE Makes Its Home at Ginny's Supper Club Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 15, 2013


Fresh off work on Fox Searchlight's feature film BLACK NATIVITY starring Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker and Mary J. Blige - and directed by Kasi Lemmons - Otis Sallid, the creator of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, brings an exciting new musical project to life, HARLEM'S BIG OTIS JUMP UP BLUES REVUE. The REVUE will make it's home at Ginny's Supper Club located in Marcus Samuelsson's popular Red Rooster Harlem, (310 Lenox Avenue). Performances are scheduled every Thursday night, two shows - 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., tonight, August 15 and August 22, 29, 2013.

Oprah Winfrey Set for Bravo's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS Tonight
by TV News Desk - Aug 15, 2013


TVGuide.com confirms that talk show queen Oprah Winfrey will guest on tonight's August 15th episode of WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE! The show airs at 11/10c on the Bravo Network.

Oprah Winfrey Says Broadway is 'Definitely' in Her Future
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 13, 2013


In an interview with The New York Daily News today, the talk show and media legend opened up about her long-professed desire to take to the stage, echoing her past statements.

STAGE TUBE: Jordin Sparks & Kerry Washington Perform 'A Whole New World' from Disney's ALADDIN
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 12, 2013


AMERICAN IDOL winner and former IN THE HEIGHTS lead Jordin Sparks convinced SCANDAL star Kerry Washington to perform an impromptu Disney duet on this morning's ON AIR WITH RYAN SEACREST - check out their performance of 'A Whole New World' from Disney's ALADDIN below!

Filming Underway on Thriller BLAKE SEA Starring Jude Law
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 8, 2013


Two-time Academy Award nominee Jude Law captains the cast of BLACK SEA, the suspenseful adventure thriller being directed by Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald

BIG OTIS JUMP UP BLUES REVUE Plays Ginny's Supper Club Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 8, 2013


For an authentic taste of the Harlem soulful music scene, tourists and locals alike should visit 'Big Otis Jump Up Blues Revue' on Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m. throughout the month of August, with the first show taking place tonight, August 8th, at Ginny's Supper Club.

Rufus Wainwright and Sahr Ngaujah Join Hope North Celebration, 9/18
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2013


Honorary co-hosts Susan Sarandon and Forest Whitaker celebrate the contributions that actress advocate Mary-Louise Parker has given to Hope North at their inaugural gala to take place this September at City Winery, New York City. The first annual gala hopes to raise funds and awareness for the organization.

Waterwell Summer Theater Lab Offers Sneak Peek of Sallid & Jones' New Steampunk Musical HAMELIN Today
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2013


Waterwell will provide a sneak preview of Otis Sallid and AaRon Jones' new musical, Hamelin, as the culmination of its inaugural Summer Theater Lab today, August 3 at 5pm at The Ailey Studios, 405 W 55th Street.

VIDEO: Sneak Peek of Oprah's LATE SHOW Appearance Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - Aug 1, 2013


David Letterman and Oprah Winfrey share their mutual affinity for meditation when she visits the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Thursday, August 1. This is her second-ever visit to the LATE SHOW and her first appearance on the LATE SHOW since Dec. 1, 2005.

Oprah Winfrey Makes Return Visit to DAVID LETTERMAN Tonight
by TV News Desk - Aug 1, 2013


Renowned talk show host, producer, publisher and actress Oprah Winfrey will visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, tonight, Aug. 1 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

HARLEM'S BIG OTIS JUMP UP BLUES REVUE to Make its Home at Ginny's Supper Club, Begin. 8/15
by Devin MacDonald - Jul 31, 2013


Fresh off work on Fox Searchlight's feature film BLACK NATIVITY starring Angela Bassett, Jennifer Hudson, Forest Whitaker and Mary J. Blige - and directed by Kasi Lemmons - Otis Sallid, the creator of SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, brings an exciting new musical project to life, HARLEM'S BIG OTIS JUMP UP BLUES REVUE. The REVUE will make it's home at Ginny's Supper Club located in Marcus Samuelsson's popular Red Rooster Harlem, (310 Lenox Avenue).

Oprah Winfrey Set for Bravo's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS, 8/15
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 30, 2013


TVGuide.com confirms that talk show queen Oprah Winfrey will guest on the Thursday, August 15th episode of WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE! The show airs at 11/10c on the Bravo Network.

Waterwell Summer Theater Lab to Offer Sneak Peek of Sallid & Jones' New Steampunk Musical HAMELIN, 8/3
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 30, 2013


Waterwell will provide a sneak preview of Otis Sallid and Aaron Jones' new musical, Hamelin, as the culmination of its inaugural Summer Theater Lab this Saturday, August 3 @ 5pm at The Ailey Studios, 405 W 55th Street. Tickets can be purchased at: waterwellstl.brownpapertickets.com.

OWN Announces Programming Premieres and New Series
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 25, 2013


OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network announced today programming premieres including new summer episodes of 'Oprah's Next Chapter.'

Oprah Winfrey to Make Return Visit to DAVID LETTERMAN, 8/1
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 25, 2013


Renowned talk show host, producer, publisher and actress Oprah Winfrey will visit the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Thursday, Aug. 1 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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