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Netflix & The Grammy Museum Present MA RAINEY: MOTHER OF THE BLUESby Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 8, 2021
An inspiring tribute to the artist herself, Ma Rainey: Mother of the Blues takes a deeper look at the real Ma Rainey — an incredible musician and pioneer, way ahead of her time, who overcame obstacles dealing with rights to her music, her sexuality, and her worth as a female in the 1920’s struggling to keep her band together.
Viola Davis Wins Desert Palm Achievement Award for MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOMby Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 8, 2021
For her leading role in the film adaptation of August Wilson's 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' Viola Davis has been honored by the Palm Springs Film Festival with the Desert Palm Achievement Award.
MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM Named One of Barack Obama's Top Films of 2020by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 21, 2020
Former president Barack Obama recently released his annual list of favorite things of 2020, including films, TV shows, and music. Included on this year's list is 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' which was released on Netflix Friday, December 18th.
VIDEO: Viola Davis Talks About Playing Ma Rainey on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!by Stage Tube - Dec 18, 2020
Viola reveals her favorite Christmas song, and talks about the moment she realized she was going to be an actress, her mom inviting 40 extra people to her wedding, her new movie Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the late great Chadwick Boseman, getting an amazing note and gifts from Oprah, her ten-year-old daughter’s Christmas list, and her husband’s birthday falling on December 24th.
Review Roundup: MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM on Netflix, Starring Viola Davis & Chadwick Bosemanby Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 17, 2020
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom is coming! Netflix will release the film adaptation of August Wilson's play on December 18th. Viola Davis and the late Chadwick Boseman star.
VIDEO: Watch a First Look at Viola Davis in MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOMby Stage Tube - Dec 2, 2020
Viola Davis stars alongside the late Chadwick Boseman in 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' coming to Netflix on December 18th.
BWW Review: MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM is a Relevant and Powerful Must-See Filmby David Clarke - Nov 30, 2020
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson is heralded for progressing and helping to develop contemporary black theater, tackling a wide array of important themes from the black American experience while also allowing white America to truly see black Americans. The expertly crafted 2020 film adaptation of Wilson’s MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM brings this masterpiece and these still relevant themes to stunning and visceral life.
VIDEO: See Chadwick Boseman & Viola Davis in the Trailer for MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOMby Stage Tube - Oct 19, 2020
Chicago, 1927. A recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), her ambitious horn player (Chadwick Boseman), and the white management determined to control the legendary “Mother of the Blues.” Based on Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's play.
2020 Presidential Scholars in the Arts Announcedby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2020
The 56th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars has been announced. The U.S. Presidential Scholars awarda?'one of the nation's highest honors for high school students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership qualities and community servicea?'is presented on behalf of the President of the United States and honors up to 161 graduating school seniors.
60 Young Artists Have Been Nominated for 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Artsby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2020
National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) today announced the nominees for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students who exemplify academic and artistic excellence. YoungArts is the sole nominating agency for this high honor and the 60 candidates, representing 16 states and nine artistic disciplines, are all YoungArts Winners. The students have been nominated to the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program for their artistic achievement on the heels of the organization's annual signature program, National YoungArts Week, which concluded in Miami on January 12.
Dusan Brown Videos
by Stage Tube - Dec 18, 2020
Viola reveals her favorite Christmas song, and talks about the moment she realized she was going to be an actress, her mom inviting 40 extra people to her wedding, her new movie Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the late great Chadwick Boseman, getting an amazing note and gifts from Oprah, her ten-year-old daughter’s Christmas list, and her husband’s birthday falling on December 24th.
by Stage Tube - Dec 2, 2020
Viola Davis stars alongside the late Chadwick Boseman in 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom,' coming to Netflix on December 18th.
by Stage Tube - Oct 19, 2020
Chicago, 1927. A recording session. Tensions rise between Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), her ambitious horn player (Chadwick Boseman), and the white management determined to control the legendary “Mother of the Blues.” Based on Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson's play.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 30, 2019
BroadwayWorld has an exclusive clip from Michael Luwoye's guest starring role on Disney Junior's 'The Lion Guard.' He voices the role of Askari, the original leader of the Lion Guard, who appears as a 'lion spirit' in the sky to offer Kion advice.
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 9, 2015
It is time! Join Kion, son of Simba and Nala, and his Lion Guard. THE LION GUARD: RETURN OF THE ROAR, a television movie event, premieres Sunday, November 22 at 7P on Disney Channel.
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 19, 2015
Disney has shared a new clip from the upcoming project featuring new music - check it out below!
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 12, 2015
The epic storytelling of Disney's THE LION KING will continue with 'The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar,' a primetime television movie event premiering in November on Disney Channel. Check out a first look below!
