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Why Oprah Didn't Make a Cameo in THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical

by Michael Major — December 28, 2023

Oprah Winfrey is opening up about the surprise cameo in The Color Purple and why she didn't make one herself.

THE COLOR PURPLE Hits $25 Million at the Box Office

by Michael Major — December 27, 2023

The Color Purple has hit $25 million at the box office, building on its impressive $18 million debut.

Video: Watch Fantasia Barrino Perform 'I'm Here' at THE COLOR PURPLE Table Read

by Michael Major — December 26, 2023

Watch a video of Fantasia Barrino performing 'I'm Here' during The Color Purple table read.

THE COLOR PURPLE Tops Christmas Day Box Office With $18 Million Debut; Ties With LES MISERABLES

by Michael Major — December 26, 2023

The Color Purple topped the Christmas Day box office with a $18 million debut.

Review Roundup: THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Starring Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks & More; What Did the Critics Think?

by Michael Major — December 19, 2023

Read the reviews for The Color Puprle movie musical! It stars Fantasia Barrino and Danielle Brooks reprising the roles that they previously played on Broadway, plus Taraji P.

Photos: See Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson & More in THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical

by Michael Major — December 18, 2023

The new stills feature updated looks at Danielle Brooks, Taraji P.

Video: Watch Ryan Reynolds & John Krasinski in the IF Trailer

by Michael Major — December 14, 2023

IF stars Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr.

Oprah Faced Pressure to Cast Beyoncé & Rihanna in THE COLOR PURPLE

by Michael Major — December 14, 2023

Oprah has revealed that she faced pressure to cast stars like Beyoncé and Rihanna in The Color Purple movie musical.

Video: Watch Danielle Brooks Sing 'Hell No!' In THE COLOR PURPLE Trailer

by Michael Major — December 11, 2023

A new trailer for The Color Purple has been released, featuring Danielle Brooks singing 'Hell No!' Megan Thee Stallion will be featured on a remix of 'Hell No!' on the soundtrack.

THE COLOR PURPLE Stars Will Sit Down With Whoopi Goldberg on THE VIEW Next Week

by Michael Major — December 8, 2023

The cast of The Color Purple, including Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks, Taraji P.

Photos: Check Out New THE COLOR PURPLE Stills With Fantasia Barrino, H.E.R., Halle Bailey & More

by Michael Major — December 4, 2023

The photos include Phylicia Pearl Mpasi and Halle Bailey as young Celie and Nettie.

Oprah Will Go Behind THE COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical In New Max Documentary

by Michael Major — November 27, 2023

The Max Original documentary, provides a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the upcoming movie musical reimagining of “The Color Purple.

COLOR PURPLE Movie Musical Reactions After Debut Public Screening

by Michael Major — November 17, 2023

The first reactions to the new movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple are here! While formal reviews will be released at a later date, take a look at what the first audiences who have seen the movie posted to social media.

THE COLOR PURPLE Film To Keep December Release Date Amidst Hollywood Strikes

by A.A. Cristi — August 24, 2023

After some speculation that the musical big screen adaptation of The Color Purple would again move its opening day amidst the ongoing strikes in Hollywood, Variety is reporting that the film will stick with its planned opening of Christmas Day, December 25, 2023.