Naturi Naughton News

Naturi Naughton-Lewis and Take Two Entertainment Join DUKE & ROYA Producing Team

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 22, 2025

Naturi Naughton-Lewis and Take Two Entertainment will join the producing team of Duke & Roya Off-Broadway.

Interview: Susie Mosher Dishes on THE LINEUP's New Home at The Green Room 42

by Rebecca Kaplan — March 23, 2025

THE LINEUP WITH SUSIE MOSHER, a wild, anything-goes variety show featuring artists from the Broadway, cabaret, music and comedy scenes, has found a new home at the Green Room 42 starting 4/1.

THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations

by Josh Sharpe — January 7, 2025

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.

Photos: Go Inside Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala

by Jennifer Broski — February 13, 2024

Just last night, the Black Theatre Coalition hosted its Inaugural BTC Gala, celebrating entertainment professionals working in theater, film, television, cultural institutions, and music.

Ava DuVernay to be Honored at Black Theatre Coalition's BUILDING THE CHANGE Gala

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 2, 2024

Black Theatre Coalition will honor Producer and Director Ava DuVernay with the first Poitier-Belafonte Award for Cultural Activism at its Inaugural “Building the Change” Gala.

Photos: PURLIE VICTORIOUS Welcomes Angela Bassett, Alicia Keys, Mariska Hargitay & Hilary Swank

by A.A. Cristi — November 21, 2023

See photos from a special Saturday Night on Broadway! The Music Box Theatre was graced by multiple celebrities on Saturday Night for the performance of Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through The Cotton Patch.

Photos: Taraji P. Henson, Noah Centineo & More Arrive on the Red Carpet for JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING

by Bruce Glikas — October 6, 2023

Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, written by Jocelyn Bioh.

Photos: JAJA's AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Cast Celebrates Opening Night

by Bruce Glikas — October 5, 2023

It's been a big week at the Samuel J.

Review: WHAT'S GOING ON?: SONGS OF CHANGE Hits All the Right Notes at 92nd St. Y

by Ricky Pope — March 30, 2023

A dynamic concert graced the stage of 92NY this past weekend.

Lyrics & Lyricists Presents WHAT'S GOING ON: SONGS OF CHANGE This March

by A.A. Cristi — February 15, 2023

Lyrics and Lyricists presents What's Going On?: Songs of Change on March 25, 26 and 27.

Starz Greenlights POWER BOOK II: GHOST Season Four As Michael Early Joins Cast

by Michael Major — January 30, 2023

Production has just begun in New York, with Michael Ealy (Barbershop, Takers) joining the cast as a new series regular for season four.

Sheryl Lee Ralph to be Honored at Amas Musical Theatre 54th Annual Gala Benefit Concert

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 19, 2023

Amas Musical Theatre will celebrate its 54th Anniversary at its annual Gala Benefit Concert, presenting the 2023 “Rosie” Award to Honoree Award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph.

VIDEO: Naturi Naughton Talks QUEENS on LIVE WITH KELLY & RYAN

by Michael Major — December 27, 2021

Naturi Naughton appeared on LIVE! With Kelly and Ryan to discuss her role in Queens on ABC.

THE BACHELORETTE Marks ABC's 2nd-Highest-Rated Premiere This Season in Adults 18–49

by Michael Major — December 7, 2021

“The Bachelorette” grew to 6.

VIDEO: Watch Brandy & Eve Face-Off in New QUEENS Rap Battle

by Michael Major — November 3, 2021

Starring Eve, Naturi Naughton, Nadine Velazquez and Brandy, 'Queens' follows four women in their 40s who reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had in the '90s when they were legends in the hip-hop world.

VIDEO: Brandy Covers 'Wrecking Ball' by Miley Cyrus on ABC Musical Drama QUEENS

by Michael Major — October 26, 2021

Brandy covered Miley Cyrus' 'Wrecking Ball' on a new episode of ABC's musical drama “Queens”, which follows four women in their 40s who reunite for a chance to recapture their fame and regain the swagger they had in the ‘90s when they were legends in the hip-hop world.