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Latest News on Oprah Winfrey:
The HBO Original two-part documentary Seen & Heard: The History Of Black Television will debut on Tuesday, September 9 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.. Watch a trailer for the film here.
On Thursday, CBS News journalist Gayle King, along with Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman, made their Broadway debuts in The Lion King, appearing in the opening number of the hit musical. Watch footage from rehearsals and the performance here!
BroadwayWorld is excited to debut a clip from The World According To Allee Willis, a new documentary about the late songwriter. The clip features her close friends and collaborators sharing stories about Willis, including her personal struggles. Watch it here!
Superpower (I) features a tour de force performance by Fantasia, the film's central star. Written and produced by lauded hitmaker The-Dream (Rhianna, Beyoncé, Mariah Carey), the song unites all the emotion of the film into a powerful crescendo and has been shortlisted for Oscar consideration. Watch the new music video now!
Watch the video trailer for the Max Original documentary special OPRAH AND THE COLOR PURPLE JOURNEY. Oprah Winfrey takes viewers inside the four-decade phenomenon, exploring the importance of the novel, films and musical, and the ever-evolving conversation around this seminal work.
Nearly 20 years into their friendship, Corey Hawkins and Danielle Brooks are having their biggest moment yet. In a new interview with BroadwayWorld, Hawkins says where he and Brooks are now is 'destined,' sharing why he wanted to be 'her Harpo.' Watch the video of him also discussing his new song 'Workin'' and following In the Heights.
BroadwayWorld sat down with The Color Purple director Blitz Bazawule to discuss the musical performances in his new adaptation of the stage musical, especially Fantasia Barrino's version of 'I'm Here.' Watch the video of the interview now!
