Kate Feldman New York Daily News Published 7:51 PM EDT Jun 14, 2019 Tracee Ellis Ross is bringing the “Daria” universe into adulthood. The “black-ish” star will voice the title character Jodie in the spinoff of the iconic MTV series, the network announced Thursday, making the show the first adult animated series in almost 20 years to star a black woman. “Jodie” will focus on Jodie Landon, Daria’s friend from the original series voiced by Jessica Cydnee Jackson in her first post-college job in tech as she “comes into her own and enters the workplace,” as well as take on “themes of empowerment across gender and racial lines.” “Being able to give voice to fresh, feminist and unexplored stories of young women excites me. ‘Jodie,’ will spin-off from the cult classic ‘Daria,’ and with the brilliant, sweet and sarcastic black girl magic that is Jodie Landon, we will feature a diverse cast, … [Read more...] about Tracee Ellis Ross to star in, executive produce ‘Daria’ spinoff
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Watch: Beyoncé serenades Diana Ross for 75th birthday
Sarah Rahal The Detroit News Published 7:13 PM EDT Mar 27, 2019 Diana Ross celebrated turning 75 at a star-studded party in Los Angeles Tuesday, but another singer appears to have stolen the show. Beyoncé serenaded the Motown legend with an impromptu "Happy Birthday" at the Hollywood Palladium. Videos posted to social media from the party show Ross’ daughter, Tracee Ellis Ross, asking the crowd to sing “Happy Birthday” as a big birthday cake rolled out. Beyoncé can be seen making her way through the crowd of A-listers, taking the microphone from Sean 'Diddy' Combs and singing to the diva. Beyoncé can be seen giving Ross a hug after the song while Motown founder and Ross' one-time beau Berry Gordy stands in the background. Ross was born and raised in Detroit and rose to fame in the '60s as the lead singer of the Motown group The Supremes. The group's hits include "Come See About Me" and "You Can't … [Read more...] about Watch: Beyoncé serenades Diana Ross for 75th birthday
Olivia Colman tipped for Oscar nomination
PUBLISHED: 06:54 22 January 2019 Taz Ali Olivia Colman is one of multiple British stars hoping to hear their names called when the Oscar nominations are announced on Tuesday. Picture: David Parry/PA Wire PA Wire/PA Images Norwich-born actress Olivia Colman is among the British talent hoping to receive Oscar nominations today. She has enjoyed critical acclaim for her leading role as Queen Anne in regal black comedy The Favourite.Many predict she will be fighting for the best actress Oscar alongside Glenn Close for The Wife and Lady Gaga for A Star Is Born.It comes after actress was nominated for a BAFTA earlier this for The Favourite and won a Golden Globe for the same role. MORE: Olivia Colman earns BAFTA nomination after Golden Globes successThe former Norwich High School for Girls and Gresham’s School student won the Golden Globe for the best actress in a comedy or musical category at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles on January 8.Accepting the … [Read more...] about Olivia Colman tipped for Oscar nomination
5 burning questions ahead of the Oscar nominations
Jake Coyle, Ap Film Writer Updated 10:23 pm PST, Monday, January 21, 2019 FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2015, file photo, an Oscar statue appears outside the Dolby Theatre for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Nominations for the 91st Academy Awards are announced on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File) less FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2015, file photo, an Oscar statue appears outside the Dolby Theatre for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Nominations for the 91st Academy Awards are announced on Tuesday, Jan. 22, ... more Photo: Matt Sayles, Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Photo: Matt Sayles, Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2015, file photo, an Oscar statue appears outside the Dolby Theatre for the … [Read more...] about 5 burning questions ahead of the Oscar nominations
5 burning questions ahead of Tuesday’s Oscar nominations
Jake Coyle, Ap Film Writer Updated 4:36 pm PST, Monday, January 21, 2019 FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2015, file photo, an Oscar statue appears outside the Dolby Theatre for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Nominations for the 91st Academy Awards are announced on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File) less FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2015, file photo, an Oscar statue appears outside the Dolby Theatre for the 87th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Nominations for the 91st Academy Awards are announced on Tuesday, Jan. 22, ... more Photo: Matt Sayles, Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Photo: Matt Sayles, Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2015, file photo, an Oscar statue appears outside the Dolby Theatre for the … [Read more...] about 5 burning questions ahead of Tuesday’s Oscar nominations