Heather Headley was also acclaimed in the Broadway revival for her Shug Avery after Jennifer Hudson left the production, so she should also be in the casting conversation for the movie musical.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Warner Bros.’ 2023 movie adaptation of the Broadway musical “The Color Purple” began casting and production, many fans of the ...

After Steven Spielberg brought Alice Walker's acclaimed novel "The Color Purple" – the poignant coming-of-age story of young African-American woman Celie Harris — to life in 1985 with his film ...

As The Color Purple celebrates its 40th anniversary, the film remains a cultural cornerstone. We revisit the iconic story and find out what the cast is doing today. Even 40 years after its premiere, ...

It’s hard to believe it’s been 40 years since “The Color Purple” hit theaters on Dec. 18, 1985. The film, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover and Oprah Winfrey, was a screen adaptation of Alice ...