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Halle Berry Will Be Staring In Tyler Perry's New Film “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf"

Halle Berry will be starring in the upcoming Tyler Perry film adaptation of the 1975 play “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf." If you are not familiar with Ntozake Shange play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" read the synopsis below:

"for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf is a choreopoem, a poem (really a series of 20 separate poems) choreographed to music. Although a printed text cannot convey the full impact of a performance of for colored girls..., Shange's stage directions provide a sense of the interrelationships among the performers and of their gestures and dance movements.

The play begins and ends with the lady in brown. The other six performers represent the colors of the rainbow: the ladies in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. The various repercussions of "bein alive & bein a woman & bein colored is a metaphysical dilemma" are explored through the words, gestures, dance, and music of the seven ladies, who improvise as they shift in and out of different roles. In the 1970s, when Ntozake Shange herself performed in for colored girls..., she continually revised and refined the poems and the movements in her search to express a female black identity. Improvisation is central to her celebration of the uniqueness of the black female body and language, and it participates in the play's theme of movement as a means to combat the stasis of the subjugation. In studying this play in its textual, static format one should, therefore, keep in mind the improvisational character of actual performance and realize that stasis is the opposite of what Shange wanted for this play. In fact, in her preface she announces to readers that while they listen, she herself is already "on the other side of the rainbow" with "other work to do." She has moved on, as she expects her readers to do as well." SOURCE

The film has an all star cast that includes Oprah, Angela Basset and Kimberly Elise. Will you be going to see the film? If you are like me and would like to read the book before the movie comes out you can purchase the book here.

Jessica Alba & Hubby Cash Warren Check Out Crips and Bloods/ Photos

Jessica Alba attended the movie premiere of "Crips and Bloods: Made in America" at the Laemelle's Sunset Five in Hollywood, California. Jessica was there to support her husband Cash Warren who is credited as one of the film producers. The film takes an in depthlook at gang’s origins, the deep rooted society ills that contribute to gang formation and solutions to the problem. Check out the trailer below and I provided a link to pre-order the DVD, it's official release date is March 26th.

Beyonce, Cassie, Ciara, MJB & Co Show Out @ The Premiere Of "Notorious" In NYC/Photos

Beyonce, Ciara, Cassie, Queen Mary J. Blige and Angela Basset were among the stars who hit up the premier of the Notorious B.I.G. biopic "Notorious" at the AMC Lincoln Square in NYC. This is definitely a must see movie it hits a theater near you January 16, 2009. Check out pics of other folks below.

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Lauren London, Beyonce & Co. Are Cadillac Strolin'/ Photos

The gorgeous Lauren London, Beyonce, Gabrielle Union among others hit up the red carpet for the movie premiere of Cadillac Records, at The Egyptian Theater in LA the other night. I love Lauren's voluminous girlie dress. *Side Note* Make sure you watch Lauren on 90210 on The CW every Tuesday night. Gabby looked stunning in her Reem Acra Fall 2008 asymmetric gown, which had  gold jewel details on the shoulder. Beyonce wore a black velvet Dolce & Gabbana dress with a black satin yoke and puff sleeves. She paired the dress with a jeweled ribboned belt from the Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2009 collection. She completed her look with a fierce pair of jewel-encrusted Brian Atwood heels. Don't get me wrong Bee looked stunning I just wish she would have worn the actual runway dress because I feel it would have done her more justice. Mama Tina must have been channeling her inner Sasha Fierce because she decided to wear a black gown similar to what her daughter wore to Gotham Magazine's annual gala in NYC last week. Sell it Tina! Sanaa Lathan looked a mess, she usually has her style game on point.

Rihanna Could Get Her Breakout Role As "Storm" In The Upcoming “X-Men: First Class” Movie

Rihanna might get a shot at acting after all in the new film “X-Men: First Class.” MTV made their suggestions about who they thought should be casted where and they said Rihanna should play "Storm" because "she has to be beautiful, kind, but in possession of deadly powers. Who else could compete with Halle Berry?"

Here's a little info on the film:

"While the article notes that Fox has been leaning toward using some of the younger characters introduced in the earlier X-Men films — noting the prominent roles of Iceman, Rogue, Colossus and Shadowcat (Kitty Pryde) in “X-Men: The Last Stand” — and focusing on the students instead of the teachers at the Xavier Institute, Marvel’s “X-Men: First Class” comic book has a slightly different focus. Debuting in 2006, Marvel’s “X-Men: First Class” began as an all-ages series that focused on the first years of the original X-Men members: Cyclops, Jean Grey (Marvel Girl), Iceman, Beast and Angel. Whether the studio’s plans for an “X-Men: First Class” film involve some of the younger mutants already introduced in previous films or a look at younger versions of the existing team leaders in the film has yet to be announced, but that’s likely to be the topic of much debate between now and when the decision goes public."-SOURCE

I honestly think Rihanna could actually pull this off because of her personality. I think this would be a great career move for Ri Ri plus I don't think the role would be to much to take on. I also know the haters are going to be talking and I can't wait to hear what they have to say. Would you like the idea of Rihanna playing a young version of "Storm"? Or do you think they should keep the movie as is? Speak on it.

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Meagan Good @ The Premiere Of Saw V/Photos

Meagan Good hit up the premier of Saw V the Mann’s Chinese 6 Theaters in Los Angelas, California a few days ago. She also co-stars in the movie. She will also be starring in yet another scary movie called 'The Unborn.' You can watch the trailer here. Meagan your outfit is up for serious discussion.

Here is a pic of Meagan looking fab on her way to Area Nightclub in LA. She was getting her cigarette and two step on. She looked uber fab as usual.

Zoe Kravitz & Jurnee Smollett Hit Up The Cinema Society and Glamour Screening Of “Elegy” In NYC/Photos

Zoe Kravitz and Jurnee Smollett hit up the Cinema Society and Glamour Screening Of “Elegy” at the Tribeca Grand Screening Room a few days ago in New York City. Zoe Kravitz is seriously stepping her fab game up. I'm loving the gold accessories and the gold and white purse. Get it Zoe! As for Jurnee's outfit, I'm going to leave that one alone. 

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Jurnee Smollett Hit Up "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" Premiere In NYC/Photos

Jurnee Smollett hit up the premier of "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2" at the Ziegfeld Theater on the other night in New York City. This chick is effortlessly fabulous. I'm loving the ethnic jewelry and her aqua colored Disney Couture Tink Treasure Chest Pendant necklace. If you haven't had the chance to see the first movie click here to buy the first one for only $7.99. It's a good watch it's not only for teens.

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Naturi Naughton Will Portray Lil Kim In The Upcoming Biggie Smalls Biopic "Notorious"

Despite a petion fans had going on against Naturi Naughton will portray rapper Lil’ Kim in the upcoming biopic of Notorious B.I.G. "Notorious". If You don't know who Naturi is she used to be a member of 3lw (members included Kiely Williams and Adrienne Bailon who are now members of The Cheetah Girls). For more pics and infor on the film click here.

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Angela Bassett & Derek Luke To Play In Upcoming Notorious B.I.G. Movie

Word on the street says that there is an upcoming Notorious B.I.G movie in the works. The cast will include Derek Luke (as Diddy), Angela Bassett (as Biggie’s mother Voletta Wallace) and an up and coming actor Gavy (to play Biggie). Check out  Miss Info for more on who else will be a part of the cast. What happened to Sean Kingston playing a young Biggie? Anyway i'll will definitely be hitting the movie theater when this gets released.