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14 Nov

H.E.R. Forged As Belle In The Upcoming ABC Special

H.E.R. Forged As Belle In The Upcoming ABC Special
Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage The multi-talented actress, singer and songwriter H.E.R. has been solid to play Princess Belle in ABC’s upcoming animated special, Beauty and the Beast: A thirtieth Celebration. Beauty and the Beast – which celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of the 1991 film of the same name – will likely be directed by Hamish Hamilton and executive produced by Jon M. Chu. In response to Variety, it'll also include live performances, together with costumes and set designs that serves as an ode to Disney’s classic story of affection. “Along with her obvious extraordinary talent and stage presence, H.E.R. is the proper embodiment of our Belle, and we're thrilled for audiences to see her on this celebration of creativity,” said Chu. “We were...
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8 Nov

H.E.R. Forged As Belle In The Upcoming ABC Special

H.E.R. Forged As Belle In The Upcoming ABC Special
Photo by Joseph Okpako/WireImage The multi-talented actress, singer and songwriter H.E.R. has been forged to play Princess Belle in ABC’s upcoming animated special, Beauty and the Beast: A thirtieth Celebration. Beauty and the Beast – which celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of the 1991 film of the same name – might be directed by Hamish Hamilton and executive produced by Jon M. Chu. In accordance with Variety, it would also include live performances, together with costumes and set designs that serves as an ode to Disney’s classic story of affection. “Together with her obvious extraordinary talent and stage presence, H.E.R. is the proper embodiment of our Belle, and we're thrilled for audiences to see her on this celebration of creativity,” said Chu. “We were...
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25 Oct

‘A Different World’ Turns 35: See The Solid Then

‘A Different World’ Turns 35: See The Solid Then
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25 Oct

‘Half & Half’ Is 20: See The Solid Then

‘Half & Half’ Is 20: See The Solid Then
Today, the sitcom Half & Half celebrates so years since its debut on September 23, 2002. The show focused on the lives of two paternal half-sisters in San Francisco who were estranged throughout their childhood, and are finally developing a detailed relationship. During its 4 seasons, the series was one of the popular programs on UPN. HALF AND HALF, 2002, (front row l to r): Valarie Pettiford, Essence Atkins, Rachel True, (back row l to r): Telma Hopkins, Chico Benymon Half & Half tells the story of Mona and DeeDee Thorne after they move into the identical Bay-area apartment. Mona is the daughter of Phyllis Thorne, Charles Thorne’s first wife, and DeeDee is Charles’ daughter from his second marriage to Deirdre Thorne...
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