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The Oscars Snubs That Still Don’t Sit Well With Us

From ‘The Harder They Fall’ to ‘Respect', here are five films we felt deserved an Oscar nomination this year.
03/22/2022
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Jennifer Hudson Cements Her Icon Status After Accepting 2022 NAACP Entertainer Of The Year Award
53rd NAACP Image Awards

She won her role as Aretha Franklin in "RESPECT."
02/28/2022
Jennifer Hudson on BET Buzz 2021
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Jennifer Hudson Defends 'Cats' Film: “It Is Something I Am Still Very Proud Of'

Hudson is now addressing the criticism the film received.
08/20/2021

INTERVIEW: Audra McDonald Explains What She Did To Connect To Aretha Franklin's Mother In ‘Respect’

Barbara Franklin died when Aretha was only 10 years old.
08/13/2021

INTERVIEW: Comedian Marlon Wayans Flexes His Dramatic Acting Chops In ‘RESPECT’

Wayans showcases a different side of his talents.
08/13/2021
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Audra McDonald Explains How She Unpacked Playing Aretha Franklin's Mother in ‘Respect’

She had little to go on about the unknown Barbara Franklin.
08/13/2021
Photo credit: Quantrell D. Colbert © 2021 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Marlon Wayans Taps Into Toxic Masculinity For Dramatic Role In Aretha Franklin Biopic ‘Respect’

He plays Franklin’s ex-husband and manager Ted White.
08/12/2021

INTERVIEW: Jennifer Hudson Shares Details About Her Greatest Challenge Playing Aretha Franklin In ‘RESPECT’

"RESPECT" opens only in theaters on Aug. 13.
08/11/2021
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Jennifer Hudson Reveals The Hardest Parts About Playing Her Idol Aretha Franklin In ‘Respect’

The Queen of Soul handpicked Hudson for this role herself.
08/11/2021

Commentary: Essence Hires a White Male Managing Editor? Hmm…

What’s going on with Essence and its hiring?
07/14/2011

Aretha Franklin Rests After "Highly Successful" Surgery

12/03/2010