In the film, Celie’s self-awareness and confidence builds steadily in the presence of Shug Avery (Taraji P. Henson), the free-spirited, local celebrity and, later, Celie’s lover and friend. While still suffering at home, Celie comes into her own much sooner than in the original film. She’s comfortable wearing sequins and lipstick, and her bond with … Read more
You might expect 2004 “American Idol” champ Fantasia Barrino, “The Little Mermaid” star Halle Berry and five-time Grammy winner H.E.R. to bring the belting in “The Color Purple,” the new movie musical adaption of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that opens in theaters on Christmas Day. But Oscar and Emmy-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson also … Read more
Viewers first saw the actress Danielle Brooks as Taystee, the smartest and funniest of the prisoners on “Orange Is the New Black,” the incarceration dramedy that began in 2013 and ran for seven seasons on Netflix. This month, she’ll appear in “The Color Purple,” the second film adaptation of Alice Walker’s 1982 novel, this one … Read more
That purple-ish glow in the night sky? That’s STEVE. STEVE, or Strong Thermal Emission Velocity Enhancement, is an atmospheric phenomenon that accompanies auroras, such as an aurora borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights, which have been spotted this week across the US. The purple light streak, often bordered by patches of green, is … Read more
She saw the color green. Media tycoon Oprah Winfrey said Tuesday that her salary for the 1985 film “The Color Purple” was the “best $35,000 I ever made.” Speaking with Essence Magazine, Winfrey, 69, revealed she “wanted nothing more in my life than to be in ‘The Color Purple’” when it was announced that Alice Walker’s … Read more
In the rarefied world of haute horlogerie, a wristwatch’s movement is generally more highly prized than its case and dial design. The mechanics that are behind the face of a fine timepiece speak volumes about its quality and desirability. While self-winding mechanical watches for women have taken hold in recent years, it’s rare to find … Read more
Northwell Health fired back at rival NYU Langone Hospital on Tuesday in the medical behemoths’ legal battle — over the use of the color purple. Northwell urged a federal judge in Manhattan to dismiss New York University Langone’s trademark lawsuit against it that claims Northwell has been ripping off NYU’s color scheme, including its purple hue … Read more
Tayla Page begged doctors to amputate her leg after it turned purple and became so excruciatingly painful that she couldn’t even put on socks. “I was constantly crying and in excruciating pain all the time,” Page, 23, said of her debilitating mystery condition. “I couldn’t get comfortable because anything and everything was just too painful … Read more
Deon Cole is a rock star of comedy. The award-winning actor and stand-up comic has been in shows such as “Black-ish,” films such as “Barbershop,” and is soon to steal the show in a breakthrough dramatic role in “The Color Purple.” But, the Chicago native’s career of making laughs — one that dates to the … Read more
Won’t you say you (still) love “Barney,” too? The iconic purple dinosaur is set for a makeover in an upcoming franchise reboot, the toy company Mattel announced on Monday. The relaunch of the 1990s icon — who haunted parents’ dreams with his constant reminders to be kind and optimistic, not to mention the “I love … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Have you always wanted to air guitar to “Smoke On The Water” performed live? Now’s your chance. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Deep Purple are midway through … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Fans of Taylor Swift (or Swifties, but you already knew that) have had a great week. Taylor’s 10th studio album, “Midnights,” was released last Thursday at (when else?) midnight, plus seven additional songs released at three AM. And … Read more
British Vogue has caused a field day for online trolls by publishing a special issue honoring Queen Elizabeth II that has a large blank space on the front where a picture would usually go. Other than the mag’s logo at the top and “Her Majesty the Queen 1926-2022” in small font at the bottom of … Read more
Prince Photo: Jonathan Daniel (Getty Images) As he asserts in the classic track “I Would Die 4 U,” Prince isn’t a woman, and he isn’t a man—he’s something the listener could never understand. Whatever that third, more complicated thing is however, it isn’t an energy drink, and Prince’s estate has made sure of that. The … Read more