The upcoming movie musical of “The Color Purple” has found its leading ladies. “American Idol” season 3 winner Fantasia will play Celie and “Orange Is the New Black” alum Danielle Brooks will play Sofia, it was announced Thursday during ABC News’ “Soul of a Nation Presents: Screen Queens Rising.” MORE: Halle Berry ‘heartbroken’ no other … Read more
Ash Barty ended Australia’s 44-year wait for a home winner at the Australian Open when the world number one staved off a fightback from American Danielle Collins to complete a 6-3 7-6(2) win on Saturday and pick up her third Grand Slam title. Barty became the first Australian to win the event since Chris O’Neil … Read more
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