Few stories impact as strongly as Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Color Purple." The bittersweet travails of Celie, Sofia, Nettie and Shug - four very different Southern black women who are, in many ways, equally repressed - tug the heartstrings, regardless of gender, age or race. ...more

November 20, 2009

Jennifer Hudson has given birth to her first child. ...more

August 11, 2009

Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Kobe Bryant and Brooke Shields are slated to be part of the all-star tribute at Michael Jackson's memorial. ...more

July 6, 2009

When someone mentions Quentin Tarantino what comes to your mind? ...more

April 14, 2009

Jennifer Hudson, Gwen Stefani and Dave Matthews all have early wake-up calls for "Today" show concerts over the warm weather months. ...more

April 7, 2009

It's Motown night on "American Idol" and we can only imagine what Adam Lambert will do if he tries to channel Diana Ross. ...more

March 25, 2009

Jennifer Hudson is returning to "American Idol" — for one night only. The Grammy- and Oscar-winning actress, singer and "Idol" alum is scheduled to tape a performance in front of the studio audience on Wednesday after the live broadcast has ended, says a person close to the show who did not want his or her name used because the person was not authorized to speak to reporters. ...more

March 24, 2009

"American Idol" fans will soon be able to trade Carrie Underwoods for Danny Gokeys. ...more

March 17, 2009

A nice guy — and a nice girl — finished last on "American Idol." ...more

March 11, 2009

Jennifer Hudson says she's glad to be back performing and it's "like therapy" for her. ...more

February 27, 2009