"The Color Purple," in theaters Christmas Day, enhances the Alice Walker story with songs and choreography, while also streamlining the narrative.

"The Color Purple" broadway actress wants her royalty fee for the lyrics she contributed to the song 'I'm Here.' Tony Award-winner LaChanze, renowned for her lead role as Celie in the 2005 ...

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LaChanze, who played the central character in the 2005 Broadway musical adaptation of 'The Color Purple,' says she helped write the climactic song, "I'm Here." ...

*The first single from the soundtrack for “The Color Purple” movie musical is out before the film’s Christmas Day debut. The song “Lifeline” by Alicia Keys was released on Nov. 26 and ...

After co-writing all of the songs for the stage version of “The Color Purple,” Stephen Bray served as Executive Music Producer for the new movie musical.

‘Barbie’, ‘The Color Purple,’ and ‘Flora and Son’ Lead Shortlists for Best Original Song and Score Oscars “Barbie” marks the first time three songs from one film make this ...

The new, big screen musical adaptation of Alice Walker's novel "The Color Purple" has a celebrated cast, including Fantasia and Taraji P. Henson, but does it work?

Halle Bailey has co-written a new song for the upcoming movie musical adaptation of The Color Purple. The song, titled 'Keep It Movin',' is sung by Bailey as Nettie in the film, along with ...

As one of the few original songs included in director Blitz Bazawule’s revival of “ The Color Purple,” “Keep It Movin'” has already emerged as a focal point for the movie, which earned ...

Oscar Music Shortlists Arrive: Yes to Multiple ‘Barbie’ and ‘Color Purple’ Song Submissions, but No to Bruce Springsteen, ‘Wonka’ and ‘Wish’ *NSYNC and Jack Black songs also missed ...