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Janelle Monae to Play Josephine Baker in New TV Series

Janelle Monaé is slated to play Josephine Baker in De La Resistance, a new television series, according to an exclusive posting in Deadline today. The series will focus on the French efforts to overthrow the occupying Nazis during World War II, highlighting Baker’s role as a spy for the Allies. online pharmacy temovate over the…

“Harriet” Filmmaker Kasi Lemmons Signs on to Direct Whitney Houston Biopic, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”

Acclaimed filmmaker Kasi Lemmons has signed on to direct the anticipated biopic about the late Whitney Houston, I Wanna Dance with Somebody. Lemmons, who garnered acclaim for helming another biopic, 2019’s Oscar-nominated Harriet, is replacing Stella Meghie. The latter filmmaker stepped down from the director’s chair due to creative differences, but she will remain attached to…