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Fantasia to Earn Film Profits for Mahalia Jackson Role
Fantasia to Earn Film Profits for Mahalia Jackson Role
Fantasia to Earn Film Profits for Mahalia Jackson Role
R&B singer and actor Fantasia Barrino has been cast to star as Gospel great Mahalia Jackson in an upcoming biopic and stand to make a pretty penny if it is successful. The title of the film is 'Mahalia' and is based on Jules Schwerin's 1993 book 'Got To Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel' reports the New York Post. So...
Fantasia to Star as Gospel Queen Mahalia Jackson in Biopic
Fantasia to Star as Gospel Queen Mahalia Jackson in Biopic
Fantasia to Star as Gospel Queen Mahalia Jackson in Biopic
Former 'American Idol' champ Fantasia Barrino is set to star in a biopic about late New Orleans gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, and in preparation for her role, she's going to have to pack on 30 to 45 lbs. Adapted from the book, 'Got to Tell It: Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel,' the feature film will tell the story of one of the most influential gospel singers in the world...
Black Music Milestones
Black Music Milestones
Black Music Milestones
Music plays an integral role in our lives, but, at times we take for granted the moments that uniquely changed the game. From the first time Michael Jackson moonwalked for the American public to the day five guys from Compton, Calif. got together to form the world's most dangerous group, here are our top 20 black music milestones...