See Oprah Winfrey and ‘The Color Purple’ Cast React to Pizza in a Bag at 2024 Critics Choice Awards

The ladies of The Color Purple had mixed reactions when it came to the snacks inside the 2024 Critics Choice Awards! During the sit-down ceremony in celebration TV and film, Hollywood’s brightest stars were served boxed charcuterie and pizza in a bag. While some stars, such as The Holdovers Paul Giamatti, enjoyed the munchies, some needed … Read more

Taraji P. Henson Opens Up About the Reaction to Her Pay Disparity Comments (Exclusive)

Taraji P. Henson was not expecting the amount of support, feedback and attention she has received since passionately speaking out about her experiences with pay disparity throughout her career. The Color Purple actress walked the red carpet at this years’ Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Film Awards at the Palm Springs Convention Center on Thursday, … Read more

Wonka’s Surprisingly Sweet Box Office Helped Cure Warner’s Aquaman Blues

Image: Warner Bros. We snickered at the concept when we first heard about Wonka, and we scratched our heads once we saw the trailers—especially the parts revealing Hugh Grant’s Ooompa-Loompa character. But one should never doubt the power of chocolate… or a singing, dancing, Timothée Chalamet, because Wonka is a hit. Spoilers of the Week: … Read more

Taraji P. Henson Says She Fired Her Whole Team For Failing to Capitalize on ‘Empire’ Success

Taraji P. Henson says that of all the smart business decisions she has made in Hollywood, one stands out as the best.  In a new interview with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, the 53-year-old star of The Color Purple said that firing her entire team after her time on FOX’s hit series Empire was one of the most salient. “Firing … Read more

New Music Friday December 8: Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, ‘The Color Purple’ and More

Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between. This week, Mariah Carey is embracing the holiday spirit with unmatched enthusiasm, gifting her “festive lambs” with a brand-new music video, “All I Want … Read more

Oprah Winfrey Reflects on Starring in ‘The Color Purple’ in 1985 and How It Changed Her (Exclusive)

Oprah Winfrey has come a long way since she played Sofia in the 1985 epic The Color Purple. Almost 40 years later, the celebrated TV personality and media mogul is basking in the anticipation of the release of the drama’s musical adaptation, on which she serves as an executive producer. Speaking with ET’s Kevin Frazier at the star-studded … Read more

Ciara Talks Fourth Pregnancy and Decorated Baby Bump at ‘The Color Purple’ Premiere (Exclusive)

Ciara showed up to the premiere of The Color Purple Wednesday night in Los Angeles by putting her baby bump on full display.  The “Level Up” singer, 38, spoke with ET’s Kevin Frazier on the purple carpet about her fourth pregnancy and the look she crafted around her belly.  “Are you ready for baby No. … Read more

Oprah Winfrey Reacts to Her Physical Transformation at ‘The Color Purple’ Premiere (Exclusive)

Oprah Winfrey is putting in the work when it comes to getting fit and healthy, and it’s clear the effort is paying off. The celebrated TV personality and media mogul showed off her impressive physique in a striking, regal violet gown on the purple carpet at the star-studded premiere of The Color Purple at the Academy … Read more

Oprah Honors Norman Lear’s Impact on ‘Race and Justice’ at ‘The Color Purple’ Premiere (Exclusive)

Oprah Winfrey took a moment Wednesday night to honor television icon Norman Lear who passed away Tuesday at the age of 101.  Talking with ET’s Kevin Frazier from the purple carpet premiere of The Color Purple, Winfrey, 69, paid homage to the TV producer and creator behind shows like One Day At A Time and The Jeffersons.  … Read more