To play Aretha Franklin in the National Geographic series, “Genius: Aretha,” Cynthia Erivo immersed herself in documentaries, interviews and recordings.
Mar. 9—Aretha Franklin's new small-screen series is headed to the big screen in Detroit. National Geographic's upcoming "Genius: Aretha" will premiere in downtown Detroit's Monroe Street Drive-In on Saturday, 313 Day in the Motor City, Bedrock and Emagine announced Tuesday. The free screening of the series' first episode will be followed by a special concert featuring Cynthia Erivo .
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS Tue. March 9, 2021 12:00 AM by Bill Pritchard
The genius that is Randy Rainbow has come out with another gem of joy and comedy.
Many wondered what Randy would do, after the end of the former administration. Thankfully, his whimsy and wonder are in full bloom; this time with a charming ditty about the Covid-19 vaccine. Enjoy! Recent stories & features
Women’s History Month on Live in the D kicks of with a musical “Boss Lady”
This Grammy award winner writes songs for the stars
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March is Women’s History Month and all month long Live in the D will be featuring women making an impact in their fields. These “Boss Ladies” are chasing their dreams, making a mark on their community, and seizing every opportunity.
Today’s “Boss Lady” is in the music industry and has already seen her name in lights with a Grammy award under her belt.
Nicole Kidman, Cynthia Erivo, Merritt Wever, Alison Brie to Star in Apple Series From GLOW Creators
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Variety has learned.
The show, titled “Roar,” will star Nicole Kidman, Cynthia Erivo, Merrit Wever, and Alison Brie. The anthology is described as a series of darkly comic feminist fables. It is based on Cecilia Ahern’s book of short stories of the same name. Apple has ordered eight half-hour episodes.
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Endeavor Content will produce for Apple. The show is the first to come out of Flahive and Mensch’s new overall deal with the streamer. The duo created the series and will serve as showrunners and executive producers. Kidman and Per Saari will executive produce via Blossom Films. Bruna Papandrea, Steve Hutensky, and Allie Goss will executive produce on behalf of Made Up Stories. Papandrea and Kidman previously collaborated on the hit HBO shows “Big Little Lies” and “The Undoing.” Ahern will also be a