Erykah Badu
| Born | February 26, 1971 |
| Hometown | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'0" (1.52m) |
| Partner | Jay Electronica, Common |
| Children | Puma Sabti Curry, Seven Sirius Benjamin |
| Parents | Kolleen Maria Gipson, William Wright Jr. |
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‘The Piano Lesson’ cast will receive the Gotham Awards Ensemble Tribute
- The Gotham Film and Media Institute announced on September 18 that it will present its special Ensemble Tribute Award to the cast of “The Piano Lesson,” which includes John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Corey Hawkins and Erykah Badu. The film, set in 1936, tells the story of a …
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2000 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | The Cider House Rules (film) | Nominated |
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Pusha T and Fam-Lay on Cousinz Festival and Supporting Virginia Music
The one-day festival in Norfolk will have Erykah Badu headline, a DJ set from Jermaine Dupri, and performances from Larry June and more
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Norfolk’s Cousinz Festival will open Saturday with headliners Erykah Badu, Jermaine Dupri
Missy has a boulevard in Portsmouth. Pharrell has Something in the Water at the Oceanfront. And now another member of Hampton Roads’ hip-hop royalty has his own thing, this time in the heart of downtown Norfolk. The inaugural Cousinz Festival, a one-day music fest co-founded by artist Terrence “Pusha T” Thornton, will take over Scope plaza and Scope on Saturday. The shows start in the early ...
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‘The Piano Lesson’ Star Danielle Deadwyler to Receive Mill Valley Film Fest Award (EXCLUSIVE)
Danielle Deadwyler is set to receive the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) award for acting at a special screening of her latest film, Netflix’s “The Piano Lesson,” during the 47th edition of the festival. The California Film Institute (CAFILM) makes the presentation as part of the MVFF Spotlight program, which is dedicated to celebrating exceptional …
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Samuel L. Jackson And John David Washington Star In ‘The Piano Lesson’?Trailer
Both are reprising their roles from the Broadway revival of the August Wilson play.
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Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington shine in new trailer for Malcolm Washington’s ‘The Piano Lesson’
Danielle Deadwyler, Ray Fisher, Erykah Badu, Gail Bean, Corey Hawkins, Michael Potts, Skylar Aleece Smith, and Jerrika Hinton round out […]
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The Piano Lesson – Netflix Reveals New Trailer and Release Date
A brand new film is heading to Netflix based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by August Wilson. The Piano Lesson, set to premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, will be the feature directorial debut of Malcolm Washington and follows the Charles family as they decide what to ...
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‘The Piano Lesson’ Trailer: John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson And More In Netflix’s August Wilson Adaptation
The first trailer has been released for The Piano Lesson, the August Wilson Netflix adaptation starring John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson, Corey Hawkins and more. The film is produced by Denzel Washington and in his directorial debut, the film is directed by his son, Malcolm Washington. The film also stars Ray Fisher,… Continue reading ‘The Piano Lesson’ Trailer: John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, Samuel L. Jackson And More In Netflix’s August Wilson Adaptation
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Netflix drops official trailer for film adaptation of ‘The Piano Lesson’ in advance of November premiere [WATCH]
Netflix on Wednesday morning dropped the official trailer for its forthcoming film adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning August Wilson play “The Piano Lesson,” featuring dramatic snippets of the movie that will play in select theaters beginning November 8 before streaming on Netflix starting November 22. Fresh off a limited engagement Broadway revival that ran from …
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‘The Piano Lesson’ Trailer: Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington Reprise Their Roles in Netflix’s Broadway Play Adaptation
The trailer for Netflix’s adaptation of August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson,” starring Samuel L. Jackson and John David Washington, has been unveiled. Both Jackson and Washington are reprising their roles from the Broadway revival of the show, which wrapped up its run in Jan. 2023. The film, directed by Malcolm Washington, follows the lives of …
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Rapsody, Erykah Badu Perform “3:AM” And “Green Eyes” On ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy?Fallon’
The collaboration comes from Rapsody's latest album, 'Please Don't Cry.'
