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  • Cynthia Erivo Set To Play Tupac Shakur’s Mother In New Biopic

    Cynthia Erivo Set To Play Tupac Shakur’s Mother In New Biopic

    Cynthia Erivo has been picked to play Tupac Shakur’s mother, Afeni Shakur, in the upcoming biopic about Snoop Dogg.

    According to reports, the “Wicked,” actress will join a star-studded cast which includes Jonathan Daviss, Lauren London, Jonica Booth, Cameron Jones, Algee Smith, Tre Hale, Olly Sholotan, Corey Champagne, SwayvoTwain, and Laya DeLeon Hayes.

    Daviss will star as Snoop Dogg, Jones will play the late Tupac Shakur, SwayvoTwain will play the late The Notorious B.I.G. in the biopic. London will play Snoop’s mother Beverly Tate, and Hayes will play the rapper’s wife, Shante.

    The film will be directed by Craig Brewer and it is currently in production in California. Snoop Dogg and Sara Ramaker, the president of Death Row Pictures will produce the film alongside Allan Mandelbaum and Brian Grazer. The film will be released in theaters in August 2027.

    Aside from playing the late Afeni Shakur, who was a former Black Panther and political activist, Erivo will star in the upcoming film adaptation of Broadway’s Prima Facie. The film is set to be released on Nov. 13 in the U.K. and in Ireland.

    What are your thoughts on Cynthia Erivo portraying Afendi Shakur?

  • Lena Waithe Reacts To Being One Of The Producers Of ‘CATS: The Jellicle Ball

    Lena Waithe Reacts To Being One Of The Producers Of ‘CATS: The Jellicle Ball

    As CATS: The Jellicle Ball gets ready to make its Broadway debut, multi-award-winning producer, director, and actress Lena Waithe speaks on the excitement of being a part of this production.

    Lena Waithe, along with award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo and famed stylist Law Roach, has been named a producer on this production, and she discussed why she decided to join the team.

    “Cynthia Erivo told me to check it out, and when I did, I was blown away,” she said. “The show is captivating and magical. You can’t help but be educated about ball culture and those that created it while being entertained at the same time.”

    CATS: The Jellicle Ball is Broadway meets Ballroom culture, where the cast sings the original songs from the original production but also incorporates the ballroom lifestyle such as voguing, drag, and more.

    Although this is a different take from the original, Waithe hopes that once audiences have seen it, they become inspired to learn more about ballroom culture.

    “My hope is everyone revisits PARIS IS BURNING, and I hope folks get a chance to experience a culture that they benefit from but might not know its origins,” she said.

    As previously reported, this production’s cast has legends from the ballroom scene, including Leiomy, “Tempress” Chasity Moore, and Junior Labejia (Paris Is Burning). Legendary actor André De Shields also stars in the play.

    The show will premiere on Wednesday, March 18th, at the Broadhurst Theatre. Make sure to get your tickets now.