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Famous as :
Actress, singerBirth Date :
September 06, 1972Birth Place :
Bloomfield, Connecticut, USAClaim to fame :
As Lorrell Robinson in "Dreamgirls" (2006)
A Look at the Music of 'The Princess and the Frog'
November 06, 2009 02:11:15Most of Disney's animations are famed for their everlasting songs, and with "The Princess and the Frog" fast approaching its theatrical release, the mouse house prepares a special featurette highlighting on the music of the new animation. The featurette provides sneak peek at some of the songs listed in the soundtrack with guidance from star Anika Noni Rose.
In the promo video, Rose first talked about her character Tiana and her other favorite character from the film, the lovesick Cajun firefly named Ray. As she discussed about the music, Keith David's track "Friends on the Other Side" and Jenifer Lewis' "Dig a Little Deeper" get a brief preview. The actress later went on explaining what makes her "Almost There" song a unique one.
Two Running a "Detective Agency"
June 25, 2007 03:06:36
Taking chance to spark a good onscreen collaboration together, Jill Scott and Anika Noni Rose have both given their agreement to highlight comedy mystery "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" that The Weinstein Company is setting up alongside Mirage Productions.
Based on Alexander McCall Smith's novel of the same name, the project will bill Scott to play Precious Ramotswe, the owner of a Botswana-based detective agency run by women, and Rose as her secretary/assistant detective. Also included in the cast is TV actor Lucian Msamati who will portray the fiancee of Ramotswe.
LL Cool J Is in Talks to Play in Broadway Play
April 26, 2007 03:04:12
Besides his singing career, LL Cool J is adding more into his acting resume. The hip hop star is in talks to play the lead role in a stage revival of Tennessee Williams' 1955 classic "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."
Per New York Post it is reported that LL is willing to secure the leading role of Brick, an alcoholic ex-football player whose father is dying of cancer, which was played by Paul Newman in the original film.
Anika Noni Rose Turns Into a "Frog"
April 21, 2007 02:04:12
Taking foray into voice acting, Anika Noni Rose has given her agreement to fill in the voice of the titular character in Walt Disney Pictures' animated musical "The Princess and the Frog", E! Online has reported.
Set in the legendary birthplace of jazz, New Orleans, the picture will be the first traditionally animated feature film made at Disney since 2004's "Home on the Range." Touted to present an unforgettable tale of love, enchantment and discovery, it introduces the newest Disney princess, Maddy, a young African-American girl living amid the charming elegance and grandeur of the fabled French Quarter.
Oscar Musical Performers Unveiled
February 23, 2007 04:02:56
The nominees have been unveiled early before, and now its time to announce the musical performers for the forthcoming 79th Academy Awards show. Telecast producer Laura Ziskin has announced the names booked to perform during the awards show.
Among the many names mentioned, there are the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose, and Keith Robinson. As of Beyonce, the R&B goddess is set to perform "Listen", one of the three Original Song nominees from the musical "Dreamgirls." Hudson, additionally, will be singing "Love You I Do", while Rose, Robinson and other cast mates performing "Patience".
