Anika Noni Rose News

February 4, 2010
Five Favourite Films with Anika Noni Rose
It's been a busy few years for Anika Noni Rose. After starting her career in the Broadway musical Footloose, she snagged a role as part of the starry ensemble in 2004's Dreamgirls and made the transition to the big screen. Perfect qualifications, then, for her latest role as Disney's newest princess, Tiana, in The Princess and the Frog. Beating out tough competition from Alicia Keyes, Tyra Banks and her Dreamgirls co-star Jennifer Hudson, the 37 year-old actress might be making headlines as Disney's first black princess, but she's also the first Disney princess to record both the speaking and singing parts of her character. Sitting down with RT at Walt Disney Animations Studios' Burbank HQ, Rose shares her five favourite films. More...

December 13, 2006
Jennifer Hudson on "Dreamgirls," Oscars, and Winning (By Losing) "American Idol"
Jennifer Hudson is one Christmas-day film musical away from becoming the year's hottest success story. Read what the delightful singer-actress told RT about singing that song, impressing Oprah, and earning runaway Oscar buzz in her first ever screen role. More...

November 16, 2006
"Dreamgirls" Screened to Applause...Who Smells Oscar?
Like a Broadway musical, "Dreamgirls" debuted last night in simultaneous "One Night Only" sneak screenings in anticipation of its release next month. Will audiences flock to the Jamie Foxx-Beyonce Knowles period musical? Is "Dreamgirls" still a contender for all those rumored Oscar noms, now that people have actually seen the film? More...

June 13, 2006
Early Peek at a "Dreamgirls" TV Spot
Dark Horizons was kind enough to point us towards the YouTube page where an all-new "Dreamgirls" TV spot has been posted, and (like the earlier promo clip) it looks pretty darn cool. More...

March 1, 2006
Taking A Closer Look At "Dreamgirls"
You've heard about Monday's exclusive media presentation, but how will Bill Condon's "Dreamgirls" measure up not only as a film musical, but as a wide-reaching box-office endeavor? More...

March 1, 2006
RT Visits The "Dreamgirls" Production
RT's Jen and Matt were treated to a razzle-dazzle evening on Monday night for a press presentation of Bill Condon's upcoming Motown showbiz musical, "Dreamgirls." They braved torrential rains to arrive at a tent located just outside the famous Orpheum Theater in downtown Los Angeles, where guests were greeted at the door by throngs of waiters offering trays of martinis and wine -- but would freely flowing libations be enough to melt the hearts and tough opinions of the media? More...

December 8, 2005
(Early) Trailer Bulletin: Dreamgirls
ComingSoon.net is hosting the very first and rather early teaser trailer for "Dreamgirls," a Broadway adaptation which will star Jamie Foxx, Beyonce Knowles, and Eddie Murphy. More...