LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. recording artist Beyonce Knowles has signed on to executive produce and headline a 1950s-set film about Chicago's famed Chess Records.
"Cadillac Records" was written by and will be directed by Darnell Martin, The Hollywood Reporter said Wednesday.
Martin previously worked on the TV movie "Their Eyes Were Watching God."
Knowles, who has starred in "Dreamgirls" and "Austin Powers in Goldmember," will portray iconic singer Etta James in "Cadillac Records." She will also record four songs for the soundtrack, The Hollywood Reporter said.
Adrien Brody is set to play label founder Leonard Chess, while Jeffrey Wright is to play Muddy Waters, Cedric the Entertainer is to play Willie Dixon and Columbus Short is to play Little Walter, the trade paper said.
Source :UPI
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Beyonce, Tina Turner duet at Grammy Awards
As seen on Bestofbeyonce.com
Beyonce is rumored to be duetting with Tina Turner at the Grammy Awards.
Beyonce is rumored to be duetting with Tina Turner at the Grammy Awards.
Soul and pop legend Tina hasn't performed live since 2000 and was thought by many to have retired from on-stage performances.
But now the New York Daily News have received word from a source that the pair will duet at the ceremony.
Crazy Right Now singer Beyonce has long professed her admiration for veteran Tina, so fans of both will await the February 10 award night with anticipation.
Source:ANA
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