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Vanessa Bell Calloway reveals colorism in ‘Coming to America’ casting: ‘I just wasn’t light enough’

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Tina Knowles Lawson gets real on ‘Girlfriends Check In’

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WATCH: Cynthia Erivo and Kasi Lemmons on bringing an American hero to life in ‘Harriet’

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PHOTOS: Check out all the famous faces cast in ‘Coming 2 America’

Check out our gallery of the star-studded cast of the long-awaited sequel, ‘Coming To America 2’ including Eddie Murphy, Shari Headley, and Arsenio Hall.
/ August 29, 2019
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Happy 30th Anniversary! Where are the most beloved stars of ‘Coming to America’ Now?

This week marks the 30th anniversary of Coming To America, one of the most iconic and successful Black comedies of all time.
/ June 29, 2018
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’Saints & Sinners’ Vanessa Bell Calloway dishes on why she loves her character’s evil ways

If this is a man’s world, Lady Ella Johnson certainly didn’t get the church memo saying so. Lady Ella is […]
/ May 15, 2018
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Eddie Murphy hints at ‘Coming to America’ sequel?

Eddie Murphy is reportedly writing a sequel to Coming to America, but he’s still in the early stages, according to TMZ.
/ March 17, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Vanessa Bell Calloway celebrates women with ‘Sexy Sixty’ campaign

Vanessa Bell Calloway is turning 60, and wants to start the month off right with a “This is My Sexy Sixty” campaign focused on celebrating women of all ages.
/ February 27, 2017
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Vanessa Bell Calloway doesn’t age, re-creates iconic pose from ‘Coming to America’

It’s been decades since Vanessa Bell Calloway played her iconic Coming to America character, Princess Imani…
/ April 28, 2016
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.

Actress Vanessa Bell Calloway shares her breast cancer survivor journey

theGRIO REPORT – Following in Jolie’s footsteps by telling her survivor story, Calloway is broadening her public presence to include breast cancer awareness advocacy. Calloway spoke to the Grio about her decision to share her experiences with the disease…
/ June 11, 2013