Source: Travis Ellison / Travis Ellison Zendaya Hosts AT&T’s “Dream In Black” Brunch At Essence Fest Source: Travis Ellison / Travis Ellison During Zendaya’s first time attending Essence Festival, she hosted the “Dream In Black” brunch which brought together entertainers, influencers, and AT&T executives for a lively conversation about the “Dream in Black” mindset encouraging people to boldly follow their passion and share it with the world. The Euphoria star continues to slay the fashion game in a 70’s inspired patchwork Ferragamo Skirt and ribbed tube top paired with suede forest green pumps by LaSilla. Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay was on hand to join Zendaya in the conversation. Are you feelin’ this get up?
Source: Kwaku Alston / Kwaku Alston First Photo Of ‘The Lion King’ Voice Talent Monday Disney debuted a photo of the ensemble voice talent from Disney’s “The Lion King” together for the first time in a new cast photo. Pictured are Billy Eichner (Timon), Shahadi Wright Joseph (Young Nala), JD McCrary (Young Simba), Seth Rogen (Pumbaa), Florence Kasumba (Shenzi), Donald Glover (Simba), Beyoncé Knowles-Carter (Nala), Alfre Woodard (Sarabi), Chiwetel Ejiofor (Scar), John Oliver (Zazu), Keegan-Michael Key (Kamari) and Eric André (Azizi). This picture gave us CHILLS. Who else is excited to see “The Lion King” when it debuts July 19th? Source: Photos Courtesy Disney / Disney Disney held a Disney Experience at this past weekend’s Essence Music Festival which offered fans an opportunity to get their own Lion King ears and take photos against a “The Lion King” backdrop. Talent from the film was also at the festival for several activations. JD McCrary (voice of Young Simba), Shahadi Wright Joseph (voice of Young Nala) from Disney’s “The Lion King” celebrated the movie’s upcoming opening by singing “Can’t Wait to be King” on the ESSENCE Centerstage. Additionally, the Great Street Stephen Full Gospel Choir under the leadership of Pastor Debra Morton and GRAMMY®-nominated, Stellar Award-winning gospel legend Bishop Paul S. Morton performed “The Circle of Life” with Tshidi Manye (Rafiki in Broadway’s “The Lion King”). Tamron Hall helped facilitate the festivities. Hit the flip for more photos and to watch the latest “The Lion King” clip which debuted at the Essence Music Festival.
‘Girls Trip’ Essence Festival VIP Screening To kick off this past weekend’s Essence Festival, Hello Beautiful, in partnership with Nissan and Universal Pictures, hosted a VIP red carpet screening for the new film “Girls Trip.” Castmembers Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, Larenz Tate and Kofi Siriboe were all on the scene, as well as director Malcolm Lee and producer Will Packer. ] ] Other stars on hand to catch the screening included Issa Rae, Essence Atkins, Tank, LeToya Luckett, Elle Varner, Ty Alexander, Big Freedia, Alesha Renee, and many more. Hit the flip for more photos: J. Wiggins for iOne
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