The LA Times reports the singer has already met with reps from DC Comics about starring in the flick, due out in 2011.
“A black Wonder Woman would be a powerful thing. It’s time for that, right?” she says. Knowles, who once pranced around in her underwear in an “Austin Powers” picture, has her work cut out for her if she hopes to squeeze into Lynda Carter’s iconic red, white and blue bathing suit. “I would definitely have to keep it right for that costume,” she says. Source
Can Beyonce really pull this role off?! Granted she’s already played a sexy clad heroine and also has a secret identity…but does she have the acting skills to fill Wonder Woman’s boots?
Frankly the thought of a full hour and a half of Beyonce looking like this makes me wanna cringe…
While we wait for the greenlight on this, check out these new promo shots of Sasha Fierce, enjoy!
Check out Alicia Keys’ new joint “Savior” which can be heard on the revamped version of her latest album, As I Am: The Super Edition dropping this Friday, Nov. 14th. Miss Keys definitely knows how to belt out No. 1 hits and “Savior” is no exception! Not only is Alicia’s delivery great, but the message is also powerful. “Who’s gonna save me when I’m empty/And I need a someone to fill me/Will you be my savior?/Rescue me, ‘cause when I’m out saving you/Baby who’s saving me?” Nuff said… this joint is tight! Me likey…
Aside from “Savior”, As I Am: The Super Editionnwill also include two new tracks, “Another Way to Die” and “Doncha Know (Sky Is Blue)”. Along with the new tracks, Alicia also added a special treat! She’s included a bonus DVD featuring her live performances from The Coronet Theater in London.
Don’t forget to cop As I Am: The Super Edition on Nov. 14th. If you don’t have any plans for Friday night check out the new Bond flick, Quantum of Solace which is ironically hitting movie theaters the very same day A. Keys drops her album.
It’s no secret that Beyonce stars as blues matriarch Etta James in the forthcoming film Cadillac Records. Personally, I’m a Beyonce stan but I wasn’t sure how her voice would fair when it came to Etta J. covers. Sure, Bee can sing, but not too many people can match the vocal prowess of Etta James. I must say that I am pleasantly surprised. Check out Beyonce’s cover of “At Last” below…
Grammy award winning, multi-platinum recording artist Alicia Keys has had the time to add actress to her growing resume while still maintaining her flourishing music career. Critics are already buzzing about Key’s stellar performance in The Secret Lives of Bees which hits theaters this Friday, October 17. Could an Oscar nomination be in Alicia’s future?! According to the songstress she chose to play the role of June, a civil rights activist in The Secret Lives of Bees because the movie depicts a different side of African-Americans which is not often shown in movies set during the civil rights era and earlier periods. She says,
“I love the depth of it. “It (black life) is not just one way. Yes, it was very violent, but there also were people who started their own businesses and really helped to move forward the nation. I think you’re able to feel that (in the movie) as well. The majority of the story is about the human experience, and that’s what I love about it the most,” says Keys. “Of course, within the human experience during that time was the civil rights movement.”
Alicia adds that she goes after a role in a film when she believes in the project. As for the kind of movies she believes she in. She says,
“I like things that are unexpected. I like things that are a little out of the box, not ordinary, that make you think”.
Check out the official soundtrack album cover for upcoming flickCadillac Records, starring Beyonce and Mos Def, drops December 5th. Did you know Be gained 20 lbs for the Etta James role? Really?!
With all the anticipation surrounding the Notorious movie scheduled to premiere January 19, 2009, its no surprise Fox Searchlight is going extra hard on the marketing side. But the studio needs your help! They’re asking fans to vote for their favorite Notorious movie poster. The design with the most votes will be used in the marketing campaign for the flick. Talk about a major way to pull in an audience. Cast your vote via Nahright.
