::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

buzzz worthy. . . (NEW YORK, NY) - November 01, 2016 -  Sheryl Lee Ralph , who was  Tony -nominated for her performance as  Deena Jones  in the original company of the award-winning musical  Dreamgirls , will join the cast of the hit  Broadway  musical " WICKED " opening tonight. Beginning tonight, Sheryl Lee Ralph will step into the role of  Madame Morrible . She succeeds Tony winner  Judy Kaye , who will played her final performance October 30. Ralph will enjoy a six month residency in the role. Ralph returned to Broadway in 2002, originating the role of  Muzzy Van Hossmere  in the Tony-winning musical Thoroughly Modern Millie. On television, she starred as  Dee  on "Moesha," Claudette on  Ray Donovan  and  Maggie  on "Instant Mom." Her film credits include "To Sleep with Anger," for which she won an Independent Spirit Award. Most recently, Ralph wrapped filming "Step Sisters" a...

buzzz worthy. . . (NEW YORK, NY) - October 17, 2016 -  Sheryl Lee Ralph , who was  Tony -nominated for her performance as  Deena Jones  in the original company of the award-winning musical  Dreamgirls , will join the cast of the hit Broadway musical Wicked next month.   Beginning November 1, Ralph will step into the role of  Madame Morrible . She succeeds Tony winner  Judy Kaye , who will play her final performance October 30.   Ralph returned to Broadway in 2002, originating the role of  Muzzy Van Hossmere  in the Tony-winning musical Thoroughly Modern Millie. On television, she starred as  Dee  on "Moesha," Claudette on  Ray Donovan  and Maggie  on "Instant Mom." Her film credits include "To Sleep with Anger," for which she won an Independent Spirit Award. Most recently, Ralph wrapped filming "Step Sisters" and "Villa Capri," opposite  Morgan Freeman .   ...

buzzz worthy. . . (LOS ANGELES, CA) - September 15, 2016 - On September 17th  " An Evening to Celebrate Greatness " at the  Marriott Louisville Downtown in Louisville, Kentucky, actress and honored AIDS activist  Sheryl Lee Ralph will receive the prestigious  Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for her dedicated commitment to raising HIV/AIDS awareness and erasing the hate and stigma still connected to the disease. The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards were created in 2013 as a way to publicly recognize and celebrate the greatness of people from around the world. This annual fundraising gala honors people who are making significant contributions toward securing peace, social justice, human rights, and/or social capital in their communities and on a global basis. Each year, the Ali Center pays tribute to a number of high profile "seasoned humanitarians" who are named as Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awardees. Keeping good company, Miss Ralph ...

buzzz worthy. . . (PHILADELPHIA, PA) - JULY 20, 2016 -  Sheryl Lee Ralph  and  The Divinely Inspired Victoriously Aware, D.I.V.A Foundation  will celebrate its 2nd annual staging of  DIVAS Simply Singing!  in Philadelphia after 26 consecutive years in Los Angeles. This highly anticipated and much respected community health service charity concert began in the fight against HIV/AIDS. It now adds mental wellness, heart disease, diabetes and HepC and other life threatening diseases. The Foundation with the support of   Commissioner Sue Slawson  and  The Dell Theatre , will bring together some of the industry's most talented artists and Divas to address the need for Health and Wellness awareness. A strong community is a healthy community. DIVAS SIMPLY SINGING! Philadelphia Saturday, August 20, 2016 Dell Music Center, 2400 Strawberry Mansion Drive,  Philadelphia,  PA  19132 Door...

buzzz worthy. . . Have you seen actress Sheryl Lee Ralph's new 'do? She is rockin' a pixie cut. Check out her new tresses as she co-hosts "The Real" today in Tamar Braxton's absence as she recovers from blood clots in her lungs. Don't miss the original  Dreamgirl , actress  Sheryl Lee Ralph, today,  Monday, November 16, 2015 . Sheryl sends her prayers to Tamar Braxton as she heals.   

buzzz worthy. . . (ATLANTA, GA) The legendary actress, SHERYL LEE RALPH is the standard for what a classy, timeless woman embodies. Sheryl has been on the acting scene since she was a very young woman and later blossomed into the original Dreamgirl "Deena Jones" on Broadway. Many know Sheryl as "Dee," our favorite stepmother on Moesha , or as "Maggie Turner" on Nickelodeon's Instant Mom . The multitalented actress lives by the acronym D.I.V.A-- Divinely, Inspired, Victoriously, Alive .   Following Sheryl's lead, SHEEN Magazine traces the everlasting elegance of women over the years including Eartha Kitt, Pam Grier and more. Celebrity makeup artist, Renny Vasquez, who has "beat" the faces of Queen Latifah and Gabrielle Union, gives us his insight on fall makeup trends. With cool weather approaching, keeping your skin and lips hydrated is a must! Read about the  best lip exfoliates and beauty secrets you need in your beauty arsena...

buzzz worthy. . . ATLANTA, GA- SEPTEMBER 11, 2013 -TV One's long-running docu-series Life After returns for a fifth season with back-to-back new episodes tonight at 8 p.m. ET and 8:30 p.m.  Tonight's premiere episode features one of America's noted, "Best T.V Moms",  Sheryl Lee Ralph . T he Broadway and comedic sensation will provide a glimpse into her life as a senator's wife, a mother and a lifelong performer. A triple threat dream girl, Ralph is an acclaimed veteran of film, television and the Broadway stage. Her award-winning work includes creating the role of Deena Jones in the legendary Broadway musical, "Dreamgirls," and earning Best Actress nods for Tony and Drama Desk Awards. Sheryl Lee Ralph credits include "It's a Living," "Designing Women," "The District," and most notably, "Moesha." On the big screen, she has worked with some of Hollywood's leading and award-winning men with fi...

Deitrick Haddon, Karen Clark Sheard , J Moss, Kierra Sheard , Loren Dean Harper, and Jo ’Rel Quinn Are Among the Luminaries Coming Out For The Premiere Screening Detroit, MI: Gospel star Deitrick Haddon is premiering his debut film “Blessed & Cursed” in his native Detroit on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m at Lucky’s Southfield, 2533 W. 12 Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48034 . Joining Haddon for the red carpet arrival and screening of the movie will be members of the cast such as Karen Clark Sheard, J Moss, Kierra Sheard, Loren Dean Harper, and gospel vocal trio 21:03 ‘s Jo’Rel Quinn. Haddon will also do an in-store appearance with members of the “Blessed & Cursed” cast earlier in the day. The event takes place from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m . at Walmart Store #4383, located at 5851 Mercury Drive, Dearborn, MI 48126 . A modern twist on the biblical tale of David and Saul, “Blessed & Cursed” (DVD in stores now) is a story of pain, deceit and triumph that depicts Dwig...

Weekend-long program will feature top industry talent and executives including Suzanne de Passe, Pauletta Washington, Niecy Nash, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tia Mowry, Kirk Franklin, Hezekiah Walker, Chrisette Michele, J. Moss, Brian Courtney Wilson and more     (Los Angeles, CA – July 9, 2010)   -- Following the great success of last year's inaugural conference, Relevé Entertainment announced today that THE MERGE SUMMIT 2010 will return to the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, CA, Thursday, August 26 through Saturday, August 28, 2010.   THE MERGE SUMMIT’s founder, Dr. Holly Carter , serves as chairperson and Robi Reed as co-chairperson of the event.   The three-day conference integrates faith and entertainment and provides a platform and educational forum for men and women of faith to interface and partner with executives and talent in the entertainment industry from New York to Hollywood (see full schedule below...