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Dulé Hill is beloved to “West Wing” fans as Charlie, the president’s assistant. Now he’s playing to ovations as the jazz legend.
The new bio-musical about Nat "King" Cole by Colman Domingo and Patricia McGregor at the New York Theatre Workshop stars Dulé Hill and Daniel J. Watts.
When you consider that “Lights Out: Nat ‘King’ Cole” focuses on two singularly talented and vibrant performers—the title character as well as Sammy Davis Jr.—the disappointments of ...
When Nat King Cole performed “The Party’s Over” on his NBC variety show, he did it with a smile, as he seemed to do everything. But the song bitterly resonated on that particular broadcast ...
New Play ‘Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole’ Focuses on the Many Tribulations Endured by the Pioneering Black Entertainer While ‘Lights Out’ doesn’t aim to cover its subject’s repertoire comprehensively, ...
Cole's vocals were lifted from an earlier recording and layered with Boyle's, creating the illusion of a duet even though Cole passed away in 1965, when Boyle was four years old. "As the first ...
March 17 marks 106 years since the birth of musician Nat King Cole, whose success paved the way for future generations of Black artists.
Six decades after Nat King Cole’s death in 1965, his music is still some of the most played in the world, and his celebrity transcends generational and racial divides. His smooth voice, captivating ...
Colman Domingo teased his upcoming Michael Jackson biopic and directorial effort on Nat King Cole in conversation with Deadline.
The actress, nominated for an Emmy and Golden Globe for her performance in “Roots,” is still going strong with appearances in the TV series “Fallout” and the upcoming movie “Deadpool ...
That’s why you hear classic American standards, doo-wop, and country music like Nat King Cole, Johnny Cash, the Ink Spots, and the Andrews Sisters in the soundtrack.