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Tina Turner's kids: All about the rock 'n' roll queen's 4 sons

Turner, whose death at 83 was announced May 24, mourned two of her sons before she died.
Ike & Tina With Their Son and Step-Sons
Ike & Tina With Their Son and Step-Sons

Tina Turner once shared her feelings on dying. Here's what she had to say

Speaking to Oprah Winfrey a decade before she died, Turner expressed she was "curious" about dying.
Tina Turner during the premiere of the musical 'Tina - Das Tina Turner Musical' at Stage Operettenhaus on March 3, 2019 in Hamburg, Germany.
Tina Turner during the premiere of the musical 'Tina - Das Tina Turner Musical' at Stage Operettenhaus on March 3, 2019 in Hamburg, Germany.

Legendary singer Tina Turner dies at age 83

The rock n' roll icon was best known for hits like "The Best" and "What's Love Got to Do With It."
American Singer Tina Turner
American Singer Tina Turner

Lupita Nyong'o addresses rumors she and Janelle Monáe were once romantically involved

“I was not surprised. And I don’t mind being associated with her in any capacity,” she told Rolling Stone.
Janelle Monáe / Lupita Nyong'o
Janelle Monáe / Lupita Nyong'o

Halle Bailey says videos of Black girls reacting to her as ‘Little Mermaid’ left her ‘sobbing uncontrollably’

“When I watch the babies react and they’re proud of me, it almost heals something within me and my spirit,” she said.
Halle Bailey attending the UK Premiere of the live action re-imagining of The Little Mermaid, at Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square, London.
Halle Bailey attending the UK Premiere of the live action re-imagining of The Little Mermaid, at Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square, London.

‘The Color Purple’ trailer: Fantasia shines in musical remake by Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg

The trailer features visually bold motifs as it takes audiences inside Celie’s headspace with “American Idol” winner Fantasia reprising her Broadway role.
screengrab from The Color Purple trailer
screengrab from The Color Purple trailer

Jennifer Hudson shares rare photo twinning with her teen son

Fans can't get over the resemblance between the singer and David Daniel Otunga Jr.
Jennifer Hudson at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Jennifer Hudson at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards.

Erika Alexander says the 'Living Single' and 'Friends' debate deserves 'a larger conversation'

The "Living Single" star also reacts to Jennifer Aniston calling "Friends" "offensive."
Living Single, Friends
Living Single, Friends