Lifetime is once again throwing their hat into the biopic arena. The network has released the trailer for the upcoming movie, “Whitney”, starring Yaya Alafia (“The Butler”) in the title role, which marks screen legend Angela Bassett’s directorial debut on Jan 17. The film will focus on Houston’s rise to stardom from her humble start in […]

Meagan Good has expressed interest in playing Whitney Houston in her upcoming biopic, however producers chose Yaya DaCosta for the job. MUST READ: Bobbi Kristina Talks Whitney Houston Biopic: I’m The Only Person Who Should Play My Mother! According to sources, the model-turned-actress has been cast to play the legendary singer in her forthcoming Lifetime […]

One of our favorite naturalistas is a new mommy! According to reports, Yaya Alafia, formerly Yaya DaCosta, recently gave birth to a baby boy named Sankara. The new addition is the first child for the model-turned-actress and her hubby of one year, filmmaker Joshua Bee Alafia. MUST READ: ‘The Butler’ Is Everything ‘The Help’ Wanted […]

Word on the street is “America’s Next Top Model” alum Yaya DaCosta may be expecting. Photos from the set of her upcoming movie And So It Goes were recently released, and they show the naturalista rocking a big ‘ol baby belly. MUST READ: Curly Girl Problems: Tracee Ellis Ross Launches New “Hair Love” Campaign This can […]