Friday
Apr072017
On this day: Billie Holiday, Sandy Powell, Wham!, Coppola, and More
Friday, April 7, 2017 at 9:44AM on this day in showbiz related history
1915 Billie Holiday born in Philadelphia. The iconic singer's voice is still heard in many films and tv shows as is her life story. The Billie biopic Lady Sings the Blues (1972) was nominated for 5 Oscars including Best Actress for Diana Ross. Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill, a stage play about Billie, was also an awards magnet with Audra McDonald winning the Tony...