Bessie

In celebration of HBO's new film starring Queen Latifah as blues singer Bessie Smith, the premium channel announces the launch of Bessie’s 81 Theatre Tour. Bessie will air on May 16 at 8 p.m. The launch of the tour will feature a three-day takeover, comprised of a Music Showcase, private workshop with a top songwriter and producer and culminate with a concert with a surprise performance. Music Sho

Fans of the recently canceled Queen Latifah Show need not despair. The former rapper-turn-media mogul will be returning to television screens in 2015 as Bessie Smith in an upcoming HBO film, aptly titled "Bessie." Smith, born into poverty in Chattanooga, TN, became arguably the most popular jazz singer of the 1920's...