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MAGAZINE RACK: Terrence Howard in Man of Style; ‘Dreamgirls’ blankets Ebony.
*Last year’s Oscar darling Terrence Howard appears in the new issue of Man of Style magazine (on newsstands Nov. 17) in advance of his upcoming films “Pride” and “August Rush.”
The 37-year-old actor, who received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in “Hustle & Flow” and starred in the Oscar-winning “Crash,” proudly proclaims in the article that he sports a purse and is not beyond wearing scarves and bright colors.
“I can’t see a man in pink starting a fight,” says Howard.
As for his taste in women, Howard says: “I don’t like skinny girls. A woman is supposed to have curves. I’m definitely attracted to the waves in the ocean,” says Howard.
Speaking of curves, Howard also gave props to his homegirl, Oprah Winfrey. “She doesn’t talk about how much power she has; she’s just Oprah,” he said. “She’s got a great figure and she dresses appropriately. She’s always a great role model. “
And just what does he keep in his “purse?”
“I’ve got to have my cell phone, which I hate. Some lotion for my hands. Lip balm. A comb—I use an old pick. And breath freshener,” he explains.
It’s all about “Dreamgirls” in the December issue of Ebony magazine, which hits stands on Nov. 13 with a feature on star Beyonce Knowles. The publication’s managing editor Lynn Norment tracked her down in Durban, South Africa for the interview.
“We in America have no idea what struggle is…I cannot articulate, I cannot explain the struggle that people go through here,” said Beyoncè, who was vacationing in the city.
As for “Dreamgirls,” Beyoncè, who portrays Deena, was the first main character cast. Hollywood newcomer Jennifer Hudson, who gained 20 pounds for the role, took on the pivotal character Effie in her feature film debut. Tony Award-winning actress Anika Noni Rose completes the trio of divas.
In an accompanying feature Dreamgirls ’81: Where Are They Now?, Ebony catches up with the original Broadway cast – Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jennifer Holliday and Loretta Devine - to find out what happened after the musical thrust them in the spotlight.
Other stories featured in the December issue include A Personal Battle with HIV/AIDS. In recognition of World AIDS Day, four women living with the disease describe their day-to-day existence. Black Women and Hair Loss turns a microscope on a very common and devastating problem. Saving Black Boys: Is Single-Sex Education The Answer? questions the current education strategies for our children.
