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NAACP Image Awards: Usher and 'The Color Purple' Shine Bright

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Usher and 'The Color Purple' stole the show at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards with stunning wins and heartfelt speeches. Find out who took home the top honors!

The 2024 NAACP Image Awards was a night filled with glamour and celebration as Usher and 'The Color Purple' took center stage. Oprah Winfrey dazzled in a beaded Prada gown, while Usher was honored as Entertainer of the Year and delivered an emotional acceptance speech. Fantasia Barrino also shined, winning best actress for her role in 'The Color Purple.' The event highlighted the works of entertainers and writers of color, emphasizing diversity and excellence in the industry.

As 'The Color Purple' scooped up awards for Best Picture and Best Actress, Usher's tribute to the women in his life during his acceptance speech tugged at heartstrings. The ceremony, hosted by Queen Latifah, was a star-studded affair that showcased talent and inclusivity. Usher's gratitude towards his wife, Jennifer Goicoechea, added a personal touch to his achievements. The NAACP Image Awards 2024 truly celebrated the power of representation and talent in the entertainment industry.

'The Color Purple,' based on Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, remains a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences. Usher's dual wins for Entertainer of the Year and the President's Award solidify his status as a beloved icon in the music industry. Both 'The Color Purple' and Usher's heartfelt moments at the awards show remind us of the importance of honoring diversity and acknowledging the contributions of artists of color.

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Oprah Winfrey Celebrates 'The Color Purple' in Beaded Prada Gown ... (WWD)

Oprah Winfrey attended the 2024 NAACP Image Awards in a purple Prada gown featuring intricate beading.

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Usher, Fantasia Barrino, 'Color Purple' Honored at 55th NAACP ... (Billboard)

Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards on March 16, which highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.

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Usher, Fantasia Barrino and 'The Color Purple' win top honors at ... (USA TODAY)

Usher was named entertainer of the year at Saturday's NAACP Image Awards. "The Color Purple" won best picture and best actress for Fantasia Barrino.

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Usher Delivers Emotional Acceptance Speech at NAACP Image ... (TMZ)

Usher won big at the NAACP Image Awards Saturday night, lassoing statues for Entertainer of the Year and the President's Award -- but it was his speech of ...

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Usher Pays Tribute to the Women in His Life While Accepting ... (PEOPLE.com)

Usher thanked the women in his life when he was presented with the President's Award — a special honor that is awarded to celebrities and other figures 'in ...

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The Color Purple comes out on top at NAACP Image Awards (Yahoo Movies UK)

leaving the page. 's 1982 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, won best motion picture at the ceremony which took place at the Shrine ...

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Usher Thanks His 'Beautiful' Wife Jennifer Goicoechea During ... (Entertainment Tonight)

The singer took home the awards for Entertainer of the Year and the President's Award.

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NAACP Image Awards 2024: The Color Purple, Usher win big ... (Hindustan Times)

The star-studded event hosted by Queen Latifah saw Usher and The Color Purple sweep multiple awards across different categories | Hollywood.

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The Best Looks from the 2024 NAACP Image Awards (Vogue.com)

We'll be thinking about Queen Latifah in Harbison Studio at the NAACP Image Awards until further notice.

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2024 NAACP Image Awards: Usher, 'The Color Purple' are big winners (KIRO Seattle)

Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night, a ceremony that honored works by entertainers and writers ...

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The Best Red Carpet Looks At The NAACP Image Awards (Essence)

Stars like Damson Idris, Kyla Pratt, and Michelle Buteau stepped out in style for one of the biggest nights for Black entertainers.

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2024 NAACP Image Awards: 'Abbott Elementary,' 'Queen Charlotte ... (TV Insider)

Other repeat winners on Saturday night included the TV series 'Bel-Air,' 'Snowfall,' and 'The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.'

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Keke Palmer's Red Carpet Look At 2024 Image Awards (BuzzFeed)

Keke Palmer always brings it when it comes to red carpet fashion. · And her look at this weekend's 2024 NAACP Image Awards was no exception.

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Jonathan Majors' Red Carpet Return and 8 Other Things You Didn't ... (Hollywood Reporter)

A 'Color Purple' reunion, Damson Idris teasing his new movie with Brad Pitt and one Queen Charlotte supports another: These are the biggest moments that ...

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2024 NAACP Image Awards: Usher, 'The Color Purple' are big winners (WSOC Charlotte)

Here is the list of nominees. Winners are in bold. Entertainer of the Year. Colman Domingo; Fantasia Barrino; Halle Bailey; Keke Palmer; Usher. Outstanding ...

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2024 NAACP Image Awards: Usher, 'The Color Purple' are big winners (WFTV Orlando)

Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night, a ceremony that honored works by entertainers and writers ...

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Usher Thanks Strong Women At NAACP Image Awards, Salutes His ... (Deadline)

The singer also won the President's Award at the event, and paid tribute to the women in his life. “They say behind or beside or with every strong man is a ...

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2024 NAACP Image Awards Red Carpet Looks (BuzzFeed News)

In the words of Zendaya's legendary stylist Law Roach, "They did what needed to be done."

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Damson Idris NAACP Image Awards Speech (BuzzFeed)

Damson Idris brought his mother to the NAACP Image Awards, which was one of the most heartwarming moments of awards season — and here's why.

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See the Best Dressed Stars at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards (PEOPLE.com)

All the can't-miss looks at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards — from Fantasia Barrino's bow to Usher's bell-bottoms.

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Usher And The Color Purple Win Big At NAACP Image Awards (Black Enterprise)

Black Hollywood is getting its rightful praise. Stars such as Usher and the cast of 2023's film “The Color Purple” took home big awards at the 55th NAACP ...

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Usher, Fantasia Barrino, 'Color Purple' honored at 55th NAACP ... (NBC4 Washington)

Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.

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NAACP Image Awards complete winners list (TheGrio)

Find out who took home a trophy at the 55th NAACP Image Awards held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, in Los Angeles.

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