The actress/singer will also star in the animated film 'UglyDolls'
The films will battle it out at the box office
The Baltimore Black Pride director answers 20 gay questions
Kristin Cavallari, Marion Cotillard follow close behind
The sitcom premieres on Oct. 16
The 'Empire' star urges volunteers to join the organization
Episodes start streaming on Oct. 17
The singer admits she wanted the recognition a few years sooner
The 'musical fantasy' hits theaters next spring
Gov. Northam spoke at annual event