Andra Day is InStyle Magazine's June 2021 cover star. The San Diego native opens up in the accompanying interview about losing 40 lbs to play jazz legend Billie Holiday and adds she focused her performance on Lady Day's music, not her sexuality -- partly because she personally overcame an addiction to sex and porn.
W Magazine’s 1st issue of 2021, Volume 1, Best Performances, hits stands this week. Tessa Thompson, Lakeith Stanfield and Andra Day were among those chosen for covers. Andra's interview was our favorite because she revealed she changed so much about herself -- from her weight to her vices -- to play Billie Holiday! We also love that she revealed her weight loss has resulted in more nude selfies!
Andra Day is releasing new music from her upcoming film 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday". Her song "Tigress & Tweed" is what she envisioned as "Strange Fruit" evolved.
'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' trailer was released on Monday, the film, directed by Lee Daniels, tells the historical story of how the FBI tried taking down the singer by sending in an operative who ultimately fell in love with her.
Vanity Fair shared early details about Lee Daniels' new feature film 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday' starring Andra Day and Trevante Rhodes. The Paramount Pictures production is slated for release on February 12, 2021.
Have you ever wondered about the back story of the successful film about Billie Holiday’s life and career? We got you!
