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First Look Images of Andra Day in 'The United States Vs. Billie Holiday' [PHOTOS]

Paramount Pictures

Paramount has released some first look images of Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and budding actress Andra Day as Billie Holiday in the new Lee Daniels' film The United States Vs. Billie Holiday.

The biographical drama premieres on February 21, 2021. 

The United States Vs. Billie Holiday follows Lady Day during her career as she is targeted by the Federal Department of Narcotics with an undercover sting operation led by black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, with whom she had a tumultous affair. 

The film also stars Trevante Rhodes, Evan Ross, Rob Morgan, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Tyler James Williams, Tone Bell, Miss Lawrence and Dana Gourrier. 

Click here to read a recent ESSENCE article written by UPFRONT guest and film critic Ronda Racha Penrice about the film and see more images. In the story, Day opens up about playing her musical idol and the encounter Lee Daniels had with the late jazz icon. 

Ray Cornelius is one of Atlanta’s newest entertainment writers and media personalities. His arts and entertainment website, www.raycornelius.com spotlights the latest in “positive” African-American celebrity news and was established in 2012. Since that time Cornelius has covered a myriad of red carpet premieres, award shows and Atlanta-based films including Tyler Perry’s Temptation, The BronzeLens Film Festival, The Trumpet Awards, and The Steve Harvey’s Neighborhood Awards just to name a few. He has also interviewed a who’s who list of today’s top singers, actors and reality stars. With nearly 20 years of media experience, Cornelius has also worked as an associate producer for the Emmy-winning public affairs program, ATL Insider and with such award shows as The Soul Train Awards, The Trumpet Awards and BET Hip-Hop Awards.