Lela
Americannoun
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The recent screening of “Waiting to Exhale,” the film adaptation of Terry McMillian’s 1992 novel starring Houston, Angela Bassett, Lela Rochon and Loretta Devine, celebrated the film’s 30th anniversary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2026
Judge Lela Kalichenko remanded her into custody until the next court hearing scheduled for 10 July.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2025
Featuring stars Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon, the best friends jam out to Flack's deep cut, "It Might Be You," with Houston's voice at the forefront.
From Salon ● Feb. 24, 2025
Lela Gilbert, senior fellow for international religious liberty at the Family Research Council, called the decision “unfathomable.”
From Washington Times ● Dec. 2, 2022
“Lady Lela is proof I haven’t been polite and distant to everyone,” Char said.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
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