Singer and actress Shonka Dukureh, who played the role of singer Big Mama Thornton in the latest released film Elvis, has died at the age of 44, officials confirmed on Thursday. Dukureh portrayed the blues singer Big Mama Thornton in the Elvis Presley biopic, which was released around the world in June. Dukureh’s performance of the song Hound Dog, which Thornton recorded in … [Read more...]