Destiny's Williams joins Colour Purple

Former Destiny's Child singer Michelle Williams has signed up to play blues singer Shug Avery in the Chicago, Illinois production of The Colour Purple musical.

The Bills Bills Bills performer, 26, will joins the stars of the current Broadway production, which stars its tour in Chicago on April 17.

Williams enthuses: "This is just a dream come true. I could not pass up the opportunity to do The Color Purple. To have the privilege of even auditioning was an honour for me."