Sofía Vergara Talks Transforming into Griselda Blanco: 'Wanted People to Forget Gloria Pritchett' (Exclusive)

Sofia Vergara as Griselda Blanco.Photo:Courtesy of NetflixSofía Vergara’s transformation to Griselda Blanco is proof you’ve got to work hard to be The Boss.The actress, who executive produced and stars in limited drama seriesGriselda, is unrecognizable as La Jefa — and she went through hours of hair and makeup to get that way.Before all six 50-minute episodes ofGriseldadropped on Netflix Jan. 25, Vergara opened up about the experience.“It’s really amazing,” Vergara says of the buzz leading up to the series’ release while in New York City to promote it, as well asher new role with innovative haircare brand Schwarzkopf.

Sofía Vergara Wanted to 'Test' Herself by Playing Queenpin Griselda After Brothers' Crack Addiction and Murder

Sofia Vergara as Griselda Blanco in episode 3 of ‘Griselda’ on Netflix.Photo:Courtesy of NetflixPlayingcartel boss Griselda Blancodidn’t just requireSofía Vergaratotransform physically— it also prompted her to work through some emotional touchstones from her past.The Colombian actress, 51, reflected on having “a lot of similarities” to the drug lord and how her own family’s experiences with grief influenced how she approached Netflix’sGriselda.Vergara’s older brother — who had been involved in the drug “business, unfortunately, for some time” — “was killed in Colombia in the ‘90s,” she shared onJesse Tyler Ferguson’sDinner’s on Mepodcast.

Solange Wants to Release Tuba Music but Thinks Fans May Not Be Interested: 'I Can Only Imagine the Eye Rolls'

Solange Knowles for Harper’s Bazaar.Photo:Larissa Hofmann Larissa Hofmann Many artists are changing genres at the moment —André 3000released a woodwinds album,Lil Jondropped a guided meditation project andBeyoncéis in her country era. WillSolange Knowlesfollow suit? In anew cover story interview withHarper’s Bazaar, the Grammy winner revealed she learned how to play the tuba and has been writing music for the instrument — but she’s not sure how fans would receive it.

Son of Retired N.Y. Judge Beat Mom to Death Before Jumping Off High-Rise to His Death

Police sources tell PEOPLE the 26-year-old son of a retired Manhattan Supreme Court judge killed his mother Tuesday morning before leaping to his death from the 16th floor of a New York City apartment building.According to multiple NYPD sources, investigators believe Doug Solomon used a bedside lamp to beat his 65-year-old mother Diane Gallagher to death.Afterwards, the sources claim Solomon, who didn’t have clothes on, climbed through a 16th-story window and jumped to his death, landing in the courtyard of the Upper East Side building where his parents own an apartment.

Sonic Has a ‘Witch's Brew’ Green Apple-Flavored Slush Float for Halloween

Sonic’s Witches Brew Slush Float.Photo:SONIC SONIC Sonic is ready for spooky season! The fast food chain just announced a witchy new addition to its menu ahead of Halloween: theWitch’s Brew Slush Float. The seasonal float features a green apple-flavored slush base speckled with salted caramel bubbles and topped off with soft serve — plus, even more bubbles. Prices start at $4 for a medium. On Monday, Sept. 30, theBRAT-green treat will join Sonic’s Flavorista Favorites premium drink lineup — which includes fan-favorites like the Grape Escape, Classic Cruiser and Lemonade Cream Cooler.