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Katie Couric Says Denzel Washington ‘Wrote A Big Check’ To Her Foundation After Confrontational 2004 Interview

Back in 2004, Denzel Washington and Katie Couric had an interview about his movie The Manchurian Candidate and things didn’t exactly go smoothly. Washington appeared to be annoyed with some of her questions, but she said that — looking back — he was probably having a rough day, because he later sent her a large […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 3y ago

Sanaa Lathan: Actress Who Allegedly Bit Beyonce Was Once Rumored To Be Having Affair With Denzel Washington

Sanaa Lathan has always been a hot target for celebrity gossip, even before she allegedly bit Beyoncé’s face. This week, Page Six reported that Lathan was the one who bit the singer at a VIP event in December, an incident that actress Tiffany Haddish had described to GQ. The Page Six report cited multiple sources […]

By Nathan Francis | 5y ago

The 90th Academy Awards : Oscars 2018

Let’s start with Best Picture, according to The Academy official rules, when voting takes place, the voter must take into consideration “the effectiveness, creative substance and relevance to the dramatic whole, and only as presented within the motion picture.” Typically, The Academy votes within their branch, directors vote in the best director category, actors vote […]

By Rosemary Talavera | 5y ago

Denzel Washington Weighs In On The Prison-Industrial Complex

A-List star Denzel Washington has expressed a viewpoint on mass incarceration of young men in which he doesn’t necessarily attribute it to the perceived unfairness of the U.S. justice system. Washington is currently promoting his new courtroom-based drama Roman J. Israel, Esq. which has received mixed reviews, when the so-called prison-industrial complex came up in […]

By Robert Jonathan | 5y ago

Viola Davis Makes History At Oscars 2017, Now She Just Needs A Grammy

Viola Davis may have won an Oscar on Sunday, but she achieved something much greater than just being recognized for her superb performance in Fences, according to the Washington Post. I look around and God has blessed my life in abundance. Thank you to @TheAcademy! pic.twitter.com/viuNBbQTao — Viola Davis (@violadavis) February 28, 2017 Viola Davis […]

By Stacey Cole | 6y ago

Casey Affleck Is Not Oscars 2017 Front-Runner Anymore After SAG

Casey Affleck’s chances of winning the Oscars 2017 Best Actor award are diminishing by the day, according to FiveThirtyEight. Denzel Washington upset Affleck and his Oscars 2017 chances by winning the best male lead actor award at last Sunday’s Screen Actors Guild Award for his phenomenal role in Fences. Michelle Williams and Casey Affleck have […]

By Stacey Cole | 6y ago

Denzel Washington Wins His First SAG Award: ‘Fences’ Actor Admits He ‘Didn’t Have Faith’, But Will He Win His Third Oscar For The Same Role?

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5a1vl0 Actor Denzel Washington walked away with a SAG Award for the first time in his critically-acclaimed career Sunday night. SAG Awards: ‘Hidden Figures,’ Denzel Washington Wins Provide Surprises, Keep the Season Interesting https://t.co/isMweui4ZX pic.twitter.com/TRYfpVWCeF — edvard.torvalds (@edvard_tor) January 30, 2017 The Fences actor and director won the award for “Male Actor in a Leading […]

By Glenn Hadley | 6y ago

Golden Globes 2017: From Predicted Winners, To Start Time – Everything You Need To Know

You never know what’s going to happen at the Golden Globes. While the Oscar’s take the cake for being the most prestigious Hollywood awards show, the Golden Globes are just as much about the lavish dinners than the golden statues. With the 74th Golden Globes airing this weekend, here’s everything you need to know about […]

By Perry Carpenter | 6y ago

‘Fences’: Denzel Washington On The Award-Nominated Film And August Wilson’s Universal Stories

Fences opened on Christmas Day and stars Oscar-winner Denzel Washington and Oscar-nominated Viola Davis. They both have received Golden Globe nominations for their roles in the film, that is based on a play by August Wilson. Viola Davis has already received a Critics Choice award for her performance. Both Washington and Davis also starred in […]

By Krista Clark | 6y ago

Denzel Washington Blasts Mainstream Media: ‘If You Read The Newspaper, You’re Misinformed’

Denzel Washington has heard all the talk about fake news and he isn’t buying the story that our non-fake news can be trusted to come from the mainstream media. Instead, the Academy Award-winning actor blasted mainstream media with a critique that they certainly won’t appreciate. While it seems odd for a reporter to ask a […]

By Shaunee Flowers | 6y ago

‘The Magnificent Seven’ Could Be The Next Box Office Bomb

The Magnificent Seven box office might be the latest in a long list of big-budget failures. The film, like the under-performing Ghostbusters reboot and the downright failure Ben-Hur reboot, is based on an older and much-beloved cinema classic; The Magnificent Seven is a remake of the 1960 film of the same name, which is itself […]

By Clare Mulligan | 7y ago

Actors Turned Directors: Or When The Farmed Become Farmers!

It doesn’t matter how talented someone is in front of the camera, it’s no guarantee they won’t make a pig’s ear of it as soon as they take a seat in the director’s chair. Let’s take a look at some of the most unlikely thespians ever to utter, “Take one!” Ben Affleck To some, Ben’s […]

By Tim Butters | 7y ago

Antoine Fuqua Explains How Casting Denzel Washington In ‘The Magnificent Seven’ Changed The Entire Film

The remake is a funny concept in modern cinema. Some fall by the wayside and give the original film a chance to shine in its failure, and others have fans seething at the mere idea of their beloved movies being reimagined; cinema goers feel that some movies should be left alone and untarnished by the […]

By Stuart Keane | 7y ago

Toronto International Film Festival: Antoine Fuqua’s ‘The Magnificent Seven’ To Open The Festival

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has released a list of 68 films that will be presented at this year’s festival and at the same time announced that Antoine Fuqua’s new movie The Magnificent Seven will kick things off. Fuqua’s new movie is a remake of the 1960s western and will star Denzel Washington, Chris […]

By Jaimie Marshall | 7y ago

More Evidence That Cristina Yang Will Return To ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Denzel Washington To Direct

Grey’s Anatomy is inching along to bring the series to a crescendo, with the return of Sandra Oh’s fan favorite character Dr. Cristina Yang, the “person” of lead character, Dr. Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo. The Grey’s Anatomy title character of Dr. Meredith Grey, who has been tortured more than any fictional character on […]

By Amy Feinstein | 7y ago

Tom Hanks Named America’s Favorite Movie Star

Tom Hanks earned the top spot in a poll that focuses on discovering who Americans like to see most on the silver screen. The Harris poll “surveyed more than 2,200 adults in the U.S. about the best Hollywood actor/actress. Hanks also nabbed the title in 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2013,” as Variety shared. It’s not […]

By Jessica Dafoe | 7y ago

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 12 Spoilers — Grey Sloan Staffers To Rally Around A ‘Physically Impaired’ Meredith When TGIT Returns

Grey’s Anatomy recently unleashed a bombshell that left fans wondering about the fate of Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) as the medical drama continues Season 12. During a TGIT promo video released on Twitter, a bloody Meredith was featured lying face down on the floor of Grey Sloan Memorial. How serious is the situation and will Meredith […]

By Perry Carpenter | 7y ago

Denzel Washington’s Son, John David, Steals The Limelight At Golden Globes

The Internet world has been talking about Denzel Washington’s son since the Golden Globes, and several Twitter users are fangirling over him. Denzel Washington brought his whole family onstage when he accepted his Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award. It was a nice moment for the entire family, but what caught most people’s attention was […]

By Val Powell | 7y ago

Denzel Washington Turns 61: Actor’s Biggest Hit Movies, Career Highlights So Far

Actor Denzel Washington turned 61-years-old on Monday, December 28. Even after spending several decades as a big-screen actor, the Flight star is still an unstoppable force at the box office. For many years, Washington has been able to add hit after hit to his growing filmography. However, many of his biggest fans and critics today […]

By Jonathan Franks | 7y ago

Johnny Depp Tops List Of Hollywood’s Most Overpaid Actors

Johnny Depp has just topped another Hollywood list, but this time there will be no awards handed out. Even if there were, Mr. Depp would probably not be on hand to accept it. This list is Forbes’ annual list of Hollywood’s Most Overpaid Actors and Johnny is No. 1, a dubious honor to be sure. […]

By Edward VKanty | 7y ago

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Drama Unfolds, Onscreen And Off

Grey’s Anatomy is in its 12th season, and the mid-season finale aired on Thursday night. Twitter immediately lit up with activity. My @goodhousemag is out on stands NOW! See my holiday fashion spread! Talking all things @GreysABC & @tombraider! pic.twitter.com/50hSnElDkO — Camilla Luddington (@camilluddington) November 21, 2015 Fans were left with numerous cliffhangers that they […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

Denzel Washington Will Make TV Directing Debut With ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Episode

Denzel Washington has signed on to direct an episode of the Shonda Rhimes-Betsy Beers hit medical drama Grey’s Anatomy on ABC. He will helm this season’s ninth episode, which is scheduled to start shooting later this month. The gig will reunite the actor with his longtime friend and Grey’s exec producer/director, Debbie Allen. This will […]

By Ny MaGee | 8y ago

Denzel Washington To Direct A Series Of August Wilson Plays

Denzel Washington will play a huge part in bringing some of August Wilson’s plays to the small screen. Entertainment Weekly confirms that Washington, the two-time Oscar-winning actor, will direct 10 of the famed playwright’s plays. They will air on HBO. The announcement came during “An Evening With Denzel Washington.” It was a Q&A session hosted […]

By Ernest Shepard | 8y ago

John David Washington: ‘Ballers’ Star Is A Dead Ringer For His Dad, Denzel Washington

John David Washington gave fans of Ballers that “where do I know you from?” feeling, and there’s a good reason why. The 31-year-old actor is a dead ringer for his father, actor Denzel Washington, a fact that apparently many fans of the show just learned. John David Washington became a hot topic on the internet […]

By Nathan Francis | 8y ago

‘The Magnificent Seven’: Jason Momoa Drops Out Of Western Remake?

The Magnificent Seven stands as one of those timeless American classics. Based on the Akira Kurosawa film Seven Samurai, the movie follows seven gunmen and their struggle to protect a Mexican village from a gang of greedy bandits. The premise has been re-imagined numerous times, perhaps most notably by Pixar in the 1998 animated film […]

By Joseph Medina | 8y ago

Denzel Washington Back In The Saddle With ‘The Magnificent Seven’ Classic Western Film Remake

Denzel Washington has signed up to star in a remake of the The Magnificent Seven, a Hollywood western. Joining as co-stars will be Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, and Haley Bennett as the female lead. Bennett starred with Washington in The Equalizer and also recently wrapped up a role in The Blunderer with Patrick Wilson and […]

By Phyllis Asinyanbi | 8y ago

Denzel Washington Blacklisted? Leaked Sony Email Targets Black Actors

Denzel Washington has now been added to the list of actors and actresses targeted with racist comments and claims in leaked emails from Sony executives. Radar Online revealed on Wednesday that Sony executives advised via email that Denzel Washington should not receive a leading role in films that are released internationally simply because he is […]

By Jonathan Franks | 8y ago

Chris Pratt To Star In ‘Magnificent Seven’ Remake Alongside Denzel Washington?

Chris Pratt sure is a busy guy these days. Between his time as Andy Dwyer in Parks and Recreation, Pratt managed to make a splash as Star Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy, and with Jurassic World on the way next year, it seems like he’s fast becoming a go-to guy for big-budget action flicks. […]

By Joseph Medina | 8y ago

Denzel Washington: ‘The Equalizer’ Killed His Movie Career – Here’s How!

The Equalizer has been able to generate a substantial amount of success at the box –office since its release — and that is primarily thanks to Denzel Washington as the lead actor in the film. Keep in mind that Chloe Grace Moretz is the supporting actress in The Equalizer, but the spotlight is primarily shining […]

By Jonathan Franks | 9y ago

‘The Equalizer’ Is Another Hit For Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington has himself another hit, and perhaps a profitable franchise. Entertainment Weekly is reporting that two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington, one of the biggest movie stars of the past 25 years, and almost always, the coolest guy in the room, delivered his 12th no. 1 film, The Equalizer. Directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day), […]

By Glenn Brock | 9y ago

Denzel Washington’s ‘The Equalizer’ Tops Weekly Box Office

Denzel Washington is back, and he has reclaimed Hollywood’s top spot for the week. Washington’s latest film, The Equalizer, raked in $35 million on a rather brisk week, far outdistancing its nearest competitor, The Maze Runner, which totaled $17.5 million according to the Huffington Post. This marks Washington’s third highest opening week total of his […]

By Glenn Brock | 9y ago

Chloe Grace Moretz Says ‘The Equalizer’ Features Lots Of Depressing Wigs

Chloe Grace Moretz stars alongside veteran actor Denzel Washington in the upcoming adaptation of the 80s television series The Equalizer. The film, which hits theater this month, recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. After dazzling teenage moviegoers with the tear-jerking drama If I Stay, Chloe decided to shift gears a bit with Training […]

By Todd Rigney | 9y ago

Denzel Washington For James Bond? He Certainly Hopes So

Denzel Washington has revealed that he wants to play James Bond one day. The world’s most famous spy, who also goes by the code number 007, has been the main character in 23 films, and if Washington was to get his desire he would not only be the first black thespian to play the spy, […]

By Gregory Wakeman | 9y ago

Eminem Releasing Album On Black Friday? Here’s What You Do Not Know About ‘SHADY XV’!

Eminem will release his eighth studio album, SHADY XV, on Black Friday — November 28. SHADY XV is the follow-up to the highly successful 2013 album The Marshall Mathers LP 2. The Roman numeral 15 is a creative addition to the title since this album will mark 15 years since Eminem released his major label […]

By Jonathan Franks | 9y ago

Denzel Washington Detox: Actor’s Rep Denies Detox Treatment, Calls It ‘Health Cleanse’

Denzel Washington needed to detox after some “hard partying” according to TMZ. The actor reportedly needed help righting himself after a month of vacation with his wife. The site calls the trip “alcohol-fueled” and “gluttonous,” saying that Washington needed two weeks of treatment because of all the food and wine he consumed. Washington stayed in […]

By Effie Orfanides | 9y ago

Sophie Okonedo Wins Best Perfomance In A Featured Role Tony

London-born British actress Sophie Okonedo won a Tony for best performance at last night’s 2014 Tony Awards. According to The Telegraph, Okonedo earned the honor of Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for her breakout Broadway performance in A Raisin in the Sun. Sophie played the role of Ruth […]

By Benjamin Simon | 9y ago

Denzel Washington Is ‘The Equalizer’ [VIDEO]

Denzel Washington is back to kick butt in the movies, yet again, in the first trailer (via IndieWire) for The Equalizer, based on the 1980s CBS drama of the same name. Denzel plays Robert McCall, a former government operative who has faked his own death in order to retire to a quiet life working in […]

By Crystal Watanabe | 9y ago

Kevin Hart Tells Oprah He Is Better Than Will Smith And Denzel In Social Media

Kevin Hart has had an amazing amount of success in his young career. Hart has done well in the box office and been a recent recipient of 2 NAACP Image Awards. He has been nominated for a number of awards and starred in his own sitcom. Kevin believes his success is due in part to […]

By Jason Neil Soto | 9y ago

Paula Patton: Confirms Her Seperation With Robin Thicke

Paula Patton is not having a good day, the famous actress has confirmed her separation with Robin Thicke today. Patton and Thicke met each other when they were 14-years-old, and from then they became high school sweethearts. The couple got married on June 11th 2005. The famous couple have a three-year-old son named Julian Fuego. […]

By Victor Moon | 9y ago

Ryan Reynolds: Green Lantern Role In ‘Batman VS Superman’ Taken By Denzel Washington?

Ryan Reynolds’ Green Lantern role in Batman VS Superman might be taken by Denzel Washington. As previously reported by The Inquisitr, Ryan Reynolds and Black Lively were “worried” about bankrupting themselves over a Christmas gift. Denzel Washington turned down a role in Fast And Furious 7, only to have Kurt Russell take the driver’s seat. […]

By Patrick Frye | 9y ago

Denzel Washington Rumored For Lex Luthor Role In ‘Batman Vs. Superman’

Denzel Washington the latest A-list actor rumored for the role of Superman foe Lex Luthor in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel, Batman vs. Superman. While some of the major pieces of the movie have already fallen into place (including Ben Affleck as Batman, Henry Cavill as Superman, and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman), the […]

By Nathan Francis | 9y ago

Kurt Russell To Replace Denzel Washington In ‘Fast & Furious 7’

Kurt Russell is in negotiations with Universal to join Fast & Furious 7. The role — which is being kept quiet — was initially offered to Denzel Washington, and is expected to carry over to the eighth film in the franchise. Universal pulled a similar move with Jason Statham, who made a cameo in Fast […]

By Tayla Holman | 10y ago

Robin Thicke’s Son Wants To Be ‘Just Like Daddy’, Mom Says

Many may want to be like Robin Thicke right now, but none more than his own son, Julian Fuego according to mom, Paula Patton. The 2 Guns star says that little Julian, her 3-year-old son with Robin Thicke is always singing around the house, making up his own songs, “He’s an extrovert and wants to […]

By Patricia Didelot | 10y ago

Denzel Washington Follows Up 2 Guns Smash With … PBS?

Denzel Washington is having the best week ever, rejuvenating a simmering summer box office week as the summer enters its dog days with the electric release of shoot ’em up cop buddy movie 2 Guns. Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg are both fairly teflon actors, but the film shot to the top of the box […]

By Kim LaCapria | 10y ago

‘2 Guns’ Earns Around $1.3 Million On Thursday

The Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg action flick 2 Guns snagged approximately $1.3 million during late evening and midnight showings on Thursday. Contraband director Baltasar Kormakur’s latest big-screen effort may not have set the box office ablaze last night, but the film is still on-track to put quite a few bullet holes in The Smurfs […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

Denzel Washington Turned Down ‘Fast And Furious 7’ [Rumor]

Denzel Washington reportedly turned down a small role in the upcoming sequel Fast and Furious 7. Every once in a while the Tony Award-winning actor will dip his toes in the world of action. Washington’s latest cinematic endeavor finds him shooting a plethora of bad guys alongside Mark Wahlberg. However, apparently Denzel Washington wasn’t interested […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

Denzel Washington Headed Back To Broadway

Denzel Washington is returning to Broadway in a production of A Raisin in the Sun. Producers announced the acclaimed actor’s involvement on Thursday. The Malcolm X star is set to tackle the role of Walter Lee Younger in the upcoming revival of Lorraine Hansberry’s play. Diahann Carroll has reportedly been tapped to portray Lena Younger […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

Pauletta Washington Told Denzel ‘No’ Two Times

Pauletta Washington told Denzel “no” the first two times he proposed marriage. During the premier of 2 Guns, the couple playfully bickered about the actual number of times Denzel proposed. However, Pauletta insists that she finally said “yes” the third time. The couple recently celebrated thirty years of marriage. Amid rumors of an affair, the […]

By Jennifer Deutschmann | 10y ago

‘2 Guns’ Early Reviews Are A Mixed Bag

Baltasar Kormakur’s 2 Guns is getting mixed reviews ahead of its release this Friday (August 2). Based on the graphic novels by Steven Grant, the film stars Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg as two undercover agents who are hunted after a covert operation goes awry. James Marsden, Bill Paxton, Fred Ward, and Edward James Olmos […]

By Todd Rigney | 10y ago

Sanaa Lathan: Denzel Washington’s Reported Mistress Resurfaces In New Rumors

Sanaa Lathan and Denzel Washington have a complicated history, and the reported mistress of the 58-year-old actor has now resurfaced in new infidelity rumors. Rumors have circulated this week that Denzel cheated on his wife of 30 years, Pauletta, kissing a woman he met at a house party. The strain on the relationship comes just […]

By Nathan Francis | 10y ago

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