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Ethel Ayler, Who Played Claire Huxtable’s Mother On ‘The Cosby Show,’ Dies At 88

Ethel Ayler, the veteran Broadway star and TV actress, has passed away at age 88. Ayler’s family has announced she died on November 18 at her home in Loma Linda, Calif., according to People. The beloved actress’s cause of death was not given. Ayler’s career spanned more than 50 years with dozens of stage, TV, […]

By Victoria Miller | 4y ago

Former ‘Cosby Show’ Star Geoffrey Owens’ Trader Joe Co-Workers Had No Idea He Was On TV

Former Cosby Show star Geoffrey Owens might be best known for his role as the lovable Elvin Tibideaux on the iconic television series, but his Trader Joe’s coworkers had no idea who he was. 25 years after the show concluded its run, the former prime-time star realized that more of the customers recognized him than […]

By Lucille Barilla | 4y ago

Geoffrey Owens Makes TV Return In Tyler Perry Drama After Photo Of Actor Bagging Groceries Went Viral

Former Cosby Show actor Geoffrey Owens may have been a little humiliated when photos of him working at Trader Joe’s were made public, but he quickly came to a realization that he has no reason to be ashamed. He has since been offered a few opportunities to work in the acting field which he loves. […]

By Kim Brandow | 5y ago

Geoffrey Owens Takes Role On ‘NCIS: New Orleans’ As Career Comeback Continues

It looks like Geoffrey Owens’ acting career is taking off once again. His job at Trader Joe’s may just be a thing of the past, although he may just keep the grocery store job just for fun. The 57-year-old actor will be back on the small screen in two separate acting gigs. He just landed […]

By Kim Brandow | 5y ago

Geoffrey Owens Said Bill Cosby’s Scandal Cost Him Royalties, Led To Trader Joe’s Job

In a recent interview, actor Geoffrey Owens didn’t pull any punches when he was asked what led to him working at a Trader Joe’s. As many people are aware of, Owens was recently job-shamed on social media for working a “regular” job, instead of acting, which is what he is best known for. His most […]

By Inquisitr Staff | 5y ago

Geoffrey Owens, Ex-‘Cosby Show’ Star, Receives Support From Showbiz Community After Seen At Trader Joe’s Job

The Inquisitr published a story on Saturday, September 1, about former Cosby Show actor Geoffrey Owens’ job as a cashier at a New Jersey Trader Joe’s. The 57-year-old, who played Sondra Huxtable’s docile husband Elvin Tibideaux, was photographed wearing a dirty company T-shirt while on duty at the grocery store by shopper Karma Lawrence on […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 5y ago

‘Cosby Show’ Actor Geoffrey Owens Is Now Bagging Groceries At Trader Joe’s

The Cosby Show aired for eight seasons on NBC from 1984 to 1992 much to the delight of its legions of fans. The award-winning sitcom was notable for featuring TV’s first upper middle-class African-American family as its main characters. Most of the series’ stars continued to make waves in the entertainment industry following the show’s […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 5y ago

‘Roseanne’ Reruns Pulled From Hulu Following ABC’s Decision To Cancel The Show

It has been a tough day for Roseanne Barr. After a series of vile and racist tweets, Roseanne Barr, star of the hit television series Roseanne, is under fire and paying a much larger price than she expected. Hours after news broke about ABC’s decision to pull the plug on the Roseanne reboot, reruns of […]

By Ernest Shepard | 5y ago

Sexual Assault Accusers Slam Bill Cosby Over Court Outburst, ‘This Is The Side Of Bill Cosby That We Know’

Though the trial may be over, Bill Cosby’s accusers are still speaking out about their attacker in hopes that people will see the man that Bill Cosby truly is. Yesterday, Cosby was found guilty on three charges of sexual assault, with each of the charges carrying a sentence of up to 10 years in prison. […]

By Kathryn Cook | 5y ago

‘Cosby Show’ No Longer Airing On Bounce Network After Trial

Now that he has been read the guilty verdict, all aspects of Bill Cosby’s life are suffering. As the Inquisitr reported earlier today, Bill Cosby was found guilty on three counts of sexual assault by his peers, a jury of seven men and five women. The verdict comes a mere 12 days after the trial […]

By Kathryn Cook | 5y ago

Lisa Bonet Opens Up About ‘Sinister’ Side To Bill Cosby

Lisa Bonet is opening up about the multiple sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby. And she says she always felt there was a dark side to her TV dad. Bonet just did a cover story for Net-A-Porter. And, of course, the sexual misconduct allegations against Cosby came up. So Bonet finally broke her silence on […]

By Robin Lempel | 5y ago

Usher Allegedly Paid $1.1 Million To Settle Incurable Herpes Virus Lawsuit Brought By Intimate Partner

The singer Usher was reportedly forced to cough up $1.1 million to settle a lawsuit brought by a romantic partner who accused the R&B star of infecting her with the incurable herpes virus. The lawsuit reportedly accused Usher of knowingly spreading an incurable herpes virus infection, Radar Online reported. The website claimed that it was […]

By JohnThomas Didymus | 6y ago

Bill Cosby Rape Trial: ‘Cosby Show’ Star Gets Support From Huxtable Kid Keshia Knight Pulliam In Pa. Courtroom

Bill Cosby is facing a jury for the first day of his sexual assault trial, but he has the support of at least one of his five kids from his Cosby Show heyday. TMZ posted a photo of Cosby, 79, walking arm-in-arm with his longtime co-star Keshia Knight Pulliam as they headed into a Montgomery […]

By Victoria Miller | 6y ago

Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi Ad Video Was Thrown Shade By Madonna As She Gives Shout Out To Coca Cola

Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi ad video was thrown shade by Madonna through an Instagram post uploaded on Wednesday. Madonna posted a throwback picture of her holding a can of coke while rocking a Geisha-inspired look. The pic was taken in 1998 wherein the superstar released her single “Nothing Really Matters.” To those who don’t know, Madonna […]

By Ruchi Gupta | 6y ago

Bill Cosby: Talent Agency Supplied ‘Hush Money’ To Pay Off Comedian’s Teenage Sex Victims

A talent agency for Bill Cosby recently confessed to supplying “hush money” to pay off the comedian’s teenage sexual assault victims. One talent agent in particular, Tom Illius, reportedly complained about Cosby’s inappropriate behavior, but paid teens to stay quiet for years because it was his job, according to an exclusive report by Radar Online […]

By Inquisitr Staff | 7y ago

Lisa Bonet, Daughter Zoe Kravitz Stun In Calvin Klein’s ‘Life In The Now’ Jewelry Campaign

Stunning mom and daughter duo Lisa Bonet and Zoe Kravitz are featured in Calvin Klein’s new Watches + Jewelry 2016 campaign. The inspiring designer shared the black and white image of the look-alike duo on Instagram, in which they are shown walking hand-in-hand on a lake shore with Zoe rocking a black bra under a […]

By Ny MaGee | 7y ago

Keshia Knight Pulliam Defends ‘The Cosby Show,’ Says The Legacy Shouldn’t Be Tarnished

Keshia Knight Pulliam, the actress who played Bill Cosby’s youngest child, Rudy, on The Cosby Show, has criticized the reactions to the sexual allegations levied against Bill Cosby with a slightly different angle. Thirty-six-year-old Keshia Knight Pulliam once starred on The Cosby Show as the lovable and adorable youngest daughter of Bill Cosby’s TV family. […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 8y ago

Raven-Symoné Says She Was First Fat-Shamed At 7 While On ‘Cosby Show’

Raven-Symoné, the former child star of The Cosby Show, now says that the “fat-shaming” that has followed her throughout her career first began while she was working on Cosby as a little girl. The actress talked on Tuesday about the impact that first bit of criticism has had on her career and personal life. She […]

By Courtney Miller | 8y ago

Tom Werner, Cosby Show Producer, & Attorney Defend Bill Cosby Against 46 Women’s Sexual Assault Claims [Video]

Tom Werner produced The Cosby Show. Now the legendary producer is speaking out about the iconic comedian and defending what he sees as Cosby’s legacy, despite assault and rape allegations. Tom focused on Cosby’s show messages and meaning rather than the sexual assault claims of 46 women, reported MSN. Although Werner declined to address the […]

By Joanne Eglash | 8y ago

Tom Werner Talks Bill Cosby Scandal Impact On ‘The Cosby Show’ As His Attorney Speaks Out

Tom Werner is speaking out on Bill Cosby. The actor starred on many popular series during his time, but it is safe to say that the sexual assault scandal now connected to Cosby has tarnished the name of at least some of those series — if not all. Tom Werner was one of the people […]

By Regina Avalos | 8y ago

What Do The Huxtables Think Of Bill Cosby Now?

More and more allegations and revelations are surfacing after the shocking report that Bill Cosby has been sexually assaulting women for decades. His unapologetic rebuttals and the hypocritical image he carries over the years sealed the downfall of this once beloved comedy legend. At first, fellow celebrities came to his aid, claiming that the accusers’ […]

By Val Powell | 8y ago

Bill Cosby’s 35 Accusers Tell Their Stories — Victims, Supporters Rally Online At #TheEmptyChair

The women who’ve accused Bill Cosby of rape range in age from 20 to 80. They are supermodels, actresses, waitresses, journalists, and Playboy bunnies. Thirty-five of Bill’s 46 accusers appeared on the cover of New York Magazine Monday, sitting together in a striking black-and-white photo that puts faces to a seemingly unending series of accusations […]

By Shelley Hazen | 8y ago

Three Takeaways From ‘Cosby’ Co-Star Joseph C. Phillips’ Revealing Post On Idol Bill Cosby

After decades of rumors, suspicions, and more recently, downright accusations, those who rallied beside Bill Cosby are gradually slipping their hold. One of those people is former co-star Joseph C. Phillips, who said the revelation that a comedian he admired since childhood may have spent years victimizing countless women was “traumatic.” Joseph Phillips played Lt. […]

By Shelley Hazen | 8y ago

Bill Cosby Rape Admission Dismissed: Whoopi Goldberg Declares Cosby ‘Innocent Until Proven Guilty’

Actress and The View host Whoopi Goldberg is staunch in her defense of Bill Cosby this week, despite sworn testimony in which Cosby admits to having attempted drugging women in order to rape them. The statements in which Goldberg declares the ex-national treasure “innocent until proven guilty” have stunned fans and viewers alike, as they […]

By Sarah Ryan | 8y ago

Raven Symoné To Become A Permanent Host Of ‘The View’

After co-hosting The View for a short period, Raven Symoné might become a permanent member of the ABC morning talk show. According to Us Magazine, sources say Symoné is currently in the process of joining Whoopi Goldberg, Rosie Perez, and Nicole Wallace. While The View has a reputation for off-beat opinions and sometimes misinformed news […]

By Benjamin Simon | 8y ago

Bill Cosby: Final Show On Far From Finished Tour Met With Protest, Interruptions

Bill Cosby, the 77-year-old comedian and accused rapist, performed the final show of his Far From Finished tour last night in Atlanta, Georgia, in front of a reported 1,600 paid attendees. Outside, protesters, including Lily Bernard and Kaya Thompson, along with celebrity attorney Gloria Allred, stood holding signs, and chanting, “Shame!” as Cosby fans and […]

By Joshua Waldrop | 8y ago

Bill Cosby Accuser Jewel Allison: ‘I Didn’t Want To Let Black America Down’

Bill Cosby accuser Jewel Allison, who claims she was date raped by the Cosby Show star in the 1980s, recently penned an interesting article, explaining the reasons why she didn’t come forward sooner. Writing in the Washington Post, Allison revealed that being African American had a lot to do with her choice not come forward […]

By Addam Corré | 8y ago

Malcolm-Jamal Warner On Cosby Scandal: ‘It’s Painful To Watch My Mentor Go Through This’

Malcolm-Jamal Warner is breaking his silence on the Bill Cosby sexual assault scandal. Warner played Cosby’s son on The Cosby Show in the late 80s. Malcolm-Jamal once told CBS News, “the greatest advantages we had on the show growing up was being exposed to Mr. Cosby.” Even after 35 women have come forward to accuse […]

By Justin Streight | 8y ago

Phylicia Rashad Says She Was Misquoted On Bill Cosby Case: ‘That Is Not What I Said’

Phylicia Rashad came to Bill Cosby’s defense in his sex abuse scandal and appeared to downplay the seriousness of the situation. Her harsh comments appeared to make light of the accusations made by the large group of women who have spoken out against him, but now, she has come forward and said she was misquoted. […]

By Danny Cox | 8y ago

Judd Apatow Twitter Rant About Bill Cosby: ‘He Should Speak Publicly’ About Rape Allegations

As the Bill Cosby rape allegations build up, with up to 30 women coming forward, claiming The Cosby Show star “date raped” them, in one form or another, under the guise of “forwarding their careers,” some celebrities have spoken out about the allegations, weighing in on how they think Cosby should respond. One such celeb, […]

By Addam Corré | 8y ago

Evin Cosby Releases Statement Defending Her Father: ‘There Will Always Be Vengeful, Crazy People Out There’

With the current rumors surrounding numerous alleged rape victims who claim that Bill Cosby drugged and molested them over a period of decades, The Cosby Show dad has received a lot of support from his family and friends, who have defended him as innocent. After Cosby’s wife, Camille, came out in support of her husband […]

By Addam Corré | 8y ago

Bill Cosby Rape Allegations: Doctor Claims Cosby May Be A Serial ‘Somnophiliac’

As Bill Cosby finds himself on the wrong end of numerous rape and molestation allegations dating back to the 1980s, a doctor friend of one of his alleged victims has spoken out, claiming that America’s favorite daddy may actually be a serial somnophiliac. That allegation, and the more precise meaning of its implications, was made […]

By Addam Corré | 8y ago

Bill Cosby: Will Rape Scandal Sink ‘The Cosby Show’ And Its Actors?

Bill Cosby was considered a television pioneer for his work on The Cosby Show, but now the growing rape scandal surrounding the comedian is threatening to destroy the legacy of the groundbreaking show and impact the careers of the other actors who shared the screen with Cosby. Cosby has been accused of rape by more […]

By Nathan Francis | 8y ago

Hugh Hefner Comes Out In Support Of Bill Cosby…Sort Of

Bill Cosby may have one ally in his recent slurry of sexual abuse allegations. In a statement released Saturday, December 6, Hefner commented on the scandal surrounding Bill Cosby’s extramarital affairs and alleged sexual assaults, specifically the assault that allegedly occurred at the famed Playboy Mansion owned by Hefner. “Bill Cosby has been a good […]

By Erin Staley | 8y ago

Lisa Bonet And Other ‘Cosby Show’ Actors Could Face Big Financial Hit Due To Bill Cosby Allegations

Lisa Bonet appear to take a veiled shot at Bill Cosby this weekend, but in reality The Cosby Show actress is taking cues from other co-stars on the show and remaining silent in the growing allegations of sexual misconduct against the television patriarch — even though it could cost her dearly. As his co-stars are […]

By Nathan Francis | 8y ago

Bill Cosby – Biographer Regrets Not Mentioning Sexual Abuse Claims Though ‘Believing Bill Cosby Was A Rapist’

In regards to the Bill Cosby sexual abuse claims scandal, David Carr, a columnist for the New York Times, blames not only himself, but a number of other writers for essentially enabling Bill Cosby’s alleged behavior towards women by not writing about it in the past. Carr says that the numerous allegations of sexual assault […]

By Scott Falkner | 8y ago

Bill Cosby Rape Scandal: Has The Media Already Ensured He’s Guilty Until Proven Innocent?

The recent revelations surrounding numerous rape allegations leveled against Bill Cosby decades after they allegedly took place, have taken America by storm, with many people’s illusions of the perfect TV daddy being smashed to smithereens. When it comes to such serious rape allegations as those against The Cosby Show star all these years later, it’s […]

By Addam Corré | 8y ago

Lisa Bonet Denies Cosby: Actress’ ‘Tweet’ To Bill Cosby Was A Hoax, Says Rep

Lisa Bonet denies commenting about Bill Cosby on social media days after a tweet went viral. According to People Magazine, the actress never said anything about Cosby on social media or otherwise. Apparently the whole thing was a hoax. Bonet, who played Cosby’s daughter, Denise, on The Cosby Show, has now spoken out via a […]

By Effie Orfanides | 8y ago

Bill Cosby Scandal: Latest Alleged Rape Victim Claims She Was Just 15 When Cosby Drugged Her

As Bill Cosby faces even more allegations of sexual abuse against young women, mainly from the 1980s, the latest victim to come forward with claims of foul play says she was only 15 when she was drugged and possibly raped by Cosby. Renita Chaney Hill, who co-starred alongside America’s favorite daddy in his Picture Pages […]

By Addam Corré | 8y ago

Janice Dickinson Joins Alleged Victims Demanding Bill Cosby Confess

Earlier this week, Janice Dickinson joined a growing list of women, including former Law & Order: SVU actress Michelle Hurd, accusing comedian Bill Cosby of rape. It may be tempting for longtime Bill Cosby fans to dismiss Dickinson’s accusations. Dickinson has had a storied and controversial career in the public eye including a very public […]

By Erin Staley | 8y ago

Cosby Rape Scandal Escalates: Former NBC Employee Admits To Covering For Bill

The rape scandal involving comedian and actor Bill Cosby isn’t going away — in fact it’s intensifying. In addition to the number of women accusing Cosby of rape growing from 10 to 16 in the past week, a former NBC employee now claims to have facilitated Cosby’s many extramarital affairs and alleged sexual assaults — […]

By Erin Staley | 8y ago

Bill Cosby’s 16th Alleged Rape Victim Comes Forward, ‘At Least’ 12 Women Were Drugged

For Bill Cosby, life is anything but perfect at the moment as he and his legal team gear up to fend off numerous rape allegations leveled at America’s favorite Daddy by at least 16 women. While Cosby portrayed one kind of person in the form of Dr. Cliff Huxtable on The Cosby Show, off-screen he […]

By Addam Corré | 8y ago

Michelle Hurd: ‘Law And Order’ Actress Says Bill Cosby Touched Her, Gossip Circles Have Known For Years

Another actress, Michelle Hurd, has come forward to confirm knowledge that she has of the Bill Cosby sexual allegations. According to the Daily Mail, the Law And Order actress also had an encounter with Cosby. Hurd says she couldn’t take it anymore after hearing the stories and the insensitive comments on websites and forums, so […]

By Traciy Reyes | 8y ago

Watch Poet Nikki Giovanni Rip Bill Cosby To Shreds In Speech Seven Years Ago

Seven years ago, poet Nikki Giovanni had some things to get off her chest about Bill Cosby, and the video of this has resurfaced amidst the continuous string of rape allegations against the veteran actor. Performing at the Miami Book Fair International, Giovanni was about to read a poem when she offered an aside, “Speaking […]

By Tresha Barrett | 8y ago

Raven Symone Slams Bill Cosby Rape Rumors, Was ‘Practically A Baby’

Rumors claiming that actress Raven Symone was assaulted by Bill Cosby started surfacing earlier this week. The 28-year-old actress did not allow those rumors to continue circulating for very long before deciding to come forward and reveal the truth about what happened between herself and Bill Cosby. In a picture message posted to Raven Symone’s […]

By Jonathan Franks | 8y ago

Bill Cosby’s Attorney Claims Rape Allegations Are ‘Decades Old And Discredited’

Bill Cosby’s ongoing silence regarding numerous rape allegations made against him, which have surfaced recently, has left a lot of people speculating as to the real validity of the claims. Just last week, another alleged Cosby victim came out the woodwork, claiming that she had been taken advantage of by The Cosby Show daddy when […]

By Addam Corré | 8y ago

Bill Cosby’s Accuser Thinks He Should Confess and Beg Forgiveness

Despite continued silence and refusal to comment, the Bill Cosby sexual assault scandal isn’t going away. Two high-profile appearance cancellations and a runaway meme later, someone is finally weighing in on what Cosby should do to save the sinking ship of his career–one of his accusers. Her name is Tamara Green, she is a 58-year-old […]

By Erin Staley | 8y ago

Bill Cosby Accused Of Drugging And Raping Actress Barbara Bowman When She Was Just 17

Following comedian Hannibal Buress’ scathing attack on Bill Cosby, who he accused of being a serial rapist among other things, more and more of his alleged victims are creeping out of the woodwork, recalling memories of The Cosby Show star that they would probably rather forget. One such victim, actress Barbara Bowman, was a mere […]

By Addam Corré | 9y ago

Bill Cosby May Be Returning To The Small Screen

Bill Cosby once dominated the television landscape. He may be ready to try again. CinemaBlend.com has confirmed that television veteran Mike O’Malley have been working with NBC and Sony TV to develop a new comedy helmed by Cosby. O’Malleys’ involvement was announced at the recent TCA press event. It was confirmed in January that Cosby […]

By Glenn Brock | 9y ago

The Bill Cosby Show’s Revival Is A Certainty, May Happen As Soon As Next Summer Or Fall

Bill Cosby is one of the top stars in the history NBC Television. Starring in the sitcom The Cosby Show, the entertainer had his audience in splits. After a hiatus of 30 years, the veteran performer has been nearly confirmed to retake his spot with a revival of The Bill Cosby Show. Despite making it […]

By Alap Naik Desai | 9y ago

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