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The Cast Of ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ Thanks The Show’s Fans Before Its Series Finale

Viola Davis and her How to Get Away with Murder co-stars reflected on their time with the show before its series finale on Thursday, May 14. Viewers will say goodbye to Annalise Keating and her gang after six seasons. The show was created by Peter Nowalk and was executive produced by Shonda Rhimes. In honor […]

By Elizabeth Randolph | 3y ago

Viola Davis Says Her Role As Annalise Keating On ‘HTGAWM’ ‘Meant Everything To Me’

Viola Davis recently shared what it’s been like to play Annalise Keating for six seasons on How to Get Away with Murder. Since its pilot premiered on ABC in 2014, HTGAWM has shocked its fans with its twists and turns that Annalise and the “Keating five” have endured each season. The high-profile criminal defense attorney […]

By Elizabeth Randolph | 3y ago

Michelle Obama Assures 4-Year-Old Girl Who Went Viral For Calling Herself ‘Ugly’ That She Is ‘Gorgeous’

Michelle Obama is always willing to lend a hand. The former first lady joined Viola Davis and Laverne Cox in offering reassurance to a 4-year-old girl named Ariyonna who went viral for calling herself ugly. In a post on Instagram, Obama wrote that Ariyonna was gorgeous. Obama’s caption was accompanied by the viral video of […]

By Joe Allen | 3y ago

Viola Davis Has Been Cast As Michelle Obama In The Showtime Series ‘First Ladies’

Viola Davis will play Michelle Obama in the new Showtime series First Ladies, reports TVLine. The show will focus on the personal and political lives of the many women that have served as First Lady throughout history. Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon, will executive produce from their shared company, JuVee Productions. According to TVLine, […]

By Madison Lennon | 3y ago

Viola Davis Says Goodbye To ‘HTGAWM’ In Instagram Post And Fans Can’t Handle It

Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis, who has portrayed lawyer Annalise Keating on popular ABC show How to Get Away with Murder since the show premiered in 2014, posted a photo on Instagram on Tuesday as the actress prepared for her final curtain call. Now, fans can’t deal as they prepare to say goodbye. The photo racked […]

By Connor Perrett | 4y ago

Michelle Obama Will Be Portrayed By This Oscar-Winner In Showtime Series

Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama’s life story will get a Hollywood treatment when she is portrayed by this Oscar-winning actress in a new Showtime anthology series. Viola Davis, an Academy Award winner for 2017’s Fences, will portray Obama in First Ladies, a one-hour White House drama for Showtime, reported The Hollywood […]

By Lucille Barilla | 4y ago

Regina King Signs A Multi-Year, First-Look Deal With Netflix, Months After First Oscar Win

Regina King is now working with Netflix to produce films and television series for the streaming service. HuffPost reports that the Oscar-winner’s production company, King’s Company, Royal Ties, signed a multi-year deal that will give her company the right of first refusal of unwritten projects. King’s sister, Reina, will act as head of production for […]

By Elizabeth Randolph | 4y ago

James Gunn’s ‘Suicide Squad’ Sequel Reportedly Loses Joel Kinnaman

The sequel to Suicide Squad, retitled as The Suicide Squad, has lost another of its original stars. The Inquisitr recently reported that the sequel to the David Ayer directed film lost one of its major stars as Will Smith left the project due to other commitments. The separation was described as being amicable. However, it […]

By Shah Shahid | 4y ago

BAFTA Awards: ‘The Favourite,’ ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘A Star Is Born’ Get The Most Nominations

The nominations for the British version of the Academy Awards, the EE British Academy Film Awards, were announced on Wednesday, January 9, by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA). The Favourite got 12 nominations, which is the most of any film this year. Bohemian Rhapsody, First Man, Roma, and A Star Is […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 4y ago

Viola Davis Regrets ‘The Help’ Role

Actress Viola Davis is admitting that she has some regrets about her role as maid Aibileen Clark in the 2011 drama The Help. While speaking about roles she regrets this week, The New York Times reports that the How to Get Away with Murder actress admitted that, despite being nominated for a Best Actress Oscar […]

By Emily Hutchinson | 5y ago

Doubts Raised About Darlie Routier’s Guilt As Death Row Inmate’s Case Featured On ‘The Last Defense’

Darlie Routier has always maintained she’s innocent, even after spending nearly two decades on death row for stabbing her two sons to death. Now, her case will be featured on a new ABC show, The Last Defense, which aims to explore the cases of possibly-innocent people who are behind bars. As KABC-TV (Los Angeles) reports, […]

By Aaron Homer | 5y ago

Melania Trump ‘Scandal’ Dreams Could Come True – Viola Davis Really Wants To Talk To Her

Viola Davis is willing to give Melania Trump a cameo on her hit show, How To Get Away With Murder, but not because she likes her. The First Lady recently confessed that the drama is one of her favorite shows and Davis might make her dreams come true — as long as she gets something […]

By Perry Carpenter | 5y ago

Explaining Nicole Kidman’s Abnormal Oscars Clap

Nicole Kidman delivered one of the most awkward Oscars 2017 moments after the Best Picture gaffe, according to Us Weekly. The actress left many of her fans concerned after she was caught on camera awkwardly clapping. Nicole Kidman’s Oscars Clap Is a Real Thing That Happened and We Should All Be So Grateful For It […]

By Stacey Cole | 6y ago

‘Custody’: Lifetime TV Movie With Viola Davis, One Parent’s True Story Similar

Custody, starring actress Viola Davis, will air on Lifetime tomorrow night. Custody is about a hardworking New York City mother who is accused of child abuse. Viola Davis plays the hard-nosed judge who presides over the case. This latest Lifetime movie is directed and based on a screenplay written by James Lapine. It’s not said […]

By Traciy Reyes | 6y 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

Viola Davis Wins Oscar, Steals The Show, Is ‘Nominated For An Emmy’ For Speech

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5dcanw Third time was the charm for award-winning actress Viola Davis Sunday evening at the 89th Academy Awards as she took home the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the drama Fences. It was noteworthy in many respects, including the fact that Davis became the first black actress to win an Oscar, […]

By Norman Byrd | 6y ago

Viola Davis Wins Her First Oscar, Speech Wins Hearts Everywhere

Viola Davis won her first Oscar at the Academy Awards on Sunday evening for her performance in Fences. The actress gave a moving acceptance speech that stole the show and won the hearts of people all over. After winning her first Oscar at the Academy Awards for the Best Actress in a Supporting Role category, […]

By Amanda Katherine | 6y ago

Viola Davis Is Up For Her Third Oscar Nomination, Will 2017 Be Her Year?

Viola Davis is up for her third Oscar nomination for her role in the movie Fences. Though Davis is expected to take home the gold on Sunday, Viola knows that nothing is a sure thing. In 2012, Davis was considered the shoe-in for the Best Actress category for her role in The Help. Unfortunately for […]

By Shayla D | 6y ago

‘How To Get Away With Murder’ Spoilers: Season Finale Reveals Wes’ Killer!

With the latest episode of the hit Viola Davis-led series set to air tonight, the latest How to Get Away with Murder spoilers suggest that we will soon find out who, precisely, killed Wes. Both the fans and the actors have narrowed it down to two possible suspects, but as is often the case with […]

By Bernadette Giacomazzo | 6y ago

Oscars 2017 Finally Moves Past #OscarsSoWhite, But Still Has Plenty Of Snubs And Surprises

Oscars 2017 is full of surprises and snubs, just like the previous two years, according to the Los Angeles Times. The Academy Awards has finally addressed the #OscarsSoWhite row, making its 2017 nominations more diverse by nominating seven people of color in the acting nominations. ???????? Such beautiful work from each of you. Congrats to […]

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

27-Time Golden Globe Nominee Meryl Streep Is ‘Overrated,’ Says Trump

Meryl Streep is one of the most overrated actresses in Hollywood, according to News Australia. Or at least that’s what U.S. President-elect Donald Trump thinks after the three-time Oscar winner’s emotional acceptance speech during Sunday’s 74th Golden Globe Awards ceremony. In what has become the biggest moment during the show’s broadcast, Meryl Streep took the […]

By Stacey Cole | 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

‘Fences’ Actress Viola Davis To Get Her Very Own Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Actress Viola Davis is set to get her very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. For Davis, who will become enshrined with the star during a special ceremony on January 5, 2017, the distinction is a long, long time coming. Viola is, after all, an award-winning actress for her various roles on television, […]

By Brady Hicks | 6y ago

Margot Robbie Loves Harley Quinn, Joker Spin-off Idea: Will ‘Suicide Squad’ Character Appear On ‘Gotham’?

Suicide Squad may have been severely panned, but Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn portrayal has received nothing but praise. Armed with this knowledge, the Australian actress is actively campaigning for a spin-off movie while Fox is angling to incorporate the unhinged anti-hero into Gotham’s storyline. Is it possible that we will see Harleen Quinzel in Gotham […]

By Lynnette Southwood | 7y ago

Harley Quinn And Enchantress Get Their Own ‘Suicide Squad’ Promos [Watch]

Fans of the highly-anticipated Suicide Squad only have to wait for a little over a week before the premiere. Ever since the film’s first trailer was released, the DC Comics team hasn’t stopped teasing fans with sneak peaks at all of the characters involved in the worst superhero lineup to date. And the newest video […]

By Perry Carpenter | 7y ago

‘Suicide Squad’: Will Smith On Deadshot Role

Will Smith joining the cast of David Ayer’s Suicide Squad was one of the more surprising and exciting casting announcements made last year before production began. Smith was at one point considered the king of the Fourth of July weekend when it came to his blockbuster films like Wild Wild West, Men in Black, and, […]

By Stephen Jordan | 7y ago

Viola Davis Wanted To Pepper-Spray ‘Suicide Squad’ Co-Star Jared Leto After Risky Stunt

Viola Davis isn’t exactly someone who you want to rub the wrong way. We’re learning a lot of gems about the Suicide Squad cast over the last few months ahead of its August release. The most amusing tidbit to come out of this pre-press bonanza is that Davis almost pepper-sprayed the heck out of co-star […]

By Niki Cruz | 7y ago

Jared Leto Almost Got Pepper-Sprayed By Viola Davis While Playing Role Of The Joker — ‘Suicide Squad’ Star One Of The Best Method Actors Of All Time

Jared Leto has been going all out as he takes on the iconic role of the Joker in the upcoming Suicide Squad movie. Some of Leto’s pranks have been so shocking that those also cast in the film have been horrified when opening up gifts from the actor. Viola Davis received one of Leto’s gifts, […]

By Shaunee Flowers | 7y ago

Viola Davis Says Her Husband Would Beat Up Jared Leto If He Pulled Gross ‘Suicide Squad’ Stunts On Her

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the Suicide Squad film. When people aren’t criticizing the trailers for ripping off other superhero films or mocking the movie for needing reshoots, they’re talking about Jared Leto’s bizarre behavior as the Joker. But Leto’s co-star Viola Davis claims she didn’t have to put up with any […]

By Benjamin Simon | 7y ago

Did Jared Leto Spoil Suicide Squad Plot With New Snapchat ‘Joker’ Filter? [Video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dTT2qWqCfo Jared Leto presented himself as the ultimate “Joker” on April 1 by surprising his followers with a Snapchat snippet of him using the new Joker-themed filter. Created by the Suicide Squad marketing team, the new lens allows users to transform themselves into the “Clown Prince of Crime,” with options such as the “damaged” tattoo, […]

By Lynnette Southwood | 7y ago

Should Viola Davis Be Playing Nina Simone?

Both Viola Davis’ success and eloquence have made her one of the go-to spokespeople for black women in Hollywood. With two Oscar nominations and an Emmy win under her belt, it seems logical that Viola would be one of the key actresses considered to play Nina Simone in the controversy-ridden upcoming biopic. As Davis picked […]

By Zachary Volkert | 7y ago

‘How To Get Away With Murder’ Spoilers, Renewal News: What Can Fans Expect As Season 2 Wraps?

It is time for the Season 2 finale of How to Get Away With Murder, and spoilers tease that there is a jam-packed episode ahead. There are many questions that need to be answered, but will viewers see everything tied up and resolved before the show goes on hiatus? Will things end with a cliffhanger, […]

By Stacy Carey | 7y ago

Viola Davis and Other ‘ShondaLand’ Stars Endorse Hillary Clinton For President

Shonda Rhimes is well known for casting a number of leading ladies in her hugely popular TV shows, often placed under the ShondaLand umbrella. Rhonda herself and a number of actresses from her shows, including Viola Davis and Kerry Washington, appeared in a campaign advert for Hillary Clinton, endorsing America’s leading lady for president. In […]

By Devin Moris | 7y ago

Viola Davis At The SAG Awards: ‘Diversity Is Not A Trending Topic’

Viola Davis has been one of the main speakers about the lack of diversity in Hollywood and how it naturally spills over to the Academy Awards. This has created a trend on social media and a buzz in the news. However, Viola Davis does not want diversity to be just a “trending topic,” but rather […]

By Shadae Trotman | 7y ago

‘Lila & Eve’: Jennifer Lopez, Viola Davis — Vigilante Mothers Murder Street Thugs To Avenge Son’s Death In Lifetime Movie

Lila & Eve is a riveting new drama thriller that is set to premiere on the Lifetime channel this Saturday. The movie was released in 2015 starring Jennifer Lopez and Viola Davis. Directed by Charles Stone and written by Pat Gillfilan, Lila & Eve tells the story of two angry mothers who want revenge against […]

By Traciy Reyes | 7y ago

Viola Davis Does Not Blame Oscars for ‘All-White’ Nominees, Says Problem Lies In Hollywood Itself

American actress Viola Davis has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the upcoming Academy Awards’ all-white nominees. The 50-year-old actress said that the problem concerning the all-white list of nominees for the awards night is not primarily the fault of the Oscars committee, but the entire Hollywood movie-making system. Viola Davis joins Academy diversity debate, […]

By Val Powell | 7y ago

Chris Rock: If Jennifer Lawrence ‘Was Black, She’d Really Have Something To Complain About’

Chris Rock is gearing up for one of his biggest roles ever — hosting the 88th Academy Awards on February 28. Cinema Blend reports that the first advertisement for the upcoming awards show came out on New Year’s Eve, with Chris Rock comparing Oscar night to New Year’s Eve, when a lot of drunk people […]

By Stacey Cole | 7y ago

Viola Davis Shares Heartbreaking Sexual Abuse Story, ‘Memories Have Teeth’

Actress Viola Davis is known for being candid about an array of issues, especially racism and discrimination in the entertainment industry. Davis took to the podium at the Stuart House event the other day to discuss another subject that’s close to her heart — sexually abused children. This is an issue close to her heart […]

By Niki Cruz | 7y ago

‘How To Get Away With Murder’ Winter Finale Spoilers: The Reveal Of Who Shot Annalise And More Teased

It’s time for the How to Get Away With Murder winter finale, and the question on everyone’s mind is simple: Who shot Annalise? Over the first batch of Season 2 episodes, flashforwards have shown that someone shoots her in Catherine and Caleb’s house, but while she may only die from her wounds, someone who isn’t […]

By Meredith Jacobs | 7y ago

Whoopi Goldberg Disagrees With Viola Davis’ Emmy Speech, Says It Is More About Votes Than Opportunities

Whoopi Goldberg has never been afraid to express her opinions, which is why she is a perfect fit for The View. However, her latest spew wasn’t on her ABC talk show. She sat down for an interview with BET, where she was asked her thoughts on Viola Davis’ Emmy speech last month. The actress/comedian responded […]

By Kim Brandow | 8y ago

Kerry Washington Opens Up About What Viola Davis’ Emmy Win Means

Kerry Washington has been up for an Emmy for her role on Scandal a few times now, and while the media wrote about her snub several times, Washington has revealed that she finally feels a shift now that African-American actress Viola Davis took home her deserved trophy for Outstanding Actress in a Drama for her […]

By Niki Cruz | 8y ago

‘How To Get Away With Murder’ Spoilers: Who Killed Rebecca Has Been Revealed, But What About That Flash Forward?

Season 1 of How to Get Away With Murder ended with one killer’s reveal, but another dead body. Fans spent hiatus wondering who killed Rebecca. Fortunately, the Season 2 premiere not only gave viewers that answer, but it also introduced another mystery: Who shot Annalise? But first, let’s break down what happened to Rebecca. Annalise […]

By Meredith Jacobs | 8y ago

Morris Chestnut Says Taraji P. Henson Is One Of The Sexiest Women On TV

Taraji P. Henson continues to assert herself as the most popular person on TV right now. From her role as Cookie Lyon, the brash wife of music mogul Lucious Lyon (Terrance Howard), on the hit FOX drama Empire, to her spirited interviews, the Emmy-nominee is not only TV’s latest fashion icon, but according to actor […]

By Ny MaGee | 8y ago

Taraji P. Henson Talks Emmy Loss, Says It Would Have Been ‘Weird’ To Win Over Viola Davis

Viola Davis and Taraji P. Henson made history at the Emmys on Sunday night. Up until that night, there hadn’t been two African American actresses nominated in the Outstanding Actress category. No one knew how the awards were going to pan out, but the odds were that Henson or Davis was going to walk away […]

By Niki Cruz | 8y ago

Nancy Lee Grahn Sorry For Viola Davis Slam, Says Actress Isn’t Discriminated Against

Viola Davis achieved something incredible at the Emmys Sunday night — she became the first black woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress. And for some reason, that really rankled General Hospital actress Nancy Lee Grahn. In a serious of bizarre and racist tweets, Nancy Lee slammed Davis’ acceptance speech (she won for […]

By Shelley Hazen | 8y ago

Netflix Grabs Exclusive Rights To ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ Season 1

Netflix is probably in a pretty happy place right now after grabbing exclusive worldwide streaming rights to the first season of How to Get Away With Murder. This is an even bigger deal for Netflix, because Viola Davis, who is the leading character in the show, just won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in […]

By Tami Benedict | 8y ago

‘General Hospital’ Star Nancy Lee Grahn Faces Intense Backlash Over Viola Davis Speech Criticism

Many people are applauding How to Get Away With Murder star Viola Davis for her Emmy Awards acceptance speech Sunday night, but General Hospital star Nancy Lee Grahn is under fire for her stance on the speech. Grahn spent hours after the initial tweet trying to dampen the flames that arose, but many would say […]

By Stacy Carey | 8y ago

Viola Davis Emmy Acceptance Speech Has Audience In Tears

Viola Davis brought tears to several audience members’ eyes at the 2015 Emmy Awards in her acceptance speech for winning Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Davis became the first black female to lay claim to the award, the Huffington Post reported. In accepting the honor, Viola recalled words that Harriet Tubman penned in […]

By Ernie Howell | 8y ago

Will Viola Davis Make History At The Emmys?

Viola Davis has already made Emmy history when she nabbed a nomination for her portrayal of Annalise Keating on the show, How To Get Away With Murder. She is one of two African American actresses nominated for Best Lead actress in a Drama Series, a first in the history of the awards. Taraji P. Henson, […]

By Niki Cruz | 8y ago

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