As formidable actresses go, few can rival the toweringly tall talent possessed by Viola Davis. 

An Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy award winner, the actress continues to blaze a trail, stunning in performances across TV and cinema.

Now, she’s launched her own production company JuVee alongside husband Julius Tennon. 

In the latest issue of Vanity Fair, Davis not only opens up about the venture, she waxes honest about many a topic – including regretting starring in 2012 smash ‘The Help.’ This, despite the film earning her an Academy Award.

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Just a month after ‘The Real’ panel member Amanda Seales shockingly announced her departure from the EMMY-winning talk show (as we reported here), panel original – Tamera Mowry-Housley – is following suit.

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It’s been nearly 20 years since Americans were first introduced to the popular catch phrase, “You are the weakest link…goodbye.”

However, thanks to a recent announcement from the good folks at NBC, viewers are about to get reacquainted with the popular early 2000’s game show, ‘The Weakest Link.’

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Kendrick Sampson and Tessa Thompson are leading an army of entertainers calling on entertainment industry power players in the business to join the peaceful fight for police reform.

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Hot on the promo trail for her new memoir, ‘I Tried to Change So You Don’t Have To’ (available now), comedienne-actress Loni Love is chronicles her rise to fame by giving fans a detailed peek into her storied life.

Dishing on everything from breaking into the entertainment industry to dating mishaps to the rollercoaster of her EMMY-winning talk show, ‘The Real,’ Love even expounds on the tales that have landed her atop headlines – namely rumored tiff with Tamar Braxton, one of the show’s former hosts.

The latter topic is one that continues to plague Love, a subject the 48-year-old didn’t shy away from when quizzed in a recent interview.

“You look at other talk show hosts. They get canned and contracts end all the time.  This was the first show that was like, all women of color, and it really tarnished the show, I believe. It left this cloud of suspicion on the show…,” Love explained. “The show wasn’t meant for that. The show was really meant to uplift and show diversity amongst women.”

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Much like his fellow comedian-turned-late night TV host Jimmy Fallon (as we reported here), Jimmy Kimmel is battling reborn backlash from past skits that featured content many deemed racially insensitive.

In addition to using the N-word multiple times in his recently unearthed song from the 1996 comedy Christmas album, ‘A Family Christmas in Your A**,’ the EMMY-winning star has also performed in blackface.

Now, amid the growing resentment for not acknowledging the acts, he has taken to press to wield an apology.

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Netflix continues its bid to shine light on diverse voices as evidenced by the forthcoming film, ‘Disclosure.’

Executive produced by and featuring EMMY-winning actress Laverne Cox, the documentary is designed to honor and track the history of visibility of trans characters and storytelling in media.

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A week after taking to Twitter to lend an apology after a resurfaced ‘SNL’ comedy sketch that saw him portray fellow comedian Chris Rock while donning blackface went viral again (as we reported here), ‘Tonight Show’ host Jimmy Fallon is using his current platform to ensure fans know his true stance on the offensive matter.

As conversations ignited around race are at the forefront in America at the moment, Fallon used Monday night’s episode (June 1) to discuss the controversy surrounding the ‘SNL’ clip and social injustice overall (i.e. ongoing protests against racial inequality, police brutality, and more).

Opting to skip his usual comedic monologue, the EMMY-nominated late night talk show host tapped guests Don Lemon and NAACP President Derrick Johnson to have an emotional yet open discussion about the topic.

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As we reported here, Memorial Day 2020 was the original slated premiere date for National Geographic’s ‘Genius: Aretha’ – a four-night miniseries dedicated to the life and times of Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.

Designed to “explore Franklin’s musical genius, incomparable career, and the immeasurable impact and lasting influence she has had on music and culture around the world,” the anthology installment was set to be the first-ever authorized limited series about the musical monarch.

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, however, the network’s announced a change of plans.

Aretha fans who were looking to catch the made-for-TV flick on their screens tonight (May 25) will have to wait just a little longer:

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If you thought the talents of Emmy-nominated TV star Tracee Ellis Ross were limited to acting, ‘Love Myself’ – the first single from her forthcoming film ‘The High Note’ – will make you think again.

It’s no surprise, we suppose, given her mother is the iconic diva Diana Ross, but ‘Love Myself’ shows Tracee Ellis stepping into her own musical spotlight – even if technically by proxy of her character (“Grace Davis”) in the motion picture.

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After six action-packed seasons, tonight brought with it the penultimate episode of ‘How To Get Away With Murder.’

Anchored by Oscar, Emmy, and Golden Globe winner Viola Davis (in the lead role of Annalise Keating), the Shondaland  drama became renowned  for its jaw-dropping twists, turns, and tornadoes.

But its creator Pete Nowalk saved the most potent for its final episode, which just aired on ABC. 

Heading into season six, viewers were presented with the mystery of #WhoKilledAnnalise while also witnessing the return of actor Alfred Enoch – which, of course, caused for huge question marks given what played out in preceding seasons.

Well, all was answered in seismic fashion. Watch the final moments of ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ below…

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After six rollercoaster seasons, ABC hit ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is bowing out with a colossal climax.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy-winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor.

For six years, viewers have been engrossed with the seemingly endless array of twists and titillating turns. And for its penultimate run, it looks as though they’ll be tied up in equally exciting fashion.

With the final ever episode set to air next Thursday (May 14th), check out a preview of episode ‘Stay’ below…

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