Emmy winner Viola Davis is experiencing electrifying success thanks to her gripping performances on both the big and small screen.
With the fourth season of her hit series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ now underway, the 52-year-old visited ‘The View’ today to spill on the show and so much more.
Speaking with Whoopi and co, Davis opened up about what viewers can expect from her character Annalise this go round, the sense of contentment she feels in her personal life, and defying stereotypes.
Peep the interview below, where news on her next big move also awaits…
ABC hit ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a firework filled-fourth season.
The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor.
Last season brought with it a countless list of shocking twists (including a major death) and the newest instalment is already delivering a whole lot more.
It all makes for a riveting watch. And like millions, we’re all sorts of hooked hooked!
Peep the preview of episode 2 of season 4 – titled ‘I’m Not Her’ below…
Showtime’s controversial Whitney Houston documentary, ‘Can I Be Me’ was a bombshell to say the least.
An in-depth look at “the real Whitney,” the film acted as an expose of sorts that documented the singer’s meteoric rise to the pinnacle of fame and catastrophic fall – underscored by a series of personal failures that included marital, financial, and health woes alongside hinting at an alleged secret lesbian love affair with Robyn Crawford.
Though a hit among critics for its grittiness and seemingly no-holds-barred approach to telling the pop icon’s life story, some fans thought it to be a bit too personal. Others, namely her longtime mentor and producer Clive Davis, thought it to be flat out ‘inaccurate.’
To paint a better, well-rounded picture of the fallen songbird, Davis is in heavy promotion of his own documentary – ‘Soundtrack of Our Lives.’ With it, he claims he will give the truest depiction of Houston “the person” to date – separate from her persona as a pop star – with hopes of giving fans the realest glimpse into her life they’ve had yet…
Lady Gaga invites the masses in for closer, more intimate look at her life in new Netflix special ‘Five Foot Two.’
Set to premiere September 22nd, the docu-film was directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Chris Moukarbel. It’s touted asproviding an unfiltered window-peek into one of the most crucial crossroads of Gaga’s professional life – including the creation of current album ‘Joanne’ and the run-up to her electrifying Super Bowl Halftime performance.
Shot over an 8-month period, the flick will also chronicle time spent with friends and family, as well her battles against personal struggles.
Having drip fed fans short previews (including a clip of her spilling on the Madonna feud), Mother Monster has shared an extended teaser.
In today’s climate, stars are tasked with being multi-hyphenate and making their mark in a multitude of arenas.
This a memo singer/actor Rotimi is well-acquainted with.
Currently receiving praise aplenty for his role of Dre in STARZ smash ‘Power,’ the 28-year-old also counts singer amongst his many talents.
He recently released an EP christened ‘Jeep Music Vol. 1,’ which we caught up with him to speak about. We also quizzed him on ‘Power,’ his Nigerian upbringing, being signed to 50 Cent, Beyonce, Rihanna, and a whole lot more.
Another day, another drama for Chris Brown. And this time it centers around his ex Karrueche Tran.
The socialite turned Emmy winner scored a major legal victory today – succeeding in her bid for a restraining order against the singer in a Santa Monica court.
E! News confirm that Tran was awarded a five-year protection order from her 28-year-old ex who was not present for the hearing.
During proceedings, two voicemails Brown left for Tran were played – and they were not flattering. The ‘Back To Sleep’ belter reportedly reeled off successive curse words, threats and angry-offensive remarks to his former flame about rings he had gifted her and wanted back.
What’s more, in text messages from Brown submitted as evidence, he is said to have threatened to “beat the ****” out of her, claimed he would make her hate him “even more” if they were ever in the same place in public and told her that if she’s his enemy, he “won’t hold back so stay in your place.” In another message, he reportedly spewed, “I want my motherf–king rings back or I’m going to hurt your limbs.”
TNT’s newest dramedy centers around Niecy Nash (“Desna Simms”) as the leader of a fiesty and (at times) catty group of Floridian manicurists who are using their nail salon to assist as a money laundering front for a neighboring clinic.
The series, which also stars Emmy winner Karrueche Tran, won rave reviews from critics in pre-screens. Yet, when it made its debut on June 11th, viewership figures didn’t exactly match that fanfare.
‘Claws’ Series Premiere Ratings = 1.18 million
The numbers, though far from blockbuster, are fair given a number of circumstances:
It’s in line with a number of other TNT original programming premiere figures from the past year
It had to contend with major rating draws like ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ and ‘NHL Playoffs’
The show’s already given viewers a “sneak preview” during a previously aired NBA game
With all things considered, the show is off to a solid start. Next week’s ratings will be a good determinant of how well it was or wasn’t able to sustain viewers.
Following multiple Grammy wins and unforgettable Oscar glory, last night brought with it a Tony award win for the performer!
What for? His role as co-producer of the Broadway show JITNEY which now means he stands only an Emmy away from bagging all four major American entertainment awards!
WINNER: Dear Evan Hansen
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Groundhog Day The Musical
Come From Away
Best Play
WINNER: Oslo
Sweat
Indecent
A Doll’s House, Part 2
Best Revival of a Musical
WINNER: Hello, Dolly!
Falsettos
Miss Saigon
Best Revival of a Play
WINNER: August Wilson’s Jitney
Present Laughter
Six Degrees of Separation
Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes
Best Actress in a Musical
WINNER: Bette Midler, Hello, Dolly!
Patti LuPone, War Paint
Christine Ebersole, War Paint
Denee Benton, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Eva Noblezada, Miss Saigon
Best Actor in a Musical
WINNER: Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen
Andy Karl, Groundhog Day The Musical
David Hyde Pierce, Hello, Dolly!
Christian Borle, Falsettos
Josh Groban, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Best Actress in a Play
WINNER: Laurie Metcalf, A Doll’s House, Part 2
Jennifer Ehle, Oslo
Cate Blanchett, The Present
Sally Field, The Glass Menagerie
Laura Linney, Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes
Best Actor in a Play
WINNER: Kevin Kline, Present Laughter
Jefferson Mays, Oslo
Denis Arndt, Heisenberg
Chris Cooper, A Doll’s House, Part 2
Corey Hawkins, Six Degrees of Separation
Best Book of a Musical
Come From Away, Irene Sankoff and David Hein WINNER: Dear Evan Hansen, Steven Levenson Groundhog Day The Musical, Danny Rubin Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Dave Malloy
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
Come From Away, Irene Sankoff and David Hein WINNER: Dear Evan Hansen, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul
Groundhog Day The Musical, Tim Minchin
Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Dave Malloy
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
WINNER: Michael Aronov, Oslo
Danny DeVito, Arthur Miller’s The Price
Nathan Lane, The Front Page
Richard Thomas, Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes
John Douglas Thompson, August Wilson’s Jitney
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Johanna Day, Sweat
Jayne Houdyshell, A Doll’s House, Part 2 WINNER: Cynthia Nixon, Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes
Condola Rashad, A Doll’s House, Part 2
Michelle Wilson, Sweat
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
WINNER: Gavin Creel, Hello, Dolly!
Mike Faist, Dear Evan Hansen
Andrew Rannells, Falsettos
Lucas Steele, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Brandon Uranowitz, Falsettos
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
Kate Baldwin, Hello, Dolly!
Stephanie J. Block, Falsettos
Jenn Colella, Come From Away WINNER: Rachel Bay Jones, Dear Evan Hansen
Mary Beth Peil, Anastasia
Best Scenic Design of a Play
David Gallo, August Wilson’s Jitney WINNER: Nigel Hook, The Play That Goes Wrong
Douglas W. Schmidt, The Front Page
Michael Yeargan, Oslo
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
Rob Howell, Groundhog Day The Musical
David Korins, War Paint WINNER: Mimi Lien, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Santo Loquasto, Hello, Dolly!
Best Costume Design of a Play
WINNER: Jane Greenwood, Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes
Susan Hilferty, Present Laughter
Toni-Leslie James, August Wilson’s Jitney
David Zinn, A Doll’s House, Part 2
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Linda Cho, Anastasia WINNER: Santo Loquasto, Hello, Dolly!
Paloma Young, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Catherine Zuber, War Paint
Best Lighting Design of a Play
WINNER: Christopher Akerlind, Indecent
Jane Cox, August Wilson’s Jitney
Donald Holder, Oslo
Jennifer Tipton, A Doll’s House, Part 2
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Howell Binkley, Come From Away
Natasha Katz, Hello, Dolly! WINNER: Bradley King, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Japhy Weideman, Dear Evan Hansen
Best Direction of a Play
Sam Gold, A Doll’s House, Part 2
Ruben Santiago-Hudson, August Wilson’s Jitney
Bartlett Sher, Oslo
Daniel Sullivan, Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes WINNER: Rebecca Taichman, Indecent
Best Direction of a Musical
WINNER: Christopher Ashley, Come From Away
Rachel Chavkin, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Michael Greif, Dear Evan Hansen
Matthew Warchus, Groundhog Day The Musical
Jerry Zaks, Hello, Dolly!
Best Choreography
WINNER: Andy Blankenbuehler, Bandstand
Peter Darling and Ellen Kane, Groundhog Day The Musical
Kelly Devine, Come From Away
Denis Jones, Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical
Sam Pinkleton, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
Best Orchestrations
Bill Elliott and Greg Anthony Rassen, Bandstand
Larry Hochman, Hello, Dolly! WINNER: Alex Lacamoire, Dear Evan Hansen
Dave Malloy, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812
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Recipients of Awards and Honors in Non-competitive Categories
Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre: James Earl Jones
Special Tony Award: Gareth Fry & Pete Malkin, Sound Designers for The Encounter
Regional Theatre Tony Award: Dallas Theater Center, Dallas, TX
Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award: Baayork Lee
Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre: Nina Lannan, Alan Wasser
Chris Brown can’t seem to catch a break. Not even on his birthday.
Last night saw the R&B bad boy celebrate his 28th at a Houston nightclub. However, upon leaving, he was formally served with a court-approved restraining order from ex Karrueche Tran.
As reported, the Emmy winner filed paperwork earlier this year to keep C. Breezy away from her and her friends – alleging his threatening and violent behavior as reasons.
Clearly, a judge agreed because Brown must now stay away from Tran and co.
Watch the hella awkward moment her received the papers below…
Emmy-nominated actress Kerry Washington brings her megawatt smile to the pages of Glamour magazine for its May 2017-edition.
Focusing primarily on her advocacy and activism, the star of ABC’s political drama, ‘Scandal,’ has been making waves in real life on the political front – shining a spotlight on the equal pay initiative, LGBT rights, and many more. Taking to the mag – due on newsstands April 11 – Washington details these efforts as well as dishing on motherhood, her inspirations, and so much more.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ saw its season 9 premiere, which aired Saturday night [March 24], sashay to its highest ratings yet thanks to a “surprise” appearance from pop superstar Lady Gaga.
Making its VH1 debut after 8 seasons on LOGO, the drag reality competition series invited the Grammy-winning diva to act as a guest judge and mentor for the kickoff of its 9th season. And, from the looks of things, Little Monsters and the show’s fans couldn’t wait to see her in action.
