Viola Davis is about to take her place in Hollywood history. Hollywood Walk of Fame producer and VP of media relations Ana Martinez just announced that the lauded actress will receive a star on January 5. Davis’ ceremony will be the first of 2017. First star of the new year will be for actress Viola […]
The rising chorus for “La La Land” is suddenly missing a very conspicuous note. The 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild nominations, announced Wednesday in West Hollywood, California, included nominations for the leads of Damien Chazelle’s acclaimed musical, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. But the perceived Oscar front-runner was notably absent in the SAGs’ top category, […]
Fences tells the story of an African American father (Denzel Washington) struggling with race relations in the United State while trying to raise his family (Viola Davis, Jovan Adepo) in the 1950s. Jovan talks to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about how he landed the critically acclaimed role and what it was like working with Washington […]
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — “La La Land” earned the best picture prize at the Critics Choice Awards, which kicked off awards show season a bit earlier than usual Sunday night. Other big winners included Casey Affleck for best actor for “Manchester by the Sea” and Natalie Portman for her role as Jacqueline Kennedy in […]
This second sneak peek highlights more of Davis' performance, which has been hailed as a "masterpiece of quiet grace."
Is Viola Davis on her way to another Oscar?
Ever wonder who the top paid TV stars are, and where your favorite stars rank? Variety talked to actors, executives, agents, managers, attorneys, and more connected to the entertainment industry about how much stars are making these days. It should come as no shock to learn that there’s a huge pay gap between white actors […]
Variety conducted a survey of actors and various representatives in the entertainment industry in an effort to profile the earnings power of talent in primetime, late-night, daytime, and news. While the published figures are just an estimate, it’s reportedly pretty close to what some of your favorite celebs earn per episode. In some cases, the […]
Denzel Washington and Viola Davis give Oscar-worthy performances in the trailer for 'Fences.'
Ahead of its Christmas Day release nationwide, Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer for Denzel Washington’s “Fences,” based on August Wilson’s 1987 play. The trailer sees Washington as Pittsburgh garbage collector Troy Maxson – the lead role that won him a Tony Award in 2010 – launching into the memorable “How come you ain’t […]
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Viola Davis said her own experiences with sexual assault led her to become an advocate for the Rape Foundation and encouraged others to visit treatment centers so they’ll become supporters. “You must,” she said. “And then let your heart do the rest.” “Myself, my mother, my sisters, my friend Rebecca, […]
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Viola Davis said Sunday that her own experiences with sexual assault led her to become an advocate for the Rape Foundation and encouraged others to visit treatment centers so they’ll become supporters. “You must,” she said. “And then let your heart do the rest.” “Myself, my mother, my sisters, my […]
