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Michael Jordan gave his blessing to 'Air' movie on this one condition
Michael Jordan insisted that Ben Affleck could only make a film of the story in which he signed his Nike deal if his mom was played by his favorite actress
Ariana DeBose reacts to viral BAFTAs memes after performance backlash
The Oscar-winning star's rap performance at the U.K. awards show has sparked both derision and praise on social media.
Biggest Grammys wins and snubs as Beyoncé makes history at 2023 ceremony
Beyoncé has become the most awarded Grammys artist in history, but the Beyhive are not happy that she was snubbed for a major award on Sunday evening.
'Finding Your Roots' host worried the show wouldn't work with white people
Henry Louis Gates Jr. spoke to Newsweek ahead of the upcoming episode featuring "Succession's" Brian Cox and Oscar winner Viola Davis.
Academy voter "disappointed" by Viola Davis, Danielle Deadwyler Oscar snubs
"I am as surprised as everyone that Viola and Danielle didn't get a nomination," actress Frances Fisher wrote on Twitter. "I voted for them."
Chelsea Handler jokes Viola Davis is Nick Cannon's daughter after 12th baby
Handler's quip at the Critics Choice Awards comes after Cannon welcomed five babies with five women in less than six months.
All the wild 'Black Adam' cameos that stunned DC fans
Dwayne Johnson's superhero movie "Black Adam" is out now, and its filled with crowd-pleasing and surprising cameos.
Iranian American Oscar Nominee Cautions Against Any Negotiations With Iran
Tehran-born actress and activist Shohreh Aghdashloo fled Iran before the Islamic Revolution, when she was 25. She sees new hope in the protests today.
'The Woman King' Release Date, Cast, Trailer, Plot
Oscar-winner Viola Davis stars in the upcoming historical epic, "The Woman King."
Will There Be 'The First Lady' Season 2 on Showtime?
With 46 U.S. presidents to date, there is no shortage of great stories to share, told from the perspective of the women at the center of the White House.
Viola Davis Candidly Opens Up About Post-Pandemic Weight Gain
"I get on the scale," she said. "I look at it. I get back off. I'll even take a hair pin out of my hair. I get back on. And by that time I'm mad as hell."
20 Actors Who Started Their Careers Later in Life
Not everybody landed their big break fresh out of school. Just ask this lot.
Sharon Stone Praised for Meryl Streep Viola Davis Comparison
Sharon Stone, who worked with Meryl Streep on Steven Soderbergh's 2019 Netflix film "The Laundromat," made the comments during a recently published interview with "Everything Zoomer."
Viola Davis Pretending to Take A Shot Viewed More than 5 Million Times
Viola Davis stole the show on the Oscars red carpet with her impeccable miming skills, prompting several "How to Get Away With Murder" references.
Oscars Prompt Disappointment as Fewer Black Winners Than Expected
Daniel Kaluuya was the sole Black winner in acting categories as Chadwick Boseman and Viola Davis were surprisingly beaten in the leading actor prizes.
Washington Theater Group Asked Job Applicants About 'Toxic Whiteness'
The Village Theatre asked potential employees: "How do/would you disrupt the toxic whiteness of the musical theater genre?" and "What does anti-racism look like in your classroom?".
Golden Globes Draw Heat for Diversity Issues and 'Baffling' 2021 Snubs
Without a doubt, the exclusion of Michaela Coel's "I May Destroy You" looks to be the most egregious oversight among the 2021 Golden Globe nominees.
Meet Dario Calmese, First Black Photographer to Shoot a Vanity Fair Cover
Dario Calmese made history when he photographed Viola Davis for the July/August 2020 cover of Vanity Fair.
Viola Davis Praised for Powerful Pay Gap Speech: 'Pay Me What I'm Worth'
In an interview form 2018 that has resurfaced on Twitter, Viola Davis said: "If there's no one like me... you pay me what I'm worth. You give me what I'm worth."
'How to Get Away With Murder' Series Finale Explained: Who Killed Annalise?
"How to Get Away with Murder" gave ABC viewers a surprise reveal of how Annalise Keating died—and Viola Davis' character was not the only one to lose her life in the final episode.
'How to Get Away With Murder' Series Finale: Why Was 'HTGAWM' Canceled?
"How to Get Away with Murder" Season 6 is about to air its final episode, which will be the groundbreaking Viola Davis' last ever installment on ABC.
'How to Get Away With Murder' Season 6 Stream: When Will It Be on Netflix?
"How to Get Away with Murder" airs its series finale on ABC in May 14, meaning that the Season 6 of the Viola Davis drama will soon be on Netflix.
'How to Get Away With Murder' Series Finale: When Will It Air?
"How to Get Away With Murder" will air its series finale this May, with ABC promising that the killer of Annalise Keating will finally be revealed in Season 6, Episode 15.
'Good Times Live' Cast: Who Stars in 'Live in Front of a Studio Audience'?
"Good Times" is getting an all-star remake for one night only, with Viola Davis, Andre Braugher and Jharrel Jerome among the cast members going "Live in Front of a Studio Audience" on ABC.
'How to Get Away with Murder' Season 6, Episode 10: When It Will Return
The show had an explosive mid-season finale and fans who want to find out what happened next will have to wait a while.
Michelle Rodriguez Says Liam Neeson 'Isn't Racist'
"Racists don't make out with the race that they hate, especially in the way he does with his tongue—so deep down her throat."
When 'Scandal' and 'HTGAWM' World's Collide: First Look
The crossover episode will air March 1 on ABC.
'How to Get Away With Murder' Season 4 Spoilers
The ABC series' showrunner promises more blood.
Jessica Chastain Plays by Her Own Pay Equality Rules
A growing number of award-winning actors are thrusting the issue of equality, in Hollywood and elsewhere, into the spotlight.
Newsweek's Foreign Service: Oscars, Still Divided
Despite "Moonlight" picking up a surprise win for Best Picture, the Oscars still overlooks minority groups.