Viola Davis

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Actress Viola Davis is set to star in the “Hunger Games” prequel “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.” The film is based on the book of the same name that follows Snow before he becomes the leader of Panem. Davis will play Volumnia Gaul, the mastermind behind the televised event that pits teenagers to fight […]

Viola Davis, Idris Elba and other Black stars are demanding that Hollywood invest in the Black community. Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Issa Rae, the founders of Black Lives Matter and over 300 Black actors and executives wrote a letter which was released Tuesday by Variety. The authors called out Hollywood for encouraging “the epidemic […]

Actress Viola Davis will be taking on the role of a former first lady. Davis is set to play Michelle Obama in a new drama series development on Showtime called “First Ladies.” The show will follow the various spouses to American presidents. The first season will highlight Obama, Eleanor Roosevelt and Betty Ford. A premiere […]

Showtime has a new series in the making called “First Ladies” The series will be based on some of the First Ladies including Michelle Obama, Betty Ford, and Eleanor Roosevelt. Focusing on the drama and politics also the positive things these ladies have done for the country. A statement was made Having Viola Davis play […]

ABC has named Viola Davis, Tiffany Haddish along with When They See Us stars Jharrel Jerome and Asante Blackk for a new live Good Times special. This is the network’s second “Live in Front of a Studio Audience” event, and Good Times will air along with a live recreation of  All in the Family. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Davis and Andre Braugher will play Florida and […]

Viola Davis has been unveiled as the new spokeswoman for L’oreal Paris. Executives at the French cosmetics giant have announced the Oscar-winning actress will be joining the company as a brand ambassador. She’ll also become the official face of Age Perfect, one of her first beauty campaigns. “As a young girl, I wasn’t always told […]

Showtime is set to air a new series, titled First Ladies, that will tell the stories of some of our former First Ladies. This series will probably be one of the most talked about series, so it makes sense to hire the best. Related: Michelle Obama Discusses The Importance Of Equality In Relationships Not only has […]

“It’s a very sacred place, the stage and the screen," she said about her role as an actor.

In just a few days, Viola Davis will accept the Harvard Foundation's art medal. Can you think of anyone more deserving?

Viola Davis finally has the Academy Award she deserves. The acclaimed actress won the statue for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars, for her role in Fences. And thank God we had a box of tissues ready when she delivered her acceptance speech. “There’s one place that all the people with the greatest potential are gathered, one place, […]

@kwellscomm @1067WTLC TLCNaptown.com Entertainment News  —  Tinseltown’s most luxurious award night is fast approaching. The 89th Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday night. “La La Land” is the break-out leader with a record 14 nominations, including Best Picture. Other films vying for the coveted award are “Moonlight,” “Lion,” “Hidden Figures,” “Arrival,” “Hell or High Water,” “Manchester by […]