“Scandal” fans rejoice! The Pope family has been expanded with the addition of actress Khandi Alexander, who will play Liv’s mom, Maya Lewis. Alexander is no stranger to primetime; the talented actress was recently seen on the HBO drama “Treme” (2010-2012), and was a series regular on “CSI: Miami” as Dr. Alexx Woods from 2002-2009. […]
With the critical and box office of success of “Django Unchained” and “12 Years A Slave,” cable television has officially jumped on the slave movie train. According to Deadline, The History Channel plans to produce a remake of the 1977 TV miniseries “Roots.” The cable network recently acquired the rights from Mark Wolper, whose father […]
All eyes were on Kerry Washington as the guest host of last night’s “Saturday Night Live.” Known as her more serious alter ego, Olivia Pope, viewers tuned into see if the “Scandal” star had a more comedic side, and Washington delivered in spades. Which we’re sure was a relief to SNL creator Lorne Michaels, who’s […]
According to EWN Reporter, actor Idris Elba suffered a severe asthma attack just before the South African premiere of his upcoming film “Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom.” Related: Could Idris Elba Land His First Oscar Nomination in 2014? This morning, at a Q&A following the premiere, director Justin Chadwick shared that Elba is in the […]
Men will be boys, as demonstrated by Fitz and Jake in last night’s episode of “Scandal.” Fitz, apparently still butt hurt by Olivia’s renewed interest in Jake, had his presidential goon squad security detail bring Jake in and work out his aggression in a “friendly” game of basketball. Fitz’s true feelings came to the surface […]
Kevin Grevioux is one of Hollywood’s undercover success stories. While Grevioux has capitalized on his towering physique and ultra bass voice in various roles and animation voiceovers (“Planet of The Apes,” “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” “Young Justice”), most would be shocked to know that nearly two decades ago, he was pursuing a master’s degree in […]
On last night’s “Scandal,” more secrets and lies were revealed surrounding Rowan Pope and the mysterious Project Remington. Wracked with guilt after killing Pete Foster, Huck runs to the nearest AA meeting, confessing his love for “whiskey” (wink, wink), while busybody Quinn listened in the shadows. Related: “Scandal” Star Tony Goldwyn On Season 3, Shonda Rhimes […]
It’s a dog eat dog world when it comes to pilot season on primetime television. After only three episodes, NBC dropped the ax on Blair Underwood’s cop drama, “Ironside.” Unfortunately, the series debuted to a 1.3 rating with adults 18-49 and 6.8 million viewers. Just two years prior, Underwood’s NBC series “The Event” was […]
The topic of American slavery is both political and personal, triggering the deepest of emotions. While some in the African-American community feel that it further victimizes us, others believe our country’s dirty laundry should be aired like last year’s “Django Unchained.” Director Steve McQueen bravely explores the brutality and inhumanity of human bondage in the […]
It’s not easy playing the most powerful man of the free world, but “Scandal” star Tony Goldwyn has put a spell on millions of fans as the handsome, charming and manipulative President Fitzgerald Grant III. The “will they or won’t they” love affair between Fitz and crisis manager Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) is must see tv” on […]
If you’re still laid out from last night’s episode of “Scandal,” you’re not alone. Shonda Rhimes has finally given primetime television an intelligent and truly powerful Black villain in the form of Rowan Pope (Joe Morton). In a series of flashbacks, viewers learned the true nature of Rowan and Liv’s highly dysfunctional relationship, with some […]
Here comes the hell and high water! Last week’s season premiere of “Scandal” broke records with 10.3 million viewers and over 700,000 tweets. Scandaholics were glued to their television screens as they witnessed the epic showdown between Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) and newly revealed daddy, Rowan Pope. RELATED: “Scandal” Review: Daddy Knows Best [Season 3, […]