Now that “Orange Is The New Black” is between seasons, Uzo Aduba wants to spend a little time in Shondaland for “Scandal”! Could you imagine seeing Crazy Eyes mixing it up with Olivia Pope & Associates? The “OITNB” star told E! News at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards that she dreams of having a hand […]
If Shonda Rhimes could pick any real-life politician to make a special cameo on “Scandal,” her number one pick would be former president Bill Clinton. During an interview with E! News, the creator of the hit political drama said Mr. Clinton would be ideal because, well, he knows a thing or two about scandals. While […]
Screen queen Shonda Rhimes is getting her own night on ABC! According to reports, the powerhouse producer just signed a four-year contract extension with ABC Studios, which includes an eight-figure salary and her own primetime block on Thursday nights. This fall, her long-running hospital hit “Grey’s Anatomy” will move up to 8 p.m., followed by […]
Shonda Rhimes is denouncing all rumors that she’s replacing Columbus Short’s character on “Scandal.” Reports that an actor named Eric West would be playing the new Harrison Wright hit the web today, but the show’s creator says that’s completely untrue. “I’ve never heard of Eric West. Harrison is not being recast EVER,” Shonda tweeted. “How […]
Shonda Rhimes warned Columbus Short to get his act together but looks like he didn’t take heed to her advice! According to reports, the “Scandal” actor was fired from the hit ABC drama due to his real-life troubles, fueled by violent behavior and an ugly divorce. Short announced the news in a statement today. Along […]
Shonda Rhimes is traveling back to her alma mater to deliver the 2014 commencement address. According to a news release from Dartmouth College, the “Scandal” creator and Golden Globe winner will speak to graduates and receive an honorary doctor of arts on June 8. MUST READ: Diddy To Speak At Howard’s 2014 Commencement Despite Student […]
Word on the street is “Scandal” creator Shonda Rhimes is not too pleased with Columbus Short’s recent run in with the law. According to HipHollywood, Shonda does not “tolerate negative press” and she “issued him a warning to get his personal issues sorted out.” A production source told the site that if Columbus “continues with […]
Viola Davis is the newest Black actress to land a lead role on Shondaland. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the two-time Academy Award nominee was cast in Shonda Rhimes’ new drama pilot “How to Get Away With Murder.” MUST READ: She’s Done It Again! Shonda Rhimes Sells New Drama To ABC “The sexy, suspense-driven legal thriller […]
Shonda Rhimes has mixed feelings about the Diversity Award she received at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday. During her acceptance speech, the “Scandal” mastermind questioned the need for diversity award and said she was a “little pissed off” about it. “When I heard I was getting an award I was really, truly, profoundly […]
Pretty soon we’ll get to go behind the scenes in the life of the mastermind behind shows like “Scandal,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice!” Shonda Rhimes has inked a publishing deal with Simon & Schuster to write a memoir, according to reports,. Described as “part memoir, part inspiration, part prescription,” the book will focus on […]
We found out Ava DuVernay would be directing an episode of ABC’s hit series “Scandal” this summer, and we’ve been impatiently waiting for the episode to air ever since. Luckily for us, the wait is over! According to reports, DuVernay’s directorial debut on the political drama will broadcast tomorrow night. The episode, entitled “Vermont is […]
Gladiators, the wait is over! Treme‘s Khandi Alexander (pictured above left) will join ABC’ s Scandal cast in the recurring role of “Maya Lewis,” mother to ultimate Beltway “fixer” and fashionista, “Olivia Pope,” played by Kerry Washington (pictured above right). Alexander will make her first appearance in Thursday’s episode in flashbacks, reports The Hollywood Reporter. Luvvie Ajayi, the […]
