Octavia Spencer News

Last night The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation handed out the 41st Annual Gracie Awards to a packed house at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.

 Comedy Central President, Original Programming, Kent Alterman, today announces renewals and extensions for eight current series:

Keen Company's spring production of BOY, featuring Bobby Steggert, Heidi Armbruster, Paul Niebanck, and Rebecca Rittenhouse, opens tonight Off-Broadway at The Clurman Theatre at Theatre Row.

In conjunction with its upcoming production of August Wilson's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, the Huntington Theatre Company will host a number of special events and post-show conversations. 

In conjunction with its upcoming production of August Wilson's HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED, the Huntington Theatre Company will host a number of special events and post-show conversations. 

Walt Disney Animation Studios has revealed the roster of voice talent tapped to help bring a voice, snort and a roar to the animal residents of the modern-day mammal metropolis of ZOOTOPIA, which opens in theaters today, March 4, 2016. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the cast of characters!

On last night's LATE SHOW, Allegiant star Octavia Spencer explained how she started out as a casting director before making the leap to acting, so she knows exactly what part Stephen was born to play.

'LIVE with Kelly and Michael' continues an awards season tradition with the fifth edition of 'LIVE's After Oscar® Show,' airing live in national Syndication today, FEBRUARY 29 at 9:00 a.m. EST.

ABC Owned Television Station ABC7 (KABCTV) in Los Angeles is launching a 360 VR experience on Oscar® Sunday that takes viewers behind the scenes of The Oscars the week leading up to the show

Below, Wynn Las Vegas' Johnny Avello shares the odds to win the 88th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS

BOY, a co-production with the Drama Desk and Obie Award-winning Ensemble Studio Theatre (William Carden, Artistic Director, Paul A. Slee, Executive Director)/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Project (Doron Weber, Vice President, Programs and Program Director), begins performances tonight, February 23rd, with opening night set for March 10th.

Tune in Tuesday, February 23 as BET partners with American Black Film Festival (ABFF) to air 'ABFF Awards: A Celebration of Hollywood' at 8P/7C. This first-ever televised award shows tributes film legends and TV's hottest stars. Hosted by Mike Epps, the two-hour event honors Don Cheadle, Regina King, Ryan Coogler, Diahann Carroll and Will Packer for their achievements in entertainment. Don't miss special appearances by Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Kerry Washington, Octavia Spencer, Loretta Devine, KeKe Palmer, Anthony Anderson and more!

Producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin today announced 14 key members of the production team for the 88th Oscars®, which will air live on Sunday, February 28, on ABC.

This year's “The Oscars® Backstage” on Oscar.com, which is the ultimate second-screen experience for fans watching the show, will be hosted by a multi-talented group of TV personalities, including actor/writer/producer Orlando Jones

Oscar® winners Morgan Freeman and John Legend have been added to the list of presenters, along with J.J. Abrams, Sacha Baron Cohen and Henry Cavill, for the 88th Oscars® telecast.

Chart-topping girl group FIFTH HARMONY is joining the line-up of “LIVE with Kelly and Michael”'s “After Oscar Show,” airing live in national syndication on Monday, February 29, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. EST.

The wait is ALMOST over, DIVERGENT fans!

Oscars® producers David Hill and Reginald Hudlin announced today the second slate of presenters for the 88th Oscars telecast. The Oscars, hosted by Chris Rock, will air live Oscar® Sunday, February 28, on ABC. 

Solar power confronts spirit power in a new drama by Stephen Sachs about climate change, cultural change and the moral consequences of personal choice. Cameron Watson directs Elizabeth Frances and Brian Tichnell in the world premiere of Dream Catcher, which opened on January 30 at the Fountain Theatre in Hollywood. Check out photos from the show, below!

On Thursday, February 4, singer/songwriter Debby Holiday brings her show, 'The Musical Menagerie of Debby Holiday' to Martinis Above Fourth. From her father's standard 'Put A Little Love In Your Heart' to the music she grew up on, from AC/DC to David Bowie to Bette Midler, to her hard rock days, blues, and her dance music hits, it will be a night of music, song & laughter. Tickets for the 8PM show are $20 and are available at www.ma4sd.com.