Octavia Spencer News

In a city like Hollywood that can make or break dreams, the path to fame and an Oscar nomination is not always lined with gold. As the 84th annual Academy Awards ceremony draws near, ABC News' '20/20' will air a special Oscars-themed edition of the broadcast, 'Before They Were Famous,' highlighting the early lives and careers of this year's nominees.

In celebration of awards season, Jon and Al Kaplan have released a new video for their song 'Eat My S**t' from their musical spoof of THE HELP. Singing in the video is Octavia Spencer performed by Lucretia T. Williams and Bryce Dallas Howard performed by Stephanie Koenig.

The BAFTA Film Awards Winners were announced today, 12 February, at London's Royal Opera House.

Casa 0101 Theater in association with CoActive Content will present a new co-production of "The King of the Desert," written by Stacey Martino, performed by Rene Rivera, and helmed by Sal Romeo, all Lifetime Members of The Actors Studio.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will air OPRAH'S OSCAR SPECIAL on Wednesday, February 15 (9-11 p.m. ET/PT). The two hour primetime special will feature Oprah Winfrey interviewing three of this year's most highly lauded Academy Award(R) nominated actors in candid, one-on-one interviews.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, actors Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Jean Dujardin, Michael Fassbender and Gary Oldman will all be in attendance at this year's Orange British Academy Film Awards on February 12th.

USA Network announced today the launch of its second Characters Unite Month beginning in February, to build on its ongoing public service commitment to combat prejudice and discrimination.

Last night, January 29, the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards was simulcast live coast-to-coast from the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles. Below, we bring you complete photo coverage of the arrivals red carpet!

This Black History Month, BET and CENTRIC will showcase the range, richness and diversity of the African-American experience with an exciting lineup of programming highlighting the cultural contributions of black America.

Last night, January 29, the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards was simulcast live coast-to-coast from the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles. Below, we take you backstage to the winners room!

BroadwayWorld brought you the winners as they were announced throughout the evening; check below for a complete list!

The winners of the Directors Guild of America Outstanding Directorial Achievement Awards for 2011, and the recipients of the Guild's 2012 Career Achievement Awards were announced last night during the 64th Annual DGA Awards Dinner at the Grand Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland in Los Angeles. Michel Hazanavicius won the DGA's Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film for The Artist.

Nominees for the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards for outstanding performances in 2011 in five film and eight primetime television categories and for the SAG honors for outstanding action performances by film and television stunt ensembles were announced this morning in Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center's SilverScreen Theater in West Hollywood.

Two-time Actor® recipient and nine-time SAG Award® nominee Don Cheadle will be a presenter at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®, Executive Producer Jeff Margolis announced today.

Actor nominees Berenice Bejo, Glenn Close, Bryan Cranston, Viola Davis and Shailene Woodley will be presenters at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®, Executive Producer Jeff Margolis announced today.

ESSENCE's 2012 Black Women in Hollywood event will honor leading actresses Kerry Washington, Paula Patton, Octavia Spencer and Pam Grier along with executive producer and screenwriter Shonda Rhimes.

Actor(R) recipients Kathy Bates, Jessica Chastain, George Clooney, Sir Ben Kingsley, Melissa McCarthy, Brad Pitt, Zoe Saldana, Owen Wilson and Kristen Wiig will be presenters at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards(R), Executive Producer Jeff Margolis announced today.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Michelle Williams, Ben Kingsley and George Clooney will be among the many stars to present at the 64th Annual Director's Guild Award taking place on Saturday January 28th.

THE 84th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS will be broadcast live on February 26th on the ABC network. Nominations were announced this morning

Actor® recipients Kevin Bacon, Kenneth Branagh, Jean Dujardin, Tina Fey, John Krasinski, Kyra Sedgwick, Meryl Streep and Michelle Williams will be presenters at the 18th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®, Executive Producer Jeff Margolis announced today.