The Actors Fund is a national human services organization that helps everyone-performers and those behind the scenes-who works in performing arts and entertainment, helping more than 12,800 people directly each year, and hundreds of thousands online. Serving professionals in film, theatre, television, music, opera, radio and dance, The Fund's programs include social services and emergency assistance, health care and insurance, housing, and employment and training services.
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation's lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today announced it will honor film and television producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (Chicago, Hairspray, Smash), writer and producer Shonda Rhimes (Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Scandal), financial services company Wells Fargo and Facebook at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented by Ketel One and Wells Fargo.
According to TVLine.com, John Barrowman is set to star in producer Shonda Rhimes upcoming ABC drama pilot GILDED LILYS. The actor will join previously announced cast members Blythe Danner, Matt Lauria, Sarah Bolger and Madeline Zima.
John Barrowman will play Julius Ashford Lily in ABC's GILDED LILIES pilot, according to TVGuide.com. He joins Brian O'Byrne, Blythe Danner and more in this Shonda Rhimes show based around the first luxury hotel to open in New York City in the 1980s.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, actors Matt Long, Maury Sterling and Brigid Brannagh have joined the cast of Shonda Rhimes upcoming ABC drama pilot GILDED LILYS.
At last night's ceremony of the 59th Annual Motion Picture Sound Editor's Golden Reel Awards, the sound editing teams of Hugo, The Muppets, Super 8, The Adventures of Tintin and War Horse were among the honorees at the prestigious event held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel.
According to Deadline.com, Tony award-winner Brian O'Byrne has been cast in ABC's 'Gilded Lilys' pilot. O'Byrne will join previously cast Blythe Danner, Sarah Bolger and Madeline Zima. The pilot is written and executive produced by KJ Steinberg and executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, and directed by Brian Kirk.
Deadline.com announced that Tony and Emmy Award winner Blythe Danner has signed on to ABC's 'Gilded Lilys' pilot. Also cast in the drama are Sarah Bolger and Madeline Zima. The pilot is written and executive produced by KJ Steinberg and executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, and directed by Brian Kirk.
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.
GREY'S ANATOMY executive producer Shonda Rhimes has confirmed on her twitter account that actress Summer Glau will be guest starring on an upcoming episode of the ABC drama.
The creator and executive producers of 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Private Practice' delve into the behind-the-scenes machinations of a mesmerizing top crisis manager, Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington), in ABC's highly anticipated new drama, SCANDAL premiering Thursday April 5th (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
In a first for both the television series and for the artist, 'Private Practice' will solely and exclusively feature songs from the legendary Mary J. Blige and her upcoming album, 'My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1),' during 'Private Practice': The Intervention, a two-hour television event airing THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Music and special features will be available on ABC Music Lounge (http://abc.go.com/music-lounge).
Desperate Housewives stars Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross and Vanessa Williams have joined the dais of Broadcasting & Cable magazine's 2nd annual, off-the-record gathering, 'Keynotes & Cocktails: Women of Hollywood,' Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011.
Since its inception, television has served as a lens on American society, and in the expansive world of modern TV, today's heroes and villains have come a long way from their predecessors.
Since its inception, television has served as a lens on American society, and in the expansive world of modern TV, today's heroes and villains have come a long way from their predecessors.
ABC kicked off its 2011-12 season pickups with five comedies - 'Apartment 23,' 'Last Man Standing' (formerly 'Tim'), 'Man Up,' 'Suburgatory,' 'Work It' - and seven dramas - 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Good Christian Belles,' 'Pan Am,' 'Revenge,' 'Once Upon a Time,' 'The River,' 'Scandal' - receiving series commitments.
In a series first, the music that has been at the heart of the show and been beloved by fans came to life for Grey's Anatomy: The Music Event. In the episode, a cataclysmic event rattles the doctors of Seattle Grace to the core, as Callie, on the verge of an enormous life-changing moment with Arizona, envisions her hospital and friends as it has never-been-seen before. 'Chasing Cars' (Snow Patrol), 'How to Save a Life' (The Fray) and 'The Story' (Brandi Carlile) were among the songs performed by the cast in one of the most special hours of 'Greys Anatomy' yet, on the ABC. BroadwayWorld brings you the episode below!
In a series first, the music that has been at the heart of the show and been beloved by fans comes to life for Grey's Anatomy: The Music Event. A cataclysmic event rattles the doctors of Seattle Grace to the core, as Callie, on the verge of an enormous life-changing moment with Arizona, envisions her hospital and friends as it has never-been-seen before.
The upcoming musical episode of 'Grey's Anatomy' will feature prominent songs from the show's past including 'Chasing Cars,' 'Cosy in the Rocket,' and 'Breathe (2AM).' In the clip below, Broadway veteran Sara Ramirez sings in the opening scene.
