Carly Hughes has departed the ABC comedy American Housewife amid allegations that she experienced a "toxic environment" and "discrimination" on set, Deadline reported. "I was no longer able to work in the toxic environment that was created on American Housewife," Hughes said in a statement to EW. "I made the decision to leave to protect myself from that type of discrimination. As a Black woman in entertainment, I feel the responsibility to stand up for what I deserve, what we all deserve—to be treated equally. Read More...
Carly Rae Jepsen: singer, songwriter…Broadway star? While the “Call Me Maybe” songstress is best known for her international, record-breaking single, she’s making a name for herself on the Great White Way in the title role of Cinderella in the Rodgers + Hammerstein musical of the same name, currently playing at the Broadway Theatre. And since starting the role Feb. 4, she’s found the experience has been “the greatest of my life. Read More...
Rooney Mara will receive the Cinema Vanguard Award from Santa Barbara International Film Festival for her performance in the lesbian romantic drama Carol. The Vanguard Award, which honors actors who have “forged their own path — taking artistic risks and making a significant and unique contribution to film,” will be presented by Carol costar Cate Blanchett during the festival’s ceremony on Feb. 12, 2016. “From her scene-stealing turn in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo to her outstanding performance in his year’s Carol, Rooney has repeatedly showcased her talents as one of the most gifted actors of her generation,” festival director Roger Durling said in a statement. Read More...
