Billy Watson, Child Star of ‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,’ Dies at 98

Sasha Urban editorScoey Mitchell, the actor best known for his work on the one-season run of the sitcom “Barefoot in the Park,” died on March 19 in Torrance, Calif., his brother, Billy Mitchell, confirmed to Variety. He was 92.In a Facebook post Monday, Mitchell’s brother wrote, “He sacrificed much in the struggle to get Blacks behind the camera, into production and into positions that are taken for granted today.

For the children of Lusia “Lucy” Harris, the woman at the center of The Queen of Basketball, the prospect of the upcoming Oscar ceremony brings a feeling of joy, along with a measure of sadness.

Will Smith is looking back at his filmography, including the 2006 film ‘The Pursuit of Happyness,’ revealing he was surprised that it didn’t get more recognition, following the success of his recent film ‘King Richard.’The 53-year-old Hollywood star talked about the fan-favorite film starring his son Jaden Smith, on the red carpet of the National Board of Review, where he said ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ deserved an Oscar.

Will Smith is soaking it all in. ET's Rachel Smith spoke to the  star at the National Board of Review Gala in New York City Tuesday about his awards season wins and what it means to him to be recognized for his work in the film.«It feels great! I was saying to someone the other night, this is what I'm always trying to do.

Traci Braxton, whose presence on the reality series Braxton Family Values made her a fan favorite, died Friday in hospice at age 50 of esophageal cancer, according to her family.

EastEnders actor Toby-Alexander Smith has broken his silence after his BBC soap exit as evil murderer Gray Atkins aired.Taking to Instagram after dramatic scenes saw Gray arrested for the deaths of Chantelle, Tina and Kush, Toby, 31, took to Instagram to bid Walford farewell. Posting a snap of himself overlooking the Albert Square set, the soap star wrote: ‘Goodnight Walford…you’ve been wild!’ He has also spoken out on his exit storyline, revealing he was pleased that fans finally got to see Gray being punished for his crimes.Toby, who recently welcomed his daughter Bonnie with Emmerdale star girlfriend Amy Walsh, went on to describe Gray’s downfall as a “satisfying ending.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Toby told Digital Spy: “I think all of the audience have obviously wanted justice for Chantelle, Tina and Kush for so long and it was important that we showed that justice and that comeuppance.” “There was no room for him to have an easy way out and it would have been wrong if they'd have done that.” “I do think, from the audience's perspective, it's a satisfying ending to the storyline." Meanwhile, Toby’s co-stars were quick to wish him well and praise him for his performances over the past couple of years.

Kerry Washington is working towards making the world a better place.Washington, who was honored at  Women of the Year gala the event held on International Women's Day Tuesday, spoke to ET's Nischelle Turner about the honor and what it means for her as a mother, specifically a «girl mom.»«It's very surreal,» Washington said of receiving the honor. «I'm thrilled to be able to be here, being honored with women who are heroes of mine, and who are doing extraordinary work, and to amplify their work and just sort of cheer each other on.

Michael B. Jordan to thank for the movie's upcoming sequel. Last week,ET confirmed that Will Smith, who played scientist Robert Neville in the original film, will star opposite the actor in a follow-up flick.“The idea came up,” Smith told ET’s Denny Directo at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Monday about his discussion with Jordan.

Will Smith looks sharp in a blue suit while arriving for the 2022 Oscars Nominees Luncheon held at Fairmont Century Plaza on Monday (March 7) in Los Angeles.

Johnny Brown, best known for his role as the housing project superintendent Nathan Bookman on the TV show Good Times, has died. He was 84 and no cause of death was given by his family, who announced his death on Instagram.

Billy Watson, a child star who was one of the famed Watson Family, the only acting family that has their own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, died February 17 of natural causes at age 98 in a Spokane, Washington hospital.

Will Smith's set to star opposite Michael B. Jordan in the sequel, ET can confirm.Smith, who starred in the original 2007 film, and Jon Mone, co-president of Westbrook Studios, will produce and James Lassiter will serve as the executive producer.

Will Smith has been having a pretty good 2022. The superstar already landed a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his performance in the sports drama “King Richard” and looks to return to a role that audiences might not have seen coming.

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Desus & Mero are back with a fourth season but they’re cutting their on-screen time in half.

EXCLUSIVE: Courtney Henggeler (Cobra Kai, Mom) has signed on to star alongside Joel Edgerton, Callum Turner, Jack Mulhern, Sam Strike, Luke Slattery, Thomas Elms, Tom Varey, Bruce Herbelin-Earle, Wil Coban and Hadley Robinson in The Boys in the Boat, director George Clooney’s latest film for MGM, Spyglass Media Group and Smokehouse Pictures.

Clayton Davis Will Smith and Jessica Chastain walked away with leading actor and actress statuettes for their performances in “King Richard” and “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” at the SAG Awards. Their success has catapulted the two to the forefront of their respective Oscar races, which could create a first in Academy Awards history.

A moving moment. Will Smith became visibly choked up after his big SAG Award win and spoke about his major career motivation.