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Whoopi Goldberg is addressing head-on a criticism about her looks in the Emmett Till biopic. On Monday's episode of, the 66-year-old EGOT winner -- who portrays Emmett's grandmother, Alma Carthan, in  reacted to a review of the film that claimed Goldberg wore a fat suit for her role. «There was a young lady who writes for one of the magazines, and she was distracted by my fat suit, in her review,» she shared.

Whoopi Goldberg had a few choice words on The View this morning for a critic who commented about her appearance in Till, the true-story film from Chinonye Chukwu about the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmitt Till in Mississippi for whistling at a white woman.

The National AIDS Memorial has joined forces with the Southern AIDS Coalition to stage a series of art exhibitions and educational forums to honor Black and Brown people in the South who have been lost to HIV/AIDS.

Chinonye Chukwu was certain of two things setting out to tell the story of a loving and lovely 14-year-old boy lynched in 1955 Mississippi for whistling at a white woman. First, the story had to be told from the perspective of Mamie, the mother of Emmett Till. “We had to follow closely her emotional journey. For without Mamie, the world, we, would not have known who Emmett Till was.”

Peter Debruge Chief Film Critic Growing up in Texas toward the tail end of the 20th century, I was not taught about Emmett Till. I’ve learned about him since, of course. Till’s name adorns this year’s overdue federal antilynching act, and his tragic fate has inspired plays and films, including 2018’s Oscar-nominated short, “My Nephew Emmett,” and now a powerful new feature from Chinonye Chukwu, who gave Alfre Woodard one of her greatest roles in 2019 Sundance winner “Clemency.” Till’s story — that of a 14-year-old Black boy from Chicago who was kidnapped in the middle of the night and lynched while visiting his family in Mississippi — may have been omitted from my Southern schooling for racist reasons, though I suspect it had as much to do with Western culture’s “great man” bias. History, as a field of study, celebrates the achievements of heroic individuals. Nat Turner, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks. Those names were all taught. But Emmett Till was a kid whose murder galvanized the American civil rights movement, and it has taken a different kind of thinking — à la “Say Their Names” campaign or Ryan Coogler’s “Fruitvale Station” — to position victims in the public’s mind.

Till directed by Chinonye Chukwu and written by Chukwu, Keith Beauchamp, and Michael Reilly follows Mamie Till, a woman who moved the nation with her resilience in the face of her teenage son’s death. The film stars Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Whoopi Goldberg, and Haley Bennett.

The stars of Till are stepping out to promote their highly-anticipated new movie.

EXCLUSIVE: Barbara Broccoli, one of the teams of producers behind the powerhouse film Till, about the extraordinary efforts of Maimie Till Mobley to find justice after the lynching of her 14-year-old son Emmett Louis Till, for whistling at Carolyn Bryant, a white woman, by white supremacists in Mississippi in 1955, told Deadline, that audiences must seek out the movie: ”This is not a time for us to look away.”

Catherine Hardwicke will receive the Santa Fe International Film Festival’s Visionary Award this October at Jean Cocteau Cinema.

Support off the field! Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and Natalie Buffett have been going strong since 2020.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network has ordered more than 85 new hours of content by picking up additional seasons of Belle Collective, Love & Marriage: D.C., Love & Marriage: Huntsville, and Put A Ring On It.

In addition to the Forest Whitaker-starring series, Epix is also behind the epic romantic adventure “Billy the Kid,” sci-fi horror “From”, historical limited drama series “Belgravia” and upcoming “Rogue Heroes.” MGM+ will continue to be available in the U.S. on Prime Video, cable, telco, satellite and digital distribution services.“MGM is one of the most iconic and beloved brands from the golden age of entertainment,” Michael Wright, head of MGM+, said in a statement.

Angelique Jackson Russell Hornsby has signed onto Searchlight Pictures’ “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can Eat,” joining the film’s starry lead trio of Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanaa Lathan. Based on Edward Kelsey Moore’s 2013 bestselling novel, “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat” is set to be directed by Tina Mabry from a script by Gina Prince-Bythewood, with revisions by Mabry. Aduba, Ellis and Lathan play best friends dubbed “The Supremes,” who, according to the film’s synopsis, “have weathered life’s storms together for two generations through marriage and children, happiness and the blues,” and “find their paths at a crossroads that test their lifelong bond.” Hornsby has been cast in a key role in the project, specifics of which are being kept under wraps.

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline can reveal the first-look images from Rumble Through the Dark, the latest film from directing duo Graham and Parker Phillips (The Bygone), starring Aaron Eckhart And Bella Thorne. Scroll down for the pics.

following Netflix’s widely-watched mini-series “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story” — but despite ending the sicko’s spree, the man hailed a hero lived a tragic life.Tracy Edwards became a national name in 1991 after he led Milwaukee cops to the remains of Dahmer’s 17 dismembered victims, ending a decade-long spree of cannibalistic homicides that shocked the country.But Edwards’ life quickly spiraled out of control and he was accused of killing a man almost two decades to the day after he survived the tragic fate himself.“It’s like Humpty Dumpty,” his defense attorney Paul Ksicinski told ABC News in 2011.

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning might have retired back in 2020, but he still has a huge presence at the team’s facility. The Giants play the Cowboys tonight in Monday Night Football!

Britney Spears has once again slammed the entertainment industry and said she would rather "rather stay home and s**t in my f*****g pool.” After the singer’s conservatorship ended in June 2021, many fans questioned whether Britney would return to the world of music. But in an impassioned Instagram post on Monday, Britney did not hold back and seemingly squashed any hopes of returning to the stage. She wrote: "After 14 years of telling me no to what I wanted...

Brett Favre is facing fraud allegations and SiriusXM has taken the step of placing his show on hold. The former football player has been hosting the show The SiriusXM Blitz With Brett Favre and Bruce Murray since 2018 and last aired on September 13.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Brett Favre’s weekly NFL show for SiriusXM has been put on hold, a company spokesman confirmed to Variety. It’s the latest business deal in jeopardy over the pro QB’s involvement in a welfare fraud case in Mississippi. The SiriusXM rep declined to provide further comment. Favre, who retired from the NFL in 2010 after 20 years in the league, first began co-hosting the SiriusXM show in 2018. The former Green Bay Packers QB has appeared on “The SiriusXM Blitz With Brett Favre and Bruce Murray” on Tuesdays on the satellite radio and audio streamer’s services, most recently Sept. 13. SiriusXM’s pausing of Favre’s show comes as ESPN Milwaukee said it was temporarily suspending the ex-football star’s weekly “The Brett Favre Show” recapping Packers games, NBC Sports reported.

Olivia Wilde is weighing in on one of the major controversies surrounding . The 38-year-old director appears on Thursday's episode of , and discusses the allegation that Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine and the premiere of their flick.«He did not,» Wilde says of her real-life boyfriend spitting on the actor. «I think it's a perfect example of people who look for drama anywhere they can.

Olivia Wilde knows “Don’t Worry Darling”‘s off-screen drama has overshadowed the movie itself. The 38-year-old director appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show”and reflected on the ongoing “soap opera” involving the cast of her flick.

According to The Commentator, Yeshiva University’s student newspaper, school officials sent an email saying that as the Jewish High Holy Days approach, the university will “hold off on all undergraduate club activities while it immediately takes steps to follow the roadmap provided by the US Supreme Court to protect YU’s religious freedom.”The freeze came two days after the Supreme Court narrowly decided, on a 5-4 vote, not to hear an emergency appeal of a New York state court’s ruling that the university had discriminated against the YU Pride Alliance by refusing to acknowledge it as an officially recognized on-campus group. By refusing to hear the university’s emergency appeal, the high court has allowed the lower court ruling to temporarily stand while the case is litigated on its merits in the courts.Official recognition by the school would have allowed the Pride Alliance to use school facilities as meeting spaces, put up fliers on school bulletin boards advertising its meetings and events, and have a booth set up at the school’s club fair.The student group’s lawyer, Katie Rosenfeld, told The Washington Post the shut-down is “a throwback to 50 years ago when the city of Jackson, Miss., closed all public swimming pools rather than comply with court orders to desegregate.”“The Pride Alliance seeks a safe space on campus, nothing more,” Rosenfeld wrote to The Post.

showed off a host of talented performers — but only one had the guts to sing two of the coaches' songs onstage!Mississippi native Peyton Aldridge, 25, impressed the coaches with his rendition of «Can't You See» by the Marshall Tucker Band, but it was after his audition that he really delivered the impressive performances.First up was John Legend, who put Blake Shelton on «Team Block,» so he didn't have a chance at landing the cowboy hat-wearing singer. Peyton said that, despite his country audition song, John's hit, «All of Me,» was also a favorite of his to perform and busted out a few impressive bars, leading John to rave about him hopefully joining Team Legend.However, Gwen Stefani also turned for Peyton, and when she joked about him performing one of her hits, Peyton sang a quick chorus of «Hollaback Girl,» to raucous applause from the crowd.«When you sang ['All of Me'], that part of your voice, I was like, 'I gotta get this guy on my team.

According to The Commentator, Yeshiva University’s student newspaper, school officials sent an email saying that as the Jewish High Holy Days approach, the university will “hold off on all undergraduate club activities while it immediately takes steps to follow the roadmap provided by the US Supreme Court to protect YU’s religious freedom.”The freeze came two days after the Supreme Court narrowly decided, on a 5-4 vote, not to hear an emergency appeal of a New York state court’s ruling that the university had discriminated against the YU Pride Alliance by refusing to acknowledge it as an officially recognized on-campus group. By refusing to hear the university’s emergency appeal, the high court has allowed the lower court ruling to temporarily stand while the case is litigated on its merits in the courts.Official recognition by the school would have allowed the Pride Alliance to use school facilities as meeting spaces, put up fliers on school bulletin boards advertising its meetings and events, and have a booth set up at the school’s club fair.The student group’s lawyer, Katie Rosenfeld, told The Washington Post the shut-down is “a throwback to 50 years ago when the city of Jackson, Miss., closed all public swimming pools rather than comply with court orders to desegregate.”“The Pride Alliance seeks a safe space on campus, nothing more,” Rosenfeld wrote to The Post.

Robin Roberts has not long returned from her summer vacation, but she won't be sitting still for a while yet.MORE: Robin Roberts rocks beachy shorts while on idyllic vacation with partner AmberShortly after her first day back at work, the GMA star flew to London with some of her colleagues to cover the death of Queen Elizabeth outside of Buckingham Palace.The star then returned home, only to travel to Mississippi to reunite with her beloved family.VIDEO: Robin Roberts shares glimpse of her vacation with partner Amber LaignThe reunion was short but sweet, as Robin revealed that she will be flying back to London ahead of the Queen's funeral on Monday, where she will once again be covering the historical event live for ABC.MORE: David Muir's return to GMA was emotional for Robin RobertsSEE: Robin Roberts looks unrecognizable with long hair - but it's not what you think!Alongside a series of photos of herself and her family from the weekend, Robin wrote: "Only 24 hours in my beloved hometown and it was totally worth it to be with my sibs! Much to celebrate: grand opening of Roberts Place Cafe, 7th anniversary of @robinsnestinthepass and the birthday of the incredible woman who runs both businesses @dana_mac1956!!A post shared by Robin Roberts (@robinrobertsgma)Robin Roberts with her family during their reunion over the weekend"Now it’s time to cross the pond and join my amazing @abcnews colleagues in London for our coverage of #queenelizabeth funeral on Monday.

With Gavin Newsom currently holding a 27-point lead in the race for California’s top office, the Golden State governor — who continues to deny national political ambitions — is again leveraging his campaign war chest to confront Republican governors in their own states.

The mix of musical genres in the title of this Toronto Film Festival Gala Presentation reflects the wildly uneven tone of this rare drama from Tyler Perry Studios, a lush romantic musical telling the story of a Southern lynching with echoes of the murder of Emmett Till in Mississippi 1955. An imminent bow on Netflix is probably the best strategy for it; Perry may have his following, but it’s hard to imagine a crossover audience for A Jazzman’s Blues.

Not having it. Ray J slammed Kris Jenner‘s claims about his sex tape with Kim Kardashian after she took a lie detector test on The Late Late Show With James Corden.

A plane which circled in the air for more than four hours while its pilot threatened to crash it into the ground has landed safely. US officials say the situation was resolved with no injuries and the pilot being taken into custody.

College football’s championship series is expanding from six to 12 teams, embracing the six highest-ranked conference champions and six at-large teams.

"The F.B.I." star William Reynolds has died at 90, Fox News Digital can confirm. His son, Eric Regnolds, confirmed that his father passed from non-COVID related pneumonia on Aug. 24.

Deadline his father’s cause of death was a result of non-COVID pneumonia complications.The actor, born William Reynolds, enjoyed a glittering 40-year acting career after landing his first role in the early 1950s.Reynolds’ early credits include “The Battle at Apache Pass,” “Carrie” and “Francis Goes to West Point,” according to his IMDb page.In 1952, he played the son of Laurence Olivier’s character in “Carrie and Mustapha.”The actor went on to serve in the Korean War, after which he returned to the small screen and put his name on the map.He landed a guest role on “The Islanders,” and later appeared in an episode of “The Twilight Zone.”Reynolds later starred in the 1967 series “Dragnet” before appearing in “Maverick.”He also had a few film credits under his belt, including “The Mississippi Gambler,” “Gunsmoke,” “There’s Always Tomorrow,” “Away All Boats,” and “The Land Unknown.”In 1966, Reynolds got his big break and landed the role of Agent Colby on ABC’s “The F.B.I.” which became his most famous role to date.His stint on the show lasted two seasons before he was made a series regular and asked to stay on for six seasons.His final two credits include “Project U.F.O.” on which he appeared from 1966 until 1974, and in 1989, he appeared in “Hairway to the Stars.”Reynolds then bowed out from acting, and instead pursued a career in business, according to Deadline.He was married for 42 years to actress Molly Sinclair until her death in 1992. Reynolds leaves behind the pair’s children Carrie, Eric, and grandchildren Anthony and Nicholas. He also leaves behind his great-grandchild, Gianni.A public memorial service to honor Reynolds will be held on Sept.

BreAnna Bell Tig Notaro is joining “The Morning Show” for Season 3 in a recurring role, Variety has confirmed. The “One Mississippi” creator and star will portray Amanda Robinson, the chief of staff to corporate chief Paul Marks (played by Jon Hamm). Other previously announced cast members include Hamm and Nicole Beharie, as well as returning star Julianna Margulies. Season 3 is currently in production. In Season 2, viewers found “The Morning Show” team dusting themselves off following the havoc wreaked by Alex (Jennifer Aniston) and Bradley (Reese Witherspoon), and entering a new UBA and a world in flux, where identity is everything and the chasm between who we present as and who we really are comes into play.

William Reynolds, who portrayed Special Agent Tom Colby for six seasons on the television series The F.B.I., died August 24 from non-Covid pneumonia complications, his son Eric Regnolds confirms. He was 90.

EXCLUSIVE: Here is a fun project coming together. Deadline is hearing that Captain Marvel writer-directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck have come on to write, direct and produce the drama Freaky Tales for eOne and Macro. eOne had no comment on the project. Insiders say Jelani eOne, Johnson and Poppy Hanks will produce on behalf of Macro.

Elvis Presley fans celebrated Elvis Week and marked the 45th anniversary of the star's death, celebrating his short 42 years on Earth. Aside from his outstanding talent and good looks, another great quality of The King's was how he so lavishly shared his wealth. Elvis would regularly give large sums of money to charity and would bless his Memphis Mafia and staff with Christmas bonuses, cars and other gifts.