Viola Davis OPENS UP about pay disparity between Black and White actresses; Says ‘I fully expect changes’

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday that the city's public schools will reopen on Dec. 7 for 3-K, pre-K and kindergarten through fifth grade amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Celtic winger Davie Provan reckons the case for Neil Lennon to remain at the club is the "rational" one and that Dermot Desmond will recognise the manager's contribution to the Hoop's history before making a decision on his future.The boss has been under pressure after only two wins in the last eight games and this was exacerbated yesterday when influential fan group the Green Brigade were pictured holding a banner at Celtic Park calling for him to quit.It stated: "Save the ten - time to go,

meditation on power, race, sex and commerce in early 20th-century America treated with sensitivity and grace by Wolfe, with a screenplay by Ruben Santiago-Hudson and score by Branford Marsalis. There’s also the matter of the titular Ma herself, played by a superb Viola Davis, nearly unrecognizable in her broadened silhouette, mouth of gold teeth, and coat upon coat of eye makeup.

Kim Kardashian West for meeting with death row inmate Julius Jones, claiming she hasn't done enough research on the case to advocate for a stay of his execution. Julius' case was thrust into the national spotlight in 2018 following a Viola Davis-produced docuseries that cast doubt about his guilt. Julius was arrested in 1999 for the shooting death of a 45-year old man.

died in August from colon cancer at age 43.In the very good “Ma Rainey,” the actor plays Levee, a hotshot 32-year-old trumpet player for the title character, the legendary Mother of the Blues, in the 1920s.

Viola Davis burns a hole in the screen projecting the indomitable pride and hard-won self-worth of the legendary early 20th century blues singer named in the title of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, one of 10 plays that comprise August Wilson's epic cycle depicting 100 years of African American experience. But it's Chadwick Boseman as a cocky trumpeter brutally demeaned by the white recording industry who delivers the most explosive thunder and searing pain.

As one of America’s most respected playwrights, most people are familiar with August Wilson’s popular play “Fences.” Viola Davis and Denzel Washington (alumni of Wilson’s theater work), starred in that film adaptation from 2018. “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” another play in Wilson’s Pittsburgh Cycle series, gets the adaptation treatment from director George C.

Watch Video: 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' Trailer: Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman Sing the BluesMa’s band, who arrives at the studio well before she does, has its own internal struggles: veterans Toledo (Turman) and bandleader Cutler (Domingo) are there to follow Ma’s lead and to give her what she wants, no questions asked, while brash and talented horn player Levee (Boseman) tries to sprinkle jazz riffs into existing songs while arranging new versions of other ones over Ma’s objections.

Netflix is sharing the legacy of August Wilson.

Black Panther actor died in August at the age of 43 following a four-year battle against colon cancer.Speaking at a recent cast panel, Davis discussed Boseman’s final film role in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom. The movie, which arrives on Netflix next month (December 18), sees Boseman play a jazz trumpeter who questions God’s plan following a life of hardship.“I mean, there is no questioning God’s will, but here’s the thing I will say about Chadwick is he lived right,” Davis said.

Marta Balaga George C. Wolfe’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” features the final performance of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, who died Aug.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards, Features EditorVariety has selected its 10 Actors to Watch for 2020, an honor the publication has bestowed since 1998.Past honorees include over 35 now Oscar winners and nominees, such as Mahershala Ali, Timothée Chalamet, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Brie Larson, Lupita Nyong’o and Melissa Leo.

The Suicide Squad. The iconic action star, who previously worked with Gunn on Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2, will now become part of the Worlds of DC as he joins the likes of Margot Robbie, Idris Elba, Viola Davis, John Cena and Peter Capaldi and more for the new anti-hero team-up movie.

Clayton Davis One of the most anticipated films of this awards season, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” emerges as one of the premier Oscar vehicles for Netflix. At its soulful core, the farewell performance of the late Chadwick Boseman is as invigorating as anticipated.

Once again, let’s start with the necessary context for this article. This is not a review of George C.

“The Suicide Squad” cast just got bigger.

Viola Davis is honoring her former co-star, Chadwick Boseman's, legacy. The 55-year-old actress appeared in 2014's alongside Boseman, as well as his upcoming final film,, which will be released Dec.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorWhen Hillary Clinton tweeted, “And thank YOU, Stacey. Thank you” on the morning of Nov.

Viola Davis is speaking out more about knowing her worth and getting equal pay in her brand new cover story with InStyle magazine.

Viola Davis shares her thoughts on community, humanity, her authenticity and demanding her worth within the entertainment industry in a new interview with InStyle.