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“Pure joy”: Viola Davis reacts to being immortalized as a “Barbie Role Model”

Mattel Ahead of Friday’s International Women’s Day, Mattel just unveiled its Role Models line, and EGOT-winning actress, author and activist Viola Davis was among them.  The figures of the famous women were made to introduce “girls to remarkable women’s stories to show them you can be anything.” The “critically-revered” Viola was hailed for her day job as…

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Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal to take on Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ on Broadway

Photos: Brian Bowen Smith/Variety – Momodu Mansaray On his Instagram, Jake Gyllenhaal confirmed that he and Oscar winner Denzel Washington will be taking to the stage in a production of William Shakespeare‘s classic Othello on Broadway. “Can’t wait,” Jake wrote of the project, which will be directed by Tony winner Kenny Leon, who called the…

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De La Soul says they turned down ‘Fresh Prince’ role because they were “scared”

NBC De La Soul is known for their contributions to hip-hop, but fear prevented them from venturing into Hollywood. Speaking to guest Queen Latifah on the debut episode of Art Official Intelligence Radio with De La Soul on Apple Music 1, Posdnuos and Maseo revealed they passed on an offer to do the show that turned out to be The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.…