One of the hottest and highest rated shows on TV is hands-down Scandal. Since the creation of Scandal the craze has yet to die down, rightfully so, the scenes are vivid, the passion is intense, and Kerry Washington’s wardrobe is *everything*! With the show on pause until its new season airs this fall, many fans…
Many women of color are suffering from “Scandal” withdrawals. The season two finale was explosive, delicious and full of the D.C. drama we pile around our televisions for every Thursday. The social media aspect of “Scandal” makes watching the program enjoyable. Live-tweeting about the Olivia Pope & Associates’ shenanigans enhances the experience. In fact, Oprah…
The countdown clock to “Scandal’s” season finale is ticking. Gladiators are two episodes removed from the end and there are still loose ends in need of threading. Lead writer Shonda Rhimes is teasing the finale and the final episodes of season two in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter. On Mellie Unveiling Fitz’ Affair: It’s…
From devastation to fear to strength and relief, the nation has experienced a whirlwind of emotions this past week. To be fair, I think we all could use some levity. Treat yourself to humor writer Luvvie‘s clever and expertly-written post “What If The Boston Manhunt Had Happened on ‘Scandal’?” Its benefit is two-fold as it…
The Internet should’ve never given some folks online petitions. It’s effective to petition Reebok to drop Rick Ross for promoting rape culture or convince First Marblehead Corporation to forgive the loans of a deceased student. But some people are using Change, the White House and other petition platforms for reasons sillier than asking Oxygen not…
Chescaleigh is a riot. The actress and comedian made a parody video channeling Olivia Pope and Harrison in a “crisis.” One word: Hilarious. Avid viewers of the ABC smash will instantly pick up on the portrayal of Harrison as overly-passionate. Harrison, played by Columbus Short, is known to lift Olivia with reassurance whenever a crisis…
ABC announced Megalyn Echikunwoke and Cedric Sanders will co-star in “Influence,” a pilot centering on two polar-opposite brothers cracking cases for clients. “Influence” is slated to debut next season and will be accompanied on the primetime schedule by a NBC pilot starring Lance Gross as a secret service agent. Derek Luke has also landed a…
Attention “Scandal” fans, if you ever meet Shonda Rhimes, never ever refer to her show as a “guilty pleasure”. It’s not a compliment. When you say “guilty pleasure”, Rhimes hears, “hey, your show is crappy”. The screenwriter/producer told Salon: “It’s so annoying. It’s like saying the show is a piece of crap but I can’t stop watching it. To me, that’s what a guilty…
In this month’s EBONY with Kerry Washington on the cover, the actress says if the married president that her character is having a steamy affair with was black she would have passed on the role of Olivia Pope. Excerpt from EBONY interview: “I was a little concerned because [the character has] a scandalous relationship with the [occupant…
The fictional interracial and extramarital relationship between Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) and President Fitzgerald Grant (Tony Goldwyn) on ABC’s hit TV show, “Scandal,” has elicited negative reactions from fans and critics alike. Since the two seem truly in love, the show invites you to root for their relationship to survive despite the fact that their…
