How Viola Davis saves 'The Help'
''The Help deserves real credit for venturing onto turf most studio films don't go near, but told properly, its story should make audiences uncomfortable rather than complacent...
Viola Davis on her 'long journey of roles'
theGRIO Q&A - With two Tony Awards and an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress to her credit, Viola Davis is definitely among the best in her craft...
Branford Marsalis to compose music for Broadway's 'Mountaintop'
Branford Marsalis (Fences) has joined the creative team as composer of original music for the upcoming Broadway premiere of the new play The Mountaintop...
TheGrio's 100: Viola Davis, from stage to film — acting with history in mind
TheGrio's 100 - From a nearly all-white town in Rhode Island, Davis was resilient about her pursuit of acting...
TheGrio's 100: Kenny Leon, interpreting plays for audiences far beyond Broadway
TheGrio's 100 - Kenny Leon seeks out performance art that combines a sense of history with modern appeal...
Eat Pray Love's Viola Davis does big things with small roles
REVIEW - When a supporting actor is just as memorable as the lead in a film you know that they are something special...
Denzel, Viola Davis and diversity triumph at the Tonys
OPINION - Broadway must continue to get the message that diversifying its production roster is essential to it remaining strong and relevant...
Denzel, 'Fela!' among 2010 Tony Award nominees
NEW YORK (AP) - "Fela!" -- nominated for best musical -- received 11 nominations, followed by the revival of August Wilson's "Fences" with 10 nods...
Newly single Halle Berry spotted with new man
Halle Berry was reportedly seen hand-in-hand with a new man, just days after her split with boyfriend Gabriel Aubry...
'Fences': A firmly grounded masterpiece still holds up
REVIEW - Denzel Washington's portrayal of Troy is every bit as powerful as James Earl Jones's was. He dominates the stage with humor and with palpable rage...
