The Wrap reports that ABC has ordered a pilot of a show called How To Get Away With Murder from Shonda Rhimes's production company, Shondaland. The pilot, written by Peter Noah (who wrote for The West Wing and penned the episode
Hey, Hollywood, Where My Black Girls At?
It was arguably a banner year for black films, with major films like 12 Years a Slave, The Butler, Best Man Holiday, Black Nativity and Kevin Hart's Let Me Explain successfully gracing the box office. But there was something missing from this acclaimed mix — black women.
Ten OMFG RUFK Moments From the Scandal Winter Finale
Basically, the entire hour was oh my god are you fucking kidding me. But let's just look at a few key scenes.
Shonda Rhimes Hopes Her Kids Won't Use Her Upcoming Memoir In Therapy
Shonda Rhimes, the genius behind such pulpy network hits like Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, and Scandal, is now making the leap from the small screen to the written page. Today, news broke that Rhimes inked a deal to write her memoir with Simon & Schuster.
Making Sense of the Rape Scene on Scandal
Need we say SPOILER ALERT? There, we said it.
TV Execs Said Meredith Grey's Casual Sex Was Unlikable and Unrealistic
In a fantastic interview with NPR's Renee Montagne, Shonda Rhimes discussed what's to come on Scandal — but also went back to the beginning of her television legacy. Rhimes said she thinks female characters on television don't have to be likable anymore and reveals that when Grey's Anatomy first started, ABC…
A Ronan Farrow Revelation Prompts A Lot of Wishing About Parentage
In today's Tweet Beat, the definite son of Mia Farrow and the possible son of who knows who sparked a lot of conversation about the origins of a human. Plus, Shonda Rhimes and Mindy Kaling loved each other and Britney Spears made the government shutdown into lemonade.
Miley Cyrus Fans Want To Rip Lorde's Brains Out For Winning at iTunes
Rabid Miley Cyrus fans are lashing out at 16-year-old chanteuse Lorde, who is so uppity that she did not commit hara-kiri immediately after her "Royals" topped Miley as #1 on the iTunes chart. They're slamming her with Dorothy Parker-esque gems like "Your eyes are too far apart" and "kill yourself you crusty old hag." Lorde …
Aziz Ansari Has Some Excellent Casting Suggestions for Shonda Rhimes
In today's Tweet Beat, Jessie J is honest about how bad her bad flight really was, Liam Payne uses some language best reserved for those without delicate ears, and Aziz Ansari and Shonda Rhimes need to schedule a working lunch STAT.
Sandra Oh Bails On Grey's Anatomy, Leaving Us With (Ugh) Meredith
Are you still watching Grey's Anatomy? If so, sorry, brah — Sandra Oh is bailing after 10 seasons as lovable control freak Dr. Cristina Yang. Bailing GRACEFULLY. Ahem, Katherine Heigl. Says Oh:
New Shonda Rhimes Show Revolves Around Trucker-Turned-Lawyer
Wow: ABC is developing yet another awesome-sounding TV show from Grey's Anatomy and Scandal creator Shonda Rhimes. It's based on the true story of Wynona Ward, founder of Have Justice Will Travel, a trucker who became a lawyer.
The 10 Awesomest Things About Shonda Rhimes
A worth-your-while New York Times profile of Shonda Rhimes — creator of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal — is chock-full of awesome.
Halle Berry Is Pregnant Again, This Time With America's Hottest Male…
After a tumultuous year of custody battles with her ex-husband Gabriel Aubry (the father of her 5-year-old daughter Nahla), Halle Berry, 46, has confirmed via her rep that she's pregnant again. She and fiancé Olivier Martinez—a.k.a. the outrageously hot French guy that Richard Gere graphically clocked over the head…
You Say 'Guilty Pleasure,' Shonda Rhimes Hears 'Piece of Crap'
Shonda Rhimes, the brain behind Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice and Scandal, would like it if you stopped calling her shows "guilty pleasures." (Hey, we talked
ABC: Yes, Black People Are Part of Scandal's Success, No, We Don't Want…
Last night, after yet another OH SNAP moment on Scandal, I got text from my mom which read, "OMG." After lamenting the sad lack of strong female characters on TV — and the fact that there hadn't been a black female lead in a network drama since 1974 — it is fairly satisfying to know that well into its second season, …
Having Conquered Adult Drama, Shonda Rhimes Tries Teen SciFi
Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice and Scandal — all dramas with female leads — has a new project on her plate: A teen-oriented thriller. According to Deadline Hollywood:
The Campaign to Make Issa Rae the Star of Her New Show
In recent Wonderful News, it was revealed
Awkward Black Girl Coming to Network TV (Sorta!)
She's been churning out episodes of Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice and Scandal, and this afternoon, Shonda Rhimes tweeted, "Shondaland has been busy!" Because her production company just sold a comedy to ABC called I Hate La Dudes, from writer Issa Rae, whom you all know
Shonda Rhimes Disappointed in Lack of Diversity on Bunheads
Ballet-oriented TV show Bunheads premiered on ABC Family Monday night, and already, after just one episode, Shonda Rhimes — the creative force behind ABC shows Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice and Scandal — has a problem with the series.
Advice From the Real Olivia Pope
On the ABC show Scandal, Olivia Pope is a fixer, specializing in crisis management. Her clients have delicate, urgent, serious problems; she solves them. As you may know, Olivia Pope is based on America's number one crisis management expert, Judy Smith. One lucky reader was chosen to be counseled by Ms. Smith; her…
Why Has it Taken so Long for a Show Like Scandal to get the Green…
Scandal, the Shonda Rhimes series of which ABC only ordered seven episodes, has been renewed for a second season. An important victory for the first network TV drama with a black female lead character since Get Christie Love in 1974*: Kerry Washington plays Olivia Pope, a Washington DC "fixer."
Scandal Is So Smart, It's Almost Like It's Not a Lady-Show
Shonda Rhimes is known for creating lady-centric shows Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice. But while her new series, Scandal, which premiered last night, has a woman (Kerry Washington) in the lead role, it doesn't feel like a show just for chicks. Quick-paced, with Sorkin-esque rapid-fire dialog, smash cuts, tight…
We Fully Intend to Watch Kerry Washington in New Shonda Rhimes Show
Even if it were not an election year, the Shonda Rhimes show Scandal — about a female Washington DC crisis management expert — would pique our interest. But throw in all the recent kerfluffles concerning the sex lives of Herman Cain and Newt Gingrich, as well as the fact that the main character is inspired by real-life …
The New Shonda Rhimes Show Sounds Awesome
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Shonda Rhimes has sold an hour-long drama to ABC that is part soap opera and part conspiracy thriller.
New Lady-Centric Show From Creator Of Grey's Anatomy
The ABC pilot, from writer-producer Shonda Rhimes, revolves around "the life and work of a professional fixer and her dysfunctional staff." It's based on the life of a fascinating woman.