June 19, 2013

Whoopi Goldberg to Haunt ABC’s ‘666 Park Ave’

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*Birthday girl Whoopi Goldberg has a guest spot on the Dec. 2 episode of ABC’s “666 Park Avenue,” the freshman drama starring Vanessa Williams. Goldberg will play Maris Elder, “a mysterious resident of the Drake who helps Jane unlock the secret of the building’s true evil origins,” says exec producer David Wilcox. “Whoopi’s an incredible [...]




Photo: First Black Charlie’s Angel Makes ‘Official’ Debut

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*Although pictures from the set of ABC’s update of “Charlie’s Angels” leaked earlier this year, the network released the first official publicity photo of the trio, which features an African American angel for the first time in the franchise’s history. Based on the 1970s classic, the remake stars Minka Kelly, Rachael Taylor and Annie Ilonzeh, [...]




Photos: First Black ‘Charlie’s Angel’ in ABC’s 2011 Version

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*Here’s a first look at the cast of ABC’s 2011 version of “Charlie’s Angels,” the first incarnation to feature an African American actress as one of the three private investigators. Annie Ilonzeh, a Texas native best known for her role as Maya Ward on “General Hospital,” was cast alongside Minka Kelly and Rachael Taylor back [...]