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Watch Hunter Schafer Make Her Hunger Games Debut in Prequel’s First Trailer

The Euphoria star is part of the ensemble cast of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

Viola Davis: Real Women Don't Fit in Boxes

Not every woman who is sexual is a size 2, says Davis.

Viola Davis, Natalie Portman Inspire at L.A. March

Davis, a sexual assault survivor, says she speaks for the women who can't, and Portman says the anti-sexual violence movement "is the opposite of puritanical."

Viola Davis to LGBT Families: 'I'm Fighting For You'

The Custody star is “outraged” about anti-LGBT legislation, especially when it comes between parents and children.

How Viola Davis Leaned Into Ma Rainey's Queer Desire in 'Black Bottom'

Oscar and Emmy winner Davis chats with The Advocate about Rainey's unapologetic queerness, orgies, and power for the new Netflix film. 

Viola Davis Shines as Queer Blues Legend Ma Rainey in New Trailer

The Netflix biopic costars the late Chadwick Boseman as a charismatic horn player. 

Viola Davis To Play Queer Blues Legend Ma Rainey on the Big Screen

Davis won a Tony and an Oscar for her role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom playwright August Wilson's Fences. 

Viola Davis To Play Queer Blues Legend Ma Rainey for the Big Screen

Davis won a Tony and an Oscar for her role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom playwright August Wilson's Fences. 

Michelle Rodriguez: Liam Neeson Can't Be Racist, He Kissed Viola Davis

The bisexual actress is taking heat for her defense of her Widows costar.

Shondaland Endorses Hillary Clinton

Shonda Rhimes, Kerry Washington, Ellen Pompeo, and Viola Davis released an ad endorsing the Democratic presidential candidate.

13 Folks Who Blasted North Carolina at Tribeca Film Fest

Filmmakers, writers, producers, and actors such as Jane Fonda, Viola Davis, and more speak out against anti-LGBT legislation.

Empowered Women Speak Out at 2018 Los Angeles Women's March

Viola Davis, Natile Portman, Scarlett Johannsson, and others spoke out Saturday against Trump, sexual assualt, racism, and more at the 2018 L.A. Women's March.

Stage Doubt, Screen Doubt

On Broadway, Doubt -- the story of a steely nun facing off against a heroic priest, whom she fixates on for giving special attention to the school's only black (effeminate) kid -- worked because of a top notch cast and its unique brand of stylized narrative. If only the excellent Meryl Streep and Viola Davis were enough to make the movie work quite so well.

Moonlight's Success Gives This Black Gay Artist Hope

The only thing that separates queer people of color from everyone else is opportunity, writes comedian Sampson McCormick.

2015 Emmys Made Us Laugh, Cheer, Cry

The best moments from Sunday night's 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Elton John is the latest EGOT club member after winning an Emmy Monday night

The music legend won an Emmy for his Disney+concert special Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium.

Oscars Snub LGBTQ+ Actors and Films Amid Other Wins in Representation

No out actors were nominated -- and several acclaimed queer productions did not make the cut.