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Kate Aurthur editorThe once-and-future “Grey’s Anatomy” super couple of Jackson and April — played by Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew — are set to appear on the finale of the medical drama’s 18th season on May 26, Variety has confirmed.Williams left “Grey’s Anatomy” last season, having played Jackson since the show’s sixth season. Drew, who’d departed the show in 2018, returned for a guest appearance in May 2021 to send Jackson off to his new life in Boston, where he was taking over his family’s foundation.

An interesting situation. Ellen Pompeo and Debbie Allen, Grey’s Anatomy mainstays, were eager to support former costar Jesse Williams’ Broadway debut — except they had one concern.

Jada Pinkett Smith made her first red carpet appearance over the weekend following the much-talked-about Oscar altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock.MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith showcases baby bump in gorgeous photoNow fully back on social media, the star has been sharing pictures from her weekend, including a proud moment involving her daughter Willow Smith.Taking to Instagram, the A Different World actress shared a picture of her daughter and Camila Cabello posing together backstage at Saturday Night Live.VIDEO: Will Smith punches Chris Rock at the OscarsIn the caption, Jada wrote: "Who got to see these two talented beauties @willowsmith @camila_cabello on SNL last night?"MORE: Jada Pinkett Smith makes red carpet return following Oscars nightMORE: Jada Pinkett Smith looks like a Bond girl at Critics' Choice AwardsThe Hollywood star added a series of emojis including a love heart and a flexing muscle alongside her message.Jada also shared pictures from her night out on Saturday too, where she stepped out in a dazzling gold gown to support her friend Debbie Allen for the opening of her Dance Academy. Jada Pinkett Smith paid tribute to her daughter Willow SmithAlongside photos of her walking the red carpet, Jada wrote: "@therealdebbieallen said wrap it all in gold and come let the kids fill your soul.

Jada Pinkett Smith is back on the red carpet. The 50-year-old actress had her first public appearance on Saturday night since The Academy banned Will Smith from the Oscars for slapping Chris Rock.  Pinkett Smith was joined by Shonda Rhimes and Debbie Allen at the grand opening of the Rhimes Performing Arts Center, which will also be the home for Debbie Allen’s Dance Academy.  Jada Pinkett Smith made her first public appearance since the 2022 Oscars on Saturday night.

Stepping out. Jada Pinkett Smith was photographed on the red carpet for the first time since her husband, Will Smith, slapped Chris Rock at the 94th annual Academy Awards.

Jada Pinkett Smith was all smiles as she stepped out in style for a public event for the first time after her husband Will Smith smacked Chris Rock across the face at the Oscars a couple of weeks ago.

Jada Pinkett Smith stepped out for her first public appearance since the 94 annual Academy Awards. On Saturday, the 50-year-old dazzled in a gold gown as she supported creator, Shonda Rhimes at the grand opening of the Rhimes Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles. Pinkett Smith was all smiles as she stood next to Debbie Allen and Rhimes and stunned in a gold haltered gown. In another picture, the women posed next to Samuel L.

Jada Pinkett Smith looked happy and relaxed during her first red carpet appearance since her husband Will Smith controversially slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars.The Gotham actress put on a brave face and was all smiles as she hit the red carpet for the grand opening of Debbie Allen and Shonda Rhimes’ performing arts centre in Los Angeles, California on Saturday night. Shimmering in gold, Jada, 50, looked radiant in a strapless floor-length gown and smiled broadly while posing for photos with Rhimes and Allen. She also posed on the red carpet with Samuel L Jackson and his wife LaTanya Jackson – coincidentally, the actor received an honorary Oscar this year hours before the shocking incident unfolded between Will and Chris. It all kicked off during the Academy Awards on March 27 when Chris, 57, arrived on stage to present the Oscar for best documentary. In his brief monologue, the comedian cracked jokes about the Smiths, including a gag about Jada resembling GI Jane due to her hair, despite the actress suffering from hair loss condition alopecia. After seeing Jada’s unimpressed expression, Will, 53, suddenly stormed up on stage and smacked Chris across the face before returning to his seat.

Jada Pinkett-Smith was dazzling in a glittering gold gown at a star-studded event celebrating the opening of Bridgerton producer Shonda Rhimes' latest project, TheRhimes Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles.She joined Rhimes and Debbie Allen on her first red carpet outing since the now infamous Academy Awards ceremony late last month, when her husband Will Smith slapped Chris Rock/The new facility includes a fly aerial studio named for Jada and Will Smith. Good as gold:Jada Pinkett-Smith stunned in a gold gown on Saturday to open the Rhimes Performing Arts Center.

Lots of celebs stepped out out to check out the opening night performance of the Broadway play Take Me Out!

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe American Society of Cinematographers handed out its top prize in feature film visual storytelling to “Dune.” Last year’s winner, Erik Messerschmidt for “Mank,” presented the feature film prize to Greig Fraser.The 36th Annual ASC Awards ceremony returned to a limited in-person component at the the ASC Clubhouse in Hollywood. Debbie Allen served as the night’s host.Other winners included “Pig,” which won the spotlight award ,and James Laxton, who took home the motion picture, limited series, or pilot made for television award for “The Underground Railroad.”Rachel Morrison, Stephen Hopkins and Jay Holben were among the cinematographers who presented the honoree awards.

The American Society of Cinematographers is framing it 36th annual ASC Awards tonight, and Deadline is updating the winners as they’re announced. See the list below.

Samuel L. Jackson meets up with Dominique Fishback on the red carpet at the premiere of their new series, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, held at The Bruin in Los Angeles on Monday night (March 7).

The American Cinema Editors is splicing together its 72nd annual ACE Eddie Awards tonight, and Deadline is updating the winners as they are announced. See the latest list and all of the remaining nominees below.

Smithsonian Channel has shared a clip promoting “One Thousand Years of Slavery,” a new docuseries that aims to tell the global story of slavery.The four-part series features interviews and discussions with notable Black actors, celebrities and leaders, who will dive into their own family connections to slavery and unpack the legacy it has left today. Some of the people interviewed for the series include Debbie Allen, Valerie Jarrett, Lorraine Toussaint, Soledad O’Brien, CCH Pounder, Senator Cory Booker, Marc Morial and Dulé Hill.The series is executive produced by Angela Bassett and Courtney B. Vance’s Bassett Vance Productions, with Vance narrating every episode.

Courtney B. Vance is opening up about his riveting new docuseries, “One Thousand Years of Slavery”, which premieres during Black History Month.

Morgan Stevens, an actor best known for his role as the teacher David Reardon in the television series "Fame" and his recurring role on popular 1990s series "Melrose Place," died Jan. 26 of heart disease at his home in Hollywood, according to the L.A. Coroner’s office.

Phat Tuesdays: The Era of Hip Hop Comedy” (Feb. 4 on Prime Video)A documentary that tells the story of an all-black night, created by Guy Torry, and held at The Comedy Store in LA from 1995-2005. Interviews include Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Steve Harvey, Regina King and Nick Cannon — who recount performing on The Comedy Store stage or who were in the audience.“Howard High” (Feb.

Halle Berry, Tessa Thompson, Debbie Allen, Jackée Harry, Marla Gibbs and Regina Hall.In ET's exclusive clip, Berry reflects on her legacy as the first Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2002 and how, 20 years later, she remains the only Black woman to have won the award. In the clip,  co-anchor T.J.

Halle Berry, Tessa Thompson, Debbie Allen, Jackée Harry, Marla Gibbs and Regina Hall.In ET's exclusive clip, Berry reflects on her legacy as the first Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress in 2002 and how, 20 years later, she remains the only Black woman to have won the award. In the clip,  co-anchor T.J.

Today marks the start of Black History Month, with the broadcast and cable networks and streamers planning a slew of TV series, movies, news programming, documentaries, specials and more to roll out over the course of February to celebrate, educate and entertain.