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Monday's episode of The View deemed Sarah Huckabee Sanders's abortion comments as "the dumbest statement of the day." As reported by Decider, She made remarks after the Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade.

The View’s big trip to the Bahamas to mark the daytime talk show’s 25th anniversary kicked off on a less than celebratory note on Monday as the hosts weighed in for the first time on the Supreme Court decision that removed women’s constitutional right to make decisions about their own bodies.As moderator Whoopi Goldberg explained at the start of the show, the news broke while the team was flying down from New York. Joy Behar, meanwhile, joked that she almost “jumped out of the plane.”Each co-hos

Whoopi Goldberg has a stern warning for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, saying that a Roe rollback could res

A year removed from his presidency, Donald Trump still continues to be a source of contention and debate on The View.

Actor Marlee Matlin, director Jason Reitman and producer Jason Blum are joining the Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Jennifer Hudson became the 17th entertainer ever to reach EGOT status after her Tony win for co-producing "A Strange Loop."

Whoopi Goldberg, a co-host of ABC’s “The View,” chastised members of the show’s studio audience on Tuesday after some of them booed former top aide to ex-President Trump Kellyanne Conway as she appeared on set to promote a new book. As Conway was describing her disappointment in Trump’s 2020 presidential election loss, she was interrupted…

Garcelle Beauvais is bearing it all in her new memoir, Love Me as I Am.

Whoopi Goldberg went in on seemingly conservative guest host Lindsey Granger when The View panel talked about the ongoing Roe v. Wade debate.

Shannen Dee Williams grew up Black and Catholic.

Dozens of notebooks, scripts, speeches, drafts of letters, artwork and even signed baseballs owned by the late playwright Neil Simon have been donated to the Library of Congress.

Figure Skating in Harlem celebrates its 25th anniversary with a gala on April 25, and has become a success story built on academics, social growth and the ice rink.

"The Academy does not condone violence of any form," the organization said after the telecast.

An investigation into Will Smith’s Chris Rock hitting incident is now open

Will Smith has apologized to Chris Rock for slapping the comedian onstage at Sunday’s Oscars, writing in a statement that he was “out of line” and “wrong.”.

The ViewThe hottest topic in the country was also the number one “Hot Topic” on The View Monday morning. But not all of the co-hosts agreed about how much blame Will Smith deserved for smacking comedian Chris Rock in the face on live television during the Oscars.Moderator Whoopi Goldberg, a former Oscar winner and host, reserved her judgment on the incident until the end of the show’s opening segment, ceding the stage to her co-hosts, including Joy Behar, whose first reaction was, “Comedians are

Oscar hosts Bob Hope, Billy Crystal and Whoopi Goldberg killed it. But so did Anne Hathaway, James Franco and almost Kevin Hart... just in a different way.

The Academy Awards are happening in March, and in the 94 years the event has been running, only 20 Black actors have won an acting Oscar.

Whoopi Goldberg returned to “The View” on Monday following her two-week suspension for remarks about the Holocaust.

On "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Whoopi Goldberg said, "I don't want to make a fake apology." YoutubeWhoopi Goldberg, co-host of ABC’s “The View,” set off a firestorm when she insisted on Jan. 31, 2022 that the Holocaust was “not about race.” Hands outstretched, she went on to describe the genocide as a conflict between “two white groups of people.” As someone who writes and teaches about racial identity, I was struck by the firmness of Goldberg’s initial claim, her clumsy retraction and

The uproar over Whoopi Goldberg's remarks about the Holocaust has catalyzed somber reflections by many American Jews, and not just about the Holocaust’s legacy.

ABC’s decision to suspend Whoopi Goldberg from “The View” for two weeks for her remarks about the Holocaust has opened the network up to criticism that its response derailed a teachable moment for the nation.

ABC’s decision to suspend Whoopi Goldberg from “The View” for two weeks for her remarks about the Holocaust has opened the network up to criticism that its response derailed a teachable moment for the nation about a sensitive topic often misunderstood and seldom discussed on air. Goldberg set off a cancel-culture media circus Monday when she said on the show that the Nazis’ genocide of 6 million Jews during World War II wasn’t about race, but rather, “man’s inhumanity to man” and that the conflict was between “two white groups of people.” The Nazis were white supremacists who wanted to eradicate what they considered an inferior race.

Twitter users torched ABC and Disney following the news of Whoopi Goldberg’s two week suspension over controversial Holocaust remarks.

The “racial” distinctions between master and slave may be more familiar to Americans, but they were and are no more real than those between Gentile and Jew.

Facing backlash for her comments on the Holocaust, Whoopi Goldberg said her interpretation of race is skin deep, and as a Black person, her perspective […]

The demonstrations have drawn backlash and sparked a larger conversation about the Holocaust and antisemitism in America.

Whoopi Goldberg’s colleagues on the ”The View'' had virtually nothing to say Wednesday about her two-week suspension for her comments on Jews and the Holocaust.

Whoopi Goldberg has apologized for saying the Holocaust was not about race during a discussion on Monday's "The View" show.

Fellow celebrities are sounding off on the situation unfolding at ABC on “The View” after Whoopi Goldberg was suspended for comments she made about the Holocaust.

It started with the ice rink this time last year. That's when four young men started taking things into their own hands, pursuing projects to improve the Dunkirk community. One year later, they're still bringing safe, fun spaces to kids.

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The suspension came a day after Goldberg's comment during a discussion on "The View" that race was not a factor in the Holocaust.

Goldberg said on Monday that the Holocaust, which resulted in the deaths of an estimated 6 million Jews and millions of others, was about "how people treat each other."

Goldberg said on Monday that the Holocaust, which resulted in the deaths of an estimated 6 million Jews and millions of others, was about "how people treat each other."

Excitement is building in the small Pennsylvania town that gains national attention every Feb. 2 as crowds gather to hear whether they should expect an early spring or even more winter.

Cindy Ord/Getty for ColorCommWhoopi Goldberg has been suspended from The View for two weeks over her Monday remarks about the Holocaust, and most of her co-hosts are furious with the network, sources told The Daily Beast.“Effective immediately, I am suspending Whoopi Goldberg for two weeks for her wrong and hurtful comments. ABC News president Kimberly Godwin said in a note to staff on Tuesday evening. “While Whoopi has apologized, I’ve asked her to take time to reflect and learn about the impac

Goldberg said on "The View" on Monday that the Holocaust, which resulted in the deaths of more than 6 million people, was about "how people treat each other."

Whoopi Goldberg has been suspended for two weeks as co-host of “The View” because of what the head of ABC News called her “wrong and hurtful comments” about Jews and the Holocaust.

In recent months, the U.S. State Department has estimated that approximately 6,600 U.S. citizens live in Ukraine. It estimated the number of U.S. tourists and short term visitors to be approximately 16,000, but says that number is now lower. (Jan. 31)

After several delays, a SpaceX rocket carrying an Italian Earth observation satellite lifted off from Florida on Monday. (Jan. 31)

Russia accused the U.S. of provoking escalation in Ukraine, claiming it has no plans to attack. President Biden says the U.S. is prepared no matter what happens. Weijia Jiang has the latest.

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"We continue to urge diplomacy as the best way forward" in the Ukraine crisis, US President Joe Biden says. "But with Russia's continuing its buildup of its forces around Ukraine, we are ready no matter what happens."

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Dia DipasupilWhoopi Goldberg offered her “sincerest apologies” on Monday “for the hurt I have caused” by saying on The View earlier in the day that there was nothing racial about the Holocaust.Discussing a Tennessee school board’s ban of the award-winning Holocaust graphic novel Maus, Goldberg had said Adolf Hitler’s “Final Solution” was “not about race”—even though the Holocaust was set in motion over Nazism’s belief in an Aryan “master race.” This clip of Whoopi Goldberg saying that the Holoca

Eastern European analyst Alexander Vindman asks why more isn't being done by the Biden administration to prevent Russia's invasion of Ukraine? (Jan. 31)

Whoopi Goldberg argued on ABC's The View Monday the Holocaust was "not about race," prompting pushback from co-hosts on the show. "If you're going to do this, then let's be truthful about it," Goldberg said. "Because, the Holocaust isn't about race. No, it's not about race." Co-host Joy Behar asked Goldberg: "Then what was it about?""It's about man's inhumanity to man," Goldberg responded. "That's what it's about." Ana Navarro, another co-host...

California doctor discusses COVID-19 latest as the FDA grants the Moderna vaccine full authorization amid the decline in daily cases.

"Peacemaker" star John Cena talks about a few of the most significant moments of his life. John talks about moments like his match with The Rock at WrestleMania XXVIII, his work with Make-A-Wish, and playing the titular role of Peacemaker.

Whoopi Goldberg took aim at NBC’s Craig Melvin for his “insulting” questions posed to Vice President Kamala Harris about the […] The post Whoopi Goldberg says Harris response to 2024 questions ‘insulting, crazy’ appeared first on TheGrio.

Tributes to Sidney Poitier poured in from Hollywood and elsewhere following the death of the groundbreaking actor and cultural icon.

This week’s remaining episodes of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” have been scrapped after the host tested positive for COVID-19.

Cohosts Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, and Sunny Hostin have reportedly said that the guest hosting has disrupted the show's energy, per Politico.

Whoopi Goldberg has addressed her former “The View” co-host Meghan McCain’s claims of toxic environments and unfair treatment from her fellow talk show hosts. It’s […]

Conservative firebrand Meghan McCain says she decided to leave ‘The View’ the day after she returned from maternity leave last winter when colleague Joy Behar said ‘I did not miss you’ during a political argument.

Meghan McCain reveals the incident with Joy Behar that made her quit The View

"Shark Tank"'s Barbara Corcoran made a fat-shaming "joke" toward Goldberg during Thursday's episode of "The View." Navarro quickly defended Goldberg.

Whoopi Goldberg said the Democratic Party is being sabotaged by far-left members.

"Real Time" host Bill Maher doubled down on his opposition to the Black national anthem and offered a scathing response to "The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg, who criticized his argument.

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit ‘The View’ studio on Friday for her sixth appearance on the daytime chat show — but her first as vice president.

Few things Meghan McCain has done on “The View” can be classified as low-key, until her exit on Friday.

Conservative firebrand Meghan McCain says that she's quitting ABC's daytime talk show ‘The View’ after four years.

McCain, 36, joined the daytime talk show in 2017.

McCain, 36, joined the daytime talk show in 2017.

McCain, 36, joined the daytime talk show in 2017.

Thursday’s show got off to a rocky start.

Thursday’s show got off to a rocky start.

Two foundations that serve the needy achieved the kind of spotlight at the Academy Awards telecast that any nonprofit yearns for: A shout-out from a famous celebrity to the 10 million or more people estimated to be watching from home.

This image released by HBO shows Jurnee Smollett, from left, Jonathan Majors and Courtney B. Vance in a scene from "Lovecraft Country." The Queens Gambit, Lovecraft Country and What We Do in the Shadows are among the series featured in a virtual edition of the Paley Centers annual festival. (HBO via AP)LOS ANGELES – "Lovecraft Country,” “The Queen’s Gambit” and “What We Do in the Shadows” are among the series featured in a virtual edition of the Paley Center’s annual festival celebrating TV programs and their makers. Sessions with stars and creators of “The Good Doctor” and “Big Sky” round out the festival lineup. Highlights of PaleyFest events past, including for “The Golden Girls” and “The Big Bang Theory,” are available on the Paley Center’s YouTube page at youtube.com/user/paleycenter.

This combination photo shows actress Michaela Coel, from left, Andra Day, Cynthia Erivo, Whoopi Goldberg and Zendaya. Essence announced on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, that the actresses are among the honorees at this year's Essence Black Women in Hollywood event. (AP Photo)LOS ANGELES – Whoopi Goldberg, Andra Day and Zendaya will be among the honorees at this year's Essence Black Women in Hollywood event, which will be livestreamed during Oscars week for the first time this year. Essence on Tuesday announced the honorees for the 14th annual ceremony on April 22. In addition to the Emmy-, Grammy-, Oscar- and Tony-winner Goldberg and “Euphoria” star Zendaya, they include actor, singer and songwriter Cynthia Erivo and actor Michaela Coel.

This combination photo shows Catherine Zeta-Jones, left, at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Jan. 19, 2020, in Los Angeles and Michael Sheen at the FOX Upfront party on May 13, 2019, in New York. The Welsh actors join "Prodigal Son" in the Tuesday, March 2, 20201, episode with Zeta-Jones playing a doctor and Sheen playing an incarcerated serial killer surgeon. (AP Photo)LOS ANGELES – Catherine Zeta-Jones was already a fan of “Prodigal Son,” so when the chance came to join the show, she jumped, lured by the prospect of working alongside Michael Sheen. She was born in Swansea and Sheen was born in Newport seven months apart. That was, of course, a huge pull for me.”Zeta-Jones joins Fox’s “Prodigal Son” in Tuesday's episode, directed by co-star Lou Diamond Phillips.

FILE - This photo from Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, show riders exit and enter a bus at the Fordham Metro-North in New York. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Friday launched a campaign that has celebrities including Jerry Seinfeld, Whoopi Goldberg, and Awkwafina making the announcements heard at subway stations, on trains, and buses. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)NEW YORK – Riders on New York City subways and buses are getting an earful, thanks to some famous hometown voices. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Friday launched a campaign that has celebrities including Jerry Seinfeld, Whoopi Goldberg and Awkwafina making the announcements heard at subway stations, on trains and buses. The MTA said the announcements will run for at least a month, and highlight the importance of mask-wearing and other coronavirus pandemic safety measures.

All rights reserved)LOS ANGELES – Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan will be among the entertainers honoring nurses in a star-studded benefit virtual concert on Thanksgiving. Nurse Heroes announced Tuesday that the concert called Nurse Heroes Live will stream on the organization’s YouTube and Facebook along with LiveXLive on Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. EST. The benefit will provide money for a variety of programs including scholarships for nurses and their children. Taylor Swift will donate a signed collectible edition “Folklore" guitar, which will be auctioned for the benefit of the Nurses Heroes Foundation. The nurses of New York's Northwell Health will be the first beneficiaries of the concert.

In this Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, photo made from video and released by the Atlanta Police Department, Antonio Demetrice Rhynes surrenders to an APD drone with officers outside his apartment in Atlanta. Atlanta police announced Friday that they have arrested Rhynes on a felony murder charge for the shooting death of actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd. (Atlanta Police Department via AP)ATLANTA – Atlanta police announced Friday that they have made an arrest in the shooting death of actor Thomas Jefferson Byrd. It wasn't immediately clear whether he had an attorney who could comment on his arrest. In drone footage of the arrest released by Atlanta police, the camera enters a second-floor apartment with a damaged front door.

One questioned the report's timing and another wondered why the paper would run The New York Times' account without other sources. It was the most-engaged story that The New York Times has had this year, with 4.2 million reposts or reactions on social media through early Monday afternoon, according to NewsWhip. Seven of the 10 most-engaged stories concerned Trump's taxes, either the Times' pieces or those of other news organizations. The story ran under a large photo of Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort shrouded in palm trees, itself a provocative news decision contrasting Trump's tax records with his wealth. The Orlando Sentinel's story ran under the headline, “Report releases Trump tax info.” Somewhat bland, the headline could be seen as a way of mollifying both sides.

I want to commend them for trying and for putting together a criteria because we know criteria is a way to counter bias, said Smith. Five years ago, the film academy endeavored to significantly diversify its own membership. The best picture adjustment is just one of the effort. Others include implementing a set 10 best picture nominees starting at the 94th Oscars and mandatory unconscious bias training for academy members. The best picture standards were specifically designed to be flexible and give latitude to filmmakers.

Lee Daniels, Lulu Wang and Taraji P. Henson are among the talent participating in a series of virtual panels about inclusion and equity in Hollywood hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The organization that puts on the Oscars said Thursday that the panels rolling out through September and October will be available to the public. Entitled Academy Dialogues: It Starts with Us, the series is part of the film academys push to further equity and inclusion in its ranks and in the entertainment industry. The series launched last month with a conversation between Whoopi Goldberg and civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson about the power of narrative. Its currently available on YouTube.

The BET Awards served as an extension of the voices of Black people protesting in the streets about the inequalities Black people face daily, as artists used their performances to highlight the Black Lives Matter movement, civil rights and the lives of those lost because of police officers, including George Floyd. The BET Awards kicked off with Black artists rapping and singing anthems about the Black experience and fighting for equal rights. Nipsey’s family, we love you.”The BET Awards, one of the first awards shows to air virtually, featured performances that were sharp with artsy stage production, giving extra life to the songs being performed. “I used to watch the BET Awards all the time thinking, ‘One day that’s going to be me going up there accepting my award’ — and now it is.”Though the BET Awards are technically about handing out trophies, the awards were an afterthought. Beyoncé won the BET HER award for “Brown Skin Girl,” shared with daughter Blue Ivy Carter as well as Wizkid and Saint JHN.

LOS ANGELES Filmmaker Ava DuVernay has been elected to the film academys Board of Governors for the first time. The academy has increased the number of women and people of color on the board. Incumbent governors reelected include Whoopi Goldberg, Dolemite Is My Name screenwriter Larry Karaszewski and Participant Media CEO David Linde among others. The organization that puts on the Oscars said that the number of women on the board has gone from 25 to 26 and people of color from 11 to 12. The Board of Governors represent each of the academys 17 branches and work to set the organizations strategy, finances and fulfillment of its mission.

Whoopi Goldberg is assuring fans that it's all good between her and her co-hosts on The View. The 63-year-old actress appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers on Monday and was asked about the sometimes heated discussions the women -- specifically Goldberg, Meghan McCain and Joy Behar -- have on-air due to their different political opinions. Everyone has what they need to do, and folks, when it's women they say, 'You know, they're fighting.' You know, if we were fighting, you'd actually know it." But I wish people would give us a break too because, I just, I don't think men would be subjected to the same bullsh** you and I are subjected to."

Meghan McCain and Joy Behar have done their fair share of arguing onThe Viewthis week, but they were in full agreement when it came to what to dress up as this Halloween; as the pair sported matching costumes on Monday's episode of the morning talk show. Completing the co-hosts Stephen King-inspired outfits were Abby Huntsman as Carrie, and Whoopi Goldberg as Church, the cat from Pet Sematary. "This show has always had the ability to have different points of view, which we respect around the table," Goldberg said. So, when Im saying to you, 'Hold up, because were not hearing each other,' Im not trying to cut you off, Im trying to get you heard." RELATED CONTENT:Whoopi Goldberg and Meghan McCain Have Another Awkward Exchange on 'The View': 'Whoopi Gets to Do Her Job'Whoopi Goldberg Asks Meghan McCain to 'Respect' Her 'View' Co-Hosts

As the ladies discussed Liz Cheney, Meghan McCain revealed that she had unsuccessfully tried to get the GOP congresswoman to appear on The View. "We do, but I dont understand what this is telling me," Whoopi Goldberg replied, referencing the teleprompter, which read, "Meghan, we'll get you when we get back." "Yeah, Whoopi gets to do her job," McCain snapped back, before Goldberg took the show to its break. After McCain and Joy Behar's back-and-forth turned into a screaming match, Goldberg told everybody to "take a breath." RELATED CONTENT: Whoopi Goldberg Lectures Meghan McCain on 'Respect' on 'The View' Embed Code RestartWhoopi Goldberg Asks Meghan McCain to 'Respect' Her 'View' Co-HostsWhoopi Goldberg Addresses Misconceptions About Meghan McCain and Joy Behar's Relationship on 'The View'Meghan McCain Wishes Her 'Favorite Sparring Partner' Joy Behar a Happy Birthday

When the ladies got on the topic of a military officer asked to testify about President Donald Trump's Ukraine call, it quickly turned into a screaming match between co-hosts Meghan McCain and Joy Behar. In an attempt to calm the situation, Whoopi Goldberg stepped in, which caused even more pushback from McCain. So, when Im saying to you, 'Hold up, because were not hearing each other,' Im not trying to cut you off, Im trying to get you heard." Check out our exclusive interviews with the co-hosts: 'The View': Meghan McCain and Joy Behar Address Their So-Called Beef and Talk Season 23! (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartRELATED CONTENT:Rosie O'Donnell Defends Meghan McCain But Wishes She 'Wouldn't Be So Mean to Joy Behar'Meghan McCain Claps Back at Joy Behar on 'The View': 'Don't Feel Bad for Me, B***h'Whoopi Goldberg Intervenes After Tense Moment Between Meghan McCain and Joy Behar on 'The View'

Whoopi Goldberg isn't concerned about her fellow View co-hosts Meghan McCain and Joy Behar's sometimes tense relationship. "I don't know, I don't think about it," Goldberg said when asked, before stressing that the two do in fact get along in real life. I try to just remind myself that I'm representing 50 percent of the country. I'm representing a bunch of women even though I only have one chair and it's really important." "For more, watch the video below: 'The View': Meghan McCain and Joy Behar Address Their So-Called Beef and Talk Season 23!

On Thursday, it was announced that Whoopi Goldberg, who starred in Sister Act (1992) and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), is once again tackling the beloved role -- this time on the London stage in Sister Act The Musical. "The two of them in Sister Act, that should happen. "Can't you buy the rights to Sister Act?" I was sitting here thinking, 'Tiffany Haddish, Whoopi in Sister Act,'" Perry pondered. RELATED CONTENT: Why Whoopi Goldberg Doesn't Care About 'The View' Drama (Exclusive) Embed Code RestartWhoopi Goldberg Joins Stephen King's 'The Stand' for CBS All AccessWhoopi Goldberg Reveals She's Not Allowed to Drive Because Her 'Sight Is Not Good Enough'Rosie O'Donnell on Her Tense Relationship With Whoopi Goldberg, 'View' Tell-All Regrets

Stephen King's The Stand is filling out its star-studded cast. Whoopi Goldberg, currently a co-host on The View, has joined the upcoming CBS All Access limited series, based on King's best-selling 1978 novel, King and Goldberg announced on the daytime talk show Wednesday morning. In addition to Goldberg, Jovan Adepo, Owen Teague, Brad William Henke and Daniel Sunjata have also been cast in crucial roles. Goldberg will play Mother Abagail, a prophet who receives visions from God and guides survivors of the superflu. RELATED CONTENT:James Marsden and Amber Heard to Star in Stephen King's 'The Stand' for CBS All AccessStephen King's 'The Stand' Coming to CBS All Access as a Limited Series

Rosie ODonnell recently sat down with Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM radio show, Radio Andy, where she opened up about her long-standing feud with Whoopi Goldberg, which contributed to her second departure from The View in 2015 after only five months. "Theres a fair characterization to say that before I went on the show, [Goldberg] was not that interested in The View," she claimed. ODonnell said she began to feel some animosity from the fellow comedienne over moderating duties, which led to on-air fights. "So, when they asked me to do it, I went and talked to her and said, 'Are you sure you wanna do it? O'Donnell also admitted that she wishes she had never agreed to be interviewed for Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story of The View, a tell-all book which shed light on her fractious relationship with Goldberg.

"I get [fulfillment] from the fact that Im doing anything," Goldberg added later in the interview. Im doing books. "These are not conversations that Im having with my friends. "Ive never had any problem with having friends who had different opinions from my own. RELATED CONTENT:'The View' Addresses Report That Meghan McCain Is Leaving the ShowWhoopi Goldberg Shares Why She Chose Not to Contribute to 'The View' Tell-AllMeghan McCain Claps Back at Joy Behar on 'The View': 'Don't Feel Bad for Me, B***h'

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