Posts Tagged: Debbie Allen

‘A Different World’ Celebrates 35th Anniversary

This month marks the 35th anniversary of of the NBC-tv hit show  ‘A Different World’. Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison are making the rounds. During a recent interview on The Breakfast Club Jasmine said she didn’t like how Lisa Bonet was treated on set. They said she was disrespected in front of the audience and in front… Read more »

Debbie Allen Makes History First Black Woman To Receive Governors Award

Debbie Allen made history as the first black woman to receive the Governor’s Award at Sunday evening’s Emmy Awards. The actress, director, and choreographer was presented with the award by Jada Pinkett-Smith, director and producer Ava Duvernay, actress Ellen Pompeo, and actor Michael Douglass. The Governors Award is given to an “individual for outstanding achievement in the… Read more »

Jesse Williams

Jesse Williams leaving ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ after 12 seasons

Jesse Williams is leaving “Grey’s Anatomy” after starring in the ABC series for 12 seasons.  The fine Dr. Jackson Avery is who has been with the show since 2009 will not be coming back. “I will forever be grateful for the boundless opportunities provided me by Shonda Rhimes, the network, studio, fellow castmates, our incredible… Read more »

Phylicia Rashad

Phylicia Rashad Joining Grey’s Anatomy

Phylicia Rashad is joining the cast of Grey’s Anatomy for a short time in season 17.   According to co-star, executive producer, and real-life sister Debbie Allen, Rashad will be seen in episode 12.   The sisters won’t share any screen time during Phylicia’s guest appearance.   Do you think this will be the last season of Grey’s Anatomy?