Vanessa Williams

Notable/Quotable: That Time When Vanessa Williams' Mom Caught Her Having Sex

Posted 05.23.2012

I was at work and I thought this was the day that I could come home, because I had a little extra time at lunch, so I did. And I came home and I thoug...

Vanessa Williams To Kimmel: 'I Know How To Make People Cry'

Posted 05.01.2012

Vanessa Williams opened up on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" (Weeknights, 12 a.m. ET on ABC) about the last days of "Desperate Housewives." Williams revealed ...

'Desperate' Series Finale Scoop: I Do's, Birth & Death!

Posted 05.01.2012

Grab a tissue because the "Desperate Housewives" series finale promises to be chock full of touching moments. In a new behind the scenes report from T...

PHOTOS: The Week's Best Style Moments

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 04.27.2012

Our list of style standouts was extra long this week... Nicole Richie, who rarely disappoints, took a walk on the wild and wonderful side in a yell...

Vanessa Williams' Frank Talk On Having An Abortion

Posted 04.19.2012

Vanessa Williams spoke frankly about her experience with abortion as a teenager in a interview with ABC's Juju Chang. The actress has made a number...

Vanessa Williams Reveals Childhood Molestations

Posted 04.05.2012

When it comes to Vanessa Williams, "You Have No Idea." The 49-year-old's new memoir, which carries the mysterious title, reveals within the pages that...

'FNL' Alum Books New Pilot & More Casting Scoop

Posted 03.10.2012

Another "Friday Night Lights" alum has booked their return to TV. The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop on Zach Gilford's new gig, reporting that he's ...

PHOTOS: Best Style Moments Of The Week

Huffington Post | Julee Wilson | Posted 05.09.2012

Celebs were out strutting their stuff this week from the front rows of Paris Fashion Week to swanky events stateside. Here's a look at the best fa...

Historic Evening at the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards: Viola Davis Salutes Whitney Houston and Sidney, Harry and Cicely Steal the Show

Tanya Young Williams | Posted 04.22.2012

Tanya Young Williams

Whitney Houston was a crowing jewel of the African-American community. On the red carpet at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards, the passionate expressions of overwhelming loss were intimate and personal.

Vanessa Williams Hopes Her 'Desperate Housewives' Character Doesn't Get Killed Off

Posted 02.10.2012

It was a meeting of the Williams Friday on "The Wendy Williams Show" (weekdays on Fox) as Vanessa Williams stopped by to talk about the final season ...

Stars We'd Love To See On TV

The Huffington Post | HuffPost TV Staff | Posted 02.08.2012

This pilot casting season has been full of celebration-worthy announcements. Chi McBride! Judy Greer! Kyle Bornheimer! Joanna Garcia! Sarah Chalke! Th...

Annette Bourdeau

Meet Ms. Brown, A.K.A. Vanessa Williams

HuffingtonPost.com | Annette Bourdeau | Posted 02.07.2012

Did you recognize the iconic voice behind Ms. Brown, the latest M&M's spokescandy, introduced in Sunday's hugely popular Super Bowl spot? The formidab...

Maggie Furlong

Who Should Die On 'Desperate Housewives'?

HuffingtonPost.com | Maggie Furlong | Posted 01.27.2012

Now in its eighth and final season, "Desperate Housewives" is preparing to say goodbye to Wisteria Lane forever. But how does the cast want things to ...

Red Carpet Fashion Chat with Haute Couture Designer Randi Rahm

Holly Cara Price | Posted 03.17.2012

Holly Cara Price

One of the most important pieces of the entire puzzle is red carpet fashions and who better to ask about this than couture designer Randi Rahm, who first opened her successful Fifth Avenue atelier 14 years ago.

YoungArts Comes to LA

Hoyt Hilsman | Posted 01.29.2012

Hoyt Hilsman

The level of professionalism from these young artists was both stunning and inspirational, and provided great hope for those of us devoted to the future of the arts in America.

Lance Gross, Vanessa Williams Confimed For 'The Marriage Counselor'

Posted 12.28.2011

Blackfilm.com has confirmed that Lance Gross, Vanessa Williams, and Robbie Jones have been added to Tyler Perry's latest film, 'The Marriage Counselor...

Why Desperate Housewives Hit Home

Posted 11.25.2011

WSJ Speakeasy: This Sunday from 9 to 10 p.m., please don't call me unless it's really urgent. I'm blocking out the hour to watch "Desperate Hous...

PHOTO: Vanessa Williams Without Makeup

mediatakeout.com | Posted 09.11.2011

Vanessa Williams was ALWAYS a beautiful woman... ...

Employee Fired Over Tweet On Corporate Account

AP | Posted 08.08.2011

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- An economic development agency has let one of its employees go over a Twitter post that suggested her colleagues knock off work earl...

PHOTOS: Vanessa Williams Still Gorgeous At 48

mediatakeout.com | Posted 05.25.2011

Vanessa Williams just turned 48 -- click through for photos of the talented actress/model....

Bob Guccione, Vanessa, and Me

Susie Bright | Posted 05.25.2011

Susie Bright

My late and legendary "porn boss" is in the news today. It's fascinating to learn personal history of my first mainstream publisher.

Did I Marry My Cousin?

Megan Smolenyak | Posted 11.17.2011

Megan Smolenyak

I was delighted this week when NBC announced the celebrities for the next season of Who Do You Think You Are?, the popular celebrity roots show (in ca...

Vanessa Williams Going To 'Desperate Housewives'

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

NEW YORK — Vanessa Williams is headed to Wisteria Lane next fall on "Desperate Housewives." ABC said Tuesday she'll play a "wicked new housewif...

On the Culture Front: Stephen Sondheim Revisits His Life in the Theater

Chris Kompanek | Posted 05.25.2011

Chris Kompanek

Despite being the most recognizable name in musical theater, Stephen Sondheim has kept his personal life mostly under raps until now. Sondheim on Sondheim brings the man center stage.

Ugly Betty: Saying Goodbye

Lauren J. Rivera | Posted 05.25.2011

Lauren J. Rivera

In the end, I thank the writers and actors for giving me a show that, at times, mimicked my life in such a way that I wondered if I was being followed.