Latest Whoopi Goldberg News
Sister Act 3 Will 'Hopefully' Begin Production In 2022
'Sister Act 3' will "hopefully" begin production in 2022.The comedy franchise - which stars Whoopi Goldberg as singer Deloris Van Cartier who was forced to go undercover as a nun after witnessing a crime...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 April 2022
Haley Bennett Joins Till Cast
Haley Bennett is to star in 'Till'.The 33-year-old actress has been cast alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Danielle Deadwyler, Frankie Faison and Jalyn Hall in the new flick, which is currently shooting in Atlanta.The picture is being...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 November 2021
Tim Federle To Direct Sister Act 3
Tim Federle will direct 'Sister Act 3'.The 41-year-old filmmaker has been tapped to helm the new film in the Disney comedy franchise that will see Whoopi Goldberg reprise the role of Deloris Van Cartier, the...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 October 2021
Whoopi Goldberg Joins The Cast Of Till
Whoopi Goldberg has joined the cast of 'Till'.The 65-year-old actress will star as Emmett Till's grandmother Alma Carthan in the upcoming movie, which centres on the story of Till's mother and her fight for justice.Danielle...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 July 2021
Whoopi Goldberg Proud That She's 'Still Here'
Whoopi Goldberg is most proud of the fact she's "still here" and being herself.The 65-year-old actress has reflected on her longstanding career, admitting that her biggest success is not only that she didn't "fade away"...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 April 2021
Whoopi Goldberg Penning Script For Superhero Movie About An 'Old Black Woman'
Whoopi Goldberg is penning a superhero movie about an "old Black woman".The Hollywood legend has revealed she has been "obsessed" with superheroes since she was a child and is planning to give Marvel and DC...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 April 2021
Whoopi Goldberg Thanks Patrick Swayze For Ghost Role
Whoopi Goldberg landed her iconic role in ‘Ghost’ after Patrick Swayze gave producers an ultimatum.The 65-year-old star was asked not to audition to play psychic Oda Mae Brown in the 1990 movie because of concerns...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 November 2020
Whoopi Goldberg: Patrick Swayze Got Me Ghost Role
Whoopi Goldberg has revealed that Patrick Swayze was instrumental in her getting her role in 'Ghost'.The Oscar-winning star played psychic Oda Mae Brown in the hit 1990 rom-com and revealed that Patrick – who played...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 October 2020
Whoopi Goldberg Working On Sister Act 3
Whoopi Goldberg has hinted that a third 'Sister Act' film is in the pipeline.The 64-year-old actress played Deloris Van Cartier in the 1992 movie and its sequel 'Sister Act: Back in the Habit' and revealed...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 October 2020
The Princess Bride Cast To Reunite For Virtual Script Read
The cast of 'The Princess Bride' are to virtually reunite for a reading of the film's script.Original cast members from the 1987 comedy fantasy flick such as Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Carol Kane, Chris Sarandon,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 September 2020
Whoopi Goldberg Urges Disney To Build A Theme Park Attraction In Memory Of Chadwick Boseman
Whoopi Goldberg has urged Disney Parks to consider building a 'Blank Panther'-themed land in tribute to Chadwick Boseman.The late actor - who passed away last week following a secret battle with colon cancer - starred...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 September 2020
Whoopi Goldberg 'Keeps Asking' For Sister Act 3
Whoopi Goldberg ''keeps asking'' to make 'Sister Act 3'. The 64-year-old star is keen to reprise her role as Deloris Van Cartier/ Sister Mary Clarence in a third film in the franchise - following on...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 August 2020
Whoopi Goldberg: Cops Need To Relearn How To Police
Whoopi Goldberg wants police departments to re-teach cops ''how to police'' following the Black Lives Matter movement. The 64-year-old actress believes the key to tackling systematic racism is forcing society to make a change as...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 June 2020
Whoopi Goldberg Unites With Extinction Rebellion For Climate Change Film
Whoopi Goldberg has teamed up with Extinction Rebellion to help shine a light on the climate change crisis.The 64-year-old actress has lent her talents to a new three-minute film - entitled 'The Gigantic Change' -...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 June 2020
Kenneth Cole Launches The Mental Health Coalition
Kenneth Cole has launched a new initiative designed to fight stigmas around mental health.The 66-year-old fashion designer is seeking to bring together health organisations, platforms, and advocates through the Mental Health Coalition, and he admits...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 21 May 2020
Whoopi Goldberg's Calling In Life Is Helping People On The View
Whoopi Goldberg says her calling in life is helping people on 'The View'.The 64-year-old actress has been part of the talk show since 2007, and has said that whilst she'd love to return to acting...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 May 2020
Bruce Springsteen, Sza And Bon Jovi Set For New Jersey Coronavirus Relief Concert
Bruce Springsteen has announced a star-studded benefit concert for The New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund (NJPRF).The Boss is set to perform along with the likes of Halsey, SZA, Bon Jovi, Tony Bennett and Charlie Puth...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 April 2020
Howie Mandel Joins Pierre The Pigeon-hawk
Howie Mandel is among a number stars lending his voice to new animated film 'Pierre The Pigeon-Hawk'.According to Deadline, the 'America's Got Talent' judge will be joined in the project by Luis Guzman, Paul Blackthorne,...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 April 2020
Oscar Winning Director Jordan Peele Hopes His Story Will Inspire Others
Director Jordan Peele made history at the 2018 Oscars - becoming the first black person to win a statue for Best Original Screenplay for his directional debut, Get Out. Now the 39-year-old has said he...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 March 2018
Leon Russell Dies Aged 74
Leon Russell has died at the age of 74.The 'Tight Rope' hitmaker - whose real name is Claude Russell Bridges - sadly passed away at his home in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday (13.11.16).Leon's wife, Jan...
By Clive King on 15 November 2016
Stars Honour Marvin Gaye At Kennedy Center Gala
The Sister Act actress hosted the concert, titled How Sweet It Is: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye, at the Center in Washington, D.C. on Sunday and told the crowd about the late Motown...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 06 June 2016
Stacey Dash Claims Bet 'Lies To Black Americans' As Feud Heats Up
Actress Stacey Dash has accused the BET (Black Entertainment Television) network of lying to black Americans by ‘telling them that the rest of America is racist.’ The Clueless star has been embroiled in a feud...
By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 January 2016
Chris Rock Under Pressure To Step Down As Oscars Host In Diversity Row
Oscars host Chris Rock is coming under increasing calls to boycott the awards ceremony in the aftermath of the controversial nominations last week, in which none of the 20 acting nominations went to a black...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 January 2016
Whoopi Goldberg Worried She Had Upset Fans During Fire Evacuation
The Ghost star's comedy gig at the Casino New Brunswick in Moncton was cut short over the weekend after a blaze broke out on her tour bus while she was onstage, but the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 October 2015
Whoopi Goldberg Cuts Show Short After Tour Bus Fire
Whoopi was performing at the Casino New Brunswick in Moncton on Saturday (24Oct15) when the fire started in a parking lot at the back of the building, editors at TMZ.com report. Audience...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 October 2015
Whoopi Goldberg Disagrees With Viola Davis' Emmys Speech
The Help star made history by becoming the first black woman to win the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Emmy Award in September (15) for her TV show How to Get Away...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 October 2015
Whoopi Goldberg Not Ruling Out Sister Act 3 Movie
The Ghost star portrayed a club singer on the run who took shelter in a convent in the original 1992 comedy and its 1993 sequel Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit....
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 October 2015
Raven-symone Causes Controversy On 'The View' With 'Ghetto Names' Comments
Raven-Symoné has come under fire on social media for comments she made during an episode of ‘The View’ on Thursday. During a segment on the talk show, the former Disney Channel star said she would...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 October 2015
'The View' Loses Three More Sponsors Over Nurses Controversy
Three more big name sponsors have pulled their advertising from ‘The View’ following jokes made by hosts Joy Behar and Michelle Collins about the nursing profession earlier this week. According to TMZ, Party City, Snuggle...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 September 2015
Whoopi Goldberg's Daughter Recovering From Health Scare
The Ghost star was absent for Monday's taping of her U.S. talk show The View, and when she returned on Tuesday (15Sep15), she revealed she had to skip work to be by the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 September 2015
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