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Jenifer Lewisis urging compassion in the wake of theJussie Smollettcontroversy. “I’m not going to lie to you, I am one of the most compassionate people on this planet. I love people. I’m an entertainer,” said Lewis, 62. “But when we make a mistake — I mean, who knows the true story? But I do know that we have to have compassion. But more than that, there has to be consequences — for whatever happened....

01of 12Kicking Off the DayHenry Wu"Getting ready to go through the works," Marcus says as he settles into the grooming chair. 01of 12 Kicking Off the Day Henry Wu “Getting ready to go through the works,” Marcus says as he settles into the grooming chair. 02of 12Social MomentHenry Wu"Quick check of the ‘gram to see what’s popping off." 02of 12 Social Moment “Quick check of the ‘gram to see what’s popping off....

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Now, stars of the ABC sitcom are reflecting on the show’s universal appeal to audiences across the country and the globe ahead of its upcoming series finale. Speaking with PEOPLE at theBlack-ishseries finale event at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture on Saturday,Anthony Andersonsaid the show’s appeal comes from its “authenticity,” “being unapologetic,” and “fighting for what you believe in.” “And that’s what made our show appealing,” the 51-year-old actor said....

Photo: Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Black-ishhas been renewed for an eighth and final season at ABC. CreatorKenya Barrisannounced the “exciting and bittersweet” news on Instagram Friday, days prior to Tuesday’s season 7 finale. “In this day and age it is rare to get to decide when your show should come to an end, and we are grateful along with ABC to be able to make this final season exactly what we’d hoped for—– and to do it with the entire and AMAZINGLY STELLAR cast coming back to close this chapter out with us the right way!...

After eight seasons and multipleEmmy awards,Black-ish, which first came to ABC in 2014, is about to air its finale episodes. Scribner called them “a beautiful thing” and said we’ll see the Johnson family “go out on top.” Although Scribner called the process of filming the end “super emotional,” thanks to Anderson’s energy onset, it was “impossible to keep a straight face.” “It was a great nurturing experience, I think,” Scribner said of working with a veteran comedian like Anderson....

Daryl Hannahand directorRidley Scottare honoring theirBlade RunnercolleagueRutger Hauerafter the actordied on Fridayat the age of 75. “I am heartbroken to learn he has left us,” Hannah continued. “He was unpredictable, extremely human, inspired, electric and mesmerizing.” The actress added, “It was thrilling to work with him as an actor and I admired his deep commitment as an activist, with his support of the important work of Sea Shepard and of those who fight against the scourge of AIDS....

Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Rutger Hauer, the Dutch actor best known for starring in 1982’sBlade Runner, has died. He was 75. According toa statement on his website, Hauer died on Friday at his home in the Netherlands following a short illness. The actor’s funeral was held on Wednesday, several outlets report. Hauer’s most famous role was as villain Roy Batty inBlade Runner, where he starred alongsideHarrison Ford‘s Rick Deckard in the film that became a cult hit long after its release....

Kelly Clarksonloves her wine, and she will defend it until the end.After country singerMaren Morrisdeclared red wine as “gross” to her followers on Friday, theVoicecoach, 36, quickly offered to introduce her to some excellent reds.“Guys, I hate to tell you this, but red wine is gross. #UnrefinedPalate,” tweeted Morris, 28. Responded Clarkson: “#Blasphemy…..I mean, maybe you haven’t had the right glass of Pinot Noir is all I’m saying. This calls for a winery tour!...

TheKeeping Up with the Kardashiansstar, 33, couldn’t help but coo over her little girl in the two clips she uploaded to her Instagram Story. Khloe Kardashian/Instagram TheRevenge Bodyhost first introduced her little one to the world on May 12in a video of True lookingup at the camera with a flower superimposed over her right cheek. Most recently, Kardashian Snapchatted aphoto of “Mommy’s little love”on Friday, explaining in a video that True isalready a champion sleeper, having snoozed for eight hours straight....

Gabrielle UnionandDwyane Wadeare opening up about their journey to become parents. In aninterviewwithOprah Winfrey, airing Dec. 8 on OWN, the couple share experiences and milestones in their unique path to parenthood after announcing theNov. 7 arrivalof their daughterKaavia Jamesvia surrogate. Radiating with joy, Union smiles while simply answering, “Yeah.” The pair, whowed in August 2014, also went on to reveal that after sharing their happy news, they were met with backlash from people who questioned why the couple chose to make the announcementalongside photos of Unionresting in a hospital bed with her husband....

Photo:Roy Rochlin/Getty Images; Warner BrosQuinton Aaron, the actor who portrayedMichael Oherin the 2009 movieThe Blind Side, is recalling why he never met the real-life football player until years after the film.As Aaron, 39, spoke with PEOPLE about the newcontroversy surrounding the filmWednesday, the actor/singer recalled that he only met Oher, now 37, in 2013, at a Chicago autograph-signing event he describes as “the only time he and I had ever come into contact with one another....

Michael Oher.Photo:Scott Boehm/AP Photo Scott Boehm/AP Photo “Everybody should be mad at the Hollywood studio system,” the writer told thePost. “Michael Oher should jointhe writers' strike. It’s outrageous how Hollywood accounting works, but the money is not in the Tuohys’ pockets.” The Blind Side movie scene.Everett “What I feel really sad about is I watched the whole thing up close,” Lewis told thePost. “They showered him with resources and love. That he’s suspicious of them is breathtaking....