Scandal, Shonda Rhimes’ TV drama starring Kerry Washington as a D.C. political fixer, has taken over social media every Thursday this season, with the Jan. 31 episode generating more than 2,200 tweets a minute and five worldwide trending topics. The entire cast has contributed to the effort, live-tweeting during episodes using the #AskScandal hashtag and generating such [...]
TV’s ‘Scandal’ Rules Social Media With 2,200 Tweets Per Minute, 5 Trending Topics
February 8, 2013 | Posted by
Shonda Rhimes Blasts ABC’s “Bunheads” For Lack Of Diversity
June 14, 2012 | Posted by
“Scandal” creator and writer Shonda Rhimes knows a thing or two about diversity on a major network. Shonda’s three top rated shows including “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice” are noted for its diversity. So it’s not surprising the writer had something to say about ABC’s latest show “Bunheads” which features no black actors. “Hey @abcfbunheads: [...]
With ‘Scandal,’ Shonda Rhimes Is Upending Racist Hollywood Formulas and Changing TV
May 17, 2012 | Posted by
Acclaimed writer, director and executive producer Shonda Rhimes has hit yet another milestone. Her new show Scandal, starring Kerry Washington, has been picked up for a second season on ABC. The show and its creator are garnering praise from all sides for this long-overdue feat. The last time one of the major networks renewed a [...]
Kerry Washington’s ‘Scandal’ Renewed for Second Season
May 13, 2012 | Posted by
ABC has decided to renew Kerry Washington’s television drama Scandal for a second season. The show is a major showcase for Washington, who stars as a Washington, D.C., power broker and former White House staffer who gets hired by every major D.C. player when they are in trouble and need to find a way out [...]
