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First 'The Butler' Trailer: Forest Whitaker Serves Eight Most Powerful Men in the U.S.
May 08, 2013 03:05:15Whitaker portrays Cecil Gaines, a man who has been a part of America history as a White House butler, in the trailer for the film which also stars Oprah Winfrey.
Forest Whitaker Slams New York City Deli for Falsely Accusing Him of Shoplifting
February 17, 2013 07:02:19The 'Last King of Scotland' star asks that, in the future, the Upper East Side market 'change their behavior and treat the public in a fair and just manner.'
First Official Look at Forest Whitaker as 'The Butler'
August 21, 2012 02:08:41Whitaker portrays Eugene Allen, a 'pantry man' at the White House who served eight presidents, in this Lee Daniels-directed movie.
America Ferrera Invites 'Ugly Betty' Co-Stars to 'Our Family Wedding' NY Premiere
March 10, 2010 03:03:34The special screening at AMC Loews Lincoln Square was attended by the actress' cast mates from her TV series, including Eric Mabius and Ana Ortiz.
Forest Whitaker Not Snubbing Louis Armstrong's Marijuana Love in Biopic
March 08, 2010 02:03:38Being set to play and direct an upcoming biopic about Louis Armstrong, Forest Whitaker reveals that he will expose the most controversial aspects of Satchmo's life.
Forest Whitaker to Headline 'Criminal Minds' Spin-Off
January 26, 2010 02:01:30The actor has been booked a regular job on television, playing a loyal leader who profiles criminals outside FBI bureaucracy.
Noms for 2009 Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Unveiled
December 17, 2009 03:12:29Leading the pack are 'Up in the Air' and 'Where the Wild Things Are' which grab six nominations each and will be up against each other in three categories.
'Where the Wild Things Are' Glams Up for N.Y. Premiere
October 14, 2009 03:10:16Attended by many celebrities including Tom Hanks and Blake Lively, the special screening event takes place at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center in New York City.
Forest Whitaker Replacement by 50 Cent in 'The Expendables' Addressed
March 19, 2009 01:03:06Following reports that 50 Cent has been cast in 'The Expendables' to replace Forest Whitaker, Sylvester Stallone comes out with an explanation of his decision for the choice.
Forest Whitaker to Announce Nominees of the 81st Academy Awards
January 21, 2009 11:01:49Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have chosen Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker to accompany the Academy president Sid Ganis in announcing nominees for the 81st Annual Academy Awards.
will.i.am's New Barack Obama-Inspired Track 'America's Song' Premiered
January 20, 2009 08:01:48will.i.am brings in Seal, Bono, Mary J. Blige and Faith Hill to perform his Barack Obama-inspired composition 'America's Song' for the first time in 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'.
