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NAACP Image Awards 2013 TV Winners: 'Scandal' Is Outstanding Drama Series

February 02, 2013 12:02:00

As the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People held its annual awards show, "Scandal" snatched a coveted award in the TV field. The ABC hit series was named Outstanding Drama Series, beating other contenders which included "Boardwalk Empire", "Grey's Anatomy", "Treme" and "True Blood".

The Shonda Rhimes-created show also led Kerry Washington to win Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series prize. The Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series, meanwhile, went to LL Cool J of "NCIS: Los Angeles".

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'Scandal' 2.11 Preview Shows How the Injury Affects the President

January 11, 2013 03:01:16

The President is already awake, but that doesn't mean his loyal supporters will stop worrying about him when "Scandal" returns next week. As the President is taking questions from the press who are curious whether the shooting may cause impaired brain functioning, Olivia and Cyrus are concerned that Fitz isn't strong enough to even stand on the podium.

Meanwhile, a doctor tells Fitz that the bullet got through the part of his brain that's in charge of his personality and his ability to make decision. The President shows signs that he's still struggling to be fully recovered while already back to work.

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'Scandal' 2.10 Clip Shows Graphic Torture Scene

January 04, 2013 03:01:31

"Scandal" is going to feature a graphic torture scene in its upcoming episode, which is previewed in a new clip. In it, Guillermo Diaz's Huck is being interrogated after he's arrested under the Patriot Act in the last episode. Accused of attempting to assassinate President Grant (Tony Goldwyn), he's forced to admit the crime he didn't commit during the brutal interrogation.

"His past has prepared him for what's coming - but I can't say what is," Diaz previously teased about what's coming for him next. "It's not going to be good."

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Henry Ian Cusick Not Returning to 'Scandal' Season 2, Joshua Malina Upped as Regular

June 09, 2012 08:06:17

Henry Ian Cusick isn't a part of "Scandal" anymore. The Scottish-Peruvian actor, who received an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Desmond Hume on "Lost", will not return for the sophomore season of the ABC drama series as his contract is not picked up.

The Hollywood Reporter says Cusick's dismissal is amicable. On the political thriller series, he played ladies man Stephen Finch who is a member of Olivia Pope's (Kerry Washington) team of professional fixers.

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New Sneak Peek for Shonda Rimes' Drama 'Scandal' Sees a Decision Making

January 20, 2012 03:01:18

A new look at Shonda Rimes' upcoming drama series "Scandal" has landed online. The clip highlights Olivia Pope's fierce attitude as she and her partners are discussing the pros and cons of taking on a new client. While most of her team mates seem to be reluctant to handle the case, she has her own opinion and decides to take the client without even bothering to take a vote.

Playing the charismatic Olivia is Kerry Washington. The gig marks her first major TV role. Speaking to ET Online on what got her hooked to the show, she revealed, "The script was so good; I threw it across the room at one point. I really wanted this role -- and I had to beat out a lot of other actresses."

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Shonda Rhimes' New Drama 'Scandal' Gets Premiere Date

January 11, 2012 12:01:26

ABC has announced the latest update from its midseason schedule at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. During the panel taking place on Tuesday, January 10, the network let people know when they can tune in new shows "Scandal" and "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23".

Coming from "Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes, "Scandal" will air every Thursday at 10 P.M., beginning April 5, after the medical drama series. With the arrival of "Scandal", "Private Practice" has to move to Tuesday night slot starting April 24.

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