Shonda Rhimes: Bill Cosby Did Not Inspire This Week’s ‘Scandal’

Shonda Rhimes: Bill Cosby did not inspire this week’s Scandal

An acclaimed professor was found to have drugged and raped scores of women on last night’s episode, but Cosby didn’t serve as inspiration. “I don’t need the Cosby scandal to inspire me to tell a story about rape,” says Rhimes. “As if that is the only instance in which rape is relevant. Somewhere in America, a woman is raped every two minutes. Every two minutes. Let’s not diminish or insult the stories of these survivors by suggesting that I could only decide to tell a story about rape because of a celebrity scandal.”

Donald Trump used his SNL-hosting veto power to reject risqué sketches that may not play well in Iowa

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Bob Odenkirk hopes Donald Trump uses the SNL monologue he submitted

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Stephen Colbert has bigger ratings when The Late Show features political guests

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Hannibal Buress doesn’t expect his Comedy Central show Why? to return

“If I had to guess, I probably wouldn’t be doing that again,” he says. “I’m looking at some other TV opportunities right now. It was definitely some good moments, it definitely got better as the season flowed along, it got more comfortable. It wasn’t the ideal format for me. I don’t think I’ll be doing it again.”

Latest American Horror Story: Hotel casualty “had a blast”

“I think when you watch stuff like that, you go, ‘This must be terrifying to shoot,’ but it’s the complete opposite when you’re in that room,” says the actor.

James Corden sent his parents to an NFL locker room

The Late Late Show host’s British parents served as correspondents at the Bills-Jaguars game two weeks ago played in London.

Nashville adds Steve Kazee

The Tony- and Grammy-winning actor/singer/guitarist will play a character named Riff starting next year.