Whoopie Goldberg Sympathizes With Wesley Snipes

Apr 29, 2008 - Whoopie Goldberg is taking Wesley Snipes' side and defending his actions. Snipes was just sentenced to three years in jail for not paying his taxes, and Whoopie thinks he's been used to set an example for the American people. She says that celebs who break the law are being used as scapegoats by the government to deter other people from criminal activity. - 1 Comment

Whoopi Goldberg targets ignorant financiers for her Broadway delay

Aug 05, 2008 - Whoopi Goldberg has blasted ignorant financiers for delaying the opening of her Broadway revival For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf. The show, featuring singer India.Arie in her Broadway bow, was scheduled to open later this month but the production has suffered a setback after donors pulled out over concerns about the title of Nitozake Shange’s play. Goldberg, who is among the producers of the show, says, “We had a couple of major donors who didn’t look at the title.” “They said, ‘We can’t say for colored girls or suicide - we certainly can’t say them in the same sentence.’ I was like, ‘Did you not know this play?’ But more money is coming in.” Producers have not yet announced when the play will be rescheduled. - 0 Comments

Patrick Swayze dies at 57

Sep 15, 2009 - Patrick Swayze lost his battle with pancreatic cancer Monday. He was 57. "Patrick Swayze passed away peacefully today with family at his side after facing the challenges of his illness for the last 20 months," his rep tells PEOPLE in a statement A gifted dancer, a rugged outdoorsman, a romantic leading man and a loving husband, Swayze was also, as his brother Don put it, "a warrior" in his cancer fight. - 10 Comments