Watch Ava DuVernay's Inspiring Speech at Variety's Power of Women: 'Who Speaks for Us Within the Industry?'

“I figured it out early: if you didn’t get cast, or didn’t care to play the game, you’d better figure out how to put on your own show.” Words to live by from Bette Midler. The Divine Miss M was honored at Variety‘s Power of Women NY event presented by Lifetime. She returned the nod with songs, [...]

CNN chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour called out the dangers of powerful leaders using “fake news” as a weapon against journalists “who go toward danger” to challenge despots and others. Amanpour cited the shocking statistic that “deliberate targeting is the leading cause of death for journalists” as she was feted Friday at Variety’s Power of [...]

Taraji P. Henson got emotional on Friday discussing the history and stigma of mental health in the black community at Variety’s Power of Women NY presented by Lifetime. “The history of mental illness for black people in America stretches all the way back 400 years, 15 million people, and an ocean that holds the stories,” [...]

Viola Davis’ full Power of Women speech praised the work of #MeToo founder Tarana Burke.

Padma Lakshmi reclaims the many names of the uterus for women empowerment at the Power of Women event.

“As I look out at this room of hundreds of women, I can’t help but feel inspired and totally safe knowing that this is Mike Pence’s personal hell.”