HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER VIOLA DAVIS WINS PEOPLE CHOICE AWARD SNAPS BACK AT CRITICS

Viola Davis went home with a People's Choice Award Wednesday night.  And her acceptance speech had EVERYONE applauding even harder.  While looking fabulous in an Escada dress on stage at Nokia Theater Live in L.A.

"How To Get Away With Murder" star Viola Davis accepted the PCA for Favorite Actress In A New TV Series.  The 49-year-old indeed deserved the win, and her acceptance speech demanded two snaps.

While referencing that shady comment from a NY Times writer several months ago about her being "less than classically beautiful", she said:

Davis gave a shout out to the fans, and then took a pointed dig at the story while she thanked the executive producers of her series: “Thank you Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers and Peter Nowalk,” Davis said to much applause, “For thinking of a leading lady who looks like my classic beauty.”

It was a big night for the cast of Shonda Rhimes’ Grey’s Anatomy, who took home the People’s Choice Award for Favorite TV drama. The show’s cast and crew were more than humbled for the love and support.

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56 YEAR OLD ANGELA BASSETT LOOKS STUNNING AT WHITNEY HOUSTON MOVIE PREMIERE

Dazzling Angela Bassett, 56, looks half her age in suit and crop top to celebrate.  It was the premiere of her directorial debut film, Whitney, and Angela Bassett was determined ti hit a high note. 

The 56-year-old actress looked dazzling and incredibly youthful in a suit and crop top while on the red carpet at the Paley Center For Media in Beverly Hills.

Now with a role behind the camera, Angela's upcoming Lifetime biopic will remember the life and romance of superstar singer Whitney Houston, who tragically passed away at the age of 48 in 2012.

After posing up a storm, the actress-turned-director cosied up to America's Next Top Model alum Yaya DaCosta, who stars as the iconic superstar. 

Whitney Houston was found dead in a bath in a room at the Beverly Hills Hilton on February 11, 2012, following a long battle with drugs and alcohol.  

A coroner ruled the cause of death as accidental drowning. The singer had cocaine in her system at the time she died and she was also suffering from heart disease.'

 Now two years following her sudden passing, Whitney's relationship with her husband Bobby Brown (portrayed by Arlen Escarpeta) will be the main focus of the Lifetime biopic that will premiere on January 17.

OFF THE MARKET LUDACRIS AND EUDOXIE ARE MARRIED

Ludacris is starting out 2015 as a married man. Less than a week after announcing his engagement to Eudoxie, the rapper and his longtime girlfriend have tied the knot.

Luda made the announcement on Tuesday (Jan. 6) by posting a photo of him and his new wife staring into each other’s eyes. The bride was beaming in a flowy white gown, while Luda looked dapper in a suit.

“Why wait? Did the thing before 2015. #mrandmrsrbridges,” said Luda, while Eudoxie added, “#Weddingbliss Mr. & Mrs. Bridges.”

 According to TMZ, the couple got engaged on Christmas Eve and wed the same day. Luda popped the question during the day, then took his new fiancée out to dinner at a Georgia restaurant. When they returned home, there was a wedding dress picked out by Luda’s mother.

While it all came as a surprise to Eudoxie, she happily went along with the plan. A few family members and friends including Monica and LeToya Luckett were present as they exchanged vows.

Following the surprise wedding, they jetted to Costa Rica for their honeymoon.

Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Bridges!

JOHN LEGEND AND COMMON PERFORM ‘GLORY THEME FROM SELMA’ ON ‘GMA’

Rise up. John Legend and Common kicked off the new year on a high note with a performance of their Selma theme song “Glory” during “Good Morning America’s” Winter Concert Series. Donning black suits, the well-dressed gentlemen delivered the gospel-soul number live from the “GMA” Times Square studio. With Legend on keys, Common preached to the people with his wise words.

“Glory” was nominated for Best Original Song at Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards, while the civil rights drama is a frontrunner for the Oscars.

Watch their powerful performance below.

TAMERA MOWRY-HOUSLEY PREGNANT WITH BABY NO. 2

mera Mowry-Housley and husband Adam Housley are expecting a sibling for 2-year-old son Aden, The Real co-host announced Sunday via social media.

“We are thrilled to announce we are #ClearblueConfirmed! Can’t wait to meet baby #2! Love Clearblue’s pregnancy test with Smart Countdown,” Mowry-Housley, 36, wrote. “It helped me get through the wait to get my result by counting down with me.”

 The actress and Housley, 42, a senior correspondent at Fox News, were married in May 2011 and welcomed their son in November 2012.

And just in case we hear similar news from her twin sister Tia Mowry-Hardrict — mom to 3½-year-old son Cree — in the coming months, Mowry-Housley warns it will be a happy coincidence.

“If we end up pregnant at the same time, we didn’t plan it!” she told PEOPLE in July.

CHRIS BROWN CHANNELS KRIS KROSS IN ‘FAN OF A FAN’ PHOTO SHOOT

Cool or Nah? Chris Brown is starting out the new year with a new look. The R&B superstar pays homage to ’90s hip-hop duo Kris Kross in the first promo photos for Fan of a Fan.

Breezy rocks braids, a Cross Colours camo jacket, and backwards hat while standing alongside Tyga in the black-and-white pics, which he shared on Instagram.

“FAN OF A FAN ALBUM #2015,” said Chris.

His joint album with Tyga arrives four-and-a-half years after their Fan of a Fan mixtape, which spawned the hit single “Deuces.”

Last month, they dropped the first single, “Ayo.” The Nic Nac-produced song will go to iTunes on January 6.

On January 28, Breezy and Trey Songz will launch their “Between the Sheets Tour” with special guest Tyga in Hampton, Va.

Before they hit the road, T-Raww will drop The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty on January 27 featuring the singles “40 Mill” and “Make It Work.”