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Issa Rae scores $40M TV and film deal
The one thing in Issa Rae‘s life that is not “Insecure” is her bank account. Rae’s meteoric rise and long-term future in Hollywood has been made official by a reported…
Read MoreHBO responds to colorism allegations against ‘Lovecraft Country’
The breakout series “Lovecraft Country” is facing criticism over new allegations of colorism following the release of a now-viral TikTok video. Now, HBO has released a brief statement in response…
Read MoreFilmmaker Andre Gaines discusses true story behind ‘The Lady and the Dale’
Andre Gaines, a producer, writer, director and the founder of Cinemation Studios, discusses why the four-part docuseries, “The Lady and the Dale,” which is currently airing on HBO / HBO…
Read MoreSam Pollard releases new HBO documentary: ‘Black Art in the Absence of Light’
Sam Pollard is an award-winning director who gives a voice to the voiceless and shares the rich stories of our community. In his new documentary on HBO, he spotlights Black…
Read MoreIssa Rae announces end of ‘Insecure,’ launches MasterClass series (video)
Tackling Hollywood is no easy feat, and actress and producer Issa Rae will be offering some solid professional advice with the launch of her own MasterClass series, “Creating Outside the…
Read MoreNoma Dumezweni of ‘The Undoing’ keeps audiences guessing until the end
Noma Dumezweni performance in “The Undoing” was more than memorable. The HBO limited series featured Dumezweni as no-nonsense attorney, Haley Fitzgerald. Charged with representing Jonathan Fraser (Hugh Grant) in his…
Read MoreLeBron James tells Barack Obama if he’ll play defense next year (video)
Former President Barack Obama and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James have formed a mutual admiration society. Therefore, it seemed apropos to have Obama as the guest on the latest…
Read MoreUrbanworld Film Festival guide: 5 independent films you should be watching
The Urbanworld Film Festival kicks off its 24th year this week with a slate of new films. Founded in 1997 by Stacey Spikes, Urbanworld, and its founding partner, HBO, is…
Read More‘Insecure’ fans shocked after learning which character is pregnant in real life
As the cast of “Insecure” gathered at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night, Sept. 20, 2020, they shared photos, laughs and even…
Read More5 artists to check out from the ‘Insecure’ season 4 soundtrack
Since “Insecure” first premiered in 2016, Sunday nights at 10 p.m. have become the perfect way to end our weekends the right way. The show, created by Issa Rae, follows…
Read MoreSam Pollard discusses HBO’s ‘Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered’ docuseries (video)
Sam Pollard is an award-winning director who gives a voice to the voiceless and shares the rich stories of our community. From 1979 to 1981, at least 30 Black children…
Read MoreIssa Rae explains what she’s fed up with about Hollywood
Issa Rae shares what she is fed up with about Hollywood. The “Insecure” creator told “Yahoo Entertainment” she always works to ensure that her sets are diverse because “it is…
Read MoreJéan Elie brings a complex edge to his gay character on HBO’s ‘Insecure’
On Sunday, April 12, 2020, HBO will kick off the fourth season of “Insecure.” The hit show delves into the complexities of life, love and relationships for young adults. Jéan…
Read More‘Insecure’ returns for season 4 with Issa living her passion, Molly locked down
The “Insecure” season 4 trailer is out, and the crew is back in business. Picking up right where we last saw them, Issa (Issa Rae) puts her full efforts into…
Read MoreHBO snatches up the Russell Simmons documentary after Oprah bows out
HBO surprised no one when it announced it bought and will air the inflammatory Russell Simmons documentary that accuses the music mogul of raping several employees back in the day.…
Read MorePatti LaBelle making movie about singers who have dissed her
Melody maker Patti LaBelle has been thriving in the music game for so long that Martin Luther King and Malcolm X were still alive when she got started. During her…
Read MoreFans upset that Issa Rae will remake ‘Set if Off’
Many urbanites have their faces twisted up as they digest the news that one-woman juggernaut Issa Rae has signed on to produce and possibly star in the 1996 classic Set…
Read MoreTwitter torches Kevin Hart for ‘gaslighting’ Lil Nas X
After years of floating above the clouds on that magic carpet of box office blockbusters and sold-out comedy concerts, actor Kevin Hart has suddenly hit some unexpected turbulence that has…
Read MoreDwayne Johnson gives fans an update on HBO’s ‘Ballers’
Dwayne Johnson made an announcement about the popular HBO series, “Ballers.” The 47-year-old actor plays retired NFL pro Spencer Strasmore, who becomes a financial advisor after quitting the game in the…
Read MoreZendaya sends a message to her ‘Euphoria’ fans
Zendaya sent a special message to her fans after the season finale of “Euphoria” aired. The 22-year-old actress, who plays Rue in the HBO drama, posted a lengthy message on…
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