Posts Tagged ‘Insecure’
Issa Rae still feels she has to ‘prove’ herself in Hollywood despite success
Issa Rae still feels as though she needs to “prove” herself in Hollywood. The 35-year-old actress first garnered attention in 2011 for her work on the YouTube web series “Awkward Black Girl” and is currently starring in the HBO series “Insecure” — of which she is the creator — which was recently renewed for a…
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 threaded in the fabric of my being to look around me and make sure that there is representation because that’s what I wholeheartedly want to…
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 Elie, who portrays Issa Rae’s younger, gay brother Ahmal, recently shared his thoughts about the new season and giving his character a powerful voice. What…
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 her latest passion project. Molly (Yvonne Orji) finds herself settling into an actual relationship with “Asian Bae.” Mom life is boring Tiffany (Amanda Seales), while…
Read MoreKim Kardashian opens up about weight gain and insecurities
Kim Kardashian West has gained a few pounds. The “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star came under fire previously for promoting rapid weight loss and she has now done a U-turn on her previous comments and revealed she has put on 18 pounds. On Saturday night, she wrote on her Instagram Story: “OK, so we’re doing a…
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 it Off. Don’t get it twisted, though. Most urban fans still marvel over Rae’s meteoric rise from YouTube phenom to the star and producer of…
Read MoreIssa Rae working on ‘Set It Off’ remake
Issa Rae is developing a Set It Off remake The “Insecure” actress and co-creator is said to be in the early process of a re-imagining of the classic crime thriller, which starred Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica Fox, Queen Latifah, and Kimberley Elise. According to Variety, Rae “will produce with plans to star” in the movie, while…
Read More‘Insecure’ fans disappointed after HBO announces plans for season 4
Summer is around the corner, and as the weather heats up, so does fans’ anticipation of the popular HBO series “Insecure” starring actress and writer Issa Rae. “Insecure” has captured the hearts of women everywhere with its relatable storylines, which follows the journey of two best friends, played by Rae and actress Yvonne Orji, as they enter…
Read MoreIssa Rae shares why it’s the best time to be Black in Hollywood
Issa Rae shows the complexities of being young, Black and single with her hit show, “Insecure.” The HBO show represents a new movement of Black millennials who have taken over Hollywood. Along with Rae, creatives such as Donald Glover, Lena Waithe and Ryan Coogler, have proven that Black stories can have a high impact on a mainstream…
Read MoreIssa Rae’s co-stars confirm engagement
Issa Rae’s “Insecure” co-stars have confirmed her engagement. The 34-year-old actress sparked speculation she was set to tie the knot with Louis Diame when she was pictured with a huge ring in Essence magazine and now Jay Ellis and Yvonne Orji have revealed they couldn’t be happier for her. Ellis told “Entertainment Tonight”: “We all found…
Read MoreYvonne Orji gets real about using her superpowers and reinventing herself
Yvonne Orji is a Nigerian-American actress, comedienne and writer who stars opposite Issa Rae in HBO’s popular comedy series “Insecure.” Her character Molly is beautiful, well educated and has a high-powered career but tends to be unlucky in love. Rolling out recently caught up with the multi-faceted beauty at General Motors’ Annual Black History Month…
Read MoreIssa Rae inks a new deal with a major production company
Our favorite awkward Black girl Issa Rae is taking diversity head-on. Rae, who is best known for her popular HBO series “Insecure,” is among the new class of Black female creatives who are shifting the playing field. We all know that there is a major lack of diversity and representation on screen, and it remains a prevalent…
Read MoreAmanda Seales gets real about the pressures of Hollywood
Amanda Seales gets real
Read MoreIssa Rae, Ella Mai and cast of ‘Insecure’ host ‘Wine Down’ at Essence Fest
HBO hit show “Insecure” hosted a “Live Wine Down” at Essence Fest this year. The popular comedy series’ creator, executive producer and star, Issa Rae, sat down with TV bestie Yvonne Orji and showrunner Prentice Penny to recap the end of season two and raise the curtain on the upcoming season. “Insecure Wine Down”…
Read MoreElla Mai performs at Essence Festival
Essence Music Festival began on July 5, 2018, as people flooded the streets of New Orleans to embark on the annual cultural celebration. On July 7, 2018, Issa Rae hosted HBO’s “Insecure” Live Wine Down at Essence Music Festival. The event was held at the Ace Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. U.K. music sensation Ella Mai…
Read MoreAmara La Negra uses music and dancing to make fans feel good
Diana de los Santos was born with a gift to entertain. Growing up in Miami, she knew she was a little awkward but her vivaciousness couldn’t be restrained. It was the city’s variant cultures, music, history, palm trees, sun, beach and sand — its colorfulness — that gave her what she calls cha cha. Her…
Read More‘Insecure’s’ Yvonne Orji offers 1 essential tip to always be ‘Totally Ready’
“Insecure” star, Yvonne Orji is officially Colgate Total “Totally Ready.” The actress appears in their latest commercial which boasts Colgate Total fights bacteria on teeth, tongue, cheeks, and gums for 12 hours. In this video, Orji gives advice on how to be confident and ready during some of life’s biggest moments and highlights the importance of…
Read MoreActor Jay Ellis to serve as ABFF celebrity ambassador
American Black Film Festival (ABFF) celebrates its 22nd year with a return to Miami, June 13-17, 2018. The festival is an annual event dedicated to introducing emerging content creators of African descent. The event will feature an exciting lineup of film screenings, events and innovative programming. This year, actor Jay Ellis will serve as the ABFF…
Read MoreIssa Rae, Tiffany Haddish, Jay Ellis win at NAACP Image Awards pre-show event
Hats off to winners of the 47 categories announced at the untelevised NAACP Image Awards pre-show dinner. The event was hosted by “The Real’s” Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Tamera Mowry-Housley. . Fortunately, rolling out was in attendance to interview several of the now NAACP Image Award winners. David and Tamela Mann were very shocked…
Read MoreA once insecure model, Carlton Collins dreams about his life in film and TV
I would say the most challenging part of the modeling industry is feeling you have to be 100 percent perfect physically, feeling you have to look a certain way. I struggled with my body, beating myself up thinking what I have to offer isn’t good enough and having to face people judging you and picking you apart has been one of my major struggles and setbacks with pursuing modeling.”
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