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When Molly Met 'Vonne-y: Yvonne Orji Has Hilarious Sit-Down Interview With Her Insecure Character
Season Four of Insecure was not the best for Molly Carter. Fans of the show took to the Twitter streets to discuss how poorly Issa Dee (Issa Rae) was treated by her lawyer best friend, and Yvonne Orji—the now-Emmy-nominated actress who portrays the fictional character—often found herself having to explain that the show is not…
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Tyler Perry to Receive Governors Award Honor at the 2020 Primetime Emmys
Tyler Perry will receive the prestigious Governors Award at the 2020 Primetime Emmys, which is granted to an individual who has provided outstanding contributions to the television industry. Perry is being recognized for his commitment to providing opportunities in front of the camera and behind-the-scenes for members of marginalized communities, as well as for his…
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Will Smith and Kevin Hart Set to Star in, Produce Planes, Trains & Automobiles Reboot
Planes, Trains & Automobiles—the 1987 Steve Martin and John Candy-led comedy film from the late John Hughes—is set to get a 21st-century reboot, with Will Smith and Kevin Hart reportedly locked to star and produce. The original film is centered around two men attempting to use various modes of transportation in order to get back…
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Amandla Stenberg Cast in Film Adaptation of Broadway's Dear Evan Hansen
Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony Award-winning musical centered around a teenager’s life experiences while struggling with anxiety and depression, will be getting the film treatment. Actress and singer Amandla Stenberg will reportedly take part in the musical’s big-screen adaptation. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “The Hate U Give star will play Alana, a high school…
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Barack Obama Shares His 2020 Summer Playlist, Further Solidifies That He Loves a Bop
Gosh, I really miss Barack Obama every single day. Every time he posts on Instagram, I’m quick to “double-tap” whatever he’s put up, solely based on the fact that it’s Barack Obama who posted it. However, on Monday, I ‘liked’ what he posted because it shows his incredible musical palate. That’s right folks: Our Forever…
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Katt Williams Calls Out Trump, Supports Black Lives Matter in New Supreme Ad
It’s been a chaotic year, and now more than ever, we need someone to come and make us feel a bit better. Thankfully, comedian Katt Williams stepped up to the plate and provided his signature bluntness in a new, six-minute Supreme stand-up style advertisement, where he berates Donald Trump, discusses the importance of Black Lives…
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10 Staffers From Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith's Westbrook Productions Test Positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 doesn’t seem to be letting up any time soon because people won’t listen, and it appears that the virus has found its way to Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s production company. According to a statement from a Westbrook Productions spokesperson provided to Variety, 10 staffers on the set of an undisclosed Westbrook project tested…
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The Office's Leslie David Baker Victim of Racist Trolling After Launching 'Uncle Stan' Campaign
Early last month, Leslie David Baker—the actor best-known for the character Stanley on the hit show The Office—announced he was launching a Kickstarter campaign in order to get an unofficial spinoff about everyone’s favorite office grump up-and-running. As previously reported by The Root, the plot of Uncle Stan: Coming Out of Retirement revolves around the…
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100 Percent That Block: Lawsuit Against Lizzo for 'Truth Hurts' Dismissed by California Judge
You tried to break her heart? Oh, that breaks my heart. The lawsuit against Grammy-winning musician Lizzo for her hit song “Truth Hurts” has been dismissed by a California federal judge. The Hollywood Reporter writes that on Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Dolly M. Gee accepted Lizzo’s dismissal of the suit by Justin and Jeremiah…
