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Oprah's Back in Her Talk Show Bag With New Apple TV+ Series, The Oprah Conversation
Oprah is returning to a role we are very familiar seeing her in, with a new talk show series premiering this Thursday, July 30 on Apple TV+ called The Oprah Conversation. The new show will be filmed remotely and feature Oprah leading “timely and intimate discussions with today’s foremost newsmakers, thought leaders, and masters of…
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Animated Allies: Kristen Bell and Jenny Slate Step Down From Cartoon Roles So They Can Be Voiced by Black People
The year 2020 is full of unexpected plot twists, one of which has been Hollywood taking accountability and attempting to actually right the wrongs of the past—after being thoroughly called out on social media about it, that is. This time, we’re honing in on Black creators in animation, specifically those who work in voiceover (V.O.)…
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First-Look: In Apple TV+'s Dear…, Spike Lee Talks Hiring Black Filmmakers So Hollywood Looked 'More Like America'
During these times of trials and tribulation, some people especially turn to sources of inspiration. With Apple TV+’s upcoming docuseries Dear…, hopefully, audiences can get a little bit of that. From the press release about the series and a particular spotlight on Oscar-winner Spike Lee’s episode: One person’s story can change the world. From Emmy-winning…
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Apple TV+ to Air Oprah Talks COVID-19 – The Deadly Impact on Black America for Free
It’s no secret that Oprah has been using her massively influential platform to create awareness as we navigate the unprecedented world of the coronavirus age. Not only has the media mogul recently donated $10 million dollars toward coronavirus relief, but she has also launched an ongoing series, Oprah Talks COVID-19. During this Apple TV series,…
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Sabrina Elba Tests Positive for COVID-19, Explains Her Decision Not to Self-Isolate From Idris
If there’s anyone who is going to use the extra time that comes with social distancing in order to be more productive, it’s Oprah Winfrey. “Like millions of people all over the world, I’ve been staying safer at home for over a week now,” Oprah tweeted on Saturday. “I know a lot of people are…
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After Oprah Backs Out, HBO Max Steps in to Stream Film About Russell Simmons’ Accusers
After Oprah Winfrey and Apple TV Plus backed out of plans to back a documentary film on the women accusing hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct and assault, HBO Max has stepped in, saying it will stream the film on its service that launches in May. As the New York Times reports, this news…
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Report: Apple TV+ and Oprah Winfrey Announce #MeToo Documentary with Russell Simmons Accuser as Primary Subject
Trigger Warning: The following article contains details of an alleged sexual assault. The lineup for the 2020 Sundance Film Festival was announced on Wednesday and there is one particular mysterious project that stands out. According to an Apple TV+ press release, the untitled Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering documentary, executive produced by Oprah Winfrey and…
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Oprah Winfrey Kicks Off Her New Book Club on Apple TV+ With Ta-Nehisi Coates’ The Water Dancer
Like so many other companies getting into the content game, the traditionally hardware-focused Apple launched Apple TV+ today with a promising partnership with the master of the media universe, Oprah Winfrey, whose Oprah’s Book Club will now be available to more than 900 million iPhones worldwide. Everyone’s favorite billionaire sat down with award-winning author, essayist…
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The Water Dancer: Ta-Nehisi Coates Joined Oprah in Conversation at the Apollo—and We Were There
It was an amazingly candid conversation, punctuated with lots of laughter, black-ass intonations, and responses from the crowd. “I love a talking back audience,” Oprah said, as she and writer Ta-Nehisi Coates presented a salon of sorts at the venerable Apollo Theater last week. The packed audience (which included this writer) was privy to a…