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Issa Rae’s Insecure Won’t Return Until 2020
Winter is finally here, but it has neglected to bring HBO’s Insecure with it, because the show will not be returning to the network until 2020. You hear that? That’s the sound of a sigh of relief from thousands of fuck-bois who now won’t have their lives become a storyline on cable television. Yup, the…
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Jesus and Jollof Podcast: Pepper Soup for the Soul
When Jesus says yes, nobody in their right mind can say no. So when a 33-year-old luxurious, well-moisturized bearded Christ spoke, Yvonne Orji and Luvvie Ajayi had no choice but to listen; and thus the Jesus and Jollof podcast was born. “I mean, you can ignore Jesus if you want. Tell me how that goes…
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From Insecure to Engaged? Issa Rae Has 2 New Magazine Covers—and Possibly Some Big News
There is seemingly absolutely nothing awkward about Issa Rae these days, especially as the beautiful and brilliant mind behind any number of projects currently in development takes center stage on Essence’s April issue. The issue is the magazine’s first in partnership with the newly relaunched Apple News+, now available as a monthly subscription service. In…
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'The Word Is Ours': Today's Television Is Brought to You by the N-Word, Thanks to Unapologetic Black Creators
It’s a word loaded with pain, injustice, exuberance, exclamation and beyond, all at once. It’s a noun with such stunning versatility, it can be attributed to a person, place, and thing. It’s the impetus of the most intriguing story you’ll hear that day. It’s a verbiage of community and friendship. What’s the word? Nigga. Our…
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The 10 Best Moments In Black Television In 2018
The Emmys snubbed Atlanta in its major categories in 2018, Blackish didn’t receive any nods at the Golden Globes for 2019, and Queen Sugar still isn’t getting the kind of recognition it should. But there was undoubtedly some black excellence on your television screens this year. From LeToya Luckett’s conniving ways on Greenleaf to Shamon Brown…
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Not So Insecure: Yvonne Orji Inks Book Deal
Molly made it! Yvonne Orji has signed a new deal with Flatiron Books and will be penning a faith-based book called Bamboozled by Jesus: How God Tricked Me Into the Life of My Dreams (and 20 Lessons I Learned Along the Way), according to The Hollywood Reporter. The book will provide advice to women, with…
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'You Know What That's Called? Growth': Natasha Rothwell Secures Overall Deal With HBO
Birds of a feather do, indeed, flock together. When your crew is glowed-up, that light is bound to shine on you as well. Such is the case for Natasha Rothwell, who just inked an overall deal with HBO, Deadline reports. Her first project is said to be an original idea, which she’ll write, executive produce,…
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Issa Rae to Star in HBO Limited Series 'The Dolls', Based on Christmas Eve Riots in Arkansas
Picture this: Black Friday shopping riots—but with an awkward black girl. The Tickle Me Elmo holiday toy craze is likely the most recent time we saw a bunch of moms fighting over the hottest Christmas gift, but old heads remember the Christmas Eve riots over Cabbage Patch Kid dolls in Arkansas. Oh yes, this is…
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Songstress Teamarrr Enlists James Bland, LaLa Milan, and HBO Insecure's Jean Elie to Deliver 'One Job'
Previously, superstar-in-the-making TeaMarrr blessed us with “One Job”—her empowering ode to the breaking point that far too many women are acquainted with. But in capitalizing off its buzz since its debut, she returns with a new video. Helmed by James Bland—the Emmy-nominated mastermind behind the smash hit Giants—she’s accompanied by gorgeous visuals as she sneers:…
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Insecure's Kendrick Sampson Wants to Make Sure You Don't Ghost the Midterms
Insecure’s Kendrick Sampson doesn’t shy away from discussing politics or its impact on people’s daily lives. In fact, the actor and activist has been pretty outspoken about social issues such as police brutality and institutional racism. Recently, Sampson stopped by The Root and we asked him about why midterms matter, the importance of voting, plus…