Television
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Emmy -Winning Actor Issa Rae Was Once “Crippled” By Credit Card Debt Before Becoming Famous
As a rising star, Rae found herself buried under credit card debt. But a loving gift from a family member helped her recover, and set her straight for good.
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Ava DuVernay Reflects on Queen Sugar’s Impact
Next week is the finale of the beloved show, Queen Sugar.
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Dave Chappelle’s Saturday Night Live Monologue Draws Disdain From Anti-Defamation League; Jon Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld Respond [UPDATED]
Chappelle tackled recent newsmakers Kanye West, Kyrie Irving, Herschel Walker and more in his opener.
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Strap In Folks: We’re Going-Going, Back-Back to Bel-Air
The acclaimed drama returns Feb. 23, 2023, only on Peacock.
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Sorry, the Bar Is Closed: CNN to Cut Back on New Year’s Eve On-Air Drinking
The holiday will never be the same without drunk Don Lemon.
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Aleyse Shannon Explains What She’s Learned From Her Leverage: Redemption Co-Stars
Season 2 of the popular series premieres Nov. 16 on Amazon Freevee.
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Whoopi Goldberg Tests Positive for COVID-19 Again
The longtime co-host, who's contracted COVID-19 for the second time this year, won't return to The View until she recovers.
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Ironheart: Where Does Riri Williams Go After Black Panther: Wakanda Forever?
Riri Williams will star in her own Disney+ series, set to premiere in late 2023.
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Y’all Notice How SNL Is Leveraging the Power of Black Talent?
Nope star Keke Palmer and Grammy-winner SZA are scheduled to appear on Dec. 3.
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Selling Tampa Star Claims Race Played a Role in Show’s Cancellation
The Netflix reality series followed a Black women-led real estate company on the Florida coast.