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Yara Shahidi, star of Black-ish and Grown-ish, will star as Tinkerbell in Disney’s live-action Peter Pan film, Peter Pan and Wendy, sources told Deadline. Not much else is known about the film other than Jude Law is set to play Captain Hook, and Alexander Molony and Ever Anderson will play …

At 20 years old, Yara Shahidi is looking to push systematic change and “burn down the traditional infrastructure that has kept us out for so long.” Best known for her star role on ABC’s sitcom Black-ish and its spinoff show Grown-ish, the actress makes a point to let fans know …

The coronavirus pandemic has suspended all events and gatherings, including some of the biggest moments in one’s life, like college graduations. However, many celebrities are coming together to help give the class of 2020 an unforgettable experience to hold them over until they can officially walk across the stage and …

In the wake of the cancellation of Fox’s hit series “Star,” the show’s lead is taking her talents to Freeform to join the cast of “Grown-ish.”  According to Deadline, Ryan Destiny has officially been tapped to link with Yara Shahidi, Trevor Jackson and the Baileys for a recurring role on …

Yara Shahidi is the new face of cosmetic company Bobbi Brown. As a part of Bobbi Brown’s campaign “Confident Beauty,” Shahidi has joined forces with the makeup brand to promote its new campaign. The 19-year-old sitcom television star took to Instagram to celebrate her new partnership.  “Hello, lovely humans! I’m …

Zoey and the gang are back! Freeform network announced today that “Grown-ish” will be returning for a third season. No surprise since they have such a stellar cast of Yara Shahidi, Chloe x Halle Bailey, Trevor Jackson, Deon Cole and more. Not to mention the clever mind of Kenya Barris. …

Kenya Barris has just signed a $100 million production deal with Netflix.⠀⠀⠀ The great mind behind TV favorites “Black-ish” and “Grown-ish” has just sealed a three-year overall deal with popular streaming service Netflix, which includes him producing exclusively for the company. If he likes the deal after the end of …

YaraShadidi wants “Grown-Ish” and “Black-Ish” creator #KenyaBarris to cast Black people with darker complexions. Black-ish’s spinoff “Grown-ish” made its debut earlier this year and has since gained a mass, loyal audience.  Viewers love the show, much like they do “Black-ish,” for its raw and candid take on life and the …

“Grown-Ish” and “Black-Ish” star #YaraShadidi will be honored at this year’s 2018 GLSEN Respect Awards. GSLEN is an education organization with a mission to create inclusive, safe spaces for members of the LBGTQ who are in K-12 grades. This year it will be hosting the GSLEN Respect Awards and Shadidi …

– blogged by @lanaladonna In a perfect world, men and women would receive equal pay. African American women would be presented the same opportunities as their white counterparts. Rejection would be based on qualifications rather than race.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Unfortunately, this world is far from perfect, however, there are people, more specifically …

Last month, it was revealed that “Black-ish” star Yara Shahidi was the recipient of a special college recommendation letter from First Lady Michelle Obama. Now, the actress is opening up about her plans for higher education.   In a recent interview with Seventeen Magazine, Shahidi discussed the areas of study she …

What’s the best way to ensure that you’ll get into any college of your choosing? Have the most awesome FLOTUS write your college recommendation letter.   Yara Shahidi, who graduates from high school this year, plans to double-major in African American studies and sociology. She applied to four colleges, including Harvard, …

Word around the rumor mill is that Black-ish could be getting its own spin-off show focused around Yara Shahidi’s character.   According to Deadline, ABC is working with the show’s creator, Kenya Barris, on a show that will focus on Shahidi’s character, Zoey Johnson, in college. Could this be Zoey’s version …