A documentary highlighting Verzuz battles is headed to the big screen. Verzuz co-founders Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are teaming up with Lena Waithe to create a Verzuz-inspired documentary called ‘Gifted & Black.’ The documentary will detail the rise of the music-battle series and explore “the traditions of Black music to connect, …
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‘The Proud Family’ Reboot Adds Lena Waithe, Normani, Lil Nas X And More As Guest Stars
“The Proud Family” is bringing Normani, Lizzo, and more on as guest stars of the show. You know we’re loving every single thing we learn about the reboot of Disney’s hit animated series “The Proud Family.” And this lineup of guest stars will make you scream or make you want …
Read More »Lena Waithe Set To Executive Produce New BET Plus Dramedy “Birth Of Cool”
Lena Waithe is set to executive produce an upcoming dramedy series for BET Plus. Waithe, 36, is booked and busy. “The Chi” creator has just signed on as EP of “Birth of Cool,” an original BET Plus series. “Birth of Cool” is a collaborative effort between BET Plus, Macro Television …
Read More »Lena Waithe’s Wife Alana Mayo Files For Divorce 10 Months After Split
10 months after announcing their split, Lena Waithe’s wife Alana Mayo has filed for divorce. According to reports, earlier this week, the 35-year-old production veteran filed a petition for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court. After three years of dating, the couple, who tied the knot in 2019, announced their …
Read More »Lena Waithe Calls Kamala Harris Vice Presidential Win “Bittersweet”
During a recent sit-down with USA Today, writer, producer, and actress Lena Waithe shared her thoughts on the tumultuous presidential election. Waithe called Kamala Harris, becoming the first black woman Vice President “bittersweet.” The 36-year-old “Queen & Slim” creator’s comments come as racial and political tensions continue to sweep the …
Read More »Lena Waithe and Amazon Studios Are Developing A Series On Open Marriage:” It’s Fascinating To Me”
Amid the success of her Showtime drama series The Chi, writer/producer Lena Waithe, 36, is now gearing up to release a new project with Amazon Studios. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Waithe recently finished writing the first draft of a pilot — which is now being developed for series. It …
Read More »Kenny Burns Chats With Lena Waithe To Discuss Ways To Help Protestors and Give Back
Your lifestyle specialist Kenny Burns is no stranger to using his platform to raise awareness and give back to his community. On Thursday, he sat down for an in-depth conversation with Lena Waithe. The actress is best known for her work in the film industry, starring in Netflix show Master …
Read More »BA Exclusive: ’Twenties’ Star Jonica “Jojo” T. Gibbs Talks Her Hopes For The New BET Series And Lessons She Learned From Lena Waithe: “You Stay Ready, You Ain’t Got To Get Ready”
Twenties lead Jonica T. Gibbs shares lesson from series creator LenaWaithe: “You stay ready, you ain’t gotta get ready.” Earlier this week, BET held its red carpet for the upcoming and highly-anticipated new series ’Twenties.’ The new comedy was created by Waithe and tells the story of “Hattie” (Gibbs), a …
Read More »Lena Waithe Will Voice Pixar’s First Openly Gay Character In The Upcoming Animated Film, ‘Onward’
Actress and writer Lena Waithe will voice the role of Pixar’s first openly gay character, a lesbian police officer, in the upcoming animated film, “Onward.” Moviegoers have long speculated about Disney couples that were in same-sex relationships, including the female pair in 2016’s “Finding Dory.” The 2017 live-action remake of …
Read More »“The 40-Year-Old Version,” Produced By Lena Waithe, Is Coming To Netflix
“The 40-Year-Old Version” is a film with the premise of a down-on-her-luck playwright who thinks the only way to get her life back on track is to become a rapper, at age 40, according to Yahoo. Directed by Radha Blank, the film received the Sundance Film Festival Directing Award in …
Read More »Lena Waithe and Wife Alana Mayo Split Just 2 Months After Announcing Their Marriage
Lena Waithe and Alana Mayo have separated. The couple who wed last year after three years of dating, announced the split in a joint statement on Wednesday. According to People, the statement read, “After careful thought and consideration, we have decided to part ways. We have nothing but support for …
Read More »Rihanna Interviews Tarana Burke, Lena Waithe Young M.A. And More In New ‘Rihannazine’ Project
Rihanna is putting her hand in several bags, and her latest is her new collaboration with i-D, titled “Rihannazine.” The new project, which is curated and co-created by Rih Rih herself, includes several interviews that feature well-known leaders who are “progressively reshaping the communities across fashion, music, art, and activism—creating …
Read More »Louis Gossett Jr. And Lena Waithe Will Be Honored At 2020 American Black Film Festival
The American Black Film Festival will honor Lena Waithe and Louis Gossett Jr. On Feb. 23, Waithe will be receiving the Industry Renaissance Award, which recognizes “content creators whose exemplary work in film and television contributes to changing perceptions of people of color in the entertainment industry.” Gossett will receive …
Read More »Lena Waithe Talks ‘Queen & Slim,’ Police Brutality, “The Chi’ and More
The day before Thanksgiving, “Queen & Slim,” is set to hit theaters, starring Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smtih. Created by Lena Waithe, the film follows the story of a new couple, who embark on their first date. But, when a run-in with the cops turns fatal, the two are sent …
Read More »Lena Waithe Wants More Black Movie Stars To Finance Black Independent Films: “I’m Over Here Trying To Build A Community, And I Don’t See Other People Doing It”
Lena Waithe says it’s time for more successful Black film stars to help fund Black independent films. When it comes to continuing the perpetuity of Black films, writer, actor and producer Lena Waithe, says it’s a good idea for Black film stars to pitch in to help finance their community’s …
Read More »“The Chi” Showrunner Claims Creator Lena Waithe Was “Well Aware” of Jason Mitchell’s Misconduct; Waithe Responds
Ayanna Floyd, the showrunner for the Showtime series “The Chi” claims that not only was everyone well aware of actor Jason Mitchell’s misconduct on set, she also became a target of his actions. In the series, Mitchell played Brandon, an aspiring chef. Mitchell was becoming a critical success after giving …
Read More »BET Orders New Comedy Series “Twenties” From Show Creator Lena Waithe
BET has ordered a new comedy series titled #Twenties from writer, actor and producer, #LenaWaithe. Waithe is the master of many, producing some of our favorite shows like #TheChi, #Boomerang and more. Now, the multimedia mogul is extending her talents in the form of a new show called “Twenties,” which …
Read More »Lena Waithe And Brian Tyree Henry To Present $125k In Annual Film Independent Grants
Writer Lena Waithe and actor Brian Tyree Henry are set to give away a quarter of a million dollars in grants for filmmakers in January when they host the annual Independent Spirit Awards nominee brunch. Waithe is this year’s Spirit Awards honorary chair, while Henry will supply the prizes in …
Read More »Halle Berry and Lena Waithe Team Up for BET’s “Boomerang”
BET’s “Boomerang” is happening, in fact, the network just secured two Hollywood heavy hitters to executive produce the 10-episode comedy series. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Oscar-winner Halle Berry has teamed up with Emmy-winner Lena Waithe to executive produce the project, which has been described as a sequel to the …
Read More »Naomi Campbell, Mary J. Blige, Lena Waithe And More To Be Honored At 2018 Black Girls Rock! Awards
The 2018 #BlackGirlsRockAwards are right around corner and the production has just released its list of honorees.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Black Girls Rock is an annual ceremony dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments black women have made in their careers as trailblazers. This year it will be hosted by actress and musician #QueenLatifah with …
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