There’s nothing wrong with getting a side job when you’re in need of extra cash. #IssaRae says even she leaned on #Lyft when she was trying to make some extra cash. In the new season of “Insecure,” we get to see Rae’s character, Issa, behind the wheel as a Lyft …
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Issa Rae Clowns Kanye West At The CFDA Awards With His Wife In The Audience: “I’m About As Fashionable As Kanye Is Black. Only When It’s Convenient”
Monday night, #IssaRae hosted the CFDA Awards, where the international fashion community joins together to “honor the best and brightest in American design.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At this year’s ceremony, the Council of Fashion Designers of American, Inc. awarded its first-ever Influencer Award to reality superstar, Kim Kardashian, for completely changing “the meaning …
Read More »Ballerific Woman – Issa Rae, From Youtube Star to HBO Superstar
– Blogged by @Climb_This_Hill 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, …
Read More »Issa Rae Developing Two New Projects For HBO; Will Executive Produce Male Dating Show and Co-Write Black Beverly Hills Drama
Issa Rae is killing it, as she continues to produce and provide content to represent the culture. From her HBO hit series, “Insecure,” which focuses on the struggles and triumphs of an awkward black girl in Los Angeles to two brand new series that have been picked up by the …
Read More »Issa Rae Is The Face Of CoverGirl In Upcoming Campaign
Our favorite awkward black girl is now the newest face of CoverGirl! The “Insecure” star let the world know via social media that she’d be collaborating with the legendary makeup line for a future campaign. “In all my awkward, black years I never imagined I’d be a @COVERGIRL! SO honored …
Read More »Issa Rae Defends Recent ‘Insecure’ Episode During NYFW
Actress and creator Issa Rae took a hit recently when a recent episode of the HBO show ‘Insecure’ suggested that white women are more interested in oral sex than black women. “We were referencing something in the past that had been said and thought,” Rae, the series creator, told …
Read More »Issa Rae Joins Cast of “The Hate You Give
Insecure creator and star, #IssaRae has joined Amandla Stenberg in the adaptation of Angela Thomas’ coming-of age novel. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The cast includes silver-screen gems: #Common, #ReginaHall, #AlgeeSmith, #RussellHornsby, and #LamarJohnson. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #TheHateUGive visits Starr, a 16-year old who has to find balance between her impoverished environment and the affluent preparatory she …
Read More »Issa Rae, “Black-Ish”, “Atlanta,” “The People v. O.J. Simpson,” “Moonlight” Score Golden Globe Nominations
2016 was a great year for black entertainment and a lot of new films and television shows are being honored at the upcoming 2017 Golden Globes. “La La Land” leads overall nominations with seven, including nods for Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, director Damien Chazelle, screenplay, score and song. “Moonlight” follows …
Read More »HBO Orders Pilot for Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore’s “Insecure” – blogged by: @Chargotit
HBO has given the green light for a pilot of The Nightly Show host Larry Wilmore and YouTube phenom Issa Rae’s show “Insecure”. The show will address the awkward experiences and tribulations of a modern-day African American, according to Variety. Larry Wilmore was the “Senior Black Correspondent” for The Daily Show before he landed …
Read More »Beyoncé’s Renaissance Film Achieves A 100% Score On Rotten Tomatoes
Breaking records and achieving new heights has become the norm for Beyoncé. After Beyoncé released her Renaissance album in July of 2022 and promoted it by going on tour during the summer of 2023, she surprised fans by sharing she’d be releasing a film of the exquisite starry journey she’s …
Read More »Hoorae x Kennedy Center Collab for a Weekend Takeover in Celebration of the Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary
In celebration of the Kennedy Center’s 50th anniversary, Issa Rae’s company Hoorae and her audio everywhere company Raedio put on a four-day event that featured artists who Raedio’s president Benoni Tagoe described as “people they fuck with.” The list included the likes of Mereba, Flo Milli, Keke Palmer and The …
Read More »Amanda Seales Clarifies She’s Not Been Clinically Diagnosed With Autism by a Doctor [Video]
Amanda Seales‘ viral Club Shay Shay interview has had the internet talking since it aired Wednesday. During the sitdown, the former ‘Insecure’ star delved into various aspects of her life and career, from her early days as a child actor to her current experiences in Hollywood. She also discussed her …
Read More »3 Shocking Revelations From The Amanda Seales “Club Shay Shay” Interview
Amanda Seales is the latest celebrity to sit down with Shannon Sharpe, and things got a bit heated. She checked him several times after he questioned her experiences with racism, causing tense moments between them. When she wasn’t grilling Sharpe, Seales opened up about experiences she’s had in the industry …
Read More »City Girls Forever! Several Times JT & Yung Miami Made Us Proud
From the moment Yung Miami and JT of the City Girls burst onto the scene in 2017 with their first single, “F**k Dat N***a,” fans gravitated towards the Miami natives. Their unapologetic lyrics told a story of overcoming South Florida beginnings to securing bags and finessing wealthy suitors. City Girls’ …
Read More »These Highly Relatable “Insecure” Moments Are The Reason We Need Another Season
We know that Issa Rae has stated her “Insecure” days are over, but we cannot help but be reminded each time we binge this series just how much we miss the antics of Issa, Molly, Lawrence, Kelly, Tiffany, Daniel and the rest of the crew. Not only did “Insecure” offer …
Read More »Youtube Stars: Where Are They Now?
YouTube has been a breeding ground for internet celebrities, propelling ordinary individuals to extraordinary fame. From viral sensations to creators with dedicated followings, the platform has birthed a new kind of star. But as the digital landscape evolves, so do the fortunes of these personalities. View this post on Instagram …
Read More »55th NAACP Image Awards Nominations Revealed: Colman Domingo, Victoria Monét, and Usher Lead the Pack
The 55th NAACP Image Awards has returned, revealing its list of nominees, with Netflix and Amazon taking the lead with 55 and 27 nominations. The winners will be revealed in a two-hour live TV special on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on BET and CBS. Colman Domingo …
Read More »Oh No! “Rap Sh!t” Won’t Be Getting A Third Season on Max
The “Rap Sh!t” reign has come to an end at Max. On Thursday, it was announced that the popular series created by Issa Rae was being canceled. The comedy, which recently wrapped up its second season, follows the story of Shawna, played by Aida Osman, and Mia, portrayed by real-life …
Read More »Barbie Star America Ferrera Admits Her Guilty Pleasure is “Not Showering” For Days At A Time [Video]
Well, this is some information we didn’t need to know. Barbie star America Ferrera recently shared some personal news on her shower preference, admitting that she sometimes doesn’t shower “for a few days.” In a Vanity Fair video interview released Wednesday, “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig and four cast members participated in a …
Read More »Trina Slams Pregnancy Rumors, Again, Following BET Awards Performance
Trina has had to speak out yet again to slam rumors that she is expecting a child after her BET Awards performance. A representative for the Baddest Chick has confirmed that she is not pregnant. Fans across social media immediately began speculating and even sending premature congratulations to the Miami …
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