Insecure focuses on the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern day African-American woman through the eyes of Issa Dee, played by Issa Rae. Jay Ellis will play Lawrence, Issa's depressed and unemployed boyfriend, who has been getting his act together for four years. Yvonne Orji is Molly, Issa's best friend. While very successful in her corporate work life, she is very unsuccessful in her love life.
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BWW Blog: When a Hapa Girl Finds Her Community and Her Strength at Tisch
by Student Blogger: Alyssa Silver - July 20, 2020
I think this is the semester where I truly grew into my Hapa (half Asian) identity, talking about it with more pride than ever....
'Rock For Relief' Benefit Concert to Feature Corey Taylor, Gavin Rossdale, and More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 01, 2020
United Stations Media Networks and Storic Media Podcast Network present the “Rock For Relief” benefit concert supporting Feeding America's COVID-19 Response Fund on July 3 at 8pm ET and again at 11pm ET broadcasted here....
The Groundlings Theatre & School Presents Online Events With Jack Plotnick, Keith Powell & Leonard Robinson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 24, 2020
The Groundlings Theatre and School is continuing to add to their slate of online programming with the addition of two special one-night-only lectures....
The LMGI Presents a Town Hall on the Complexity of Racial Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in the Film Industry
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 24, 2020
The Location Managers Guild International (LMGI) will present a virtual town hall centered around racial equity, diversity and inclusion in the television, film and commercial production workplace, with a focus on location management, on Tuesday, June 30 from 10am – 12pm PST....
HBO to Present COASTAL ELITES, Starring Bette Midler, Kaitlyn Dever, & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 17, 2020
HBO will present Paul Rudnick's comic satire COASTAL ELITES, featuring an all-star cast playing characters from New York to Los Angeles coping with politics and the pandemic....
Will Forte, Randall Park, Kristen Schaal To Join Groundlings Programming Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - June 12, 2020
The Groundlings Theatre and School has a full slate of online programming for next week that includes an improv show, another masterclass conceived by Ben Falcone who will be joined by Will Forte and Kristen Schaal, and a discussion between Groundling Leonard Robinson and Randall Park....
Profile Theatre To Release Audio Play: CLAUDIA, A VIRAL LOVE STORY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 01, 2020
PROFILE THEATRE premieres Claudia, A Viral Love Story, a 5-episode audio play by 9 astounding writers, known for their work in theatre, film and TV. Each writer was given prompts to create a scene and was asked to hand over their scene to the next writer to build on....
Rap Duo Blimes And Gab Drop 'Shellys (It's Chill)'
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2020
The critically acclaimed hip-hop duo Blimes and Gab - composed of West Coast MCs Blimes and Gifted Gab - has released their new single 'Shellys (It's Chill)' available now on all digital streaming platforms via The Orchard. CLICK HERE to listen to the dynamic duo's latest disco-influenced earworm -...
VIDEO: HBO to Debut YVONNE ORJI: MOMMA, I MADE IT! This June
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 07, 2020
Comedian and actress Yvonne Orji (HBO's “Insecure,” “Night School”) celebrates her Nigerian-American upbringing in her first hour-long HBO comedy special, YVONNE ORJI: MOMMA, I MADE IT!, premiering SATURDAY, JUNE 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO....
HBO Renews INSECURE for a Fifth Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 01, 2020
HBO has renewed comedy series INSECURE for a fifth season, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, executive vice president, HBO Programming....
One for One Brand, For the Grainer Good, Announces Partnership with United Food Bank to Help End Hunger in Arizona
by Marina Kennedy - April 18, 2020
For the Grainer Good the one for one give-back arm of Scottsdale-based Northerly Farms, recently announced their partnership with United Food Bank. Through an innovative climb-and-give program, Northerly's CEO, Clayton B. R. Wolfe, is set to donate over 142,000 servings of food to hunger relief orga...
FORT WORTH Food Scene Gives Back to the Community
by Marina Kennedy - April 15, 2020
The Fort Worth, Texas food industry is doing a great deal to give back during the Covid-19 outbreak. Check out some of the initiatives that chefs, restaurants, and organizations are doing to help their community get through these unprecedented, difficult times. Their work is very much appreciated....
HBO Celebrates INSECURE Premiere With Virtual Block Party
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 10, 2020
In celebration of the season four premiere of hit comedy INSECURE, HBO will host its fourth annual block party for the series virtually....
INSECURE Season 4 Soundtrack Set For A Summer Release
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 10, 2020
Raedio, the new label founded by EMMY® Award-nominated and two-time Golden Globe® Award-nominated writer, producer, and actress Issa Rae, Atlantic Records and HBO have announced the forthcoming arrival of INSECURE: Music From the HBO Original Series, Season 4 soundtrack....
Myles Grier Tackles Stuttering In New Short Film
by A.A. Cristi - April 03, 2020
Announcing the release of 'Remember to Breathe in the Dark,' an inspirational short film penned, directed, produced by and starring Myles Grier....
Leslie Kritzer, Alysha Umphress & More Featured In Photographer Sydney Angel's Social Distancing Project BLOOM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 01, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, New York City photographer Sydney Angel has created 'Bloom,' an online portraiture and interview project documenting the social distancing of a wide array of Americans, including Broadway actors Leslie Kritzer, Alysha Umphress, Ellyn Marsh, Katie Ladner, Dana Stei...
Nicole Byer & Aaron Jennings Join NBC Comedy Pilot
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 09, 2020
Deadline reports that Nicole Byer and Aaron Jennings have joined an untitled comedy pilot at NBC from 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' producers Phil Augusta Jackson and Dan Goor....
VIDEO: Netflix Releases the Trailer for UNCORKED
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 09, 2020
Netflix has released the trailer for their new film Uncorked. Written and directed by Prentice Penny (Insecure), and starring Mamoudou Athie, Courtney B. Vance, and Niecy Nash, Uncorked is a hilarious and touching drama about a father and son who have to finally learn to listen to one another....
BWW Review: GRACE CAMPBELL: WHY I'M NEVER GOING INTO POLITICS, Soho Theatre
by Bryony Rae Taylor - February 22, 2020
Grace Campbell's Why I'm Never Going into Politics is a mash-up of political anecdotes, infused with some MEGA gossip from Grace's childhood spent hanging out with the Blairs, Putins and Corbyns....
Luke Mones Will Play 'The Garage' in March
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 19, 2020
Berkshire Theatre Group is thrilled to present Luke Mones on Thursday, March 19 at 7:30pm at the Comedy Garage and Friday, Jack Waldheim & The Criminal Hearts on March 27 at 8pm at the Music Garage. Tickets are $5 with no fees to Luke Mones and $12 with no fees to Jack Waldheim & The Criminal Hearts...
HBO to Debut Yvonne Orji's First Comedy Special
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 14, 2020
Comedian and actress Yvonne Orji (HBO's “Insecure”) will headline her first hour-long comedy special for HBO this summer, it was announced today by Nina Rosenstein, executive vice president, HBO Programming. ...
Y'lan Noel Cast as Lead in A LOT OF NOTHING
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 11, 2020
Mansa Productions founder Kellon Akeem has announced that Y'lan Noel (“Insecure”) has been cast as the lead in Mo McRae's directorial debut A LOT OF NOTHING. Producers for the thriller include Inny Clemons, McRae, who co-wrote the screenplay with Sarah Kelly Kaplan, Anonymous Content, Mansa Prod...
by Stephi Wild - February 01, 2020
A new show opens March 5-15 at Thirteenth Street Repertory Theater....
BWW Review: THE KING AND I, King's Theatre, Glasgow
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 30, 2020
Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children....
Three Square Food Bank Announces Return of LAS VEGAS RESTAURANT WEEK June 8-19
by Marina Kennedy - January 24, 2020
Three Square Food Bank announced today the return of the highly anticipated Las Vegas Restaurant Week, taking place June 8-19. Now in its 14th installment, the 12-day event gives restaurants throughout Southern Nevada the opportunity to give back through the culinary arts....
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