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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Yvonne Orji Brings BLAGOS TO LAUREL TOUR To NJPAC
by A.A. Cristi - November 12, 2019
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents Yvonne Orji: Lagos to Laurel Tour on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m....
VIDEO: Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield Star in the Trailer for THE PHOTOGRAPH
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 01, 2019
On Valentine's Day, Issa Rae (HBO's Insecure, Little) and LaKeith Stanfield (FX's Atlanta, Sorry to Bother You) connect in a romance where a woman must learn from the secrets in her mother's past if she is to move forward and allow herself to love and be loved....
Three New Members Have Joined The Groundlings Theatre Main Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 30, 2019
Los Angeles' famed Groundlings Theatre has announced the addition of three new members to The Main Company, also known as a?oeThe Groundlings.a?? Chris Guerra, Leonard Robinson and Samantha DeSurra were invited to join The Groundlings after having completed The Groundlings' School training program a...
Elizabeth Banks, Issa Rae and Mindy Kaling Set New Comedies at HBO Max
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 29, 2019
Announced today on the stage at the HBO Max WarnerMedia Day are three new projects in the works at the forthcoming streamer: DC Super Hero High from Elizabeth Banks, Rap Sh*t (working title) from Issa Rae and College Girls (working title) from Mindy Kaling....
E.J. Bonilla, Leem Lubany Join OLD MAN on FX
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 24, 2019
Variety reports that upcoming Jeff Bridges-led FX drama 'The Old Man' has begun to round out its cast. Leem Lubany and E.J. Bonilla have joined the project....
Kylie & Kendall Jenner Premiere Gallant's New Single 'Sweet Insomnia'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 23, 2019
Kylie & Kendall Jenner have premiered Gallant's new single 'Sweet Insomnia,' which is the featured music for their fall/winter collection....
Our Future Fest Reveals Lineup Featuring Kid Ink, Yesi Ortiz, and More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 16, 2019
Power California's Our Future Fest is a music, art, and action festival for young people who care about the future of our communities, our planet, and our democracy. Taking place during a day long event from noon on Sunday November 10th at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Downtown Los Angeles the even...
BWW Review: ALMOST FAMOUS at The Old Globe is Ready to Bring Some Rock and Roll to Broadway
by E.H. Reiter - October 01, 2019
ALMOST FAMOUS may be about people chasing music, and the bright lights of fame, but with a fantastic cast, great music, and creative choreography, this new musical doesn't need to chase anything, it's ready to bring some rock and roll to Broadway....
Issa Rae Will Re-Imagine SET IT OFF
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 16, 2019
Variety reports that Issa Rae will develop a new version of crime thriller 'Set It Off.' The original film starred Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica Fox and Kimberly Elise....
THE BOOK OF MORMON to Play at Musikhuset Aarhus
by Alan Henry - September 16, 2019
Broadway's most holy musical, The Book of Mormon, is headed to Musikhuset Aarhus in Aarhus, Denmark from November 20th-30th, 2019....
VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for QUEEN & SLIM
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 12, 2019
From trailblazing, Emmy-winning writer Lena Waithe (Netflix's Master of None) and Melina Matsoukas, the visionary director of some of this generation's most powerful pop-culture experiences, including Beyonce's “Formation” and the Nike “Equality” campaign, comes Makeready's unflinching new d...
Gallant Releases New Visual For 'Sleep On It'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 29, 2019
Gallant has released a new visual for single 'Sleep On It,' co-starring Ginuwine. Watch the video below. ...
HBO Renews A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW For a Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 28, 2019
HBO has renewed the sketch comedy series A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW for a second season, it was announced today by Amy Gravitt, executive vice president, HBO Programming....
The Duplass Brothers Team Up with Disney Channel for New Hip-Hop Dance Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 21, 2019
Production has begun on 'Shook,' a modern hip-hop dance focused short-form series, starring popular actress, singer and dancer Sofia Wylie (Disney Channel's 'Andi Mack,' and the upcoming 'High School Musical: The Musical: The Series' for Disney+). 'Shook' will be made available SATURDAY, SEPT. 28, o...
Netflix Orders THE UPSHAWS From Wanda Sykes and Mike Epps
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 20, 2019
Mike Epps and Wanda Sykes are set to star in the new comedy series, The Upshaws. Mike and Wanda bring their distinct voices to this multi-camera comedy that centers on a working-class Africian American family in Indiana struggling to make it work and make it right without the blueprints to do it....
EDINBURGH 2019: BWW Review: TYPICAL, Pleasance Courtyard
by Bryony Rae Taylor - August 13, 2019
Ryan Calais Cameron's new play, Typical, is a monologue depicting an unthinkable, but depressingly fathomable, true story....
FRANTASIA Comes To Melbourne Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - August 06, 2019
You ever seen a cat wearing socks? Frantasia is the emotional equivalent of that. It's stand-up. It's sketch. It's the fever dream of a confidently insecure queer comedian in her mid 20's. Buckle up....
VIDEO: Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith Star in Trailer for QUEEN & SLIM
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 31, 2019
From trailblazing, Emmy-winning writer Lena Waithe (Netflix's Master of None) and Melina Matsoukas, the visionary director of some of this generation's most powerful pop-culture experiences, including Beyonce's “Formation” and the Nike “Equality” campaign, comes Makeready's unflinching new d...
BWW Review: APPLE SEASON Takes Its Sweet Time to Harvest
by Gil Kaan - July 15, 2019
MOVING ARTS presents its Los Angeles premiere of E. M. Lewis' intriguing APPLE SEASON. Directed at a languid pace by Darin Anthony, the sparse explosive scenes really make their mark with the experienced acting chops of Rob Nagle and the vivid, versatile intensity of Liza Fernandez. This three-hande...
BWW Review: ONE GIANT LEAP, Jack Studio Theatre
by Gary Naylor - July 05, 2019
One Giant Leap takes a good set up - a failing sci-fi show asked to fake the moon landings - but loses its way amongst predictable stereotypes and laughs that come few and far between....
Star Of 'Insecure' Langston Kerman Is Debuting His Stand-Up Show At The Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - July 01, 2019
Langston Kerman is known best as Jared on HBO's highly popular Insecure (broadcast on Sky Atlantic in the UK), as well as starring in High Maintenance, Seth Rogan's Singularity, Adam Devine's House Party and Comedy Bang! Bang! He was also part of Chris Rock's writing staff for the 2016 Academy Award...
Lil Rel To Headline First HBO Stand-up Comedy Special
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 28, 2019
Comedian, actor, writer and producer Lil Rel will star in his first HBO stand-up comedy special, it was announced today by Nina Rosenstein, executive vice president, HBO Programming. To be taped before a live audience in Los Angeles next month, the exclusive hour-long presentation will be executive ...
VIDEO: Check Out First Look Of Lena Waithe's Upcoming Film QUEEN & SLIM
by Tori Hartshorn - June 24, 2019
From trailblazing, Emmy-winning writer Lena Waithe (Netflix's Master of None) and Melina Matsoukas, the visionary director of some of this generation's most powerful pop-culture experiences, including Beyonce's “Formation” and the Nike “Equality” campaign, comes Makeready's unflinching new d...
Brian Wilson Cancels Tour Dates in June
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 06, 2019
Due to unforeseen health issues, Brian Wilson's performance at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Friday, June 14 has been cancelled along with the rest of his tour for this June. Tickets will be refunded at the point of purchase....
Netflix Signs Exclusive First-Look Deal with Regina King
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 02, 2019
Netflix has entered into a multi-year first look deal with director, producer, and award winning actress, Regina King. King's production company Royal Ties is entering into the first-look deal to produce films and series for Netflix. Her sister, Reina King, will serve as head of production of th...
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