Issa Rae News

THE LOVEBIRDS Film is Headed Straight to Netflix

by Stephi Wild — March 22, 2020

According to TechCrunch, the upcoming film The Lovebirds will head straight to Netflix instead of being shown in cinemas.

BET Networks, NAACP Image Awards and ABFF Pay Tribute to the African American Community

by Sarah Jae Leiber — February 21, 2020

In back-to-back events, the African American community comes together for a weekend celebrating Black excellence.

The Paley Center For Media Announces New Spring Programs

by A.A. Cristi — February 19, 2020

The Paley Center for Media today announced an exciting lineup of new PaleyLive and Paley Media Council programs as part of its 2020 spring calendar.

TeaMarrr Will Perform at the Essence Festival

by Sarah Jae Leiber — February 11, 2020

Rising R&B songstress TeaMarrr has been announced on Essence Festival's 2020 lineup.

Back Lot Music Releases Universal Pictures' THE PHOTOGRAPH Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

by Abigail Charpentier — February 7, 2020

Back Lot Music has released the original motion picture soundtrack to Universal Pictures' THE PHOTOGRAPH today.

VIDEO: LaKeith Stanfield Talks Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnett & Loving the Joker on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!

by Sarah Leiber — January 30, 2020

LaKeith talks about going to modeling school, acting in Uncut Gems with Adam Sandler & Kevin Garnett, his new movie The Photograph with Issa Rae, and wanting to play the Joker.

Childish Major Introduces First Song, Visual Of 2020 'Dem Know' Ft. Beam

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 30, 2020

Atlanta based Grammy nominated songwriter/artist/musician/producer CHILDISH MAJOR is kicking off the new year with a new song and visual for his latest track “Dem Know” which features dancehall/rap recording artist, BEAM and was both produced and engineered by Childish himself.

Photo Coverage: SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL Party Hosted by Wanderluxxe

by Marina Kennedy — January 28, 2020

Wanderluxxe once again hosted one of the hottest parties during the Sundance Film Festival.

Eve Will Host the BLACK WOMEN IN HOLLYWOOD Awards

by Sarah Jae Leiber — January 28, 2020

Award-winning musician, actress and television personality Eve has been confirmed to host the 13th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, CA.

VIDEO: Issa Rae & Kumail Nanjiani Star in THE LOVEBIRDS Trailer

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 16, 2020

Paramount Pictures has released the trailer for the new film The Lovebirds, starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani.

VIDEO: Watch a Season Four Trailer for INSECURE

by Sarah Leiber — January 15, 2020

Get ready for the new season of Insecure, returning April 12 on HBO.

Phoebe Robinson, Sydnee Washington and More Are Heading to Union Hall

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 15, 2020

See what's coming up at Union Hall! Take a look below at the full schedule.

INSECURE Returns For A Fourth Season April 12

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 15, 2020

Returning for its ten-episode, fourth season SUNDAY, APRIL 12 (10:00-10:30 p.

Wake Up With BWW 1/14: Cameron Dallas Joins MEAN GIRLS, and More!

by Stephi Wild — January 14, 2020

Today's top stories: Cameron Dallas joins Mean Girls tonight, and more!

Cynthia Erivo, Sam Mendes & More are Nominated for 2020 OSCARS - See the Full List!

by Kaitlin Milligan — January 13, 2020

This morning, Actor and producer John Cho and actor/writer/producer Issa Rae hosted the two-part live presentation of the Oscars 2020 nominations announcement for all 24 Oscar categories.

Catherine Cohen Returns To UK With Two Performances Of THE TWIST? ...SHE'S GORGEOUS

by Stephi Wild — January 8, 2020

Straight from the renowned New York stand-up scene via winning Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2019, American sensation Catherine Cohen is back on UK soil with her hilarious show about living, laughing, loving, and losing your debit card five times in one year a?" for two nights only