Issa Rae News

A first look at Ryan Gosling singing and dancing during his Barbie musical number, 'Just Ken,' has been released. Gosling previously showed off his musical skills in the acclaimed movie musical La La Land. also stars Oscar-nominee Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and tick, tick...BOOM! star Alexandra Shipp. Watch the video clip now!

The highly-anticipated Barbie movie had its official world premiere in Los Angeles last night! Check out photos from inside the event below, including shots of Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Nicki Minaj, Dua Lipa, Issa Rae, Ava Max, and more.

One of the scret tracks from the Barbie soundtrack has been revealed... and it's none ther than Grammy-winner Billie Eilish! Eilish will release 'What Was I Made For?,' her track from the highly-anticipated film's soundtrack. Dua Lipa, Karol G, Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, Charli XCX, and Pink Pantheress's songs from the album are out now.

Over the weekend, Margot Robbie, America Ferrera, and writer/director Greta Gerwig brought the Barbie World Tour to Seoul. After recent stops in Sydney and Toronto, the tour is also coming to Mexico City, Berlin, and London in the coming week, with its Los Angeles film premiere happening on July 9. Check out photos now!

Come on, Barbie! Get a look inside the Barbie press junket with Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Michael Cera, and more. From Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”) comes “Barbie.” Check out photos now!

Charli XCX will release 'Speed Drive,' her track from the Barbie movie soundtrack. Dua Lipa and Pink Pantheress's songs from the album are out now. 'Barbie Girl' by Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice will be released tonight. The album also features Lizzo, KAROL G, Ava Max, Dominic Fike, Khalid, The Kid LAROI, Tame Impala, HAIM, GAYLE and FIFTY FIFTY.

Peacock has announced two exciting projects in partnership with Kevin Hart and his multi-platform media company, Hartbeat. Standup comedy special KEVIN HART: REALITY CHECK and the third season of Hart’s celebrity talk show, HART TO HEART will both premiere in celebration of Hart’s birthday. 

Fandango correspondent Naz Perez sits down with stars Margot Robbie, Issa Rae, America Ferrera and Kate McKinnon to dive into iconic costumes from the film, what makes “Ken a Ken,” what director Greta Gerwig adds to this unique Barbie world, the famous foot-coming-out-of-shoe scene and more! Watch the new video now!

New Federal Theatre (NFT), Elizabeth Van Dyke, Producing Artistic Director, in association with ASP/Castillo Theatre, will present a reading oof Long Time Since by P.J. Gibson, to benefit the Classix Collective. The performance will take place on June 27th at 7pm at Castillo Theatre (543 W. 42nd Street, New York, New York 10036).

The 2023 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) will close out its five-day event with the annual Community Day taking place on Sunday, June 18, at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, from noon to 5:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Writer and composer Khiyon Hursey will make his London debut this summer on Thursday 20 July at The Other Palace Studio, showcasing his work from stage musicals, films, upcoming productions and shows in development. 

Westport Country Playhouse will present the comedy, “Quick Service,” as part of the 2023 New Works at the Playhouse Series, on Monday, June 5, at 7 p.m.

Following the announcement about the soundtrack, the main trailer for the upcoming Barbie movie has been released. The video features a preview of Dua Lipa's new song from the film. From Greta Gerwig (“Little Women,” “Lady Bird”) comes “Barbie,” starring Margot Robbie (“Bombshell,” “I, Tonya”) and Ryan Gosling (“La La Land,” “Half Nelson”).

BARBIE THE ALBUM will feature new tracks from an unprecedented lineup of artists including Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, Lizzo, KAROL G, Charli XCX, PinkPantheress, Ava Max, Dominic Fike, Khalid, The Kid LAROI, Tame Impala, HAIM, GAYLE and FIFTY FIFTY feat. Kali. Barbie star Ryan Gosling also joins the robust roster of soundtrack artists.

Dua Lipa, Ryan Gosling, Lizzo, Ice Spice, FIFTY FIFTY, Charli XCX, Nicki Minaj, PinkPantheress, Karol G, Kali, Ava Max, Ryan Gosling, Tame Impala, The Kid Laroi, Dominic Fike, HAIM, Khalid, and more will join Dua Lipa on the BARBIE movie soundtrack.

Dua Lipa is set to release 'Dance the Night,' a new single from the upcoming Barbie movie soundtrack, this Friday. The song will be released at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 25. 'Dance the Night' is from 'Barbie: the Album.' Further information on the album has not yet been revealed. Listen to a preview of the song now!

Back by popular demand, comedy sensation Earthquake returns with his Father's Day Comedy Show! This year's line-up features guest stars Donnell Rawlings, Bill Bellamy and Jessica “Jess Hilarious” Moore that will ignite the stage at King's Theatre with their laughter on Saturday, June 18 at 7PM and at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, June 19 at 7PM.

Debbie Allen, critically acclaimed director, producer, and choreographer will be a special guest at upcoming, 30th annual 'Sista's Are Doin' It For Themselves' Short Film Showcase Opening Night Celebration, May 19th at 7:30pm.

Back by popular demand, comedy sensation Earthquake returns with his Father's Day Comedy Show! This year's line-up features guest stars Donnell Rawlings, Bill Bellamy and Jessica “Jess Hilarious” Moore that will ignite the stage at King's Theatre with their laughter on Saturday, June 18 at 7PM and at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Sunday, June 19 at 7PM.

New Federal Theatre will present 'Telling Tales Out of School,' a new play by Wesley Brown, from May 2 to 7 as a work in progress at Castillo Theatre/ASP.