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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VIDEO: Chaka Khan Reveals She Turned Down THE COLOR PURPLE on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - November 04, 2022
Jennifer Hudson asks Chaka Kahn burning questions and the Queen of Funk reveals her first impression of Prince and her memory of turning down Steven Spielberg who offered her a role in the critically acclaimed feature “The Color Purple.” Watch videos from her appearance on the show now!...
Segerstrom Hosts Can-Can Canned Food Drive For MOULIN ROUGE!
by Stephi Wild - November 04, 2022
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is helping the Orange County Food Bank fully stock its shelves with canned food goods for those in-need. Throughout the run of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, all patrons are encouraged to donate canned goods to help the nearly twenty percent of children in Orange County li...
K-Pop Band Xdinary Heroes Shares Album Preview from 'Overload'
by Michael Major - October 24, 2022
They shared an instrumental preview of all 7-songs and revealed the track list that includes “Zzz..,” “Hair Cut,” (focus track), “LUNATIC,” “Crack in the mirror,” “Ghost,” “X-MAS” and the instrumental version of “Hair Cut.' The new album depicts a confident but precarious ...
Jordan Adetunji Releases New Track 'Insecure (Love Yourself)'
by Michael Major - October 14, 2022
Jordan cites eclectic influences among The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Jaden Smith, XXXTENTACION, Joy Divison and Bring Me The Horizon. His unique take on everything from rap through to emo has recently seen him supporting pop/punk artist KennyHoopla on tour, and more recently he’s been selected by ...
NJPAC Announces Valentine's Day All-Star Comedy Show
by Stephi Wild - October 12, 2022
New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and SJ Presents has announced the hysterical line-up for the Valentine's Day All-Star Comedy Show....
Review: CLUTCH, Bush Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - September 22, 2022
Tyler’s trying to get his driver’s licence. Six years after his first attempt, he’s enlisted Max as an instructor. With a reputation as the best in Birmingham and dozens of successful candidates to prove it, he has quite a dictatorial attitude to his lessons. Locked in the cockpit, their initi...
HBO Announces YVONNE ORJI: A WHOLE ME. Comedy Special
by Michael Major - September 09, 2022
In her second HBO stand-up special, Orji uses therapy as a thruline to discuss her evolving thoughts on friendship, dating, adulting, and why guys need better friends. Bringing her signature style to Downtown Los Angeles, Yvonne Orji (HBO’s “Insecure”) returns to HBO picking up where her firs...
Casey Cott & Neal McDonough Set For Ben Cory Jones' Football Drama BLACK SPARTANS
by Michael Major - August 15, 2022
eal McDonough (THE FLASH, CAPTAIN AMERICA) and Casey Cott (RIVERDALE) are set to headline the sports drama BLACK SPARTANS, which is directed and written by Ben Cory Jones (INSECURE, BOOMERANG). The film is scheduled to shoot this fall in Atlanta, Georgia....
Jeroen Bloemhoff Brings CONFIDENTLY INSECURE to Canal Café Theatre Next Week
by Stephi Wild - August 15, 2022
Join Dutch comedian Jeroen Bloemhoff on a personal journey into his own insecurity. Why is he so insecure that he needs your validation? What makes someone need to get on stage, acting confidently, but very insecure you won’t like him....
Segerstrom Center To Host Food Drive Throughout HADESTOWN Run
by A.A. Cristi - August 05, 2022
Segerstrom Center for the Arts is helping out the Orange County charity, Grandma's House of Hope, to help stock the near-empty shelves at their food bank. ...
Stella Mwangi Releases New EP 'ICON'
by Michael Major - June 17, 2022
The fashionista and songstress’ newest release is a bangin’ 7-track onslaught of uber-confident pop infused with sass and swagger. It’s confident, sexy, powerful, and showcases Stella’s undeniable flow that fans of the Norwegian-Kenyan artist and model will surely be eager to hear. Mwangi sh...
EARTHQUAKE'S FATHER'S DAY COMEDY SHOW Comes to Brooklyn and Newark
by A.A. Cristi - June 09, 2022
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...
Actor Troy Kotsur to Keynote Commencement Address at UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television
by Marissa Tomeo - May 28, 2022
Brian Kite, interim dean of the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, announced today that Academy Award-winning actor Troy Kotsur (CODA, Spring Awakening) will deliver the keynote address at the school’s 75th annual commencement ceremony. Writer-director-producer Amy Aniobi will receive th...
Multi-Platinum R&B Artist Roy Woods Drops 'Insecure'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 08, 2022
Gearing up for a momentous next chapter, multi-platinum Toronto R&B auteur Roy Woods unveils a new single and music video entitled “Insecure” on OVO Sound today. Produced by Harv (Justin Bieber’s “Peaches” [feat. Daniel Caesar & Giveon]), it marks his first solo single of 2022. Li...
HBO Announces PAUSE WITH SAM JAY Late Night Talk Series Return
by Michael Major - May 03, 2022
Created by Sam Jay (“Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning”, “Bust Down”) and Prentice Penny (HBO’s “Insecure”, “Uncorked”), each week Sam hosts a party at her apartment, where she and her guests explore current topics. In an era of discord, Sam sets out to listen, learn, and ask questions to ...
TBS' FRIDAY NIGHT VIBES Hosted by Tiffany Haddish Returns Tonight
by Michael Major - April 08, 2022
Actress and dancer DomiNque Perry (“Get Hard,” “Insecure,” 'Rap Sh*t') and Kevin Hart’s stunt double from “Get Hard,” Justin C. Evans, join host Tiffany Haddish and co-host Deon Cole tonight to kick off the broadcast of “Get Hard” and “Ride Along 2.”...
VIDEO: Cigar Cigarette (Kayne, Justin Vernon) Releases 80s Inspired New Video 'Guilty Pleasures'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2022
Chris McLaughlin, one of the premier engineers in the music industry, releases new music video for his solo project Cigar Cigarette. Guilty Pleasures is a data washed haze, captured through the lens of a VHS camera. Watch the new music video now!...
VIDEO: Showtime Releases I LOVE THAT FOR YOU Trailer
by Michael Major - March 16, 2022
SHOWTIME has released the official trailer for I LOVE THAT FOR YOU, the half-hour comedy series starring and executive produced by Emmy® nominee Vanessa Bayer (Saturday Night Live), with fellow nominee Molly Shannon (The White Lotus) and Screen Actors Guild® Award nominee Jenifer Lewis (Black-ish)...
BWW Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - February 26, 2022
Let me answer the big question right off the bat...does it actually rain, on stage, in Dutch Apple's production of Singin' in the Rain? You bet it does! Through a combination of twinkling lights and a very effective sprinkler system, actor Alex Fullerton gleefully taps. skips, and twirls throughout ...
Issa Rae to Receive Visionary Award at 2022 Producers Guild Awards
by Michael Major - February 10, 2022
The Visionary Award honors producers across television, film or new media who share inspiring, uplifting stories that add unique value to society and culture. Past recipients include: Octavia Spencer, Kenya Barris, Ava DuVernay, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner’s Plan B Entertainment....
VIDEO: Ravyn Lenae Releases 'Skin Tight' Featuring Steve Lacy
by Michael Major - February 01, 2022
The smooth and sultry R&B track arrives alongside an animated video directed by London-based visual artist Zongbo Jiang. Recorded in Los Angeles with her longtime collaborator Steve Lacy (Kendrick Lamar, The Internet), “Skin Tight” takes inspiration from such R&B icons as Brandy. Watch the visua...
Lola Young Announces New Single 'So Sorry'
by Michael Major - January 24, 2022
She’s one of VEVO’s DSCVR Artists to Watch 2022, an Amazon Next Breakthrough Artist, a BRITs “Rising Star” Award nominee and one of the five artists shortlisted on the “BBC “Sound Of 2022” poll. Yet – on her new single, “So Sorry” – 21-year-old Lola Young confesses she still so...
VIDEO: TruTV Shares Clip from FAST FOODIES Season Two
by Michael Major - January 19, 2022
In the premiere episode, season two of Fast Foodies is off to a shocking start when comedian and roaster, Nikki Glaser not only brings a fast-food classic to our chefs... but also, a secret! Will the night end in tragedy or romance? Watch the new clip now!...
Ariana DeBose, Cynthia Erivo, Lin-Manuel Miranda & More Nominated for 53rd NAACP Image Awards
by Michael Major - January 18, 2022
Today, the full list of nominees for the “53rd NAACP Image Awards” were announced. Nominees included Ariana DeBose, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Encanto, Cynthia Erivo, Audra McDonald, Respect, Taraji P. Henson, Tituss Burgess, Jennifer Hudson, Billy Porter, Denzel Washington, and more. Check out the ful...
VIDEO: HBO Max Shares MY MOM, YOUR DAD Trailer
by Michael Major - January 07, 2022
The new reality dating series hosted by Emmy®-nominated actress and stand-up comedian Yvonne Orji (HBO’s “Insecure”), follows a group of single parents who have been nominated by their college-age kids for a second chance at love. The series comes from producers of Queer Eye and Love Island....
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