Issa Rae: Last News

HBO Max has renewed the comedy series Rap Sh!t from Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Issa Rae for a second season. The eight-episode first season debuted in July and is currently available on the streamer.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Rap Sh!t” has been renewed for Season 2 at HBO Max. The eight-episode first season of the comedy series originally debuted on the streaming service back in July. The show follows estranged Miami high school friends Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion) who reunite and form a group. “We’re so happy to play in the world of ‘Rap Sh!t’ for another season with this incredibly talented team,” said series creator and executive producer Issa Rae. The first season also starred Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and RJ Cyler. Rae executive produces under her Hoorae banner, which has an overall deal with WarnerMedia. Syreeta Singleton serves as showrunner and executive producer, with Singleton also having co-wrote the Season 1 finale with Rae. Montrel McKay of Hoorae also executive produces with Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky for 3 Arts Entertainment. Yung Miami and JT of City Girls serve as co-executive producers, along with Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas for Quality Control Films and Sara Rastogi for Hoorae. Rae’s audio content company, Raedio, handles music supervision for the series.

Rap Sh!t, the comedy series from Issa Rae, is officially getting a second season.

Pressing pause. Meghan Markle will reportedly hold off on releasing new episodes of her “Archetypes” podcast in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II‘s death.

Meghan Markle and Spotify are hitting pause on upcoming episodes of, followingthe death of Queen Elizabeth, ET has confirmed.The podcast premiered last month and debuted on the top charts in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. releases new episodes every Tuesday. So far, the Duchess of Sussex has had conversations with Serena Williams, Mariah Carey and Mindy Kaling. Additional guests scheduled to appear are Constance Wu, Issa Rae, Lisa Ling, Margaret Cho and Ziwe. Markle is currently by her husband’s side in the U.K.

Meghan Markle and Spotify are hitting pause on upcoming episodes of “Archetypes”, following the death of Queen Elizabeth according to a report from People.

Meghan Markle and Spotify are hitting pause on upcoming episodes of, followingthe death of Queen Elizabeth according to a report from . The podcast premiered last month and debuted on the top charts in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. releases new episodes every Tuesday. So far, the Duchess of Sussex has had conversations with Serena Williams, Mariah Carey and Mindy Kaling. Additional guests scheduled to appear are Constance Wu, Issa Rae, Lisa Ling, Margaret Cho and Ziwe. Markle is currently by her husband’s side in the U.K.

(where Sydney Sweeney ) to (which we're covering all over ), your favorite actors have been jet-setting around the globe. But there's nothing like in Los Angeles, which bring together the best in television for a weekend of celebration and achievement, culminating with the awards ceremony (its 74th!) on . But for the last three years, there hasn't been much celebration given the pandemic.

The stars are stepping out during Emmy Weekend!

Sydney Sweeney showed off her classic and elegant side as she attended the special Glamour x Tory Burch Luncheon earlier on Saturday in West Hollywood. The Euphoria star, 24, donned a long, floral dress as she posed for photos once she arrived at the event which took place at the social club, Holloway House. Other celebrities were invited to celebrate the upcoming Emmys, including Issa Rae, 37, who donned chic pants while Rachel Brosnahan, 32, showcased a vibrant skirt.    Exciting day: Sydney Sweeney, 24, Issa Rae, 37, and Rachel Brosnahan, 32, looked stunning as they attended the Glamour x Tory Burch Emmys luncheon on Saturday in West HollywoodSydney slipped into a long, flowy dress with thin straps that comprised of a black and cream-colored floral pattern. The gown fell down towards her ankles, showcasing a pair of fashionable, black boots to complete the look. The talented actress was pictured holding a black Tory Burch shoulder bag in her hand as she posed for a few snaps when she arrived at the star-studded luncheon in Hollywood. To accessorize her look, the beauty added a pair of gold-colored, dangly floral earrings to bring her outfit together. Her blonde hair was parted to the side, allowing her long locks to fall down straight past her shoulders, with the ends slightly curled.   Celebration: The Euphoria star was pictured for a group photo with other talented celebrities such as Nasim Pedrad, Samantha Barry, and Arden Cho Sydney is currently nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Support Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Cassie on Euphoria.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor UTA Emmys Party, Sept. 9 This year’s Emmy host, Kenan Thompson, led UTA’s pre-Emmy bash on Friday night at the Rooftop at Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. Intermittent rain made it a bit of a wet affair — and the evening humidity was not kind to attendees wearing suit jackets. But the rooftop afforded magnificent views (and the occasional lightning in the sky) for guests as they enjoyed lobster sliders, spicy tuna on crispy rice and churros with dipping sauce. Spotted on the roof were UTA founding partner Peter Benedek, HBO/HBO Max chief content officer Casey Bloys, Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier, producer Mark Johnson, Showtime entertainment president Jana Winograde. Among stars in the house: Emmy-nominated “Insecure” exec producer and star Issa Rae; Emmy nominee Sandra Oh (“Killing Eve”); “Better Call Saul” stars Michael Mando and the Emmy-nominated Rhea Seehorn; “Succession” Emmy nominee Sarah Snook; “The Afterparty” star Sam Richardson, who was Emmy nominated as a guest star on “Ted Lasso”; comedian Patton Oswalt; “The Neighborhood” star Max Greenfield; and Emmy-nominated “Hacks” exec producer/writer Jen Statsky, along with the show’s breakout Meg Stalter.—Michael Schneider

Janet Jackson was honored with the Icon of the Year award at Harlem’s Fashion Row 15th Anniversary Fashion Show and Style Awards in New York City. Founded in 2007 by Brandice Daniel, Harlem's Fashion Row supports emerging talent and provides a platform for underrepresented African American and Latino designers. The theme for this year's event was «Future's Past,» which showcases fashion’s future fueled by the untold history of countless contributions, sacrifices, and innovations in fashion that inspire HFR to explore groundbreaking collaborations and elevate Black-owned brands.HFR also announced this year's Style Award recipients, including its newest award in honor of the late Virgil Abloh, The Virgil Abloh Award presented by LVMH.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor A discussion on the music of Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” and actress-producer Issa Rae will lead the Guild of Music Supervisors 8th annual State of Music in Media Conference on Oct. 1. The event will take place at the LA Film School in Hollywood, and will be an in-person and virtual hybrid event. The programming will focus on discussions about the craft of music supervision, along with topics like “Everything You Wanted To Know About Trailers, But You Were Afraid to Ask.” There will also be networking opportunities with industry leaders and panels on subjects covering music in film, television, advertising, documentaries, games, and more. Program highlights, as described by the Guild, are below. Panel titles and speakers are subject to change; visit https://www.gmsmediaconference.com/ for ongoing updates.

Issa Rae put on a leggy display as she arrived at Harlem's Fashion Row 15th Anniversary Fashion Show And Style Awards in New York on Tuesday night.The Insecure star, 37, strolled the red carpet in a patterned long-sleeve mini dress with a chic mock neckline.Issa is the first recipient of the Virgil Abloh Award, which was created in honor of the late Louis Vuitton artistic director, who passed away last year after a two-year cancer battle. Arrival: Issa Rae put on a leggy display as she arrived at Harlem's Fashion Row 15th Anniversary Fashion Show And Style Awards in New York on Tuesday nightThe award 'celebrates like-minded individuals who embody Virgil's spirit, brilliance, and vision, through invaluable contributions to culture, community, and innovation,' as per a press release.Issa styled her sexy mini with a pair of black leather sandals with a modest heel.

Selome Hailu The process behind “Seduce & Scheme” was heavy on the scheming. “We snuck in the writers room and the studio when they were having the sessions for the soundtrack. We wasn’t even supposed to be in there!” says KaMillion, who plays Mia in the Issa Rae-created comedy series “Rap Sh!t” on HBO Max. The series follows Mia and Shawna (Aida Osman), friends from high school who reunite years down the line and form a rap duo that quickly skyrockets to notoriety — at least on the internet. To create the original songs that Shawna and Mia perform, as well as the soundtrack that pays major homage to the show’s Miami setting, Rae’s music company Raedio held “camps” where different rappers and songwriters came together to collaborate.

Issa Rae has a fake Instagram account to explore her passion for food. The Insecure actress' official verified Instagram account boasts 3. 7 million followers, but that's not the only one she uses - Issa has created one under a pseudonym to help her channel her interest in food.

Meghan Markle’s Archetypes podcast was number one on Spotify in its first 24 hours last week, overtaking usual U.S. frontrunner The Joe Rogan Experience.

EXCLUSIVE: Amy Aniobi (Insecure, 2 Dope Queens) has acquired the rights to the upcoming novel The Nigerwife by author Vanessa Walters to develop into a drama series under her overall deal at HBO. Both Aniobi and Walters will executive produce.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer“Joker” was a very New York movie — so much so that tourists flocked to the Bronx staircase where Joaquin Phoenix danced in a montage.But the sequel, “Joker: Folie á Deux,” will shoot in Los Angeles, thanks to $12.6 million in tax credits to Warner Bros. from the state of California.The California Film Commission announced its latest round of credit allocations on Monday morning, awarding $93.7 million to 18 projects.

Issa Rae needs to schedule downtime into her calendar otherwise she won't ever stop working. The actress became exhausted in 2021 when she had to fit in finishing the final season of Insecure, executive producing the first season of Rap Sh!t, filming an episode of the AppleTV+ anthology series Roar, running her media company HOORAE, and getting married to Louis Diame. In an interview with TODAY's digital magazine, Issa revealed that the experience made her actively carve out time for rest in her schedule.

Exclusive: Filmmaker Ben Cory Jones (Black Spartans) has signed with Cultivate Entertainment Partners for representation.