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Angelique Jackson HBO Max’s Scene in Black, which celebrates Black creators and audiences alike, has scheduled a lineup of activations over the July 4th weekend in New Orleans.Coinciding with Essence Festival, marquee events include a welcome mixer spotlighting the creative community of New Orleans and previewing the upcoming HBO documentary, “Katrina Babies,” with the film’s director Edwards Buckles Jr. Scene in Black will also fete Issa Rae’s upcoming HBO Max comedy series “Rap Sh!t” with a special screening, a panel discussion featuring Rae, who created and executive produces the show, alongside showrunner and executive producer Syreeta Singleton and stars Aida Osman and KaMillion.

King Richard, which earned five nominations including best movie, along with Best Actor and Actress nods, respectively, for Will Smith and BET Black Women In Hollywood honoree Aunjanue Ellis, as well as nominations for Demi Singleton and Saniyya Sidney. Other notable nominees across film and television categories included Zendaya, Forest Whitaker, Issa Rae, and Quinta Brunson.Hosted by Taraji P.

While fans have gotten glimpses of Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, now we're getting a look at another co-star, Will Ferrell.The 54-year-old actor joined the cast back in April, though the report from Deadline didn't include any details about what character he's playing.He stars alongside others such as Emma Mackey, Nicola Coughlin, Simu Liu, Michael Cera, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon and Issa Rae. Will on set:While fans have gotten glimpses of Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken, now we're getting a look at another co-star, Will FerrellFerrell was spotted wearing a black face mask as a crew member held an umbrella over his head.He was wearing a pink dress shirt and a hot pink tie with black dress pants, as he carried a beverage throughout the set in Los Angeles.

The stars of Jordan Peele‘s movie Us have reunited!

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorMasterClass, the celebrity-driven online learning subscription service with big-name Hollywood talent partners, has cut its headcount by 20%. CEO David Rogier cited “the worsening macroeconomic environment” for the cutbacks.The layoffs by San Francisco-based MasterClass, which previously had about 600 employees, affected all the company’s teams.“Today is a sad day @masterclass,” Rogier tweeted Wednesday.

Ryan Gosling joined Margot Robbie on the Los Angeles set of their new movie Barbie on Tuesday, as he was seen filming in character as her counterpart Ken for the very first time.The Oscar-nominated actor showed off his movie star good looks wearing a classic Western-style shirt complete with embroidered flowers, fringe edging and pearl snap fasteners.Both Ryan, 41, and his co-star Margot, 31, wore matching white cowboy hats and pink neckerchiefs as they played their respective roles while being directed by Greta Gerwig on location.The Notebook star completed his all-black cowboy look with a pair of white leather boots as he stood outside with the Australian actress to film a scene for the hotly-anticipated new project. Oh I love you Ken! Ryan Gosling joins Margot Robbie on set of Barbie for the first time as they get dolled up in matching cowboy hats and pink neckerchiefs in LALittle Women and Lady Bird director Greta, 38, also appeared to be getting into the Barbie spirit as she was seen wearing a pastel-pink boiler suit with matching headphones.Although Margot and Ryan are being billed as the lead stars, it has been rumoured that there will be different versions of Barbie and Ken, with one Barbie said to be portrayed by Issa Rae and the other might be Hari Nef.Marvel's Simu Liu and new Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa are also said be playing other Kens.New York Times reporter Kyle Buchanan tweeted: 'I am hearing incredible BARBIE goss at Cannes.

Angelique Jackson Issa Rae might be best known as the queen of South L.A. — she was given the key to the city of Inglewood earlier this year — but Miami also holds a special place in her heart.After wrapping the final season of “Insecure” last year, Rae shot the new HBO Max comedy series “Rap Sh!t” on location in the 305.

 the premiere of Nadia Hallgren's Netlfix documentary Civil during the 2022 American Black Film Festival in Miami, Florida on Wednesday. The 37-year-old Insecure star posed for shutterbugs on the red carpet in a sparkly pink sequin polo top and matching maxi skirt.

Issa Rae looked radiant atthepremiere ofNadia Hallgren's Netlfix documentary Civil during the2022 American Black Film Festival in Miami, Florida on Wednesday.The 37-year-old Insecure star posed for shutterbugs on the red carpet in a sparkly pink sequin polo top and matching maxi skirt.Civil follows civil lawyerBenjamin Crump, who famously represented the families ofTrayvon Martin andGeorge Floyd in civil lawsuits, and his mission to 'root out anti-Black racism and violence by hitting perpetrators where they’re hurt most: their wallets. Night one:Issa Rae looked radiant at the premiere of Nadia Hallgren's Netlfix documentary Civil during the 2022 American Black Film Festival in Miami, Florida on Wednesday'Crump has been working to ensure financial accountability and raise the value that courts put on Black life,' reads the Tribeca Film Festival synopsis.

first look at Margot Robbie as Barbie in the upcoming live-action movie about the iconic Mattel doll, on Wednesday, Warner Bros. Pictures shared a first look at Ryan Gosling as her longtime male companion.Clad in a denim cut-off vest, matching jeans and bleach-blonde hair, with a Calvin Klein-inspired underwear waistband bearing his first name, Gosling's Ken is tanned, ripped and clearly ready to take you to the Dreamhouse!The star-studded cast for the film -- directed by Oscar nominee Greta Gerwig and written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach — also includes Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Hari Nef, Will Ferrell, Issa Rae and Michael Cera. #BARBIE July 21, 2023 Only in theaters.

Ryan Gosling is set to star as Ken in the "Barbie" live-action film due next summer, and the studio has dropped the first look at the actor in character.  A first look at Gosling’s character surfaced on Wednesday and the 41-year-old actor debuts Ken’s iconic platinum blonde hair in an all-denim outfit. "The Notebook" star shows off his abs as he posed in white underwear that says "KEN" along the waistband.

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Blonde hair? Check. Eight-pack abs? Check. Sleeveless stone-washed denim jacket? Check.

first look at Margot Robbie as Barbie in the upcoming live-action movie about the iconic Mattel doll, on Wednesday, Warner Bros. Pictures shared a first look at Ryan Gosling as her longtime male companion.Clad in a denim cut-off vest, matching jeans and bleach-blonde hair, with a Calvin Klein-inspired underwear waistband bearing his first name, Gosling's Ken is tanned, ripped and clearly ready to take you to the Dreamhouse!The star-studded cast for the film -- directed by Oscar nominee Greta Gerwig and written by Gerwig and Noah Baumbach — also includes Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Hari Nef, Will Ferrell, Issa Rae and Michael Cera. #BARBIE July 21, 2023 Only in theaters.

Zack Sharf Ryan Gosling makes for the perfect Ken doll in Warner Bros.’ latest first look photo from Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” which stars Margot Robbie in the title role. The studio has debuted a striking photo of Gosling’s Ken sporting six-pack abs, bleach blonde hair and a spray tan.

an eight-episode order for Issa Rae's new comedy series, , fans are getting a proper look at what's in store.Premiering on July 21, the Max Original series follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group. The concept was developed from Rae’s original  script and aims to highlight the challenges women face trying to break into the male-dominated hip-hop industry.The teaser gives fans a brief glimpse at the duo's initial reunion, and their journey trying to make it big in 2022, taking advantage of social media, club promotions and more to launch their career. Watch the video below.’s Syreeta Singleton serves as showrunner and executive producer with Rae and Singleton executive producing alongside Hoorae's Montrel McKay of , Jonathan Berry of  and 3 Arts' Dave Becky of . Hip-hop duo Yung Miami and JT of the City Girls also serve as co-executive producers, and Rae’s go-to audio content company, Raedio, will handle music supervision for the series, so we can expect a soundtrack comparable to that of .Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and RJ Cyler also star in the series. premieres on Thursday, July 21 with its first two episodes.

HBO announced that the Max Original comedy series RAP SH!T will debut on Thursday, July 21, with its first two episodes.The new show from Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominee Issa Rae, contains eight episodes – one airing each week – ending with its season finale on September 1. RAP SH!T’s cast includes Aida Osman (Group Therapy), KaMillion, Jonica Booth (Oddly Oden), Devon Terrell (Barry, Ophelia), and RJ Cyler (Power Rangers, White Boy Rick, The Harder They Fall), and the story chronicles two estranged high school friends from Miami, who reunite to form a rap group.Alongside Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton, RAP SH!T is executive produced by Montrel McKay for HOORAE, Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky for 3 Arts Entertainment, and Deniese Davis.

Issa Rae is taking audiences to Miami on July 21 with the release of her latest comedy series Rap Sh!t on HBO Max. A teaser trailer dropped on Monday and can be viewed above.

BJ Novak is looking for American truth in his directorial debut dark comedy film, Vengeance. He’s amassed an all-star cast of actors including Issa Rae, Dove Cameron, and Boyd Holbrook, for the movie about a city-slicking mid-thirties man travels to Texas and got more than he bargained for in a comedy of errors created by his own hubris. The story is told in a way that only Novak knows how: with biting wit, and fiery sarcasm. 

The stars of Vengeance are stepping out for the premiere of their new movie!

Dove Cameron gazed adoringly at her Vengeance castmate Issa Rae at the world premiere of their who-done-it during the Tribeca Film Festival in Lower Manhattan on Sunday.The 37-year-old Insecure alum portrays the boss of New Yorker podcaster Ben Manalowitz played by B.J. Novak, who also wrote and helmed his feature directorial debut.Issa (born Jo-Issa Rae Diop) looked elegant in a black-lace overlay creation and strappy stilettos selected by stylist Reginald Reisman.