News about Issa Rae

SZA and Keke Palmer are set to star in a buddy comedy from producer Issa Rae

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 26, 2024
Keke Palmer and SZA will star in an untitled buddy comedy produced by Issa Rae for TriStar Pictures. The pair appeared on SNL together in December 2022, with the former serving as host and the latter as musical guest. The film will be directed by Lawrence Lamont and the script will be written by Syreeta Singleton. The former served as the director and the latter as showrunner of the Rae-produced and created Rap Sh!t. Singleton will also serve as a producer of the film. The plot details for the film are unknown, but Rae and Sara Diya Rastogi will produce it through Hoorae, an independent production company founded by the American Fiction star in 2020.

Amanda Seales says she's done 'protecting' Insecure costar Issa Rae and denies being a 'mean girl' on set while reflecting on their alleged feud

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 26, 2024
Insecure actress Amanda Seales is finally ready to delve into her long-rumored feud with the show's lead - and the series' creator - Issa Rae. During an appearance on Tuesday's episode of Shannon Sharpe's podcast Club Shay Shay, the 42-year-old actress and comedian declared that she was done 'protecting' Rae, 39. Seales claimed that the Barbie actress refused to intervene when Rae's publicist Vanessa Anderson allegedly kicked her out of an Emmy Awards afterparty for Black artists, despite presumably employing the woman in question and allowing Anderson to speak for her to the press.

Oscars 2024: Ariana Grande channels her Wicked character Glinda in a billowing pink gown - as she walks first red carpet in FOUR years

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 11, 2024
On Sunday, Ariana Grande portrayed her Wicked character, Glinda, in a stunning pink gown as she attended the 96th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood. The Side To Side hitmaker, 30, who recently revealed that she'cried herself to sleep' after ex Dalton Gomez's departure, joined other celebrities on the Dolby Theatre's red carpet, including Billie Eilish and Issa Rae. The actor arrived late to the star-studded parade due to traffic, but anti-Israel demonstrators also blocked the route to the venue.

Issa Rae of Oscar Nominations: As she promotes three of her Academy Award nominated films, she showcases her figure in a plunging gown

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 10, 2024
On Sunday, Issa Rae wowed in an eye-catching ensemble as she attended the 96th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood. The Insecure actress, 39, who said she was 'a natural luck charm' for casting directors, joined other celebrities on the Dolby Theatre's glittery red carpet, including pregnant Vanessa Hudgens and Billie Eilish. Barbie, American Fiction, and even Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse were among the beauty's featured in a whopping three films that have received Oscar nominations, including Barbie, American Fiction, and even Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse.

I'm Tired of All My Favourite Black British TV Shows Being Axed

www.popsugar.co.uk, March 7, 2024
We've all had the feeling when we discover a show we're all connected with. The characters and what happens next in their tale are all you can think about for the next few weeks or months. On the flip side, I'm sure we can all remember the agony of learning that your favorite show is being cancelled, particularly if the plot is left on a shocking cliffhanger. Their absence seems to be a tragedy after building an emotional attachment to these characters and storylines. I'm sorry to say that this is a pain that I'm getting used to more often. I'm getting a pattern, and Black British shows seem to be taking the biggest hits.

As she joins glamorous Nina Dobrev at a star-studded EA Sports Madden Bowl event in Las Vegas, Issa Rae is radiant in a blue cutout gown

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 10, 2024
As they led arrivals at EA Sports' Madden Bowl event in Las Vegas on Friday, Issa Rae and Nina Dobrev played their fashion A game. The actress, 39, and the Vampire Diaries actor, 35, arrived on stage for a photo shoot before heading inside to mingle with other guests. Rae wowed in a blue skintight cut out jacket, despite the fact that the well-received series was cancelled after only two seasons.

In a quirky illusion dress, Janelle Monae takes a spin, while Issa Rae shines in a bright yellow jacket at the 2024 NFL Honors

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 9, 2024
On Thursday, Issa Rae and Janelle Monáe stole the spotlight at the 2024 NFL Honors in Las Vegas. The Hollywood beauties dominated glamorous outfits for the gala, which honors the best and best figures from the 2023 football season. In a chic single-breasted jumpsuit by Christopher John Rogers with a rainbow ombre print, the Insecure alum, 29, was captivated.

After two of her shows were canceled, Issa Rae says Black stories are'less of a priority' for television bosses, despite studios promising to increase diversity in the aftermath of Black Lives Matter

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 31, 2024
After two shows she appeared on were canceled, the Barbie and Insecure actress, who hails from Maryland but now lives in LA, spoke out. With the YouTube series The MisAdventures of an Awkward Black Girl, the 39-year-old actor, writer, and producer burst onto the scene in 2010 and her star hasn't been higher than ever before. With her YouTube series The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl, she began her journey to fame in 2010, and she has since concentrated on Black personalities and storylines. Issa Rae of the 2024 Golden Globes is pictured at the 2024 Golden Globes. Pictured right is an image from Rap S***)

In a candid interview, Barbie actress Issa Rae discusses why the Dua Lipa dance scene in the film was the "worst day of her life."

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 19, 2024
When she had to dance in the blockbuster, Barbie actress Issa Rae admitted she had the 'worst day of her life.' The 39-year-old actress, who appeared in the blockbuster film, confessed to a 'terrible' day shooting the famous group number posed to Dua Lipa's track Dance the Night.'

Rap S***, Issa Rae's sequel, has been shelved at Max after its second season

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 18, 2024
Rap S***, Issa Rae's most popular film, has come to an end. The streamer has cancelled the series, which was up for second season on December 21 on Max (formerly HBO Max). Rae's sequel to her best-known HBO series Insecure, which she starred in for five seasons on the cable network before 2021.

The Archewell Foundation in Nigeria supports schoolgirls in Nigeria, after the Duchess celebrated at the Invictus Games in discovering her ances in a genealogy test

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 27, 2023
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's charitable foundation, which opened in 2020, has revealed its new initiative in collaboration with the Nigeria-based GEANCO Foundation, according to its website. Through Archewell, Harry and Meghan (pictured left at a glitzy fundraiser in Santa Barbara on Friday) have supported many charitable causes. However, Meghan's podcast Archetypes, directed by Archewell, was cancelled earlier this year after one series, presumably due to a mutual decision. The Foundation's new initiative, which includes school supplies for girls in the West African country (right) plus period, with Archewell promising to promote GEANCO's efforts to improve the wellbeing and well-being of girls in the region.

Winnie Harlow Shimmers in a Fringe Minidress With a Boob-Window Cutout

www.popsugar.co.uk, September 18, 2023
Winnie Harlow, Vogue World: London was not set to welcome Winnie Harlow. Harlow was 3,500 miles away in perfect party attire as dozens of celebrities said good bye New York Fashion Week on September 14th. The fuzzy dress, created by Cult Naked, was covered in a sparkly fringe that shimmered as she strutted past the paparazzi in her translucent Barbie-foot heels with a backless silhouette and boob-window cut out. Harlow, a new pixie cut, looked stunning as she arrived at the party carrying a chrome handbag on her arm. The model's see-through shoes had bedazzled ankle straps that glistened from every angle and beautifully complimented her dress. The fuzzy outfit was created with texture, with layers of multi-hued fringe in shades of blue, purple, and pink.

'You're my Nigerian sister! After Duchess discovered her ancestor after a genealogy test, Meghan eagerly embraces Invictus actor Glory Essien (before Harry says she's cheering on the African nation).'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 13, 2023
At the start of the Games in Dusseldorf, the Duchess of Sussex took center stage and spoke to customers, acquaintances, and family. Among those she greeted beforehand was competitor Glory Essien, who she hugged and told: 'You're my Nigerian sister!' It comes after husband Prince Harry revealed at the inaugural service that his wife is bouncing on Africa as he discovered she is 43% Nigerian. The revelation came on an episode of her Archetypes podcast after Meghan took a genealogy test a few years ago.'

Mattel has revealed new Barbie dolls based on Greta Gerwig's rollerblading styles and Kate McKinnon's 'weird' doll

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 8, 2023
The US toy company introduced dolls based on Gloria Ferrera's character, as well as Simu Liu's tourist Ken, Issa Rae's President Barbie, and one doll based on America Ferrera's Gloria. Now, there are also more Barbie's on sale in the United Kingdom and around the world, including instant classic Weird Barbie (played by Kate McKinnon), "Mojo Dojo" Ken, and Rollerblading Barbie. The dolls all cost £49, with extra outfits priced £25 per piece. Barbie's Pink Corevette Convertible is now available for £73, although Ken's faux fur coat is the same price.

How "Barbie" Is Changing Society's Sexist View of Pink

www.popsugar.co.uk, July 27, 2023
I've always loved pink. My closet is bursting with colors: dresses, handbags, shoes, luggage, and luggage. However, I soon realized that I was completely alone in my fascination with the traditional feminine hue at any time. Pink has long been known as immature and shallow in society — colors that are intrinsically linked to misogyny and misogyny. Fortunately, in Barbieland, that is not the case. If you want to meet the utopia's most influential women leaders, take the montage scene in the new "Barbie" film. Issa Rae's President makes a rousing address. The Supreme Court's all-women justices have arrived at a decision. They're all wearing pink or pink accessories.

Revealed: All the bizarre and discontinued Mattel dolls from Sugar Daddy Ken to a Barbie with inflatable breasts

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 26, 2023
Many variations of the famous Mattel doll have been included in the latest smash hit Barbie movie. There are many styles and occupations living in Barbie country, from Margot Robbie's "stereotypical Barbie" to Issa Rae's 'president Barbie'. In addition, there are also various Kens. Ryan Gosling's 'Surf Ken' is in the lead, but Simu Liu's Tourist Ken and Kingsley Ben-Adir are also present as Basketball Ken. And, of course, there are cameos from various Barbies, Kens, and their families that have been outlawed by Mattel. 'Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken' (played by Rob Brydon) and Growing Up Skipper, a doll that went from a baby to a teenager, are among the more popular eyebrow raising dolls. Here, FEMAIL looks at the various, and bizarre, discontinued Mattel dolls...

Barbie is up to $162 million in Barbenheimer, while Oppenheimer hits $82 million in the United States, with Oppenheimer rising to $82 million

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 24, 2023
Barbie's domestic sales reached $162 million, while Oppenheimer raked in $82 million in their first weekend of release, bringing the Barbenheimer box office rivalry to a new high. Barbie surpassed its initial estimate of $155 million, with ticket sales marking the year's best opening weekend, beating The Super Mario Bros. Movie which grossed $146 million.

Margot Robbie's Best Movies From "Barbie" to "The Wolf of Wall Street," are 14 of Margot Robbie's Favorite Movies

www.popsugar.co.uk, July 24, 2023
Harley Quinn, Naomi Lapaglia, Tonya Harding, and several other characters appeared before Margot Robbie as "Barbie." Robbie is unquestionable, and although facing the role of a legendary children's toy isn't on her resume, it's clear she was delighted she took a chance on the role. Robbie talked to Vogue a month before the role's highly awaited July 2023 debut of "Barbie" was released, explaining how playing the role never even crossed her mind. "I never wanted to play Barbie, or was afraid of being Barbie, or something like that," she said. "This is going to sound stupid, but I didn't even think about playing Barbie until years into the project's development."

Barbie smashes box office records as comedy opens to $300 million at the international box office, when Oppenheimer takes in thousands of viewers

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 23, 2023
Since the two highly awaited films were simultaneously released this weekend, Barbenheimer has earned some serious money at the box office. Following their joint launch date of July 21, Barbie and Oppenheimer earned an estimated $465 million in ticket sales.

Barbie's biggest opening day of 2023 is on display in 2023, with $33 million from rival blockbuster Oppenheimer's 2023 debut

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 22, 2023
Barbie and Oppenheimer, two of the summer's most awaited films, are on track to smash multiple box office records. With $70.5 in ticket sales on Friday, Margot Robbie, 33, has already dominated the opening day of 2023. By comparison, the Cillian Murphy, 47, film, took in $33 million for its third biggest take of the year.

The Barbie Treatment by Nicola Peltz Beckham

www.popsugar.co.uk, July 21, 2023
Nicola Peltz Beckham is set to appear in the "Barbie" cinemas. Nail artist Tom Bachik posted a close-up of Beckham's manicure, which he dubbed the "Barbie french" on July 19th. Beckham's nails, which were cut into a classic oval shape, featured a deep french pattern — a common style with thicker tips — in a baby-pink shade. The simple manicure highlighted her striking, emerald-cut engagement ring and diamond wedding band stacked on top, highlighting her stunning, emerald-cut engagement ring and diamond wedding band. Celebrities, including those that have no affiliation with the film, have been embracing the aesthetic with their Barbie nails ahead of the highly awaited film debut on July 21. In fact, Bachik gave Selena Gomez a bright pink manicure to complement her outfits a few days earlier. Of course, Margot Robbie and Issa Rae, among other "Barbie" stars, have also committed to the theme. During her press tour, Robbie wore minimalist, blush-coloured nails and an edgier pink chrome manicure, while Rae recently wore a split french manicure with two different shades of pink.

Who is in the women's final of Wimbledon 2023?

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 15, 2023
After Markéta Vondrouová defeated Ons Jabeur to become the first unseeded woman to win the Wimbledon championship, FEMAIL announces the star-studded lineup in the Royal Box on Centre Court. 1. Dame Maggie Smith, 2, is the author of a book called Dame Maggie Smith. Lance Tankard, a 3. Sue Barker, 4, is a 4-year-old girl from the United States. Julia Lemigova, 5, 5 years old. Martina Navratilova, a 6 year-old girl from Marjolo. Princess of Wales, 7. Billie Jean King, eight, is 8. Ilana Kloss, 9, 9. 10 years old Priyanka Chopra. Nick Jonas, 11, 11. Issa Rae, 12, 12. Vanessa Nadal, 13, is a teenager from Brazil. Lin-Manuel Miranda, 14. Andrew Garfield, 15. Vito Schabel, 16, 16. Sir Jonathan Van-Tam, 17. Lady Karen Van-Tam, 18, 18, 18. Lady Elly Key, 19, 19. Admiral Sir Ben Key

In a PVC mini dress, Clara Amfo puts on a racy display

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 13, 2023
She never puts a foot wrong when it comes to fashion. Clara Amfo put on a swanky display at the Barbie premiere in London on Wednesday night at Cineworld Leicester Square in London. With a busty corset theme, the radio presenter and host, 39, put on a sleggy display in a PVC brown dress with a busty corset design.

For the film's London premiere, Amelia Dimoldenberg recreates the 2010 "News Anchor Barbie."

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 12, 2023
When hosting the star-studded pink carpet, the Chicken Shop Date host, 29, dressed as a Mattel doll. When doing interviews with the film's actors, she nailed every inch of Barbie 'I Can Be... News Anchor' doll's outfit as she brought the character to life.