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Charlize Theron honored at Women in Entertainment gala

For once, Charlize Theron has begun to witness more women in power roles with the film industry.

HBO star Issa Rae recalls 'crippling' experience with credit card debt: 'I was their ideal target'

The 37-year-old star tells CNBC Make It that looking back, she wishes she had learned the importance of managing her credit earlier on in life.

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Issa Rae's best career advice: Don't be afraid of being labeled a 'difficult' person to work with

Issa Rae struggled to be confident at the start of her career — but one piece of advice transformed her outlook on work.

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Issa Rae slams Hollywood's effort to save Ezra Miller's movies, career: Atrocious 'repeat offender'

"Rap Sh!t" creator Issa Rae spoke out about the "Flash" actor Ezra Miller and argued Hollywood will go to "lengths" to "protect offenders."

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AP Emmy pundits call a win for 'Succession,' split on comedy

So many TV shows, so few nominees who will end up with trophies at the Primetime Emmy Awards.

'DC League of Super-Pets' takes No. 1 with $23 million

The summer box office showed signs of slowing down this weekend as the animated “DC League of Super-Pets” opened in theaters across North America.

In 'Rap Sh!t,' women in rap strive and thrive

A new comedy series created by Issa Rae taps into the complexities of being an aspiring female rapper in the age of social media.

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'CODA' gains Oscar momentum with top prize at PGA Awards

“CODA” has won the top prize at the Producers Guild Awards, giving momentum to the possibility that the small film could have a big night at next week’s Oscars.

Jennifer Hudson wins top honor at 53rd NAACP Image Awards

Jennifer Hudson was named entertainer of the year at the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.

Drake was a star among A-listers at 'Homecoming' concert

Among the stars, Drake still shined the brightest.

Usher performs classic hits at star-studded Chairman's Party

Usher preached togetherness during “tumultuous times” while performing a series of his hits at an exclusive star-studded afterparty following the NFL Honors.

‘Harder They Fall,’ 'Insecure,' H.E.R. nab NAACP awards noms

Netflix could be a dominant force at next month’s 53rd NAACP Image Awards.

‘I Got Slapped In JFK’: ‘Insecure’ Actor Jay Ellis Claims Someone Slapped Him In an Airport Over His Character Lawrence In Resurfaced Interview

“Insecure” actor Jay Ellis is one of the most liked and hated TV stars of today. The respected actor portrays Lawrence on the hit HBO […]

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Reese Witherspoon says 'Legally Blonde' wasn't allowed to film at Stanford University after school greenlit 'Insecure' to shoot on campus

Reese Witherspoon recently disclosed that Stanford University was the original setting for the 2001 film, "Legally Blonde."

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TV looks more like US, viewers like it, diversity study says

Television shows that reflect the nation’s increasing racial and ethnic diversity are finding favor with industry gatekeepers and viewers.

New this week: 'Dune,' 'Invasion' and an Elton John album

This week’s new entertainment releases include an Elton John album of duets and an HBO documentary about the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump.

Oscars invite Steven Yeun, Issa Rae, others to join Academy

Steven Yeun, Nathan Lane, Issa Rae, Robert Pattinson, Janet Jackson, Leslie Odom Jr. and Laverne Cox are among the artists being invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Cardi B, Queen Latifah, Lil Nas X shine at BET Awards

Cardi B’s “WAP” had new meaning at the BET Awards: winning and pregnant.

Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby top BET Award nominations

Megan Thee Stallion and DaBaby are the prom queen and king of the 2021 BET Awards.

Issa Rae urges participation in Small Business Saturday

The "Insecure" star is urging people to shop locally as part of Small Business Saturday, a couple days after Thanksgiving. (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – With many small businesses struggling to hold on during the coronavirus pandemic, Issa Rae believes now is the time to support independent stores more than ever. The creator and star of HBO series “Insecure” strongly encourages people to shop locally as part of Small Business Saturday, a couple days after Thanksgiving. She said the initiative created by American Express can help give an extra push during the holidays to small businesses who have gone into survival mode. So far, during the pandemic, Rae has watched several businesses close down, which she says “breaks my heart."

Shock, grief, and gratitude after death of Chadwick Boseman

God bless Chadwick Boseman. Denzel Washington, via a statement. During the premiere party for Black Panther, Chadwick reminded me of something. My friend and fellow Bison Chadwick Boseman was brilliant, kind, learned, and humble. We are devastated by the tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman. From Black Panther to Da 5 Bloods, Chadwick Boseman brought strength and light to the screen, every time. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, via Twitter.

Expert: Uncommon to be diagnosed with colon cancer so young

Actor Chadwick Boseman, known for playing real-life Black icons and ruling Wakanda as the Marvel character Black Panther, died at age 43 after a four-year battle with colon cancer. Jacksonville oncologist Dr. Scot Ackerman said Saturday on The Morning Show that its unusual for someone to be diagnosed with colon cancer at such a young age. God bless Chadwick Boseman. Denzel Washington, via a statement. During the premiere party for Black Panther, Chadwick reminded me of something. You will be missed. Bosemans Black Panther co-star Sterling K. Brown.

Book-publishing exec Dawn Davis is new Bon Appetit editor

Book-publishing executive Dawn Davis is Bon Appetit's new top editor, taking the helm following a reckoning on race and culture at the food magazine. Davis starts at Bon Appetit on Nov. 2, Conde Nast said Thursday. Bon Appetit is one of the main brands of New York-based magazine publisher Conde Nast, which also publishes Vogue, The New Yorker and GQ. Bon Appetit's former top editor, Adam Rapoport, left in June after food writer Tammie Teclemariam tweeted out an old Halloween photo in which he wore a stereotyped Puerto Rican costume. Staffers then said the Bon Appetit had been too white-centric" and marginalized non-white stories, and pledged to make big changes.

HBO's 'Coastal Elites' cast tackles social satire, anxiety

LOS ANGELES For Bette Midler and Sarah Paulson, making HBO's Coastal Elites in pandemic-forced isolation proved an unsettling challenge. I mean, what else could happen to me? Midler said during an online news conference Wednesday about the social satire. Midler said she welcomed the chance to take part in the project but couldnt ignore the oddity of making it. The connection actors share on a set is what Im usually the most interested in and inspired by, Paulson said. So its a little frightening.Midler said she did gain some emotional release from making the series.

Kumail Nanjiani is finding his way through 'The Weirds'

(Skip Bolen/Netflix via AP)NEW YORK Kumail Nanjiani has a few names for quarantine life. He's now finding his way in a Hollywood where South Asian actors, when they're cast at all, have usually been typecast. "But I dont feel Pakistani because I dont live in Pakistan. I dont feel American because a lot of Americans dont think of me as American. During quarantine, Nanjiani went back and watched three movies he hadnt seen since he was 10: Krull, Beastmaster and The Thief of Baghdad.Suddenly there would be an image and youre like, Oh, my God.

Whitney Houston biopic in the works

LOS ANGELES – A feature film about Whitney Houston's life is in the works from the screenwriter of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The biopic is being shepherded by the Whitney Houston Estate, music producer Clive Davis and Primary Wave Music, the partners said Wednesday. “I Wanna Dance with Somebody" will follow Houston from obscurity to pop stardom and promises to be “frank about the price that super-stardom exacted," according to the announcement. “From all my personal and professional experience with Whitney from her late teenage years to her tragic premature death, I know the full Whitney Houston story has not yet been told,” Davis said in a statement. The announcement also said that Stella Meghie is in “advanced talks” to direct. ___This story has been corrected to restore Anthony McCarten's first name.

Hollywood Minute: Prince Harry, Ed Sheeran team up

Prince Harry and Ed Sheeran promote World Mental Health Day, a new "Onward" trailer, and Issa Rae is now a Google Assistant. Distributed by LAKANA. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Issa Rae can now be your Google Assistant

The comedian, writer and producer is the new voice of Google Assistant, joining singer John Legend as one of the service's limited-time celebrity voice cameos. Like other virtual assistants, Google Voice can aid with everything from questions about the current weather to delivering motivational messages. "Then, you know, I realized that I use Google Assistant frequently anyway and just thought about how cool it would be to do." In order to access Rae's voice, users need only say, "Hey Google, talk like Issa," or go to the Assistant Settings on their device. Her voice is available in English in the US on any device that has the Google Assistant, including Android and iOS phones, smart speakers and Smart Displays.

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