Issa Rae‘s new company wants to hook up creators and brands for “deeper relationships” beyond the usual influencer-sponsor connection.
Ensemble has already built a network of 50 creators including Drew Afualo, Leo González, and Mark Phillips, and is working with brands including Pepsi, Chili’s, and Popeyes.
Per Business Insider, Ensemble is founded by Rae but is meant to be separate from her public persona as a much-lauded writer, actress, and producer. The company is led by a group of advertising vets–Ian Schafer as cofounder and president, Matt Berger as head of revenue, and Keith Lee as head of revenue operations.
Montrel McKay, the president of development and production at Rae’s studio Hoorae, told Bi the pitch for Ensemble is that it works closely with creators to help them package their content for brands.
“The proposition is that we have deeper relationships with the partners,” he said. “A lot...
Ensemble has already built a network of 50 creators including Drew Afualo, Leo González, and Mark Phillips, and is working with brands including Pepsi, Chili’s, and Popeyes.
Per Business Insider, Ensemble is founded by Rae but is meant to be separate from her public persona as a much-lauded writer, actress, and producer. The company is led by a group of advertising vets–Ian Schafer as cofounder and president, Matt Berger as head of revenue, and Keith Lee as head of revenue operations.
Montrel McKay, the president of development and production at Rae’s studio Hoorae, told Bi the pitch for Ensemble is that it works closely with creators to help them package their content for brands.
“The proposition is that we have deeper relationships with the partners,” he said. “A lot...
- 5/6/2024
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Exclusive: When Jennifer O’Connell and Rebecca Quinn oversaw the then-titled HBO Max’s unscripted pipeline, the pair worked with Issa Rae and her production company Hoorae on series including Sweet Life: Los Angeles, which ran for two seasons and the reboot of Project Greenlight.
The trio are now getting the band back together after Rae’s Hoorae has struck a production partnership with O’Connell & Quinn’s Velvet Hammer Media.
The deal will see the two companies co-develop a range of unscripted series across genres including dating, social experiments and competition.
Velvet Hammer Media, which was founded last year, is behind series including The Big Bakeover for The CW and Empty Nest Refresh for Roku. The pair also introduced its Inside Access Program, which ensures there’s a line item in every production budget to hire exceptional Bipoc talent behind the camera and help them grow.
Hoorae, which was founded by the Insecure star,...
The trio are now getting the band back together after Rae’s Hoorae has struck a production partnership with O’Connell & Quinn’s Velvet Hammer Media.
The deal will see the two companies co-develop a range of unscripted series across genres including dating, social experiments and competition.
Velvet Hammer Media, which was founded last year, is behind series including The Big Bakeover for The CW and Empty Nest Refresh for Roku. The pair also introduced its Inside Access Program, which ensures there’s a line item in every production budget to hire exceptional Bipoc talent behind the camera and help them grow.
Hoorae, which was founded by the Insecure star,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The second season of the Max comedy series “Rap Sh!t” will be its last.
Created by Issa Rae, who also executive produced alongside showrunner Syreeta Singleton, “Rap Sh!t” charted the ascent of Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), estranged high school friends from Miami who reunite to form a rap duo and try to make it big in the music business. The dramedy also starred Jonica Booth (Chastity), Rj Cyler (Lamont) and Daniel Augustin (Maurice).
“I’m so proud of and grateful for Syreeta, our cast, writers and crew that made this show possible,” Rae tells Variety in a statement. “Thanks to Sarah Aubrey and Suzanna Makkos for championing the show, and much love to the fans that tuned in weekly to root for our girls.”
Adds Singleton: “I love this show and I am so proud of the work we’ve done. We created something fun, raw, and original...
Created by Issa Rae, who also executive produced alongside showrunner Syreeta Singleton, “Rap Sh!t” charted the ascent of Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), estranged high school friends from Miami who reunite to form a rap duo and try to make it big in the music business. The dramedy also starred Jonica Booth (Chastity), Rj Cyler (Lamont) and Daniel Augustin (Maurice).
“I’m so proud of and grateful for Syreeta, our cast, writers and crew that made this show possible,” Rae tells Variety in a statement. “Thanks to Sarah Aubrey and Suzanna Makkos for championing the show, and much love to the fans that tuned in weekly to root for our girls.”
Adds Singleton: “I love this show and I am so proud of the work we’ve done. We created something fun, raw, and original...
- 1/18/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Issa Rae’s production company Hoorae Film and TV has named industry veteran Nichole T. Roberts as head of unscripted.
In her new role, Roberts will oversee the company’s unscripted department strategy as well as the development and production of unscripted content.
“Nichole is a trailblazer with a keen eye for clever content that pushes boundaries and drives cultural conversation,” said Montrel McKay, president of development and production at Hoorae. “Her dedication is unmatched, and with her track-record as a thoughtful storyteller and skilled strategist, Nichole is the perfect fit to spearhead our unscripted division as we work to bring more premium and authentic stories to viewers in unexpected ways.”
Formerly known as Issa Rae Productions, Hoorae Media was reestablished and consolidated in 2020 to represent the multimedia reach of the company, which also includes Raedio, the record label, music supervision and “audio everywhere” arm; sister company ColorCreative management and Fête,...
In her new role, Roberts will oversee the company’s unscripted department strategy as well as the development and production of unscripted content.
“Nichole is a trailblazer with a keen eye for clever content that pushes boundaries and drives cultural conversation,” said Montrel McKay, president of development and production at Hoorae. “Her dedication is unmatched, and with her track-record as a thoughtful storyteller and skilled strategist, Nichole is the perfect fit to spearhead our unscripted division as we work to bring more premium and authentic stories to viewers in unexpected ways.”
Formerly known as Issa Rae Productions, Hoorae Media was reestablished and consolidated in 2020 to represent the multimedia reach of the company, which also includes Raedio, the record label, music supervision and “audio everywhere” arm; sister company ColorCreative management and Fête,...
- 12/1/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
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Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series Saturday Night Live — “Jenna Ortega, The 1975” Episode 1841 — Pictured: (l-r) Ego Nwodim as Ms. Shaw, Andrew Dismukes as , Chloe Fineman as , host Jenna Ortega as Claire, and James Austin Johnson as during the “Exorcism” sketch on Saturday, March 11, 2023 — (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC)
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- 8/24/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
One week before the originally scheduled Aug. 10 return of “Rap Sh!t,” Max has delayed the comedy series’ second season to Nov. 9. Season 2 will debut with two episodes followed by weekly drops until the Dec. 21 finale.
The move comes as a result of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. As the labor unions representing writers and actors continue to protest for a new deal with the major studios, actors are completely barred from promoting projects from struck companies, while writers carry out limited press opportunities. The new November premiere date of “Rap Sh!t” signals a hope on the studio’s part, in this case Warner Bros. Discovery, that labor conflicts will be resolved by then and that talent will be able help generate buzz.
“Rap Sh!t” isn’t the first summer series to delay its debut; last week, FX announced that “A Murder at the End of the World” starring Emma Corrin,...
The move comes as a result of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. As the labor unions representing writers and actors continue to protest for a new deal with the major studios, actors are completely barred from promoting projects from struck companies, while writers carry out limited press opportunities. The new November premiere date of “Rap Sh!t” signals a hope on the studio’s part, in this case Warner Bros. Discovery, that labor conflicts will be resolved by then and that talent will be able help generate buzz.
“Rap Sh!t” isn’t the first summer series to delay its debut; last week, FX announced that “A Murder at the End of the World” starring Emma Corrin,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Max is pushing back the second season of its comedy Rap Sh!t by three months in the latest strike-related scheduling move.
The series, which stars Aida Osman and KaMillion as estranged high school friends who form a rap duo, had been slated to premiere on Aug. 10. Max has moved the date back to Nov. 9.
The change serves two purposes for the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer: It will give Max new programming in the fall, which could become increasingly sparse if strikes by Hollywood writers and actors continue into the autumn. And should the unions and the media companies they’re striking against work out deals before then, the show’s stars and producers would be able to promote the new season.
The move of Rap Sh!t is one of a number of changes networks and streamers have made to their schedules in recent weeks. CBS tore up most of its fall slate in July,...
The series, which stars Aida Osman and KaMillion as estranged high school friends who form a rap duo, had been slated to premiere on Aug. 10. Max has moved the date back to Nov. 9.
The change serves two purposes for the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer: It will give Max new programming in the fall, which could become increasingly sparse if strikes by Hollywood writers and actors continue into the autumn. And should the unions and the media companies they’re striking against work out deals before then, the show’s stars and producers would be able to promote the new season.
The move of Rap Sh!t is one of a number of changes networks and streamers have made to their schedules in recent weeks. CBS tore up most of its fall slate in July,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“No one sets out to make a bad movie,” Gina Prince-Blythewood said directly on a Zoom with IndieWire.
She’s speaking for everyone in Hollywood, but especially for herself, Issa Rae, and Kumail Nanjiani; the three executive producers and mentors on Season 4 of “Project Greenlight,” which Max recently rebooted with fresh new talent. This time, “Greenlight” will focus on a first-time filmmaker Meko Winbush, on a time crunch to make her debut feature, “Gray Matter.”
“I know ultimately I could, but doing the film in 18 days with three weeks prep and a script that still needed work — it’s insane,” Prince-Blythewood said. “The fact that Meko came through it and she’s still mentally stable is testament to her.”
Throughout the series, Winbush deals with familiar filmmaker struggles: creative clashes, moving schedules, and an uncertain script — all with the documentary crew of “Project Greenlight” hot on her heels and her crew’s.
She’s speaking for everyone in Hollywood, but especially for herself, Issa Rae, and Kumail Nanjiani; the three executive producers and mentors on Season 4 of “Project Greenlight,” which Max recently rebooted with fresh new talent. This time, “Greenlight” will focus on a first-time filmmaker Meko Winbush, on a time crunch to make her debut feature, “Gray Matter.”
“I know ultimately I could, but doing the film in 18 days with three weeks prep and a script that still needed work — it’s insane,” Prince-Blythewood said. “The fact that Meko came through it and she’s still mentally stable is testament to her.”
Throughout the series, Winbush deals with familiar filmmaker struggles: creative clashes, moving schedules, and an uncertain script — all with the documentary crew of “Project Greenlight” hot on her heels and her crew’s.
- 7/15/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Robin Thede ain’t here for any more Emmy snubs for the hilarious Black women from “A Black Lady Sketch Show.”
“We’re showing you the characters behind the characters,” she recently told Variety at a Q&a panel. “I love it. You see the full range of actors on the show. But I want to note that none of the show’s actors have ever been nominated for an Emmy, and they deserve it.”
Four seasons into the groundbreaking HBO series, the creative minds and strategists hope to change that.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions.
HBO confirms exclusively to Variety that the network will be submitting the six-episode Season 4 for 30 Emmy categories, notably outstanding scripted variety series and three main acting categories: Thede for lead comedy actress and Gabrielle Dennis and Skye Townsend for supporting comedy actress.
Acting nominees for various sketch comedies have...
“We’re showing you the characters behind the characters,” she recently told Variety at a Q&a panel. “I love it. You see the full range of actors on the show. But I want to note that none of the show’s actors have ever been nominated for an Emmy, and they deserve it.”
Four seasons into the groundbreaking HBO series, the creative minds and strategists hope to change that.
Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions.
HBO confirms exclusively to Variety that the network will be submitting the six-episode Season 4 for 30 Emmy categories, notably outstanding scripted variety series and three main acting categories: Thede for lead comedy actress and Gabrielle Dennis and Skye Townsend for supporting comedy actress.
Acting nominees for various sketch comedies have...
- 4/19/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
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.
Season one saw Aida Osman, KaMillion, Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler join together, as two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion) reunite to form a rap group.
“We are so excited to continue this journey with Shawna and Mia and the incredibly fun world of Rap Sh!t,” sai Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at Hbo box. “With the wonderfully comedic and unique perspectives of Aida Osman, KaMillion, Issa Rae, Syreeta Singleton and the team at Hoorae, season two is sure to bring even more seducing and scheming.”
Issa Rae also expressed delight. “We’re so happy to play in the world of ‘Rap Sh!t’ for...
Season one saw Aida Osman, KaMillion, Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler join together, as two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion) reunite to form a rap group.
“We are so excited to continue this journey with Shawna and Mia and the incredibly fun world of Rap Sh!t,” sai Sarah Aubrey, head of original content at Hbo box. “With the wonderfully comedic and unique perspectives of Aida Osman, KaMillion, Issa Rae, Syreeta Singleton and the team at Hoorae, season two is sure to bring even more seducing and scheming.”
Issa Rae also expressed delight. “We’re so happy to play in the world of ‘Rap Sh!t’ for...
- 9/12/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Rap Sh!t, the comedy series from Issa Rae, is officially getting a second season.
HBO Max has renewed the show, which stars Aida Osman and KaMillion, after its eight-episode first season premiered in July.
The renewal was signposted earlier this summer when, days ahead of its launch, it was awarded over 12.6M in small screen tax credits from the state of California to move the Miami-set series west for a sophomore run.
The series marks Rae’s first scripted series since the end of HBO’s Insecure.
It follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
Also starring are Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler.
The show is exec produced by Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton, as well as Montrel McKay for Hoorae, and Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky for 3 Arts Entertainment. Rae wrote the season...
HBO Max has renewed the show, which stars Aida Osman and KaMillion, after its eight-episode first season premiered in July.
The renewal was signposted earlier this summer when, days ahead of its launch, it was awarded over 12.6M in small screen tax credits from the state of California to move the Miami-set series west for a sophomore run.
The series marks Rae’s first scripted series since the end of HBO’s Insecure.
It follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
Also starring are Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler.
The show is exec produced by Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton, as well as Montrel McKay for Hoorae, and Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky for 3 Arts Entertainment. Rae wrote the season...
- 9/12/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
There will be more “Rap Sh!t” in the future. HBO Max announced on Monday that it has renewed the half-hour comedy series from creator Issa Rae for a second season.
The eight-episode first season debuted in July and follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
“We’re so happy to play in the world of ‘Rap Sh!t’ for another season with this incredibly talented team,” Rae — who previously created and starred in HBO’s “Insecure” — said in a statement.
Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content at HBO Max, added, “We are so excited to continue this journey with Shawna and Mia and the incredibly fun world of ‘Rap Sh!t.’ With the wonderfully comedic and unique perspectives of Aida Osman, KaMillion, Issa Rae, Syreeta Singleton and the team at Hoorae, season two is sure...
The eight-episode first season debuted in July and follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
“We’re so happy to play in the world of ‘Rap Sh!t’ for another season with this incredibly talented team,” Rae — who previously created and starred in HBO’s “Insecure” — said in a statement.
Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content at HBO Max, added, “We are so excited to continue this journey with Shawna and Mia and the incredibly fun world of ‘Rap Sh!t.’ With the wonderfully comedic and unique perspectives of Aida Osman, KaMillion, Issa Rae, Syreeta Singleton and the team at Hoorae, season two is sure...
- 9/12/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
“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...
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...
- 9/12/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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HBO Max is staying on its Rap Sh!t.
The streamer has picked up a second season of the comedy from creator Issa Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton. The renewal for Rap Sh!t comes on the heels of the show’s first-season finale, which debuted Sept. 1.
“We’re so happy to play in the world of Rap Sh!t for another season with this incredibly talented team,” Rae said in a statement.
Added Singleton, “This show and cast are one of a kind and I’m thrilled to get to do this again with them. We’re going bigger and harder!”
Rap Sh!t stars Aida Osman as Shawna and KaMillion as Mia, two former high school friends who reconnect as adults and form a rap duo. The cast also features Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler.
“We are so excited to...
HBO Max is staying on its Rap Sh!t.
The streamer has picked up a second season of the comedy from creator Issa Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton. The renewal for Rap Sh!t comes on the heels of the show’s first-season finale, which debuted Sept. 1.
“We’re so happy to play in the world of Rap Sh!t for another season with this incredibly talented team,” Rae said in a statement.
Added Singleton, “This show and cast are one of a kind and I’m thrilled to get to do this again with them. We’re going bigger and harder!”
Rap Sh!t stars Aida Osman as Shawna and KaMillion as Mia, two former high school friends who reconnect as adults and form a rap duo. The cast also features Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler.
“We are so excited to...
- 9/12/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mindy Kaling’s “Never Have I Ever” is set to premiere its third season on Friday, Aug. 12, on Netflix.
The coming-of-age comedy series will continue to follow Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) and her ongoing struggles as she navigates high school. This season, Devi and Paxton (Darren Barnet) are officially an item, but the couple is expected to face some serious ups and downs as potential suitors for Devi — along with Devi’s own insecurities about their romance — interfere with their relationship.
Season 3 of “Never Have I Ever” will also introduce two new characters: Parker, played by Deacon Phillippe, and Addison, played by Terry Hu.
Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher executive produce the series, with Fisher also serving as co-creator, showrunner and writer. “Never Have I Ever” is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and executive produced by 3 Arts Entertainment’s Howard Klein and David Miner.
The coming-of-age comedy series will continue to follow Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) and her ongoing struggles as she navigates high school. This season, Devi and Paxton (Darren Barnet) are officially an item, but the couple is expected to face some serious ups and downs as potential suitors for Devi — along with Devi’s own insecurities about their romance — interfere with their relationship.
Season 3 of “Never Have I Ever” will also introduce two new characters: Parker, played by Deacon Phillippe, and Addison, played by Terry Hu.
Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher executive produce the series, with Fisher also serving as co-creator, showrunner and writer. “Never Have I Ever” is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, and executive produced by 3 Arts Entertainment’s Howard Klein and David Miner.
- 7/27/2022
- by Carson Burton, EJ Panaligan, Michaela Zee and Sofia Behzadi
- Variety Film + TV
It was the height of quarantine, and Issa Rae wanted — in Bay Area rapper Saweetie’s proverbial words — “Something fun, something for the summertime. Something for the girls to get ready and party to.”
The final season of her seminal hit series “Insecure” was in production, and HBO Max had approached the Emmy-nominated co-creator and star’s team to ask what her next show was going to be about. The multi-hyphenate had long been wanting to tell a story about female rappers and eventually sent in the one-pager for what would become “Rap Sh!t” to Montrel McKay, her production company Hoorae’s film and television president, and her manager Jonathan Berry. They had no notes.
“Anything you see about Issa is what she believes in,” McKay told TheWrap about the show’s “straightforward” development process at the streamer. “If her name is on it, it’s things she’s been talking about for years.
The final season of her seminal hit series “Insecure” was in production, and HBO Max had approached the Emmy-nominated co-creator and star’s team to ask what her next show was going to be about. The multi-hyphenate had long been wanting to tell a story about female rappers and eventually sent in the one-pager for what would become “Rap Sh!t” to Montrel McKay, her production company Hoorae’s film and television president, and her manager Jonathan Berry. They had no notes.
“Anything you see about Issa is what she believes in,” McKay told TheWrap about the show’s “straightforward” development process at the streamer. “If her name is on it, it’s things she’s been talking about for years.
- 7/21/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
The Los Angeles-based “electro-soul” band B00TY has dropped “Matter of Time,” its new single featured in Thursday’s premiere of Issa Rae’s HBO series “Rap Sh!t.”
The song is released on the new label, A Tiny Universe (Atu), formed by hitmakers Adrian Miller and Om’Mas Keith, who have more than 10 Grammys between them and have worked with Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Frank Ocean, Anderson .Paak, Odd Future and many others.
Keith, who is producing the group’s album, says “B00TY perfectly embodies what we’re aiming at musically with A Tiny Universe, and both Adrian and I feel that they will ultimately represent an essential element of our musical legacy. We are truly proud to be working with such unique talents as theirs.” B00TY is led by songwriters/producers Edan Frei and Adam Epelbaum and also features bassist April Kae and singer Sadé Clacken Joseph,...
The song is released on the new label, A Tiny Universe (Atu), formed by hitmakers Adrian Miller and Om’Mas Keith, who have more than 10 Grammys between them and have worked with Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Frank Ocean, Anderson .Paak, Odd Future and many others.
Keith, who is producing the group’s album, says “B00TY perfectly embodies what we’re aiming at musically with A Tiny Universe, and both Adrian and I feel that they will ultimately represent an essential element of our musical legacy. We are truly proud to be working with such unique talents as theirs.” B00TY is led by songwriters/producers Edan Frei and Adam Epelbaum and also features bassist April Kae and singer Sadé Clacken Joseph,...
- 7/19/2022
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
Just days before Rap Sh!t’s HBO Max debut, the Issa Rae produced comedy looks to be coming back for a second season and heading out to the Golden State.
Penned by the Insecure co-creator and starring Aida Osman and KaMillion, Rap Sh!t was awarded over 12.6 million this morning in the latest round of small screen tax credits from the state of California. Centered on job creation, the award was one of the two relocating series allocations during this award period from the California Film Commission.
The incentive is intended for a Season 2 of the Miami-set series about the trials and tribulations of two old but now not-so close friends who band together to form a hip hop group. With Rap Sh!t to drop on the Warner Bros Discovery streamer on July 21, no formal Season 2 announcement has come from HBO Max yet. However, the application for the tax credit...
Penned by the Insecure co-creator and starring Aida Osman and KaMillion, Rap Sh!t was awarded over 12.6 million this morning in the latest round of small screen tax credits from the state of California. Centered on job creation, the award was one of the two relocating series allocations during this award period from the California Film Commission.
The incentive is intended for a Season 2 of the Miami-set series about the trials and tribulations of two old but now not-so close friends who band together to form a hip hop group. With Rap Sh!t to drop on the Warner Bros Discovery streamer on July 21, no formal Season 2 announcement has come from HBO Max yet. However, the application for the tax credit...
- 7/18/2022
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max on Tuesday released the official trailer for “Rap Sh!t,” an original comedy series from from Emmy nominee Issa Rae (“Insecure”). The series premiere on July 21 with two episodes at 6 p.m. Pt/9 p.m. Et. The eight-episode season continues with one episode weekly until September 1.
The series follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion). The two reunite to form a rap group, forming a new bond along the way. The series also stars Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler.
“Rap Sh!t” is executive produced by Issa Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton, in addition to Montrel McKay for Hoorae, Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky for 3 Arts Entertainment and Deniese Davis. Rae also wrote the pilot episode and co-wrote the finale episode with Singleton.
Yung Miami and Jt of the hiphop duo City Girls are co-executive producers, along with Kevin “Coach...
The series follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion). The two reunite to form a rap group, forming a new bond along the way. The series also stars Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler.
“Rap Sh!t” is executive produced by Issa Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton, in addition to Montrel McKay for Hoorae, Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky for 3 Arts Entertainment and Deniese Davis. Rae also wrote the pilot episode and co-wrote the finale episode with Singleton.
Yung Miami and Jt of the hiphop duo City Girls are co-executive producers, along with Kevin “Coach...
- 7/5/2022
- by Sasha Urban and Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Martin Luther King III will host a new docuseries produced by Calabasas Film and Media, the company announced Monday.
Titled “Protect/Serve,” the series sees King, the oldest child of revered civil right activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., moderate a series of conversations with law enforcement officials, activists, grass-roots organization founders, DAs and other prominent figures. The conversations will focus on the role of police in America and the origins of institutional racism, with a goal of finding solutions to these problems. The first episode will feature a one-on-one conversation between King and Los Angeles county sheriff Alex Villanueva, whose tenure as sheriff has been plagued with controversy.
Wendy Eley Jackson directs the series and executive produces with Sam Pollard and Kapil Mahendra and Paul Beahan for Calabasas Films. Calabasas produces the series after having recently produced the Discovery+ reality series “Restaurant Recovery” with Raising Cane founder Todd Graves.
Titled “Protect/Serve,” the series sees King, the oldest child of revered civil right activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., moderate a series of conversations with law enforcement officials, activists, grass-roots organization founders, DAs and other prominent figures. The conversations will focus on the role of police in America and the origins of institutional racism, with a goal of finding solutions to these problems. The first episode will feature a one-on-one conversation between King and Los Angeles county sheriff Alex Villanueva, whose tenure as sheriff has been plagued with controversy.
Wendy Eley Jackson directs the series and executive produces with Sam Pollard and Kapil Mahendra and Paul Beahan for Calabasas Films. Calabasas produces the series after having recently produced the Discovery+ reality series “Restaurant Recovery” with Raising Cane founder Todd Graves.
- 6/13/2022
- by Sasha Urban, Wilson Chapman and Carson Burton
- Variety Film + TV
The official teaser trailer for Issa Rae’s Rap Sh!t introduces the chaotic adventures of Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion) through the lens of Instagram – and it’s one story you won’t want to click through.
The preview of the comedy series, which arrives on HBO Max on July 21, is part Instagram Live and part Instagram Story. Based in Miami, Rap Sh!t follows estranged friends Mia and Shawna as they reunite years after high school to form a rap duo à la City Girls, whose Yung Miami...
The preview of the comedy series, which arrives on HBO Max on July 21, is part Instagram Live and part Instagram Story. Based in Miami, Rap Sh!t follows estranged friends Mia and Shawna as they reunite years after high school to form a rap duo à la City Girls, whose Yung Miami...
- 6/13/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
A “bad bitch renaissance” is coming to HBO Max.
The teaser trailer for Issa Rae’s upcoming series “Rap Sh!t” debuted on Monday, and it promises a ton of fun as it follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
In the teaser, which you can watch above, Shawna and Mia try to make it big in 2022, taking advantage of social media, club promotions and more to launch their career.
“Rap Sh!t” also stars Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler. Syreeta Singleton showruns and executive produces.
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Rae — who is still coming hot off the success of her last HBO series, “Insecure” — is an executive producer, and she also wrote the premiere episode and co-wrote the finale with Singleton.
Other executive producers are Montrel McKay for Hoorae,...
The teaser trailer for Issa Rae’s upcoming series “Rap Sh!t” debuted on Monday, and it promises a ton of fun as it follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
In the teaser, which you can watch above, Shawna and Mia try to make it big in 2022, taking advantage of social media, club promotions and more to launch their career.
“Rap Sh!t” also stars Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler. Syreeta Singleton showruns and executive produces.
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Why ‘The White Lotus’ Became the Hot TV Soundtrack of Summer 2021
Rae — who is still coming hot off the success of her last HBO series, “Insecure” — is an executive producer, and she also wrote the premiere episode and co-wrote the finale with Singleton.
Other executive producers are Montrel McKay for Hoorae,...
- 6/13/2022
- by Katie Campione
- The Wrap
Get ready to party with Issa Rae’s new HBO Max comedy. The streaming service announced that Rap Sh!t, from the Emmy and Golden Globe nominee, will be premiering on Thursday, July 21, with the first two episodes. The rest of the eight-episode season will drop weekly, on Thursdays, until the finale on September 1. Rap Sh!t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), as they reunite to form a rap group. The teaser offers a look at the two deciding to start their rap group while live on social media. Plus, see what their lives are like through social media posts, in studio, partying, performing, becoming popular, and more. Watch it above. The series also stars Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell, and Rj Cyler. Rap Sh!t is executive produced by Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton. Joining them as EPs are Montrel McKay for Hoorae,...
- 6/13/2022
- TV Insider
Insecure alum 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.
The series follows Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), two estranged high school friends from the 305 who reunite to form a rap group.
Summer Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Shawna and Mia lean into the magic and mayhem that Miami is famously known for as they party hard and work even harder to stand out in the music industry. The Magic City has everything they need to not just succeed but thrive in the city that never sleeps — home of Pitbull, strong Cuban coffee and nightclubs with 24-hour liquor licenses. They just have to want it bad enough.
Rap Sh!t is executive produced by Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton,...
The series follows Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), two estranged high school friends from the 305 who reunite to form a rap group.
Summer Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
Shawna and Mia lean into the magic and mayhem that Miami is famously known for as they party hard and work even harder to stand out in the music industry. The Magic City has everything they need to not just succeed but thrive in the city that never sleeps — home of Pitbull, strong Cuban coffee and nightclubs with 24-hour liquor licenses. They just have to want it bad enough.
Rap Sh!t is executive produced by Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton,...
- 6/13/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
The fate of Leah Franklin Dupont may remain unsolved after Fox canceled freshman drama Our Kind of People.
The series, which was created by Karin Gist and Wendy Calhoun with Lee Daniels as exec producer, was given a 12-episode run when it was greenlit in March 2021 under Fox’s straight-to-series model. It evoked comparisons to the Lee-co-created Empire, which had a very successful run on the network but linear ratings were soft.
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It follows journey of Angela Vaughn (Yaya DaCosta), a single mom with a plan to reclaim her family’s name. But when she discovers a huge secret, her life becomes intertwined with a powerful Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts family who are not keen to welcome Angela and her daughter to the neighborhood.
At the of end of season one, which ended in January, Nadine Ellis’ Dupont was shot. Gist told Deadline...
The series, which was created by Karin Gist and Wendy Calhoun with Lee Daniels as exec producer, was given a 12-episode run when it was greenlit in March 2021 under Fox’s straight-to-series model. It evoked comparisons to the Lee-co-created Empire, which had a very successful run on the network but linear ratings were soft.
TV Cancellations Photo Gallery: Shows Ending In 2022 & Beyond
It follows journey of Angela Vaughn (Yaya DaCosta), a single mom with a plan to reclaim her family’s name. But when she discovers a huge secret, her life becomes intertwined with a powerful Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts family who are not keen to welcome Angela and her daughter to the neighborhood.
At the of end of season one, which ended in January, Nadine Ellis’ Dupont was shot. Gist told Deadline...
- 5/14/2022
- by Rosy Cordero and Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Yaya DaCosta-led drama “Our Kind of People” has been canceled after just one season at Fox, Variety has learned.
Based on Lawrence Otis Graham’s book “Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class” and produced by Lee Daniels and Karin Gist, the series takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years.
“Our Kind of People” follows strong-willed, single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her own mother’s past that will turn her world upside-down and shake up this community forever. The show is a soapy, thrilling exploration of...
Based on Lawrence Otis Graham’s book “Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class” and produced by Lee Daniels and Karin Gist, the series takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years.
“Our Kind of People” follows strong-willed, single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her own mother’s past that will turn her world upside-down and shake up this community forever. The show is a soapy, thrilling exploration of...
- 5/14/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
The Emmy-winning sketch comedy series “A Black Lady Sketch Show” will return for its third season Friday, April 8 at 11:00 p.m. Et/Pt, HBO announced on Tuesday. They also released a teaser trailer in which Robin Thede dropped the punny joke, “I just got back from Africa. Wakanda jokes you all lookin’ for?”
The series, which also stars Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend, will feature more than 40 celebrity guest stars, including Ava DuVernay, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Raven-Symoné, Wanda Sykes, David Alan Grier, Kyla Pratt, Jemele Hill, Holly Robinson Peete, Kel Mitchell, Michael Ealy, Wayne Brady, Bob the Drag Queen, Vanessa Williams, Lance Reddick, Loni Love, Cari Champion, Shangela, Trevor Jackson, Tommy Davidson, Jay Pharoah, Jidenna, and Essence Atkins.
Watch the teaser below or on YouTube.
The six-episode season will air on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.
Thede is the creator of the series,...
The series, which also stars Gabrielle Dennis, Ashley Nicole Black and Skye Townsend, will feature more than 40 celebrity guest stars, including Ava DuVernay, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Raven-Symoné, Wanda Sykes, David Alan Grier, Kyla Pratt, Jemele Hill, Holly Robinson Peete, Kel Mitchell, Michael Ealy, Wayne Brady, Bob the Drag Queen, Vanessa Williams, Lance Reddick, Loni Love, Cari Champion, Shangela, Trevor Jackson, Tommy Davidson, Jay Pharoah, Jidenna, and Essence Atkins.
Watch the teaser below or on YouTube.
The six-episode season will air on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.
Thede is the creator of the series,...
- 3/15/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Exclusive: We’ll be seeing more of Skye Townsend on Robin Thede’s A Black Lady Sketch Show. Townsend, who recurred as various characters in Season 2, has been promoted to series regular for the third season of HBO’s Emmy-winning sketch comedy series, executive produced by Issa Rae.
Townsend appeared in six episodes in Season 2.
Created, written by and starring Thede, A Black Lady Sketch Show has broken new ground in sketch comedy TV. Season 2 again featured a core cast of Black women living relatable experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations.
“Skye quickly proved to be an invaluable cast member of A Black Lady Sketch Show last season and we couldn’t be more excited to promote her to series regular, said Thede. “We haven’t even begun to scratch the surface of her talents and we are thrilled to see more of her dynamic characters on screen.
Townsend appeared in six episodes in Season 2.
Created, written by and starring Thede, A Black Lady Sketch Show has broken new ground in sketch comedy TV. Season 2 again featured a core cast of Black women living relatable experiences in a magical reality that subverts traditional expectations.
“Skye quickly proved to be an invaluable cast member of A Black Lady Sketch Show last season and we couldn’t be more excited to promote her to series regular, said Thede. “We haven’t even begun to scratch the surface of her talents and we are thrilled to see more of her dynamic characters on screen.
- 3/2/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Issa Rae’s Sweet Life: Los Angeles will be returning for another go-round. HBO Max has renewed the praised unscripted series for a second season. Season one, which debuted in August, is currently available to stream on HBO Max.
Sweet Life: Los Angeles gives a unique look at what it means to be young, Black, ambitious, and in constant pursuit of one’s dreams. Exploring themes of loyalty, legacy, and love, the coming-of-age series follows a group of long-time friends in South L.A., as they navigate the relatable, chaotic, mid-20s moments at the quarter-life mark and propel each other into adulthood success.
“We are thrilled with the success of Sweet Life: Los Angeles,” said Jennifer O’Connell, EVP, Non-Fiction and Live-Action Family, HBO Max. “The incredibly talented Issa Rae and her producing partners delivered an elevated, purposeful series, which featured the fun, inspiring and challenging moments that young adults face navigating relationships and careers.
Sweet Life: Los Angeles gives a unique look at what it means to be young, Black, ambitious, and in constant pursuit of one’s dreams. Exploring themes of loyalty, legacy, and love, the coming-of-age series follows a group of long-time friends in South L.A., as they navigate the relatable, chaotic, mid-20s moments at the quarter-life mark and propel each other into adulthood success.
“We are thrilled with the success of Sweet Life: Los Angeles,” said Jennifer O’Connell, EVP, Non-Fiction and Live-Action Family, HBO Max. “The incredibly talented Issa Rae and her producing partners delivered an elevated, purposeful series, which featured the fun, inspiring and challenging moments that young adults face navigating relationships and careers.
- 11/2/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix announced that a new Michael Che stand-up special will premiere globally Nov. 16. The special is titled “Michael Che: Shame the Devil.”
This special follows his 2016 Netflix special “Michael Che Matters” in which the comedian discussed topics ranging from Black Lives Matter to gentrification. “Michael Che: Shame the Devil” is directed by Kristian Mercado and produced by Irony Point.
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Dates
HBO Max announced that the new drama series “Station Eleven” will debut Dec. 16. Based on the book by Emily St. John Mandel, the series is a post-apocalyptic saga that tells the stories of survivors of a devastating flu as they attempt to rebuild the world. “Station Eleven” stars Mackenzie Davis, Himesh Patel, Daniel Zovatto, David Wilmot, Matilda Lawler, Philippine Velge, Nabhaan Rizwan and Lori Petty, with Gael Garcìa Bernal and Danielle Deadwyler recurring. Patrick Somerville, Scott Steindorff, Scott Dalman, Dylan Russell, Jessica Rhoades,...
This special follows his 2016 Netflix special “Michael Che Matters” in which the comedian discussed topics ranging from Black Lives Matter to gentrification. “Michael Che: Shame the Devil” is directed by Kristian Mercado and produced by Irony Point.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
HBO Max announced that the new drama series “Station Eleven” will debut Dec. 16. Based on the book by Emily St. John Mandel, the series is a post-apocalyptic saga that tells the stories of survivors of a devastating flu as they attempt to rebuild the world. “Station Eleven” stars Mackenzie Davis, Himesh Patel, Daniel Zovatto, David Wilmot, Matilda Lawler, Philippine Velge, Nabhaan Rizwan and Lori Petty, with Gael Garcìa Bernal and Danielle Deadwyler recurring. Patrick Somerville, Scott Steindorff, Scott Dalman, Dylan Russell, Jessica Rhoades,...
- 11/2/2021
- by Katie Song
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Melissa De Sousa (The Best Man franchise) and McKinley Freeman are set for recurring roles opposite Morris Chestnut and Yaya DaCosta in Fox drama series Our Kind of People, from writer/executive producer Karin Gist and executive producer Lee Daniels. The role reunites De Sousa with Chestnut, with whom she stars in The Best Man franchise. Joe Morton also stars in the series.
Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s book Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, the series written by Gist takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years. Our Kind of People follows strong-willed single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate,...
Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s book Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, the series written by Gist takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years. Our Kind of People follows strong-willed single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate,...
- 10/6/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Devonté Hynes has signed on to compose the score for Issa Rae’s HBO Max comedy, Rap Sh*t.
The series written by Rae follows Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), two estranged high school friends from Miami, who reunite to form a rap group.
Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler also star.
Sadé Clacken Joseph is directing the pilot for the half-hour series.
Issa Rae and Montrel McKay are exec producing for Hoorae, alongside 3 Arts Entertainment’s Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry, Deniese Davis, and Syreeta Singleton, who also serves as showrunner.
Hip hop duo 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 is handling music supervision for the series.
The series written by Rae follows Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), two estranged high school friends from Miami, who reunite to form a rap group.
Jonica Booth, Devon Terrell and Rj Cyler also star.
Sadé Clacken Joseph is directing the pilot for the half-hour series.
Issa Rae and Montrel McKay are exec producing for Hoorae, alongside 3 Arts Entertainment’s Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry, Deniese Davis, and Syreeta Singleton, who also serves as showrunner.
Hip hop duo 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 is handling music supervision for the series.
- 8/23/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Being Mary Jane alumna Raven Goodwin and Nicole Chanel Williams (Boomerang) are set for recurring roles opposite Yaya DaCosta, Morris Chestnut and Joe Morton in the Fox drama series Our Kind of People, from writer/executive producer Karin Gist and executive producer Lee Daniels.
Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s book Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, the series written by Gist takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years. Our Kind of People follows strong-willed single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her mother’s past that...
Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s book Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, the series written by Gist takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years. Our Kind of People follows strong-willed single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her mother’s past that...
- 8/18/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Our Kind of People: Yaya DaCosta Slaps Someone and Secures 'The Crown' in Fox Sudser's Latest Teaser
The word “sisterhood” takes on a different meaning in the latest teaser for Lee Daniels’ soapy new Fox offering Our Kind of People.
In the promo, outsider Angela Vaughn (played by Chicago Med‘s Yaya DaCosta) attempts to infiltrate the Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical enclave where for more than 50 years the Black elite have flaunted their wealth and power while vacationing.
More from TVLineOur Kind of People: Yaya DaCosta Brings Martha's Vineyard to Its Knees in First Teaser for Fox's Lee Daniels SoapFox Orders to Series Lee Daniels Soap Our Kind of People, Set in Oak...
In the promo, outsider Angela Vaughn (played by Chicago Med‘s Yaya DaCosta) attempts to infiltrate the Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical enclave where for more than 50 years the Black elite have flaunted their wealth and power while vacationing.
More from TVLineOur Kind of People: Yaya DaCosta Brings Martha's Vineyard to Its Knees in First Teaser for Fox's Lee Daniels SoapFox Orders to Series Lee Daniels Soap Our Kind of People, Set in Oak...
- 8/16/2021
- by Mekeisha Madden Toby
- TVLine.com
Rj Cyler has been cast in a series regular role in the upcoming Issa Rae HBO Max comedy series “Rap Sh*t,” Variety has learned.
The series follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group. Cyler will play Lamont, an aspiring music producer with a sharp ear for talent. He is also the loving but sometimes absentminded young father to Melissa, so by association, he has a complicated relationship with Mia. Jonica Booth and Devon Terrell also star in the series.
Cyler broke out with his performance in the feature “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” which he quickly followed up with the big-budget film adaptation of “Power Rangers” and the Brad Pitt film “War Machine.” He also starred in the film “White Boy Rick” and will next be seen in “The Harder They Fall” alongside Idris Elba,...
The series follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group. Cyler will play Lamont, an aspiring music producer with a sharp ear for talent. He is also the loving but sometimes absentminded young father to Melissa, so by association, he has a complicated relationship with Mia. Jonica Booth and Devon Terrell also star in the series.
Cyler broke out with his performance in the feature “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” which he quickly followed up with the big-budget film adaptation of “Power Rangers” and the Brad Pitt film “War Machine.” He also starred in the film “White Boy Rick” and will next be seen in “The Harder They Fall” alongside Idris Elba,...
- 8/16/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Fox released a trailer for “Our Kind of People,” premiering on Sept. 21 at 9 p.m. Et.
Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s critically acclaimed book, “Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class,” the series takes place in the aspirational Martha’s Vineyard community Oak Bluffs, where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for over 50 years.
Starring Yaya DaCosta, Morris Chestnut, Joe Morton, Nadine Ellis, Lance Gross, Rhyon Nicole Brown, Kyle Bary and Alana Bright, the show follows a strong-willed single mom as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and find success in her revolutionary haircare line.
“Our Kind of People” is executive produced by writer Karin Gist, Lee Daniels, Ben Silverman for Propagate, Claire Brown for The Gist Of It Productions, Marc Velez for Lee Daniels Entertainment, Pam Williams and Montrel McKay. Tasha Smith directed the series premiere.
Watch a preview below.
Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s critically acclaimed book, “Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class,” the series takes place in the aspirational Martha’s Vineyard community Oak Bluffs, where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for over 50 years.
Starring Yaya DaCosta, Morris Chestnut, Joe Morton, Nadine Ellis, Lance Gross, Rhyon Nicole Brown, Kyle Bary and Alana Bright, the show follows a strong-willed single mom as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and find success in her revolutionary haircare line.
“Our Kind of People” is executive produced by writer Karin Gist, Lee Daniels, Ben Silverman for Propagate, Claire Brown for The Gist Of It Productions, Marc Velez for Lee Daniels Entertainment, Pam Williams and Montrel McKay. Tasha Smith directed the series premiere.
Watch a preview below.
- 8/16/2021
- by Selome Hailu and Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Daniel Augustin, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut (Cruel Summer), Amandla Jahava (Dmz) and Jaboukie Young-White have been tapped for recurring roles in Rap Sh*t, HBO Max’s half-hour comedy series from Insecure co-creator Rae and her Hoorae Productions.
Written by Rae and starring Aida Osman and KaMillion, Rap Sh*t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
Cast also includes previously announced series regulars Devon Terrell and Jonica Booth.
Augustin plays Maurice, Shawna’s (Osman) friend and co-worker. He is very dapper, with great taste in clothes, but maybe not so much in women.
Chestnut portrays Fatima, law classmate and close friend of Shawna’s boyfriend, Cliff (Terrell).
Jahava is Jill, Shawna’s (Osman) friend from college. She currently works at Spotify In New York...
Written by Rae and starring Aida Osman and KaMillion, Rap Sh*t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
Cast also includes previously announced series regulars Devon Terrell and Jonica Booth.
Augustin plays Maurice, Shawna’s (Osman) friend and co-worker. He is very dapper, with great taste in clothes, but maybe not so much in women.
Chestnut portrays Fatima, law classmate and close friend of Shawna’s boyfriend, Cliff (Terrell).
Jahava is Jill, Shawna’s (Osman) friend from college. She currently works at Spotify In New York...
- 8/6/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO has ordered a pilot script based on Octavia Butler’s novel “Fledgling” from the Emmy-nominated drama series “Lovecraft Country’s” writers and co-EPs Sonya Winton-Odamtten and Jonathan I. Kidd. Among the executive producers for the book-to-screen adaptation is Issa Rae, creator and star of “Insecure,” and J.J. Abrams (“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”). The pilot, which hails from Warner Bros. Television, is currently in development.
Per the book’s description, “Fledgling,” which was originally published in 2005, is the story of an apparently young, amnesiac girl whose alarmingly inhuman needs and abilities lead her to a startling conclusion: she is in fact a genetically modified, 53-year-old vampire. Forced to discover what she can about her stolen former life, she must at the same time learn who wanted – and still wants – to destroy her and those she cares for and how she can save herself. Butler, a multiple Hugo and Nebula award winner,...
Per the book’s description, “Fledgling,” which was originally published in 2005, is the story of an apparently young, amnesiac girl whose alarmingly inhuman needs and abilities lead her to a startling conclusion: she is in fact a genetically modified, 53-year-old vampire. Forced to discover what she can about her stolen former life, she must at the same time learn who wanted – and still wants – to destroy her and those she cares for and how she can save herself. Butler, a multiple Hugo and Nebula award winner,...
- 7/28/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Octavia Butler’s novel Fledgling is getting a television adaptation at HBO.
The WarnerMedia premium network has ordered a pilot script for the project from Lovecraft Country writers and co-EPs Sonya Winton-Odamtten and Jonathan I. Kidd.
The pair, who re-upped their overall deal with HBO in December, are writing the adaptation with Issa Rae and J.J. Abrams among the exec producers.
Fledgling is a sci-fi vampire novel that Butler, the first sci-fi writer to receive a MacArthur Fellowship, published via Grand Central Publishing in 2005, a year before her death.
It is the story of an apparently amnesiac young girl whose alarmingly inhuman needs and abilities lead her to a startling conclusion: She is in fact a genetically modified, 53-year-old vampire. Forced to discover what she can about her stolen former life, she must at the same time learn who wanted — and still wants — to destroy her and those she...
The WarnerMedia premium network has ordered a pilot script for the project from Lovecraft Country writers and co-EPs Sonya Winton-Odamtten and Jonathan I. Kidd.
The pair, who re-upped their overall deal with HBO in December, are writing the adaptation with Issa Rae and J.J. Abrams among the exec producers.
Fledgling is a sci-fi vampire novel that Butler, the first sci-fi writer to receive a MacArthur Fellowship, published via Grand Central Publishing in 2005, a year before her death.
It is the story of an apparently amnesiac young girl whose alarmingly inhuman needs and abilities lead her to a startling conclusion: She is in fact a genetically modified, 53-year-old vampire. Forced to discover what she can about her stolen former life, she must at the same time learn who wanted — and still wants — to destroy her and those she...
- 7/28/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Angela Vaughn has a secret that will take down one of the most powerful Black families in Martha’s Vineyard. And she’s about to let it out.
This much is clear from the just-released teaser for Fox’s Our Kind of People — premiering Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 9/8c — a “soapy, thrilling exploration of race and class in America and an unapologetic celebration of black resilience and achievement” from executive producers Lee Daniels (Empire) and Karin Gist (Star).
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This much is clear from the just-released teaser for Fox’s Our Kind of People — premiering Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 9/8c — a “soapy, thrilling exploration of race and class in America and an unapologetic celebration of black resilience and achievement” from executive producers Lee Daniels (Empire) and Karin Gist (Star).
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- 7/27/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The Hallmark Channel announced that the series finale of “Good Witch” will premiere on July 25 at 9 p.m.
In the final episode, titled “The Wedding,” the Merriwick cousins get ready to face the mysterious force putting their family legacy at risk while changes are in store for others.
“‘Good Witch’ has enchanted viewers for over a decade with eight original movies, in addition to the seven-season series,” said Randy Pope, SVP, programming & development. “We thank our leads whose chemistry and talent made ‘Good Witch’ such a beloved and uniquely special viewing experience: Catherine Bell, who has brought the inimitable Cassie Nightingale to life for 13 years, and James Denton, who as Dr. Sam Radford has added so much charm and humor to the series. We also extend our gratitude and thanks to the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work.”
The series stars Catherine Bell, James Denton, Sarah Power,...
In the final episode, titled “The Wedding,” the Merriwick cousins get ready to face the mysterious force putting their family legacy at risk while changes are in store for others.
“‘Good Witch’ has enchanted viewers for over a decade with eight original movies, in addition to the seven-season series,” said Randy Pope, SVP, programming & development. “We thank our leads whose chemistry and talent made ‘Good Witch’ such a beloved and uniquely special viewing experience: Catherine Bell, who has brought the inimitable Cassie Nightingale to life for 13 years, and James Denton, who as Dr. Sam Radford has added so much charm and humor to the series. We also extend our gratitude and thanks to the entire cast and crew for their dedication and hard work.”
The series stars Catherine Bell, James Denton, Sarah Power,...
- 7/9/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Devon Terrell is set as a lead opposite Aida Osman and Kamillion in Rap Sh*t (working title), HBO Max’s half-hour comedy series from Insecure co-creator Rae and her Hoorae Productions.
Written by Rae, Rap Sh*t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
Terrell plays Cliff, Shawna’s (Osman) supportive but long-distance boyfriend who currently attends law school in New York. He met Shawna in Atlanta back when they were in college together. Terrell also joins previously cast Jonica Booth.
Rae executive produces with Montrel McKay via Hoorae, along with Syreenta Singleton, who also serves as showrunner, Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry for 3 Arts Entertainment and Deniese Davis. Hip hop duo Yung Miami and Jt of City Girls serve as co-executive producers, along with Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P...
Written by Rae, Rap Sh*t follows two estranged high school friends from Miami, Shawna (Osman) and Mia (KaMillion), who reunite to form a rap group.
Terrell plays Cliff, Shawna’s (Osman) supportive but long-distance boyfriend who currently attends law school in New York. He met Shawna in Atlanta back when they were in college together. Terrell also joins previously cast Jonica Booth.
Rae executive produces with Montrel McKay via Hoorae, along with Syreenta Singleton, who also serves as showrunner, Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry for 3 Arts Entertainment and Deniese Davis. Hip hop duo Yung Miami and Jt of City Girls serve as co-executive producers, along with Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P...
- 7/9/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Actress/performer Nadine Ellis (Let’s Stay Together) has landed a lead role opposite Yaya DaCosta, Morris Chestnut, and Joe Morton in the Fox drama series Our Kind of People, from writer/executive producer Karin Gist and executive producer Lee Daniels.
Ellis will play Leah Franklin-Dupont, replacing LeToya Luckett who had been originally cast in the role. The decision was made following the table read on the project as the character is being tweaked. This is a normal occurrence in the development process as the table read is the first time all the characters — and their interactions — come to life following the casting procedures. Filming on the series is scheduled to begin next week as planned in Wilmington, Nc. Tasha Smith...
Ellis will play Leah Franklin-Dupont, replacing LeToya Luckett who had been originally cast in the role. The decision was made following the table read on the project as the character is being tweaked. This is a normal occurrence in the development process as the table read is the first time all the characters — and their interactions — come to life following the casting procedures. Filming on the series is scheduled to begin next week as planned in Wilmington, Nc. Tasha Smith...
- 7/1/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: L. Scott Caldwell, who has recently featured in CBS’ All Rise and HBO’s Insecure, is joining Fox drama series Our Kind of People.
Caldwell will feature alongside Yaya DaCosta, Morris Chestnut and Joe Morgan in the series, from writer/executive producer Karin Gist and executive producer Lee Daniels.
Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s book Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, the series written by Gist takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years. Our Kind of People follows strong-willed single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about...
Caldwell will feature alongside Yaya DaCosta, Morris Chestnut and Joe Morgan in the series, from writer/executive producer Karin Gist and executive producer Lee Daniels.
Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s book Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, the series written by Gist takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years. Our Kind of People follows strong-willed single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about...
- 6/30/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Emmy and NAACP Award-winner Debbi Morgan is set for a major recurring role opposite Yaya DaCosta, Morris Chestnut and Joe Morgan in Fox drama series Our Kind of People, from writer/executive producer Karin Gist and executive producer Lee Daniels.
Written by Gist inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s provocative, critically praised book Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, the series takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years. Our Kind of People follows strong-willed single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her...
Written by Gist inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s provocative, critically praised book Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, the series takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years. Our Kind of People follows strong-willed single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her...
- 6/29/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“All My Children’s” Angie Baxter-Hubbard, aka NAACP Award winner Debbi Morgan, has been cast in Lee Daniels and Karin Gist’s series “Our Kind of People,” a drama headed to Fox on Tuesday nights this fall. The “Power” and “Ghost” regular joins previously announced cast members Lance Gross (“Sleepy Hollow”), Yaya DaCosta (“Chicago Med”), Morris Chestnut (“The Resident”), Joe Morton (“Scandal”) LeToya Luckett and newcomer Alana Bright. The series is inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s book “Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class.” It is a co-production of Fox Entertainment and 20th Television.
Per the logline, “Our Kind of People” takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for over 50 years. The series follows protagonist Angela Vaughn (DaCosta), a strong-willed, single mom who sets out to...
Per the logline, “Our Kind of People” takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for over 50 years. The series follows protagonist Angela Vaughn (DaCosta), a strong-willed, single mom who sets out to...
- 6/29/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Hawaii Five-0‘s Lance Gross has joined the cast of Fox’s Our Kind of People as a series regular. The upcoming drama comes from writer/executive producer Karin Gist and executive producer Lee Daniels and stars Yaya DaCosta, Morris Chestnut and LeToya Luckett.
Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s provocative, critically praised book Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, the series written by Gist takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years. Our Kind of People follows strong-willed single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her mother’s...
Inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s provocative, critically praised book Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, the series written by Gist takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years. Our Kind of People follows strong-willed single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her mother’s...
- 6/24/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Lance Gross has been cast in Lee Daniels and Karin Gist’s series “Our Kind of People,” a drama headed to Fox on Tuesday nights this fall. The “Sleepy Hollow” regular joins previously announced cast members Yaya DaCosta (“Chicago Med”), Morris Chestnut (“The Resident”), Joe Morton (“Scandal”) LeToya Luckett and newcomer Alana Bright. The series is inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s book “Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class.” It is a co-production of Fox Entertainment and 20th Television.
Per the logline, “Our Kind of People” takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for over 50 years. The series follows protagonist Angela Vaughn (DaCosta), a strong-willed, single mom who sets out to reclaim her family’s name and change the world with her revolutionary hair-care line that highlights...
Per the logline, “Our Kind of People” takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for over 50 years. The series follows protagonist Angela Vaughn (DaCosta), a strong-willed, single mom who sets out to reclaim her family’s name and change the world with her revolutionary hair-care line that highlights...
- 6/24/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Fox’s Our Kind of People expands its cast with the addition of Ginny & Georgia alum Kyle Bary. He will take on a series regular role in the series from writer/executive producer Karin Gist and executive producer Lee Daniels and will act alongside Yaya DaCosta, Morris Chestnut and LeToya Luckett.
Written by Gist inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s provocative, critically praised book Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, the series takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years. Our Kind of People follows strong-willed single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers...
Written by Gist inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s provocative, critically praised book Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, the series takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years. Our Kind of People follows strong-willed single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers...
- 6/22/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Emmy-winning actor Joe Morton (Scandal) is set as a lead opposite Yaya DaCosta, Morris Chestnut and Latoya Luckett in Fox drama series Our Kind of People, from writer/executive producer Karin Gist and executive producer Lee Daniels.
Written by Gist inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s provocative, critically praised book Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, the series takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years. Our Kind of People follows strong-willed single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her mother’s past that will...
Written by Gist inspired by Lawrence Otis Graham’s provocative, critically praised book Our Kind of People: Inside America’s Black Upper Class, the series takes place in the aspirational world of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard, a historical stronghold where the rich and powerful Black elite have come to play for more than 50 years. Our Kind of People follows strong-willed single mom Angela Vaughn (DaCosta) as she sets out to reclaim her family’s name and make an impact with her revolutionary haircare line that highlights the innate, natural beauty of Black women. But she soon discovers a dark secret about her mother’s past that will...
- 6/10/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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