When we first meet Jemima Kirke's character Regan in the twisty Apple TV+ series "City on Fire," she seems an elegantly capable, early 2000s-era New Yorker, the kind of woman who can juggle career, motherhood — and a cataclysmic mystery — with steely resolve. To put it another way, Regan is such a far cry from Kirke's iconic breakthrough role …
Gail Bean is in her stride on television right now. But I think highs and lows are a state of mind.” For “I Run This,” Bean discusses her acting journey, her hopes for Wanda and Leon’s relationship as “Snowfall” ends, and finding community in Hollywood. No character am I judging to where I’m just like, “I don’t want to play …
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Issa Rae was spotted donning a stunning and vibrant outfit as she stepped out in New York City on Tuesday. Stunning: Issa Rae, 37, looked beautiful in an all-orange outfit as she celebrated her Today digital cover story on Tuesday in New York City The Rap Sh!t star looked summer ready as she donned a pastel orange ensemble for her …
Issa Rae’s HBO comedy “Insecure” has spent five seasons highlighting L.A. neighborhoods that Hollywood has often overlooked, such as Leimert Park, where Rae is pictured in front of the Vision Theater, built in 1931. Over the course of five seasons, “Insecure,” the Emmy-nominated HBO comedy she co-created with Larry Wilmore, has made South L.A. events, businesses, landmarks and community central …
BHANNINE, Lebanon: It was messy and hectic in Aisha al-Abed’s kitchen, as the first day of Ramadan often is. Of course, I feel defeated.” Ramzan, which began on 13 April, comes as Syrian refugees’ life of displacement has gotten even harder amid their host country Lebanon’s economic woes. “High prices are killing people,” said Raed Mattar, al-Abed’s 24-year-old husband. Even …