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HBO Max’s ‘Sweet Life: Los Angeles’ Renewed For Season 2

Vibe Magazine 04 Nov 2021
The Issa Rae-produced show “gives an honest and unique look into what it means to be young, Black, and in constant pursuit of one’s dreams in the heart of South Los Angeles.” Sweet Life ... The incredibly talented Issa Rae and her producing ... Issa Rae Sweet Life LA.
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The surprising story of how ABBA became beloved gay icons

The Los Angeles Times 04 Nov 2021
Somewhere, right now, ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” is playing at an LGBTQ club, bar or house party ... Trump and his followers may have for a time claimed both the Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” and “Macho Man” for themselves, but there’s no way they’ll take this one from us ... × ... Dre, will.i.am, Issa Rae give early ‘yes’ to proposed school arts initiative.
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Who is Jay Ellis on The Bachelorette? What to know about the actor featured on ...

m&c; 03 Nov 2021
Pic credit. ABC ... Who is Jay Ellis? ... Jay considers himself a goofball who loves comedies and dramas, so it’s fitting that he’s currently one of the stars on the HBO hit dramedy Insecure, created by Issa Rae. Jay plays Issa’s long-term love interest, Lawrence, and the highly anticipated show is currently in its fifth and final season on HBO ... .
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Meagan Good, Whoopi Goldberg, Jasmine Guy to play key roles in Amazon Original Series, ‘Harlem’

The Grio 03 Nov 2021
It will premiere on Dec. 3 ... Oliver has an extensive written resume. Oliver was an original writer on Issa Rae’s web-series The Mis-Adventures of Awkward Black Girl, is the creator and writer for BET+ series The First Wives Club, and has written for Starz series Survivor’s Remorse and ABC’s The Neighbors, according to IMDB ... .
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‘Insecure’ showrunner talks transgender storylines, death threats to mother over Britney Spears case

The Grio 03 Nov 2021
Host Clay Cane acknowledged that Insecure approached various groundbreaking storylines during it’s run, but he brought up an interview he had with series creator and lead actress Issa Rae, when he asked her, “Have y’all ever thought about handling a topic where it explores a transgender character or a transgender person.” ... .
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Explaining Hollywood: How to find a talent agent who's right for you

Finger Lakes Times 03 Nov 2021
LOS ANGELES — When Fatima Reedy was 19, she moved to Los Angeles from Utah to act. She had no connections and no representation — just a dream ... Later, she realized she was the only person of color on their roster ... Lena Waithe and her Black manager, Issa Rae and her predominantly Black team, Marsai Martin and her Black agent and Black publicists." ... ———.
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Kid Cudi on his ‘brother’ Kanye West, moviemaking with Leo and finally learning to love himself

The Los Angeles Times 03 Nov 2021
There is an illuminating moment in the new Kid Cudi documentary, “A Man Named Scott,” that captures the Ohio native’s improbable run to becoming a hip-hop superstar ... “Now look at this / Madness the magnet keeps attracting me, me,” he confessed on the autobiographical track ... Dre, will.i.am, Issa Rae give early ‘yes’ to proposed school arts initiative.
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Dr. Dre, will.i.am, Issa Rae give early ‘yes’ to proposed school arts initiative

The Los Angeles Times 02 Nov 2021
schools Supt ... Dre, Jimmy Iovine, will.i.am, and Issa Rae ... “This ballot measure will help define the promise of the next generation of storytellers by ensuring all California students get the high-quality arts and music education they deserve,” Rae said in a statement. “It will especially benefit students from communities of color.” ... Advertisement.
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HBO Max Renews Sweet Life: Los Angeles for Season 2

Coming Soon 02 Nov 2021
Los Angeles, from Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Issa Rae, has been renewed for a second season ... 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.”.
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Photos: A homeless encampment is cleared in front of the West L.A. VA campus

The Los Angeles Times 02 Nov 2021
The encampment adjacent to the historic VA campus has become a focal point for homelessness in the city, with mayoral candidates making visits over the last year ... (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times) ... (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times). Advertisement ... (Al Seib/Los Angeles Times) ... California ... Dre, will.i.am, Issa Rae give early ‘yes’ to proposed school arts initiative.
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Tupac Shakur’s life and legacy to be subject of touring museum exhibit

The Los Angeles Times 02 Nov 2021
Tupac Shakur’s handwritten lyrics from classic songs such as “California Love” and “Dear Momma” along with galleries that pay homage to his upbringing and late mother are among the features in a massive touring museum exhibit ... Wake Me When I’m Free” will open Jan ... He was 25 ... Dre, will.i.am, Issa Rae give early ‘yes’ to proposed school arts initiative.
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Today’s Headlines: Biden aims for climate action in ‘decisive decade’

The Los Angeles Times 02 Nov 2021
Here are the stories you shouldn’t miss today.TOP STORIES. President urges action on climate despite lack of legislative victory at home. Calling this “the decisive decade,” President Biden assured world leaders at the United Nations climate summit that the U.S ... Advertisement. More politics ... 22 ... CALIFORNIA ... Dre, Jimmy Iovine, will.i.am and Issa Rae.
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Shopping: Oprah’s 2021 Favorite Things List Has Arrived — These are the Best Items to ...

The Hollywood Reporter 02 Nov 2021
Show additional share options. Show additional share options. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission ... 9 ... 1 ... 2 ... Seen on Angela Bassett, Issa Rae and Megan Thee Stallion, Black-owned jewelry label JLani scored a coveted spot on the list for its minimalist earrings.
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TheWrap’s Top 50 Film Schools of 2021

The Wrap 02 Nov 2021
(And yes, our poll has ways to ferret out and account for attempted ballot-stuffing, which does happen on occasion.) ... 1 ... 1 for a decade ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... Issa Rae (Getty Images) ... Notable alumni include actor Paul Dano, “The Walking Dead”’s Alanna Masterson and actor/writer/producer Issa Rae — who told Filmmaker Magazine the experience on the L.A ... .
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