All news by author: Zeba Blay

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The Meghan Markle Interview Unveiled Everything Yet Nothing
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah aimed to clarify things — yet the most telling parts were what remained unspoken
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‘Coming 2 America’ and the Craft of the Sequel
Some sequels are made just because it’s possible to create them
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Director Shatara Michelle Ford on Highlighting Black Experiences in ‘Test Pattern’
The director expressed, "I'm not focused on catering to the perspectives or experiences of white people. I simply don't care."
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Dominique Fishback Is The Soul Of 'Judas And The Black Messiah'
In the latest Fred Hampton biopic, Fishback's portrayal highlights the love, care, and respect shared between the revolutionary and his fiancée
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Tavi Gevinson's Podcast on Tackling Life Arrives Just When We Need It Most
The actor and former Rookie editor discusses her new advice podcast series, which addresses questions like, "How can I handle uncertainty?"
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Here’s When 41 Of The Most Highly Anticipated Movies Will Be Released In 2021
Every movie on this list was originally slated to come out in 2020 — until the COVID-19 pandemic forced studios to reschedule.
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Chadwick Boseman and the Burden of the Last Role
Boseman's role in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" underscores his exceptional ability as a star who stood out while also elevating those around him
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Megan Thee Stallion Created an Album for Every Frustrated Black Woman
On "Good News," the rapper no longer cares
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Black Horror Goes Beyond Black Trauma
"Get Out" offered a fresh blueprint for horror, yet the genre now appears ready to transcend the traditional racial metaphors
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The Dispute Surrounding 'Cuties' Should Be No Shock
A grand jury recently charged Netflix with a lewdness offense concerning the movie, but is there anything in the film worth noting beyond the scandal?
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I'm Unsure About How to Handle The Shade Room
The comments section of the gossip website has turned into a mainstay of pop culture—and offers an intriguing insight into the harmful nature of celebrity and online culture
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The Countess Vaughn Revival Encourages Reflection
Kim Parker is a character that follows the long-standing tradition in film and TV of featuring fat, Black women with bold personalities who were frequently the target of humor
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'Lovecraft Country' Arrives to Mend Us Through Terror
The HBO series definitely tackles issues of race, but it also confronts trauma directly
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We Need To Talk About Kat On 'The Bold Type'
The character's budding romance with Ava, a conservative who defends conversion therapy, couldn't have come at a worse time.
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Winners of the 2020 BET Awards: The Full List
The event was held online instead of at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, where it happened last year
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Is 'Watchmen' Promoting Law Enforcement or Advocating for Abolition?
As Black Lives Matter demonstrations spread across the country, the highly praised HBO series is being revisited with fresh questions
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Let Yvonne Orji Introduce Herself Anew
In her latest comedy special, "Momma, I Made It!" the HBO star at last delves into her Nigerian American roots on television
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‘The Lovebirds’ Is Exactly What It Looks Like
It’s cute.
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Celebrity Culture Will Never Be The Same
From Instagram to TikTok, our new pop culture demands that stars be both accessible and vulnerable online amid the pandemic.
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How Did We Not Realize What A Nightmare 'ANTM' Was?
An unflattering viral clip of host Tyra Banks from the modeling reality show's sixth season has led to a reevaluation of the franchise.
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In these unpredictable times, 'Hollywood' serves as the ideal escape fantasy
The sleek 1940s drama on Netflix is openly sentimental, but is that really a negative aspect?
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Hulu's 'High Fidelity' Reimagines Black Girl Angst
For all its unevenness, this remake of a 2000 cult classic is perhaps the first time we’ve seen Zoë Kravitz transcend her it-girl vibe.
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The Oscars Are Over. Now What?
"Parasite" won big Sunday night, but the academy still needs to reckon with its diversity problem.
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Forget About Diversity, The Golden Globes Are Basic
Should we take the Golden Globes seriously when it fails to take voting seriously?