By: Sahra Mohamed In today’s TV landscape, women lead stories that are as messy and brilliant as real life itself. From fresh hits like Running Point and Survival of the Thickest to beloved classics like Sex and the City and Girlfriends, these shows celebrate women who are unapologetically themselves, navigating careers, friendships, love, and everything …
Category: Entertainment
By: Sahra Mohamed Tyler Perry, a self-made billionaire who writes, directs, produces, and owns an entire media empire, is viewed as the epitome of success. Forbes estimates his net worth at around $1.4 billion, built on full ownership of everything he creates, from scripts to the 330‑acre Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. His empire has paid …
By: Sahra Mohamed Nepotism in the entertainment industry is sometimes disguised as stories of hard work, but the reality tells a different story. The privileged access that children of celebrities and industry insiders get, cannot be ignored. Kate Winslet’s daughter, Mia Honey Threapleton, is actually using her dad’s last name but has chosen not to …
For decades, Hollywood sidelined Black voices, and restricted their storytelling. Recently, a generation of Black filmmakers hasn't just joined the mainstream, they’ve changed it. Directors like Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Barry Jenkins, Ava DuVernay, and the incomparable Spike Lee are pushing cinema beyond entertainment, reflecting the realities of race, identity, and power in America. Their …
By: Sahra Mohamed When we think about television’s most iconic shows in the late 90's to 2000's, Friends, Sex and the City, Will & Grace, or Malcolm in the Middle might come to mind. These series were celebrated, critically acclaimed, showered with awards, and their cast members were compensated with record-breaking salaries. The six main …
By: Sahra Mohamed The way the media covers abuse and harassment cases tend to reveal biases related to gender, race, and power dynamics. One of the most recent examples of this is the defamation lawsuit filed by actor Justin Baldoni against Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. Although the case isn't set to go …
By: Sahra Mohamed There are so many beloved Black comedy shows from the ‘90s and 2000s that have left a lasting impact on pop culture. One of the first that comes to mind is Moesha, which featured artists and talent such as Golden Globe winner Sheryl Lee Ralph, Grammy winning R&B stars Usher and Ginuwine, …
By: Sahra Mohamed With the ongoing lawsuits involving Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, the recent allegations against Jay-Z that have now been dismissed, and the upcoming Diddy trial in May, it begs the following questions: How much does the public’s role and involvement impact these cases? If someone is an abusive predator, why does it …
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