Issa Rae wants all black businesses to shine and do well. She partnered up with American Express and U.S. Black Chambers to promote ByBlack, the first national certification program for Black ownership that is designed to provide Black Entrepreneurs a way to reach new customers and get access to valuable business resources. “Black businesses are […]
Issa Rae has proved time and time again that doing anything in formal tradition is just not her cup of tea. The multi-hyphenate actress, producer, and writer has managed to achieve what few mega-stars have attempted to do: keep her personal life a tightly guarded secret. Tying the knot with long time boyfriend Louis Diame […]
Issa Rae surprised fans on Monday when she revealed that she tied the knot with her man in France over the weekend. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In a hilarious Instagram post the actress wrote, “A) Impromptu photoshoot in a custom @verawang dress. B) My girls came to help me, but they all coincidentally had […]
Issa Rae isn’t only inking deals for television and movies. The actress and producer partnered with Converse for a new collection of sneakers with inspirational messages. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Rolling Stone reports, the 36-year-old partnered with artist Nick Fulcher for the brand’s Chuck 70s line. The sneakers include inspirational phrases like “Run With […]
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Issa Rae is set to voice Jessica Drew, a.k.a. Spider-Woman, in the upcoming Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse sequel. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Issa is the newest edition to the cast, and the first new cast member to be announced. Rae will star alongside Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld, who will reprise […]
Each day celebrities get discussed on social media. Sometimes the discussion can be pleasing… and other times.. not so much. A woman took to social media to discuss her opinions on popular writer and producer, Issa Rae. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “Issa Rae is not an attractive woman to me and that is okay,” […]
Issa Rae revealed that she previously had a rift with Lauren London that Nipsey Hussle helped resolve. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information During an interview with Vanity Fair, the actress reflected on her breakout web series The Mis-adventures of Awkward Black Girl, and revealed that producers wanted Lauren London to portray Issa’s character. Issa has […]
While HBO’s Insecure may be on it’s final season, Issa Rae is here to stay. The actress and producer is teaming up with HBO Max for a unscripted series set to premiere this summer. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information SWEET LIFE: LOS ANGELES is a reality series following the lives of young, Black adults pursuing […]
Issa Rae has the deals continuing to roll in. Variety reports Rae, HBO Max and Miramax are reviving Project Greenlight, which will focus on female filmmakers who are given the chance to direct a film. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Rae will appear in each episode as an executive producer and will mentor the producers. […]
As reported in Shadow and Act, the entertainment outlet confirmed that Issa Rae’s audio banner Raedio, just signed The Read, a podcast duo to a “historic record deal that will come to life in a first-of-its-kind original comedy album.” Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Read’s new project will be executive produced by Raedio president […]
Issa Rae is becoming a true television heavyweight, and the Insecure creator, Issa Rae’s next TV project, Rap Sh*t, was created after what consider were Jermaine Dupri’s controversial comments regarding women rappers. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Rae said her idea for the upcoming series arose after she read an interview in which […]
Words by: Sentwali Holder Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information With the final season of hit HBO dramedy ‘Insecure’ upon us, fans of the series are praying this season will not the last in the universe created by Issa Rae. In an exclusive interview with Entertainment Tonight, Rae spoke of her challenges during the pandemic. “It’s […]
Women have been running the rap game for the last few years. While many people champion the female rappers that have come out in the last few years, some have been critical of this new wave in hip hop. Jermaine Dupri has been one of those people critical of this new movement, saying that they […]
Words by: Sentwali Holder Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Issa Rae is on a roll. She just locked in an eight-figure TV and film deal under Warner Bros. studios. But recently on NBC Today, the inspiring multi-hyphenate creator, producer, director, and actor spoke on the bitter-sweet end of production on HBO’s Insecure. In her heartfelt […]
Issa Rae has reached a new deal with HBO that will keep the tandem together for five more years. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Variety reports the new five-year overall deal will bring Issa Rae’s Hoorae media imprint in partnership with WarnerMedia, giving HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bros. television exclusive right to Rae’s work […]
Words by: Sentwali Holder Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As reported exclusively by Shadow and Act, Insecure Creator Issa Rae’s audio banner, Raedio, has just signed a multi-year partnership deal to provide exclusive “library access and original music” with mega-media hub, ViacomCBS’ MTV Entertainment Group. The impressive deal from Issa, who is best known as […]
Issa Rae’s Insecure is wrapping up but that doesn’t mean her relationship with HBO is over. She has a comedy series, Rap Sh*t in the works, and the City Girls were enlisted as co-producers. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Quality Control’s Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “Pee” Thomas will also be getting a piece […]
Words by: Michelle A. Dartez Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Financial services company Synchrony has teamed up with Issa Rae’s label Raedio to release a 3-song mixtape, The Bankroll EP, where the songs take you on a journey towards financial responsibility. Many know Issa Rae from her hit HBO series Insecure which is coming up […]
Issa Rae is set to launch her very own master class explaining what steps she took to get her to break in Hollywood. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Insecure creator partnered with MasterClass to provide a series of 14 video lessons. The e-learning company hosts celebrity-led courses and Rae’s own will be available for […]
Words by: Michelle Dartez Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Jazmine Sullivan tweeted about how she would love to work with Insecure creator, Issa Rae, and do a short film based on her new EP release Heaux Tales. Issa Rae responded and seems more than interested in making this happen. Could these two talented ladies get […]
