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Tiffany Boone Speaks Out After Leaving ‘The Chi’: “I felt that if I didn’t speak up, other voices that were trying to be heard would be silenced”

Mira B | February 18, 2020

Baltimore actress Tiffany Boone left Showtime’s The Chi back in November of 2018, after accusing co-star Jason Mithell of sexual harassment. Last May, Mitchell was terminated from the show following the accusations put out from Boone and showrunner, Ayanna Floyd Davis. In a recent post on Instagram, Boone further elaborated on her reasons behind leaving […]

[WATCH] Actor Jason Mitchell Denies Sexual Misconduct Allegations on ‘The Breakfast Club’

Sha Be Allah | November 5, 2019

Actor Jason Mitchell, who was fired from his management company, The Chi series and the Netflix series Desperados because of the sexual misconduct accusations made against him, speaks about the controversy in his interview with The Breakfast Club yesterday. Mitchell, who lost two acting gigs due to allegations made against him, gave his version of […]

‘The Chi’ Adds La La Anthony, Lil Rel, Luke James to Cast; Names New Showrunner

Shawn Grant | September 17, 2019

The Chi has found a new showrunner for the third season on Showtime. Writer Justin Hillian will takeover from Ayanna Floyd Davis, who states she was impacted by the conduct of ousted actor Jason Mitchell. Additional changes for the show include the hires of La La Anthony, Luke James, and Lil Rel Howery in recurring […]

Lena Waithe Speaks Out on Controversy Surrounding ‘The Chi’ and Jason Mitchell

Shawn Grant | May 31, 2019

Lena Waithe has made her first public statements after the dismissal of Jason Mitchell from The Chi. Calling into The Breakfast Club, Waithe spoke with Charlamagne tha God and provided clarification on her role with The Chi and interactions with the now removed lead star. Waithe expressed in the interview she wished she acted sooner […]

Showrunner for Season 2 of ‘The Chi’ Reveals Details in Jason Mitchell’s Show Dismissal

Shawn Grant | May 29, 2019

Fans have wondered what is going on since Jason Mitchell was dismissed from The Chi and additional endeavors. In a new report from The Hollywood Reporter, the season two showrunner detailed the history of Mitchell and his inappropriate behavior, which also caused her to leave. The showrunner is Ayanna Floyd, she joined at the conclusion […]

Jason Mitchell Caught Up In #MeToo Scandal, But Is Race A Factor In His Dismissal?

sourcestaff | May 21, 2019

Multiple misconduct allegations surfaced and Jason Mitchell found himself in disgraced, being dropped from The Chi and Netflix’s upcoming movie Desperados. But this was only after non-Black actors complained.

Showtime’s ‘The Chi’ Renewed for Season 3

Shawn Grant | May 1, 2019

Fans of The Chi are currently deep in the middle of all the storylines of season two but will have comfort unknowing their favorite Showtime series has already been renewed for season three. The Lena Waithe-created drama series chronicling life in the Windy City received early renewal according to Shadow & Act, citing confidence in […]

Lena Waithe to Star in Third Season of ‘Westworld’

Rashad Grove | April 15, 2019

Lena Waithe is now coming back in front of the camera to star in the third season of the hit HBO series Westworld the network had confirmed. Waithe previously starred in and wrote for the Netflix series Master of None. She won the Emmy for best comedy writing for the episode “Thanksgiving,” with the episode […]

Showtime Releases the Season Premiere of ‘The Chi’ on YouTube

Shawn Grant | April 5, 2019

This Sunday, The Chi is set to return to Showtime, however, you don’t have to wait for Lena Waithe’s hit series to return. The season premiere is available early on YouTube. “A lil gift ? for our #ChiFam. Get an early peek ? at #TheChi Season 2 premiere now, only on #Showtime” You are now […]

The Second Season of Showtime’s ‘The Chi’ Debuts April 7th

Rashad Grove | March 18, 2019

Showtime has announced the season two release date for their critically acclaimed drama The Chi. Lena Waithe, the show’s creator and executive producer alongside fellow executive producer Common, will officially make its long-awaited return on April 7, at 10 pm EST. According to Showtime’s description, On Chicago’s south side, an average day finds kids prepping […]

Ava Duvernay Working on Series Addressing Police Involved Shootings

Roman White | February 7, 2018

A new report reveals that award winning producer, Ava Duvernay is producing a pilot with CBS for a new hour-long drama series. According to Deadline the series titled Red Line details the fallout from a police involved shooting in Chicago where a White police officer shoots and kills an African-American doctor. The Caitlin Parrish, Erica Weiss […]

‘The Chi’ Has Been Renewed for Season 2

Fatima Barrie | January 30, 2018

Created and executive produced by Lena Waithe, The Chi is a coming-of-age drama set in south side Chicago, centered around a group of residents who, “become linked by coincidence, but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.” A deadly occurrence effects an entire community and unexpectedly connects the lives of Brandon (Jason Mitchell), Emmett (Jacob Latimore), […]