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Issa Rae on 'Insecure's Impact: 'We Haven't Really Had Our Stories Told in a Modern Way'

Issa Rae is all smiles as she strikes a pose backstage at the For Your Consideration screening and panel for her hit series Insecure held at the Wolf Theater at Saban Media Center Television Academy on Tuesday (May 28) in Los Angeles.

The 34-year-old actress and creator was joined at the event by her co-stars Kendrick Sampson, Natasha Rothwell, Yvonne Orji, director Prentice Penny and moderator Robin Thede.

“I think it just reflects a part of black womanhood that hasn’t been reflected for a while,” Issa expressed about the show’s impact. “I mean, you mentioned Girlfriends, that was like about 20 years ago, and we haven’t really had our stories told in a modern, successful way recently. That’s also not to say that it represents all of black womanhood — or all of womanhood — it could never, but it is the slice. And I’m just grateful that people respond to it, because they could easily see it and be like, ‘That’s not me, f*ck this show!’ But a lot of people are like, ‘Oh, this is me,’ and that’s cool.”

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Tracee Ellis Ross, Kate Beckinsale, & KiKi Layne Hit the Red Carpet at NAACP Image Awards 2019

Tracee Ellis Ross wows on the red caret at the 2019 NAACP Image Awards on Saturday (March 30) at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

The 46-year-old actress was joined at the event by her black-ish co-stars Anthony Anderson and Deon Cole.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Tracee Ellis Ross

Other stars at the event included Kate Beckinsale, John Legend, Trevor Noah, Ne-Yo, Danielle Brooks, Issa Rae, Thandie Newton, If Beale Street Could Talk stars KiKi Layne and Stephan James, Crazy Rich AsiansJimmy O Yang, How to Get Away with Murder‘s Kendrick Sampson, and Nobody Fool‘s Tika Sumpter.

FYI: Tracee is wearing a Marc Jacobs dress. Kate is wearing a Julien MacDonald dress, Stuart Weitzman heels, and Vhernier earrings while carrying an Edie Parker clutch. KiKi is wearing a Georges Chakra dress and Nicholas Kirkwood heels. Cynthia is wearing Coomi Jewels. Trevor is wearing a Ferragamo tux, Dior X Kaws pin, and Christian Louboutin shoes.

30+ pictures inside of the stars at the awards show…More Here! »

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Jaime King, Alex Landi & More Celebrate with Ted Baker London!

Jaime King poses for a photo at the Ted Baker London Spring/Summer 2019 Collection Launch Event at Elephante on Wednesday evening (March 20) in Santa Monica, Calif.

Also seen at the event were Grey’s Anatomy‘s Alex Landi, who met up with actress Jamie Choi, The Kissing Booth‘s Joel Courtney, Insecure‘s Kendrick Sampson, Girl Meets World‘s Chandler Kinney, The Middle‘s Greer Grammer, A Christmas Switch‘s Oana Gregory, Switched at Birth‘s Vanessa Marano, Scandal‘s Guillermo Diaz, The Arrangement‘s Josh Henderson, and Salem‘s Shane West.

At the event, guests got to check out the collection and try on some pieces.

See all the photos from the event…More Here! »

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Common Hosts Mahershala Ali & More at Annual Toast to the Arts Party!

Mahershala Ali meets up with event host Common while attending the 5th Annual Toast to the Arts on Friday night (February 22) at Ysabel in West Hollywood, Calif.

The Oscar-winning actor, who is nominated for another Oscar this weekend, was just one of the many stars at the party!

Fellow nominee Regina King was seen hitting the dance floor and mingling with stars like Amandla Stenberg and Rashida Jones, who attended with her famous father Quincy Jones.

Tracee Ellis Ross and brother Evan Ross had a fun siblings night out.

Other celebs at the event included Josh Duhamel, Adriana Lima, Jesse Williams, Winston Duke, Kendrick Sampson, Gayle King, Trevor Noah, Lakeith Stanfield, Lil Rel Howery, Marsai Martin, and the legendary Cicely Tyson.

FYI: Common is wearing Aquatalia footwear. Regina is wearing an Arias look. Mahershala is wearing Oliver Peoples eyewear. Winston is wearing Oliver Peoples eyewear. Amandla is wearing an Alaia dress, By Far shoes and bag, Jennifer Meyer earrings, and Jennifer Fisher bracelets. Guests toasted with Heineken.

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Stephan James Hosts a Night of Black Excellence During Oscars Week

Stephan James looks handsome in his turtleneck sweater while stepping out for the fourth annual B.L.A.C.K. Ball on Wednesday night (February 20) at Petite Taqueria in Los Angeles.

The evening celebrated black excellence and Stephan hosted alongside Destroyer actor Shamier Anderson.

Some of the other celebs in attendance included Tessa Thompson, Tiffany Haddish, Amandla Stenberg, Kendrick Sampson, RJ Cyler, and Jessie T. Usher.

Stephan had a breakout year with his TV series Homecoming and his movie If Beale Street Could Talk, which is nominated for three Oscars this weekend.

FYI: Stephan is wearing an Etro suit and David Yurman jewelry. Tiffany is wearing a Styland outfit.

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Sophie Turner & Joe Jonas Couple Up at Republic Records Grammys After Party!

Joe Jonas and fiancee Sophie Turner happily strike a pose together on the red carpet while attending the 2019 Republic Records Grammys After Party held at Spring Place Beverly Hills on Sunday (February 10) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The 29-year-old DNCE singer and the 22-year-old Game of Thrones actress were joined at the event by Paris Jackson and her boyfriend Gabriel Glenn, Shay Mitchell, Julia Michaels, Ashley Tisdale, Brandon Thomas Lee, Keiynan Lonsdale, Zedd, James Bay, Dinah Jane and Sofia Carson.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Sophie Turner

Also in attendance at the big bash were Sofi Tukker, Marc E Bassy, SG Lewis, Derek Hough, Kendrick Sampson, Conan Gray, Maya Henry, Neelam Gill and Katherine McNamara.

FYI: Julia is wearing a Katarina Grey dress and Ritch Erani NYFC boots. Maya is wearing an Emilia Wickstead ensemble with Gina shoes.

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Ashlee Simpson & Meghan Trainor Have a Double Date Night at Delta's Grammys Party!

Meghan Trainor and Ashlee Simpson meet up while attending Delta Air Lines’ celebration of the 2019 Grammys on Thursday (February 7) at the Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles.

The ladies were joined at the event by their husbands Daryl Sabara and Evan Ross, respectively. This event marked Meghan and Daryl‘s first appearance as newlyweds after tying the knot back in December.

Some other stars at the event included Ella Mai, who performed for the crowd, as well as You actress Kathryn Gallagher, How to Get Away with Murder‘s Kendrick Sampson, and television correspondent Karl Schmid.

Ella is nominated for Song of the Year and Best R&B Song for “Boo’d Up” at this weekend’s Grammys.

FYI: Meghan is wearing Michael Costello outfit and APM Monaco jewels. Ashlee is wearing a Filles a Papa outfit. Kendrick is wearing a Theory suit, a Karl Lagerfeld Paris sweater, and a Montblanc timepiece.

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