Lena Waithe Named Ambassador of 2023 American Black Film Festival
The festival is dedicated to showcasing Black talent.
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‘The Chi’ Season 5 Set to Premiere on Showtime This Summer
Kandi Burruss, La La Anthony, Jason Weaver and Iman Shumpert will return as guest stars.
Lena Waithe Developing ‘Hoop Dreams’ Inspired Series for Warner Bros. TV
The scripted drama series will follow two Black teens in 1990s Chicago.
BET’s ‘Twenties’ Gets Season 2 Premiere Date and After-Show Hosted by B. Scott
The comedy series comes from creator, writer, and executive producer Lena Waithe.
‘The Chi’ Gets Renewed for Fifth Season on Showtime
“Thank you for being on this ride with us!” creator Lena Waithe told viewers.
Lena Waithe Comedy ‘Twenties’ Renewed for Season 2 at BET
The comedy premiered in March and is based on Waithe’s early experiences in Hollywood.
BET’s ‘Boomerang’ Viewers Are in for a Ride on Season 2, Lena Waithe Says
“We’re really carrying on the legacy of black artists doing really cool, interesting work,” Waithe says.
Lena Waithe Fires Back Over Accusation She Stole ‘Girls Room’ Idea
“I have never seen Nina Lee’s work nor would I ever steal another artist’s work,” Lena Waithe says.
Jason Mitchell Breaks Silence About Being Fired From ‘The Chi’
“I’m not 100 percent sure what the allegations themselves were,” Mitchell told ‘The Breakfast Club.’
Lena Waithe Calls Out Will Smith, Denzel Washington for Not Financing Black Films
“I’m over here trying to build a community, and I don’t see other people doing it.”