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Daniel Ezra’s Full-Circle Goodbye to ‘All American’
The actor-turned-director on saying goodbye to Spencer James, the emotional scene he and co-star Michael Evans Behling could barely get through, and why the ending "felt inevitable."
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‘All American’ Boss Nkechi Okoro Carroll Explains Taye Diggs, Daniel Ezra Returns for Series Finale and Why She Couldn’t Ignore ICE
After eight seasons living in the 'All American' universe, the series' head poignantly admits about the large chapter in her life, "How do you sit down and say goodbye? And I realized that you can't."
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How ‘S.W.A.T.: Exiles’ Evolves the Franchise: “It’s Darker, Edgier,” Says Star Shemar Moore (Exclusive)
“You still get to see Hondo. But I'm a little grumpier. Life's not as sweet for Hondo, but he's still out there fighting for the right cause," says Moore of the spinoff with showrunner Jason Ning launching on Starz Sept. 25.
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David Oyelowo and Danai Gurira Champion African Filmmaking at TIFF
The actors were on hand for a screening of 'Muganga, the One Who Treats,' about Denis Mukwege, a Congolese doctor who cares for women who have been the victims of sexual violence.
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‘Lanterns’ Writer Responds to Buzzy Episode Three Reaction: “I Just Hope People Will Stick It Out With John”
Co-executive producer and "Outkast" writer Vanessa Baden Kelly had anxiety leading up: "I was having heart palpitations,” she tells The Hollywood Reporter. But now, she says the debates viewers are having are "the exact one we were hoping to have,” as she looks to what comes next in the HBO Max series.
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Patina Miller and ‘Raising Kanan’ Boss Sascha Penn on Closing Their Tragic Chapter in the ‘Power’ Universe: “This Ending Always Made Sense to Me”
Miller confirms Raq's fate in the final episode of 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan,' while Penn explains his decisions and wonders why the Emmys haven't yet recognized his cast: "The work speaks for itself."
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Phylicia Rashad Speaks on Her Surprise Return as Vonda Brooks in ‘Diarra from Detroit’ (Exclusive)
The iconic actress details her role in the second season of the Paramount+ series, while also reacting to the social media response to Ms. Vonda’s reveal and revealing how she juggles so many different characters.
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‘Raising Kanan’ Star on the Death of One of the Greatest ‘Power’ Characters Ever
The actor who met his demise in the penultimate episode of season seven talks to The Hollywood Reporter about his character's shocking ending and pivotal final season turn.
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Kandi Burruss’ Absence, Plotting That Wedding and Other Burning ‘The Chi’ Finale Questions, Answered by Lena Waithe
The creator of the Paramount+ series weighs in after the series finale, as Jacob Latimore and Birgundi Baker also chime in about Keisha and Emmett's happy ending.
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Closing Out ‘The Chi’: Lena Waithe Gets Candid About Giving Her Series an Ending Other Black Shows Don’t Always Get
After spending a decade working on the Showtime and Paramount+ hit, the creator opens up to The Hollywood Reporter about closing out the series on her own terms: "I hope this is one of those finales that people remember. Because we do deserve it."
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How That Major (and Unexpected) ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Death Sets Up Fifth and Final Season: “It Hangs Over Everything”
The Hollywood Reporter spoke with the exiting actor whose character viewers have grown to love about their shocking fate — as showrunner Sascha Penn explains why it had to happen.
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‘Matlock’ Boss Explains Season 2 Finale’s Dismantling and Hints at Season 3: “We’re Shaking Up the Pieces”
Creator Jennie Snyder Urman also talks about how the show handled David Del Rio’s dramatic departure, all those 'Jane the Virgin' reunions and why they didn't wait to expose Kathy Bates' Matty's secrets.
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