Ry Russo-Young Set To Direct Adaptation of ‘The Sun Is Also A Star’, Starring Yara Shahidi
Director Ry Russo-Young has been tapped to helm the adaptation of Nicola Yoon’s The Sun Is Also A Star Girls Trip screenwriter wrote the adaptation, which will star Yara Shahidi. […]
Yara Shahidi Negotiating to Star in ‘The Sun is Also a Star’ Adaptation
Fresh off the breakout success of her Freeform sitcom Grown-ish, Yara Shahidi is in talks for a starring role in the next big YA film adaptation. The actress/activist is in […]
Yara Shahidi on Choosing Her Education Over Hollywood: ‘I’ll Figure it Out When I Get Back’
Even before she settled on Harvard as her school of choice, Yara Shahidi had been planning to defer her enrollment for at least a year. However, for anyone who thinks […]
‘Grown•ish’ S1 Ep. 5: ‘C.R.E.A.M: Cash Rules Everything Around Me’ Review
Relationships are tough, whether it be with your college sweethearts, your friends, or your own family. It’s all part of growing up. In this episode we delve deeper into Cash’s […]
Yara Shahidi Among Directors for Season Two of Shatterbox Anthology
Grown-ish star Yara Shahidi continues her path to world domination by making her directorial debut as part of Shatterbox Anthology’s second season a female directed short films. “I enjoy acting […]
‘Grown-ish’ Renewed for Second Season on Freeform
ABC’s Black-ish spinoff series Grown-ish has been renewed for a 20-episode second season on Freeform. The series is created by Kenya Barris. The half-hour comedy show follows Zoey, portrayed by Yara Shahidi, as […]
‘Grown•ish’ S1 Ep. 4: ‘Starboy’ Review
In the opening scene Zoey speaks of the pressures, stress, and struggles college students are under everyday, but the real struggle is surviving the week between each Grown•ish episode. Episode […]
‘Grown•ish’ S1 Ep. 3: ‘If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late’ Review
Grown•ish is not shying away from any element of college life. After this episode, Grown•ish has become essential viewing for college students, as Zoey tackles a serious and life-defining situation: hooking up. This […]
‘Grown-ish’ is Freeform’s Best Debut in Five Years
The premiere of Freeform’s newest comedy Grown-ish was bigger than anyone expected. The series was the network’s best comedy debut in five years with 1.562 million viewers. The Black-ish spinoff was […]