HomeSearch

kenya barris - search results

If you're not happy with the results, please do another search.

Kenya Barris’ ‘Black Excellence’ Cast Sparks ‘Colorism’ Charges from Social Media – PHOTO

* Kenya Barris, the creative mind behind the ABC hit “Black-ish” has a new show coming to Netflix called “Black Excellence” and he’s got a huge problem. You see, ever since Barris revealed the cast (along with a photo), social media has been none too thrilled,  accusing him of colorism With this new series, Barris […]

Kenya Barris Files for Divorce Again from Wife of 20 Years

Kenya Barris and his family *Kenya Barris has once again filed to end his marriage to his estranged wife, Dr. Rania “Rainbow” Barris, after more than 20 years together.  Barris filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court on June 1, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the separation, according to a court […]

Kenya Barris Sued by Sister for Calling Her An Old ‘Hack’

Kenya & Colette Barris *“Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris is reportedly sparring with his sister Colette again, and this time she is suing him for allegedly calling her a “no talent hack.” Barris previously revealed that he’s had a rocky relationship with his sister for years. In 2020, he filed a restraining order against Colette Barris […]

Kenya Barris Announces First Netflix Series (with Rashida Jones): ‘Black Excellence’

Kenya Barris – Rashida Jones *Netflix has ordered “Black Excellence,” their first series project with Kenya Barris with Barris and Rashida Jones set to star. Inspired by Barris’ irreverent, highly flawed, unbelievably honest approach to parenting, relationships, race, and culture, Black Excellence looks to pull the curtain back and reboot the “family sitcom” in […]

Kenya Barris Files Restraining Order Against His Sister Colette – Calls Her A Threat to Him & Kids

Kenya & Colette Barris *Brotherly and sisterly love is NOT what’s going down when it comes to ‘Black-ish’ creator, Kenya Barris and his sister, Colette Barris. Seems there’s some serious “ish” between them. The TV producer is asking a judge to step in to force his sister to keep her distance … because he claims she’s […]

‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris Files for Divorce from Wife of 20 Years

[…] union of the creator of “Black-ish” and his wife is over. After twenty years of marriage to Dr. Rania “Rainbow” Barris, the man behind “Black-ish” and “Grown-ish,” Kenya Barris, filed for divorce in LA on Friday, according to The Blast. At this time, a specific reason has not been given for the divorce action. The […]

Kenya Barris Developing Reimagining of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ (Set in Inglewood!?) and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’

Kenya Barris attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix’s “You People” at Regency Village Theatre on January 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) *Kenya Barris is developing a reimagining of two classic Hollywood movies, “The Wizard of Oz” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Barris is also developing a biopic about comedian […]

Kenya Barris Catches Heat for New Netflix Film ‘You People’

Kenya Barris / Getty *Black folks are apparently tired of Kenya Barris rehashing the same ol’ race-related themes for his projects.  The writer, producer and director is best known for the television series Black-ish, Mixed-ish, Grown-ish and #BlackAF — all of which have been blasted for their colorism overtones and stereotypes of Black people. […]

More ‘Good Times’ Ahead for ‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris

Writer/producer Kenya Barris attends the 46th NAACP Image Awards presented by TV One at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 6, 2015 in Pasadena, California. *Kenya Barris has been part of some of the longest-running African American-themed sitcoms on network television, so it’s really no surprise that ABC’s “Black-ish,” loosely based on the L.A. native’s life, […]

Kenya Barris Departs Netflix to Do ‘More Edgy’ Content with BET

* Kenya Barris has walked away from his $100 million production deal with Netflix because he says the streaming giant turned into CBS. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the producer behind ABC’s “Black-ish” and Freeform’s “Grown-ish” said Netflix didn’t appreciate his “edgy” voice. “I think a lot of people thought I got fired or I […]

Kenya Barris Reacts to Criticism That He’s ‘Obsessed’ with Interracial Stories

Kenya Barris attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Netflix’s “You People” at Regency Village Theatre on January 17, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) *“Black-ish” and “Grown-ish” creator Kenya Barris has responded to accusations that he is obsessed with storylines that center on biracial and interracial relationships. The criticism has intensified in […]

‘Blackish’ Creator Kenya Barris Plots Exit from ABC After Creative Clashes

*“Blackish” creator and “Girls Trip” writer  Kenya Barris is reportedly plotting an exit from ABC after recent clashes with the network and is currently being courted by Netflix. Multiple sources tell THR that Barris is actively trying to get out of his overall deal with ABC Studios. Those same sources say that Barris is in preliminary talks for […]

Kenya Barris Calls Off Divorce From Wife of 20 Years

Getty *“Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris has called off his divorce from his longtime wife and muse, Dr. Rania “Rainbow” Barris.  According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Kenya filed a request for dismissal of his divorce on May 15, which will keep him legally married. We previously reported… Barris filed for divorce in August […]

‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris Officially Leaves ABC Studios; Eyes Nine-Figure Mega-Deal at Netflix

Producer Kenya Barris attends HBO’s Official Golden Globe Awards After Party at Circa 55 Restaurant on January 8, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. *It’s official. Kenya Barris, the creator of ABC’s “Black-ish” and writer of “Girls Trip,” is ending his longtime affiliation with ABC Studios and is reportedly set to close a nine-figure overall deal […]

‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris Sued For $1M For Stealing Show Idea

*”Black-ish” creator Kenya Barris has been hit with a more than $1M lawsuit by music video director and “Idlewild” helmer Bryan Barber, who claims Kenya ripped off the idea for the hit ABC comedy, Deadline.com reports. Barber believes Kenya is in breach of contract and accuses him committing fraud in his jury-seeking complaint (read it […]
spot_img
- Advertisement -spot_img

SEARCH

If you're not happy with the results, please do another search.

THE CULTURECALENDAR: WHAT'S NEW & BLACK ON TV


We Publish News 24/7. Don’t Miss A Story. Click HERE to SUBSCRIBE to Our Newsletter Now!