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A Babyface Documentary Is Coming — And Kenya Barris Is Producing It
The documentary will feature raw personal interviews with the prolific songwriter, as well as his several collaborators.

Chief Keef’s Life to Be Examined in Upcoming Documentary From Cole Bennett
The film will be produced in partnership with Kenya Barris' Khalabo Ink Society.

Kim Kardashian Teams Up With Kenya Barris for Hulu Comedy 'Group Chat' Starring La La Anthony
Under a first-look deal with 20th Century, Kardashian will write and produce thecomedy series 'Group Chat.'

Vince Staples Asks Fans to Help Him Get 'The Vince Staples Show' Renewed on Netflix: 'Peer Pressure Works'
Fans wondered why Season 1 of the Long Beach rapper's show has only five episodes.

Kenya Barris' Dorothy in 'The Wizard of Oz' Remake Is Coming Straight Out of Inglewood
“Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in California anymore!”

Netflix Shares Trailer for 'The Vince Staples Show'
The streamer first announced a series order for the show back in 2022, with Staples telling fans at the time he was "excited to partner with Netflix and Kenya Barris."

50 Cent, Shaq, and Kenya Barris Interested in Purchasing BET
A month after Diddy confirmed his interest in buying BET, TMZ reports that 50 Cent, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenya Barris have expressed interest, too.

'You People' Actor Claims Jonah Hill and Lauren London Kiss Was Made With CGI
Andrew Schulz shed some light on the kiss between 'You People' leads Jonah Hill and Lauren London in a pivotal scene of the Netflix romantic comedy.

Sam Jays Calls Working Alongside Jonah Hill in 'You People' a 'Dream Come True'
Complex caught up with Sam Jay ahead of the film’s release and she talked about her experience working on the film, what she learned, and the future.

Eddie Murphy Reveals What His Next Stand-up Special Will Be Like
In an interview with Complex, Murphy laid out his plans for his return to the stage and talked about working on Kenya Barris' film directorial debut.

Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill Star in the Teaser for Netflix Comedy 'You People'
Netflix has debuted the first trailer for the Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill-starring comedy 'You People,' directed by 'Black-ish' creator Kenya Barris.

Exclusive: Kenya Barris Shares First Look At His New Film 'You People' and Talks Working With Jonah Hill
Kenya Barris talks all about his feature directorial debut, working with Jonah Hill, casting Lauren London, working with Eddie Murphy, and more.

The Cast and Creators Behind Kid Cudi's 'Entergalactic' on Bringing the Project to Life
The cast and creators behind 'Entergalactic' talk working with Kid Cudi on creating his first animated TV project, a romantic comedy based in New York City.

‘The Vince Staples Show’ Comedy Series Coming to Netflix
Serving as showrunners on the new Netflix project are Ian Edelman and Maurice Williams, both of whom are also working on Kid Cudi's 'Entergalactic.'

Here's the First Look at Kid Cudi's 'Entergalactic' Series f/ Timothée Chalamet, Jessica Williams, More (UPDATE)
The adult animated series will debut Sept. 30 on Netflix. The voice cast also includes Ty Dolla Sign, Macaulay Culkin, Vanessa Hudgens, and Jaden Smith.

Jack Harlow Starring in 'White Men Can't Jump' Reboot for His Acting Debut
After landing a feature on 'Donda 2,' Jack Harlow is taking his talents to the silver screen in a 'White Men Can't Jump' reboot co-written by Kenya Barris.

Michelle Obama to Appear in Final Season of ABC's 'Black-ish'
The former first lady is continuing her sitcom run by appearing in the eighth and final season of ABC’s hit show “Black-ish,” after confirming the news online.

Lauren London to Star Opposite Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy in Kenya Barris-Directed Netflix Comedy (UPDATE)
Lauren London has been cast opposite Jonah Hill and Eddie Murphy in Kenya Barris' still untitled Netflix comedy, which also features Julia Louis-Dreyfus.