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Originally Published 4 days ago — by Variety
The article highlights various celebrity events and award ceremonies from January 2026, including the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Critics Choice Awards, Golden Globes, and SAG-AFTRA nominations, featuring stars like Helen Mirren, Janelle James, Connor Storrie, and others attending and being honored at these events.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
Janelle James discusses her rise to fame, her breakout role on the hit sitcom "Abbott Elementary," and the importance of diversity in the writers' room. She also talks about her self-taught training as a writer, her desire to play Storm in an "X-Men" movie, and her confidence in her abilities. James emphasizes the importance of authenticity in writing for Black characters and the need for more diversity in the entertainment industry.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Just Jared
Janelle James, star of Abbott Elementary, opened up in a recent Variety interview about her character, her struggles with dieting and losing weight, and her true thoughts on comedians Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vulture
In the latest episode of Abbott Elementary, the staff bands together to save the school from becoming a charter school. They develop a grassroots approach and start a petition to keep the school public, but struggle to get enough signatures. Ava, the narcissistic principal, plans a festival to lure parents in for signatures, but the headliner doesn't show up. Tariq steps in and performs an inappropriate rap, but the crowd loves it. Draemond, the pending takeover, tries to sell the idea of Legendary Charter to parents, but they push back and shoot down his promises. The festival continues, and Draemond has a one-on-one with his old kindergarten teacher.