Celebrated actor and comedian Tiffany Haddish joins Jemele to discuss her new movie, The Card Counter, what it was like filming her first love scene, and her upcoming role as Olympic gold medalist and track icon Florence Griffith Joyner. Haddish also shares details about her relationship with rapper and actor, Common, and how her life experience has shaped her comedy. Jemele also gives thoughts on the recent controversy surrounding Dave Chappelle.

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Actress Yvette Nicole Brown joins Jemele to discuss her hit Disney series “Big Shot,” why she decided to step away from the wildly-popular show “Community,” and her Twitter relationship with actor Chris Evans. Yvette also shares the story of how music mogul Michael Bivins once managed her singing career. Plus, Jemele gives her thoughts on Facebook’s recent shutdown.

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Comedian, actress and author Phoebe Robinson joins Jemele to discuss her new book, Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes. Phoebe also discusses what it was like to tour with former First Lady Michelle Obama on her book tour, how she found her voice in comedy, and how it feels to have her first stand-up comedy special debuting on HBO Max. Also, Jemele has some advice for the loud and wrong.

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Tamron Hall joins Jemele to discuss how her show, the Tamron Hall Show, has evolved after three seasons and why she chooses to be so vulnerable and open with her audience. Tamron also discusses her motherhood journey, her new fiction novel, As The Wicked Watch, and shares some memories of her close friend, Prince. Plus, Jemele weighs in on the Drake vs Michael Jackson debate.

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Actress Jasmine Guy joins Jemele to discuss her portrayal of the iconic character Whitley Gilbert on the classic series, “A Different World.” Jasmine explains how authenticity was lacking in the show early on, and how the arrival of executive producer Debbie Allen changed the direction of the show and helped it become a cult classic. She also shares what the recent Different World reunion show meant to her, and why she decided to write a book about Afeni Shakur, the mother of her close friend, Tupac.

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Political talk show host Joy-Ann Reid joins Jemele to discuss the success of her wildly popular nightly political discussion show, “The Reid Out,” what it’s like being the only black woman with a political show in primetime, and why having a previous show cancelled on MSNBC liberated her. Joy also breaks down why she went after Fox News host Tucker Carlson, and Jemele pays tribute to actor Michael K. Williams, who recently passed away at age 54.

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Iconic hit makers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis join Jemele to discuss their debut album, Jam and Lewis: Volume 1. They also discuss their career longevity, what it was like working with some of the biggest names in music, including Prince and Janet Jackson. They also share how the death of George Floyd impacted them, and if they plan on participating in a Verzuz battle. Plus, Jemele gives her thoughts on her recent dust-up with a cast member from Real Housewives of Potomac.

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Actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joins Jemele to discuss his upcoming blockbuster projects, which include leading roles in Candyman, Matrix 4 and Aquaman 2. Yahya also shares why he began going to therapy, how he’s learning to celebrate his successes, and finding balance in fame. Plus, Jemele gives her thoughts on the Jeopardy controversy.

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Actress Yara Shahidi joins Jemele to discuss the fourth season of “Grown-ish,” and the growth of her character, Zoey. Yara also shares details about her college experience at Harvard, including how she feels heading into her final year and who her favorite professor is. She also discusses what it was like growing up around Prince, and what she hopes to accomplish with the production company she began with her mother. 

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Acclaimed actress Sanaa Lathan joins Jemele to discuss her new Netflix series “Hit & Run,” and making her feature directorial debut with her upcoming project, “On The Come Up.” She also shares what fans can expect from the next chapter of the cult classic “The Best Man,” and why her and her Best Man castmates have remained so close over the years. Plus, Jemele has some thoughts on the recent trend of celebrities sharing why they don’t bathe regularly.

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