Mindy Kaling, other South Asian comedians called out for perpetuating stereotypes
In a video posted last month that has garnered over 332,000 views and 60,000 likes, TikTok user Jasmine (@totallyprincessjasmine) criticizes a clip from the HBO Max series "The Sex Lives of College Girls," which was created and produced by Mindy Kaling. Stitching Jasmine's video, TikTok user Aqil Dhanani (@aqildhanani) goes on to claim that South Asian comedians are to blame for the promotion of harmful stereotypes in the U.S.
news.yahoo.comMindy Kaling enjoys Thanksgiving with ultra-rare photo of kids during beach outing: ‘What I'm grateful for'
On Thanksgiving, the actress-producer, 42, shared to Instagram a rare photo of her daughter, Katherine Swati, 3, and son Spencer Avu, 1, as the eldest child pushed her baby brother in a stroller during a sunset beach outing.
news.yahoo.comDespite bleak 2020, celebrities make effort to brighten year
(AP Photo)LOS ANGELES – Yes, 2020 may seem like a complete fail with all the constant bad news and tragic moments. It’s been filled with gloom and doom(scrolling), but some celebrities and those inspired by them have tried to brighten a bleak year. He reassigned his 10 seamstresses in New York to produce thousands daily for health care workers on the frontlines. The singer and husband Emilio Estefan's restaurant Estefan Kitchen served up homemade meals for health care workers in Miami. The challenge coordinated offers by celebrities and athletes to raise funds to feed those in need during the pandemic.
Emmy show will include $2.8M donation to fight child hunger
LOS ANGELES – Every Emmy Award handed out Sunday will come with something extra — a $100,000 donation to fight child hunger. The Television Academy announced Friday that each network and streaming service competing on the telecast has pledged the donation for every Emmy they win. With 23 Emmys being handed out and the academy committing $500,000, that will mean a donation of $2.8 million to No Kid Hungry, a group working to relieve child hunger brought on by the coronavirus crisis. The 72nd Emmy Awards air Sunday at 5 p.m. on ABC. Guests set to appear include Anthony Anderson, Mindy Kaling, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patrick Stuart, RuPaul and Oprah Winfrey.
Matthew McConaughey and Simone Biles to take part in Facebook’s class of 2020 star-studded, virtual graduation
HOUSTON – It may not be the stage, but the class of 2020 is getting a special, virtual, star-studded graduation ceremony hosted by Mindy Kaling and B.J. According to a news release, the multi-hour commencement broadcast honoring the class of 2020 will be live-streamed on Facebook and Instagram. The all-star guest list includes names like Matthew McConaughey, Cardi B, JJ Watt, Gordon Ramsey, Milo Ventimiglia, Usher, Selena Gomez, DJ Khalid and more. Oprah Winfrey will give the commencement speech and Houston’s own Simone Biles and Jennifer Garner will be among those chosen to give words of wisdom to the class of 2020. Click here for more details on the virtual event.
Kaling's 'Office' co-stars defend her against TV Academy
Mindy Kaling has accused the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences of singling her out. The TV Academy say Kaling wasn't singled outFor everyone who doesn't remember what went down, here's a quick recap. The TV Academy told her it was because there were too many producers listed, but she was the only one whose position was contested, she said. The TV Academy denies that Kaling was singled out, though. Fischer referenced the statement given by the TV Academy and said there were other people on the show with multiple roles.
Mindy Kaling accuses TV academy of trying to discredit her work
Mindy Kaling has accused the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences of singling her out. HOLLYWOOD, Calif. - Mindy Kaling has accused the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences of singling her out. The academy told Kaling there were too many producers listed when the show was nominated for an Outstanding Comedy Series category, she said. "At the time the Producers Guild worked with the Television Academy to correctly vet producer eligibility. "Every performer producer and writer producer was asked to justify their producer credits," it continued.
Ashley Graham Reveals Pregnancy 'Cravings' With New Baby Bump Pics
Ashley Graham found the perfect way to share her pregnancy cravings. On Wednesday, the 31-year-old model posted a pair of new photos on Instagram showcasing her growing baby bump in a skintight, chocolate-brown dress. One unkind commenter wrote, "I can tell sis probably struggled to have this baby..." and Graham swiftly responded. "Saw your other 'pressed AF' comment," Graham wrote back. RELATED CONTENT:Ashley Graham Has the Best Response to Commenter Who Says She 'Struggled' to Get PregnantAshley Graham Shows Off Her Baby Bump in Nude Photo With a Draped RobeAshley Graham Praised By Fans for Candid Nude Photo After Announcing Pregnancy
Mindy Kaling Shares Bikini Pics With Body-Positive Message: 'You Don't Have to Be a Size
The Late Night star took to Instagram on Friday to share two photos of herself in cute bikinis, as well as spread a body-positive message. "IDK who needs to hear this but WEAR A BIKINI IF YOU WANT TO WEAR A BIKINI. You dont have to be a size 0," she captioned the shots. Thinking back on our relationship is still such a huge source of my happiness day to day, so Im so grateful for having Katherine." RELATED CONTENT:Mindy Kaling Says She's 'Not Going to Talk to Anyone' About Her Daughter's FatherMindy Kaling Says She's Glad Her Pregnancy Was Unplanned: 'I Would've Put It Off Indefinitely'Mindy Kaling Jokes That Her Daughter Katherine Is 'in the Mob'