MINDY KALING

The woke “Velma” series recently became the worst-rated animated show in the Internet Movie Database's (IMDb) history as its latest episodes continue to drop on Thursdays.

A simplistic script, and the lack of a strong cast, have undermined US efforts to woo the world’s largest democracy.

The critically-panned "Velma" series added sexual jokes about underaged teens and little kids to its repertoire of raunchy, subversive humor this week.

Some internet personalities are claiming that Scooby-Doo reboot "Velma" is so bad that it must be a conservative “psy-op” intended to embarrass the woke left.

The new HBO Max spinoff of the beloved children's cartoon "Scooby-Doo" is being ripped by critics for "pointless nudity" and "gore," including an "oozing corpse."

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.

Mindy Kaling opens up about her longtime friend B.J. Novak and tells why they're not in a romantic relationship on "The Drew Barrymore Show." Watch.

Mindy Kaling is set to receive the Norman Lear Achievement Award from the Producers Guild of America at the group’s awards show in February.

"I am often amazed at how different my life looks now," the actor said.

The famous duo seemed to have gotten hitched on Saturday, according a marriage license that appears in a Clark County, Nev., public records search.

Local yoga instructor Laura Burns is breaking barriers and starting real conversations about body empowerment.

Friday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, celebrity A-list actress Mindy Kaling announced a big surprise for a Houston woman. We’ll meet this woman and learn all the details about the big announcement. That’s Friday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.

Two former college roommates who created a successful clothing line under the “Rhode” trademark are suing model Hailey Bieber, saying she's creating market confusion by marketing products under the Rhode name.

The summer movie season has not, traditionally speaking, been known for its nuanced attention to female sexuality.

Looking at the schmoozing guests at the Met Gala cocktail reception, TV host James Corden summed up the scene in a word: “Classy.”.

See how stars like Miranda Kerr, Gabrielle Union and Lily James are prepping their skin for the 2022 Met Gala

Ivan Reitman had his army of well-known, frequent collaborators but the filmmaker and producer’s influence extended beyond that too, as evidenced by the tributes that poured in at the news of his sudden passing at age 75.

These celebrity food snaps are, in a word, yummy.

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.

These 10 stand-out books are an eclectic bunch, but all will make you see the world a little differently.

A major Hollywood strike could be on the horizon for some 60,000 behind-the-scenes workers in the entertainment industry.

"Our aim is to better reflect the diversity of our country. That means starting early," Clooney said in a statement.

Velma, like Kaling, will be of East Asian descent and some on Twitter have shared racist opinions on this choice.

(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.

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.

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.

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 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 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

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'