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Jean Elie Dives Into 'Send Help'
On Aug. 11, Send Help debuts on AllBlk, bringing to the AMC Network streaming service for Black television and film an all-new show from...
Haley Bosselman
Aug 9, 20221 min read
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Exclusive: Jean Elie & Michael Guayo Talk About Creating ALLBLK Original Series ‘Send Help’ [Video]
Send Help follows Fritz Jean-Baptiste, played by Elie, whose character is a first-generation Haitian American actor. His character was...
Koku Tona
Aug 9, 20221 min read


Jean Elie, Mike Gauyo Discuss 'Send Help' and What They Learned From the Set of 'Insecure'
The new coming-of-age dark comedy Send Help is set to make its premiere on August 11. For creators Mike Gauyo and Jean Elie, finally...
Justin D. Jenkins
Aug 8, 20221 min read


Jean Elie & Mike Gauyo Talk ALLBLK Original Series 'Send Help'
Follows a young first generation Haitian American struggling to overcome the challenges in Hollywood, while coming to terms with a recent...
Koku Tona
Aug 8, 20221 min read


Jean Elie, Mike Gauyo Discuss Their New Series 'Send Help'
ALLBLK gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the life of an actor trying to make it in Hollywood while balancing family and...
THE QUINTESSENTIAL GENTLEMAN
Aug 8, 20221 min read


Mike Gauyo and Jean Elie talk brand new dramedy 'Send Help' (ALLBLK)
blackfilm.com correspondent Koku Tona sat down with cast member/co-creator Jean Elie and writer/co-creator Mike Gauyo of ALLBLK’s new...
Koku Tona
Aug 8, 20221 min read


415: "SEND HELP" Writer's Room
In this episode, Hilliard talks with first time Staff Writers, Tiffany Beacham, Josh Meyers and Jordan Dumbroff -- from the new AllBlk...
Screenwriter's Rant Room
Aug 8, 20221 min read


Events of the Week: ‘Bullet Train,’ ‘A League of Their Own’ and More
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Bullet Train,...
Kirsten Chuba
Aug 5, 20221 min read


‘Send Help’ Creators Jean Elie And Mike Gauyo Talk New ALLBLK Comedy Series And Being Unapologetical
The Merienda with… interview series is an interview with an actor, filmmaker, producer, writer or anyone else who wants to wants to hang...
Dino-Ray Ramos
Aug 4, 20221 min read


Idris Elba Premieres ‘Beast’ in New York City and Geena Davis Celebrates ‘A League of Their Own’
Find out what’s happening this week in Hollywood, New York and beyond. Aug. 3, Wednesday Mike Birbiglia opens “The Old Man and the Pool,”...
Marc Malkin
Aug 3, 20221 min read


Star Gazing: Ciara & Russell Wilson, Keke Palmer, Kevin Hart, and More Spotted Coast to Coast
From Berlin to Denver (and of course, New York and Los Angeles), your faves stepped out in full force this week, shining on red carpets...
Rivea Ruff
Jul 29, 20221 min read


Keke Palmer on the Challenge of Keeping Secrets About Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’
When Keke Palmer got a call from Jordan Peele asking her to star in his latest film, “Nope,” she was quick to jump at the chance to join...
Angelique Jackson
Jul 20, 20221 min read


‘This Life Don’t Play Fair.’: Celebs and Social Media React to the Passing of ‘Bust Down’ Star
The comedy world is mourning the loss of stand-up comedian, writer, and actor Jak Knight. The star, who’s worked on several hit...
Atahanih Germain
Jul 18, 20221 min read


Kumail Nanjiani, Joel Kim Booster, and More Remember Comedian Jak Knight
Actors, comedians, and Hollywood insiders remembered comedian andBust Down star Jak Knight following his death at the age of 28 on...
Alejandra Gularte
Jul 16, 20221 min read


'SELLING SUNSET' BOSS SPOTTED MAKING OUT WITH FRENCH MODEL, PLUS MORE CELEB LOVE NEWS
On July 6, Essence broke the news that "Insecure" star Jean Elie — who created and stars on the upcoming dark comedy series "Send Help" —...
Jessica Wedemeyer
Jul 14, 20221 min read


Stars who got engaged or married in 2022: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, more
"Insecure" star Jean Elie opened up about his engagement to Randall Bailey to Essence in July. He proposed as fireworks fired over the...
USA TODAY STAFF
Jul 14, 20221 min read


‘Insecure’ Alum Jean Elie Proposes To His Longtime Girlfriend During Their Romantic Trip To Greece!
“This happened. Shout out to serendipitously meeting your person. And this beautiful woman for seeing us before I saw us myself,” the...
Tweety Elitou
Jul 12, 20221 min read


Celebrity Engagements of 2022: Stars Who Got Engaged This Year
Jean Elie and Randall Bailey The Insecure alum proposed to his longtime partner in Greece in June, detailing the romantic milestone to...
Us Weekly Staff
Jul 10, 20221 min read


Jean Elie, ‘Insecure’ alum and star of upcoming ‘Send Help’ is engaged!
Insecure alum Jean Elie, who played “Ahmal Dee,” younger brother of lead character Issa, has found his person—and is now happily engaged...
TheGrio Lifestyle
Jul 8, 20221 min read


‘Insecure’ Star Jean Elie Aims to Represent the First-Generation Struggle in His New Show ‘Send Help
Jean Elie is having one hell of a summer. Not only did the Insecure alum propose to his longtime girlfriend Randall Bailey while on...
KARLA RODRIGUEZ
Jul 8, 20221 min read
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