Sexyy Red Wants A Cameo On This Popular TV Show

Sexyy Red has revealed her desire to make a TV cameo, recently tweeting out “How I get on Abbott Elementary?” The show, created by and starring Quinta Brunson, centers around a fictional underfunded Philadelphia elementary school. However, the show’s third season included an unexpected time jump after Brunson’s character left Abbott to accept an administrative role with the school district. It wouldn’t be the show’s first musical cameo. Season 3 also included a multi-episode arc centered on Vince Staples.

Furthermore, Red’s desire to land TV spots is in line with a career plan she shared with Billboard last year. “I’m going to just be getting richer, bigger, more trendier. I’m going to be everywhere. I’m going to be in it for the long haul, [but] not even on purpose, though. Even if I try to stop rapping, they’re going to take some sh-t, turn it into something, put me on the blogs, make it something it doesn’t even have to be, so Imma be here for a minute,” Red declared.

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Sexyy Red Starts A Twitter Twerk Train, Teases New Music

Meanwhile, Red has also been utilizing her social media presence in other ways recently. In a series of posts in early March, she riled up her fans in a number of ways. First, Red began a “twerk thread”, encouraging fans to post their own twerking videos below hers. People responded ecstatically, quickly filling the replies with bouncing booty. However, Red also teased that she had new music on the way to get her musical 2024 underway.

Of course, Red twerking is nothing new. Last year, she joined the Penn State whiteout at Beaver Stadium. In a brief clip shared by Daily Loud, Red shakes her ass as the announcer hypes up the sold-out stadium. Adhering to the tradition of a whiteout game, Red had donned a white jacket and pants along with a blonde wig. While Red might be from St. Louis, it’s clear that she couldn’t resist hitting up the Nittany Lions for their annual event. With Red in attendance, Penn State shut out a hapless Iowa side 31-0.

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Quinta Brunson Seeks Dismissal Of “Abbott Elementary” Lawsuit

Abbott Elementary has quickly become one of the most beloved shows on television. The ABC mockumentary sitcom about an inner-city elementary school in Philadelphia has ridden a recent wave of “wholesome TV”. The show just ended its second season and will likely be an award favorite again this year.

However, the show has been facing a legal battle since mid-2022. Writer and performer Christine Davis filed a copyright suit against creator Quinta Brunson and ABC. Davis claims that Abbott Elementary violates the copyright of her unproduced script This School Year. Davis is seeking damages and all profits generated by Abbott Elementary.

In a filing to have the case dismissed, Brunson argued that the two shows are actually very different. “Starting with reading the very first page of Plaintiff’s treatment, it is evident that the concept and feel of the works are wholly dissimilar. While This School Year begins with a second-grade teacher Ms. Davis, slamming a book against her face at the idea that a new school year is starting, Abbott Elementary begins with a bubbly, positive, and optimistic second grade teacher, Janine Teagues, gushing about how excited she is to be starting another year with her students.” This claim argues that the tone and plots of the show differ based on the main character and how they view the world.

So where will the case go from here? While a judge has yet to rule on the case, Abbott Elementary will likely win out. Davis’ case primarily relies on both shows being about an inner-city elementary school. Her suit does claim that the shows share the “look and feel of the inner-city school, the mockumentary style, unique plot synopsis, set design, and unique characters.” However, according to the US Copyright Office, “The general idea or concept for a program is not copyrightable. Copyright will protect the literary or dramatic expression of an author’s idea but not the idea itself; and Registration for a particular script applies only to the copyrightable material in that script. “Blanket” registration for future scripts or for a series as a whole is not available.” Despite this, we will have to wait for an official ruling.

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Lil Yachty And Quinta Brunson Will Appear On ‘Saturday Night Live’ Next Month

The first Saturday Night Live guests of April have been revealed. During tonight’s episode, which was hosted by Jenna Ortega and featured two musical performances from The 1975, an onscreen message between commercials revealed that Quinta Brunson from Abbott Elementary will host the first SNL episode of April. The news was then shared on SNL‘s social accounts shortly after.

Joining Brunson will be rapper and singer Lil Yachty, who is still hot off the release of his critically-acclaimed new album, Let’s Start Here.

Yachty’s latest album features him making a departure from his Soundcloud rap stylings and experimenting with a more psychedelic rock sound. In a recent interview with Billboard, Yachty revealed that making this album was vital for him to show his fans — and more importantly, himself — his wide range of musical talents.

“There’s a lot of kids who haven’t heard any of my references,” he said. “They don’t know anything about Bon Iver or Pink Floyd or Black Sabbath or James Brown. I wanted to show people a different side of me — and that I can do anything, most importantly.”

Quinta Brunson and Lil Yachty’s episode of Saturday Night Live will air on Saturday, April 1 at 11:30 p.m. EST on NBC. The episode will also stream live on Peacock.

‘Abbott Elementary’ Fans Are Freaking Out About Its Latest Cameos, Including Vince Staples And A 76ers Legend

In just two short seasons, Abbott Elementary has become an outright sensation. The show, which is kind of like The Office or Parks And Recreation set in a Philadelphia public elementary school, has garnered rave reviews for its heart and laugh-out-loud comedic touch. However, another aspect of its popularity that can’t be overlooked is its cameos and commitment to its Philadelphia setting.

While comedian/rapper Zack Fox played an integral role in the first season, the second season has upped the ante, with a hilarious appearance from Philly Flyers mascot Gritty, and in the show’s latest episode which aired last night, Vince Staples and 76ers legend Andre Iguodala. They join a cast that is already full of delightful comedic personalities including Tyler James Williams (from Everybody Hates Chris), Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Quinta Brunson, the show’s creator and main character, rookie educator Janine Teagues.

And since Staples is cast as a romantic rival to Williams’ Gregory for Janine’s affections, fans are rightfully freaking out, since Greg and Janine are the show’s “will they, won’t they” couple. Williams and Brunson’s smoldering chemistry doesn’t hurt either.

Iggy’s appearance is played more for straight laughs, as he appears as the boyfriend of the school’s irresponsible principal, Ava (portrayed by James). Fans were naturally excited to get yet another Philly reference on the show, which has nodded to Sixers basketball a couple of times this season, including with Janine’s Halloween costume of James Harden.

The show is going into its winter hiatus. Still, it will return in early 2023 — undoubtedly with more fun surprises and complications in the ongoing story of the interoffice romance between Janine and Greg (and hopefully, more Ava/Iggy shenanigans).

[WATCH] Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes to Quinta Brunson During Her Visit to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes to Quinta Brunson During Her Visit to 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel apologized to Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson during his Wednesday night show for playing dead on stage at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday as she accepted her award.

Brunson won the Emmy for outstanding writing in a comedy series and Kimmel continued to carry out a bit on stage.

During Kimmel’s opening monologue on Wednesday, Brunson interrupted, holding her Emmy, cutting off his routine.

“You know, you’re a little bit early for your interview. It’s after the commercial,” Kimmel said.

“I know, but I have a little favor to ask, actually, Brunson said. “So you know how you win an Emmy, you only have 45 seconds to do an acceptance speech, which is not that much time? And then you get less time because someone does a dumb comedy bit that goes on a bit too long?”

She then used the rest of the monologue time to finish her acceptance speech, thanking fans, cast, and more. After the break, Kimmel spoke about the moment.

“I do want to explain this for those who may be confused by this,” said Kimmel. “That was a dumb comedy bit that we thought would be funny. I lost, and then I drank too much, and I had to be dragged out on the stage. And then people got upset. They said that I stole your moment, and maybe I did. I’m very sorry if I did do that — I’m sorry I did do that, actually. And also, the last thing I would ever want to do is upset you because I think so much of you, and I think you know that. I hope you know that.”

You can see the entire moment from Jimmy Kimmel Live below.

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Quinta Brunson Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit For Her “Abbott Elementary” Show On ABC

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After ABC’s hit show “Abbot Elementary”  earned several Emmy nominations, the creator Quinta Brunson was hit with a lawsuit for copyright infringement. An aspiring writer, Christine Davis, alleges the show is a knock-off to the script she wrote and titled “The School Year.” A Look At Davis’ Lawsuit Claims In 2018, Davis wrote a script […]

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Lizzo, Issa Rae, Zendaya, And More Dominate The 2022 Emmy Nominations

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Many Black actresses and creators have been nominated for the 2022 Emmy Awards. It’s only fitting that we give them their flowers, win or lose. Let’s highlight the top 5 nominees. Lizzo  Though she’s not an actor, pop star Lizzo took TV to a new level with her hit show “Watch Out for the Big […]

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Kid Cudi’s Music Teacher Mom Gave Him A B- In Her Choir Class

Kid Cudi dropped by Late Night yesterday and had a lot to talk about, like his upcoming movie X, getting his daughter into horror movies, and the time his music teacher mother gave him a B- in her class.

As a seventh grader, Cudi told Seth Meyers that to avoid being in his mother’s class, he took band class and tried playing the trumpet, like his older brother did. However, we was failing the class, so his teacher suggested he switch to his mother’s choir class. He did, and Cudi continued:

“All year long, I’m just like in the back of the class, trying not to get called on. And my mom was always trying to give me solos and sh*t. Sorry, I cursed. So stressed out about that still to this day [laughs]. Report cards came, the end of the year came. I’m thinking, ‘OK, my mom’s gonna give me an A+,’ you know? It’s my mom, right? I get my report card and I got a B-. My mom keeps it so real. She was like, ‘You missed some homework.’ I was like, ‘You keep it so funky.’ I got to respect it.”

Earlier in the interview, it was noted Cudi had become friends with Abbott Elementary star Quinta Brunson, who was the next guest on Late Night after Cudi. Cudi said he wants to be on Abbott Elementary, saying, “That was something that I was kind of just throwing out, talking to [Abbott Elementary’s Tyler James Williams] about.”

Later in the show, Brunson came out and Cudi stayed for the interview. Meyers noted Cudi’s interest in the show and Cudi and Brunson said they’d talk about it while getting dinner together after the show. At the end of the interview, Meyers wrapped up by saying he hopes Cudi finds his way onto Abbott Elementary, to which Brunson responded, “Yeah, I mean, he’s Kid Cudi. It’s pretty easy. I don’t know why he’s like [laughs]… Tyler was like, ‘This guy wants to be on the show.’ I was like, ‘Yeah, he can.’”

Given that Brunson not just stars in Abbott Elementary but is its creator, it would seem Cudi is essentially a lock to be on the show if they can find a good way to work him in.

Watch Cudi’s interview above and Brunson’s below.