What To Know About Season 5 Of 'Grown-ish'
Grown-ish is returning with a new beginning! The popular Black-ish spinoff is gearing up to release its fifth season on July 20 and there are some major changes. Yara Shahidi, who plays Zoey Johnson, and her friends graduated from the California University of Liberal Arts last season but that doesn’t mean we have seen the last of some of them. The trailer dropped last week and it showed some returning faces, new additions, and one Johnson following in the footsteps of their big sister Zoey.
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Who’s New to the Cast in 'Grown-ish' Season 5?
Black-ish fans may be excited to see Zoey’s brother Andre Johnson Jr. aka Junior, played by Marcus Scribner attend his sister’s alma mater after deciding to leave his 9-5. We will see him find his own way and make friends as a freshman at the liberal arts university. One of the characters we see Junior form a special bond with has a personal connection to Luca (Luka Sabbat). Kiela, played by Danielle Perkins, is Luca’s little sister and was first introduced in the fourth season. She and Junior develop a romantic relationship and in the most Grown-ish way, Zoey walks in on them during an intimate moment.
Along with Junior, we see singer Justine Skye join the series as Annika, who according to Deadline, is “a funny, sharp, and extremely ambitious freshman.” Another new addition to the cast is supermodel Slick Woods, whose character seems to imitate real life as she plays a style icon. Rounding out the cast is Tara Raani who plays Zaara, a first-generation Muslim-American who is queer, Amelie Zilber who plays Lauryn, Ceyair Wright, who plays Zeke, and Matthew Sato, who plays Brandon.
Excited to be apart of the new @grownish family! Can’t wait for you guys to meet Annika 🥰 pic.twitter.com/NsJFd0LHjP
— Justine Skye (@JustineSkye) July 5, 2022
Who’s Leaving the 'Grown-ish' Cast in Season 5?
While we get to see Luca’s sister this season, Luca himself will not be returning. Francia Raisa, who played Ana, Emily Arlook, who played Nomi, Chlöe Bailey, who played Jazz, Halle Bailey, who played Sky, and Jordan Buhat, who played Vivek also won’t be back. Many of the former cast have some highly–anticipated projects coming out. Chlöe has a solo album on the way while her sister Halle will be starring in The Little Mermaid. And Francia snagged the leading role in How I Met Your Father.
Who’s Returning to 'Grown-ish' in Season 5?
Kiela will reportedly return as a series regular and Diggy Simmons and Trevor Jackson will also reappear on the show. Viewers will get to see Diggy, who plays Doug, and Trevor, who plays Aaron, navigate life post-graduation. Aaron is back at Cal U but this time we will see him take on the role of an assistant professor.
Check out the trailer below:
grown-ish | Season 5 Trailer | A New Beginning
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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Vivica A. Fox Gets Candid About Her Dating Life As Her 60th Birthday Approaches: ‘I’m Taking Applications’
Vivica A. Fox says she’s on the market!
During a recent appearance on Today with Hoda & Jenna, the Set It Off actress spoke candidly about her dating preferences amidst modern dating culture.
"I’m wanting to date, it’s just limited resources out there, right? Because I’m not getting on an app. I’m old-fashioned," Fox said. "I need to meet you and sparks happen because I just believe people make up stories, saying who and what they are."
The actress, 59, expressed her desire for a partner and isn’t shy about the traits she hopes her future soulmate will embody.
"When I say a partner, I want someone who’s going to be fun, who’s not intimidated by who and what I am, that likes to travel, and is gonna let me go shopping," she illustrates.
Fox continued, "I’m taking applications, so if you got a friend, I’m good. And I don’t discriminate. I’m not against different nationalities, so you can know that too. You gotta leave your options open."
With the Not Another Church Movie star’s 60-year-old birthday approaching this summer, Fox humorously reflects on how it feels to reach this milestone age. "Well, I'm not going to lie, my knees someday are like, ‘Let’s go get a little help there.’ Some shorts, or something. But I’m so comfortable in the skin I’m in."
Vivica A. Fox has had a notable dating history with high-profile relationships with rapper 50 Cent in the early 2000s and has been romantically linked to Dennis Rodman and was previously engaged to Omar "Slim" White.
Fox adds that she’s living her best “booked, busy, and blessed” life and is grateful for the fulfilling opportunities that have come to her in this chapter of her life.
"I never expected this chapter of my life to be so booked, busy, and blessed — literally in that order. I’m finally getting quality, I’m getting projects that I love doing," she says.
"I’m all about girl power and lately women have been giving me the most wonderful opportunities. ... The blessings have just kept growing, and finally, everyone’s giving me my flowers. It’s about time, and I’m taking them."
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