The Latest with Loren LoRosa

On this episode of The Latest with Loren Lorosa a behind-the-scenes grind check-in about Mondays as a fresh start, emphasizing the importance of building a strong foundation through discipline, honesty, accountability, and remembering your original “why,” especially while navigating growth pains as a first-generation success story. Loren then shifts to Issa Rae and the impact of Insecure, and discusses Issa’s new rewatch podcast “Blocc Party” with Prentice Penny, which revisits key moments and behind-the-scenes stories 10 years later. Loren highlights revelations from the first episode, plus Issa’s intentional casting choices for two dark-skinned female leads and non-celebrity “real people.
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On this episode of The Latest with Loren LaRosa, Laura takes listeners inside an exclusive conversation celebrating the final season of the hit TV show The Chi. From unforgettable character arcs to powerful conversations around Black family dynamics, love, healing, friendship, masculinity, and community, creator Lena Waithe breaks down the heart behind one of television’s most impactful series.
The episode dives into fan-favorite storylines, the evolution of Emmett, Jada, Keisha, Papa, and more, while reflecting on how The Chi gave depth, humanity, and grace to stories often overlooked on screen. Laura also highlights the emotional farewell to the series and why this final season means so much for Black television culture.
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On this episode of The Latest with Loren LoRosa, Loren gets personal about the pressure of growth, building a team, and learning how to delegate without guilt while balancing life, business, and The Breakfast Club.
Then, Loren breaks down the terrifying new details revealed by Rihanna and A$AP Rocky about the shooting incident at their California home involving an alleged mentally ill fan.
Plus, the backlash surrounding the controversial Kevin Hart roast continues as comedians react to jokes made about George Floyd. Loren discusses responses from Lil Rel Howery and Tiffany Haddish, and shares her thoughts on where comedy crosses the line.
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On this episode of The Latest with Loren LoRosa, Loren sits down with Terrence Floyd, brother of George Floyd, for an emotional and honest conversation following the controversial joke made during Kevin Hart Roast.
Terrence shares why the joke deeply impacted their family, how it affects George Floyd’s daughter Gianna, and why he believes comedy should never come at the expense of tragedy and loss. He also addresses whether Kevin Hart, Tony Hinchcliffe, and Netflix should have handled the moment differently.
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This episode of The Latest with Loren LoRosa is PACKED. Loren breaks down the mystery surrounding Kendrick Lamar’s GNX album disappearing from streaming platforms and why fans were sounding the alarm after “Not Like Us” vanished from YouTube. Is it a glitch… or something bigger connected to the ongoing drama with Drake?
Then, Loren dives into the viral Kevin Hart Roast and the internet’s heated reaction to comedians going ALL the way there. From Sheryl Underwood responding to brutal jokes, to controversial moments from Tony Hinchcliffe and Dwayne Johnson, Loren asks: is raw comedy officially back?
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