Janelle James gets candid on Abbott Elementary, Ava Coleman’s evolution, stand-up, and why success now means something deeper ...

Janelle James wasn’t always as glamorous as the principal she portrays on “Abbott Elementary.” The actress and comedian, who plays Principal Ava Coleman, opened up about the time she was down on her ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Five seasons into Abbott Elementary, Janelle James has seen a whole new class of young actors come into their talent. The Golden ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "When did you watch 'Heated Rivalry'?" Malkin asked, with James, 46, joking that she watched the series "last night" before adding ...

Abbott Elementary may still be a few days away from returning for more of Season 5 in the 2026 TV schedule, but actress Janelle James already has something to celebrate this year: a long-awaited ...

Janelle James got the fairy tale when she went on tour with Chris Rock. The Abbott Elementary actress shared that she was poor when she supported the Saturday Night Live alum on his Total Blackout ...

*Janelle James, star of “Abbott Elementary,” recently opened up about a generous gesture from Chris Rock during his 2017 Total Blackout tour. At the time, James said she was struggling financially and ...

Janelle James talks about playing the brash, self-centered principal. Madeleine Brand Host, 'Press Play' Sarah Sweeney Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW Angie Perrin Producer, Press Play Amy Ta ...

LOS ANGELES -- The Critics Choice Association has announced its honorees for the 8th annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, taking place Dec. 9 in Los Angeles.The event, hosted by comedian ...

Janelle James doesn’t mince words about her Emmy chances. “I’m undeniable at this point,” the four-time supporting comedy actress nominee declares from Principal Ava Coleman’s boldly decorated office ...

An interview with Janelle James and Connor Storrie is drawing backlash for what some users deemed as an inappropriate question about his "Heated Rivalry" role. After the "Abbott Elementary" actress ...