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Actress Yvonne Orji recently discussed what it’s like to be a virgin at the age of 39, prompting a slew of reactions online.
The comedian and actress Yvonne Orji, best known for her Emmy-nominated role as Molly Carter on the hit HBO series Insecure, joined Chelsea Handler on her Dear Chelsea podcast on iHeart Radio. During the interview, Handler asked Orji offhandedly if she was still a virgin. “I am,” Orji responded strongly.
Handler would burst into laughter as she replied, “Oh my God, I love this. This is the most original guest we’ve ever had on. And what are you, 39? Oh my God. That dam is going to break one day, baby.” Orji greeted that with mirth. “Pray for him, whoever he is, there’s a lot of pent-up energy up in here with me,” Orji said. Handler ran with the energy, telling Orji “You’re going to hit your sexual peak when you start having sex, so yeah, you’re going to need a couple of men, probably.” Orji burst into laughter after that, replying: “Yvonne went from being a virgin to polyamory.”
The reactions online to the interview, which took place in September were primarily supportive of Yvonne Orji and her choice to remain a virgin until marriage. A look at Instagram comments from a recap of the story by The Jasmine Brand showed as much, with one commenter by the name of Britneyyamyaa saying, “That’s commendable, that’s how it was intended to be. I don’t understand the outrage.” And another, Vanessa Anyauke, wrote, “She ain’t missing a thing ❤️”
The A Black Lady Sketch Show alum has been forthright in past interviews about her decision to remain a virgin until marriage, citing her Christian faith as the foundation for her choice. In a PEOPLE interview from 2017, she explained that “I’m grounded in who I am.” Elaborating further she said: “I can inform your curiosity, as opposed to everyone being in the dark and just sort of creating their own narrative about it.”
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A new iHeart Media podcast featuring veteran music executive “Legendary Jerry” Clark will focus on the history of Southern rap music with exclusive interviews and more.
iHeartPodcasts announced that they are in collaboration with Jerry Clark to release a new podcast titled Storytime with Legendary Jerry. Clark has been an influential figure in the music industry and in Atlanta’s rap scene itself, having been a VP of Promotions for Steve Rifkind’s SRC/Universal Music label and working in the same capacity for So So Def/Def Jam after being sought out by Jermaine Dupri and the late Shakir Stewart.
The podcast will feature Clark sitting down and diving into an enlightening and engrossing journey into the rise of the Southern rap music scene, done with interviews with some of its greatest artists and figures such as Jermaine Dupri, T.I., Killer Mike, Tony Draper, and more. The episodes aim to give listeners an unfettered look at what goes into the creative process for artists as well as how executives at that level work with artists and the label to produce the best results.
Clark expressed his happiness with the podcast. “I am thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with iHeartMedia,” said Clark in a statement. “This podcast is about celebrating the vibrant landscape of Southern rap and paying homage to the artists, executives, and visionaries who have shaped it. We will delve into the stories behind the scenes, offering listeners a front-row seat to the birth and evolution of this influential genre.”
“Southern rappers have had a strong influence on the genre and this podcast will deliver a range of informative insights and never-before-heard stories from the experts and icons for our passionate music fans who are immersed in the culture,” said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts in the press release.
“Storytime with Legendary Jerry” will make its debut on November 8, 2023. For more information on the launch and upcoming guests, check out iheartmedia.com/podcasts.
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