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Lovie Simone Isn’t Done With ‘Forever’: ‘I Don’t Think This Is the End’
It’s an achingly beautiful and painful end to the eight-episode season of “Forever.” Inspired by Judy Blume’s groundbreaking ...
‘Forever’ is a sweet ode to first love (and L.A.) based on Judy Blume’s novel
Mara Brock Akil's adaptation of the 1975 YA novel follows a pair of Los Angeles teenagers, played by Lovie Simone and Michael ...
‘Forever’ Review: Judy Blume’s Classic Gets a Winsome Modern Makeover From Netflix
Creator Mara Brock Akil's take on the 1975 YA classic moves the action to 2018 Los Angeles, following two Black teens as they ...
‘Forever’ Cast and Character Guide: Who Stars in Netflix’s Newest Romance Series? | Photos
"Girlfriends" creator Mara Brock Akil adapted the teen love story from Judy Blume's popular 1975 novel The post ‘Forever’ ...
All The Songs In Netflix’s ‘Forever’: From Tyler The Creator To SZA
Forever, based on the book by Judy Blume, has arrived on Netflix. The series stars Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark, Michael ...
How Judy Blume’s books became a hot commodity in Hollywood, 50 years later
Mara Brock Akil, showrunner of Netflix's gender-swapped, L.A.-set 'Forever,' explains why Blume's work is as relevant as ever ...
Kathy Bates, Mara Brock Akil, Natasha Lyonne, and More to Recieve Awards at IndieWire Honors
Honorees for the Spring 2025 edition of IndieWire Honors celebrating the best in television also include Ben Stiller and ...
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Netflix’s ‘Forever’: Similarities and Differences From Judy Blume’s Novel, Explained by Its Showrunner (Exclusive)
In an exclusive interview with Parade, the creator of Netflix’s ‘Forever’ reveals how she updated the Judy Blume classic.