Jennifer Hudson steps into the role of the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin for her next big screen adventure ‘RESPECT.’ 

As reported, the Oscar and Grammy winner was handpicked by the legend to play her prior to her passing in 2018.

Set for release in 2020, the highly anticipated biopic chronicles the rise of Franklin’s career from a child singing in her father’s church’s choir to her worldwide superstardom.

Directed by Liesl Tommy and co-produced by Harvey Mason Jr, ‘RESPECT’ tells the phenomenal true story of the diva’s journey to musical royalty.

Ahead of its release, watch the first teaser trailer for the flick – which co-stars Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, and Mary J. Blige – below…

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Did Kim Kardashian‘s makeup artist take things too far?

Find out why many, including the actress/activist Amanda Seales, feel her new magazine cover has pulled her into the dangerous realm of blackface.

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Bravo‘s ‘Married To Medicine’ has been hailed for being the best reality offering on the network. So, it’s only fitting that the show is bringing an avalanche of drama for its season seven reunion.

Set to broadcast in three parts beginning December 29th, the freshly unleashed trailer confirms that sparks will be flying higher than ever.

Mariah Huq and Quad Webb once again lock horns (with a certain husband getting into the mix), while Heavenly Kimes clashes with new Friend Of the show Buffie Purselle.

In an unsurprising twist, longtime pals Simone Whitmore and Jackie Walters appear to be at odds.

Elsewhere, Toya Bush-Harris and Contessa Metcalfe both make their voices heard in a major way.

Check out the scorching teaser below…

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Warner Bros have unleashed the first look at ‘Tenet’ – the hotly anticipated blockbuster from Christopher Nolan.

Led by John David Washington (son of Denzel Washington), the action thriller is unique in that its plot specifics are being kept under wraps.

Instead, the time-twisting spectacle is simply billed as “evolving from the world of international espionage.”

What is for certain is that there has been ample buzz around the title. Part due to Nolan’s critically acclaimed gravitas (see: ‘Inception,’ ‘Interstellar,’ ‘Batman Begins’), as well as Washington’s growing profile. Indeed, via titles such as ‘BlacKkKlansman,’ the 35-year-old has himself as a box office draw in his own right.

Ahead of ‘Tenet’s summer 2020 release, check out the trailer below…

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Josephine Baker‘s story is to be told…by Paula Patton.

Movie news below…

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As reported‘Americanah’ – the best selling novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – has found a home at HBO Max. 

Led by formidable Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o, hotly anticipated drama will serve as a centre-piece of the new streaming service.

And as excitement around the title grows, new casting information has been revealed.

Full story below…

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Another day.

Another ‘Basketball Wives’ leak.

Hit the link below to find out why many of the show’s fans believe production insiders are gearing up to take a stand against Shaunie O’Neal in defence of the beloved African athlete OG Chijindu.

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Just two weeks after nabbing a ratings winner with Kelly Rowland‘s ‘Merry Liddle Christmas,’ Lifetime struck TV gold again with another Platinum-selling R&B diva:  Ashanti.

As we reported here, the Grammy winner played double duty as she not only led the cast of ‘A Christmas Winter Song’ – one of the channel’s whopping 30 holiday films this season – but was also credited as a producer. Also starring Stan Shaw, Sashani Nichole, and many other familiar faces, ‘Song’ – which premiered on the women’s network on December 14 – went to ratings battle against some of cable’s top rated news, sports, and reality programming.

Curious to know how it stacked up?  Find out inside:

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It may be winter time, but Joseline Hernandez will be heating up two networks come January.

Because, fresh from the announcement that she’s joined the cast of ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Miami,’ the Puerto Rican Princess has unleashed the trailer for her new Zeus reality series ‘Joseline’s Cabaret.’ 

Joining the likes of Blac Chyna (who also aired a show on the online network), Hernandez will share her new life in Miami while piecing together a fiery all-female extravaganza.

As expected, there will be a number of dramatic twists, turns, and outbursts.

Watch the first look preview below…

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It looks like it’s playtime once again for ‘The Game.’

Because, according to a new report, the hit show is being revived at its original network.

Full story below…

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Viola Davis, Sandra Bullock and Rob Morgan are uniting for a dramatic cause.

Hit the link for info on the trio’s Netflix release….

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With hits such as ‘Talk Dirty’ and ‘Swalla’ under his belt, Jason Derulo is quite accustomed to singing about his member.

And recent times have seen the singer continue said discourse off-record too.

Indeed, after expressing concern at Instagram’s removal a body baring image, he’s now claiming his manhood required editing out of new movie ‘CATS.’

Details below…

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