As two of the most powerful women in journalism and media, gal pals Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King have shined spotlights on some of modern history’s most renowned figures over their respective careers.

The positioning hasn’t rendered them exempt from the same scrutiny, however.

For years the besties have fielded rumors that their relationship skewed more romantic than they’d publicly let on, an ongoing murmur they addressed head-on in an interview with Melinda French Gates aboard her new YouTube series ‘Moments That Make Us.’

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Apollo Nida, the ex-husband of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Phaedra Parks, has been arrested.

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While Tyler Perry has been no stranger to fielding criticism for his portfolio of television series, films, or stageplays he’s written, directed, and/or produced over the last 20 years, he’s also never been shy to clap back at the detractors – some of whom are amplified voices from the underrepresented communities he’s trying to spotlight with his work.

His latest headline-grabbing address to the naysayers came courtesy of an interview with actress-singer KeKe Palmer‘s popular podcast ‘Baby, This Is KeKe Palmer.’

Hop inside to see his response to some of the negative attention garnered by his most recent movie ‘Divorce in the Black.’

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Lil Rel Howery is setting the record straight.

The comic made headlines yesterday (July 23) when he unveiled dramatic weight loss.

Despite citing a pivot towards a healthier lifestyle as the reason for the reduced pounds, speculation about Ozempic use erupted.

Originally used to treat diabetes, the medication has become a popular means of speeding up weight loss and has been adopted by many in Hollywood and beyond.

Unimpressed with the suggestion that he used it, the funnyman is seizing the moment to draw a serious line under chatter.

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Joseline Hernandez and Amber Rose made headlines when they brawled on BET’s ‘College Hill: Celebrity Edition’ last year.

The pair’s names made waves again just last week when the Puerican Princess sounded off on Rose, following her Donald Trump endorsement at the Republican National Convention (RNC). As reported, Hernandez doubled down on her rival having racial conflict and claimed that “her baby daddy left her for a 75-year-old.” A reference to Rose’s ex Alexander ‘A.E’ Edwards now dating music icon Cher.

Now, fresh drama has erupted. Because full footage of the pair’s fight, which was censored during the broadcast, has surfaced.

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Zendaya and Sam Levinson are reportedly no longer close and it has caused some problems on set.

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Megan Thee Stallion‘s no stranger to flexing her versatility as a rapper, performer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist, but now the 3x GRAMMY winner back in her TV producer bag.

Having already won major looks for and from HBO and Netflix, Meg’s now tag teaming with Hulu for their new reality dance competition series ‘Playground.’

Centered around the world-famous dance studio Playground LA (famous for being founded by Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin), the show chronicles the lives, loves, and drama of aspiring professional dancers looking to have their big break.

Executive produced by Stallion, ‘Playground’ is set to sashay onto screens Friday (July 26). Ahead of its arrival, check out the official trailer inside.

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The reportedly true story of how Atlanta became the “Black Mecca” started with the “Chicken Man,” according to Peacock’s highly anticipated ‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.’

Boasting a star-studded cast led by Kevin Hart as said man who birthed ATL as we know it today, the forthcoming limited series chronicles the Chicken Man’s journey to clear his name after he’s suspected of being the brains behind a heist operation.

While Hart plays double duty as star and executive producer of ‘Fight,’ big names like Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, and Don Cheadle fill out the regular cast while high-profile guest appearances come from the likes of Lori Harvey, Chloe Bailey, Sinqua Walls, and more.

Ahead of the series’ premiere on September 5, look inside to see the official trailer.

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‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ – starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga – is dancing towards its release. So, what better way to whet appetites than with a new extended trailer?

Phoenix reprises the titular role in the eagerly awaited sequel to 2019’s ‘Joker,’ while Gaga stars opposite him as Harley Quinn.

Directed by Todd Phillips, the film will see the Oscar winners shine in a jukebox musical format that will feature a number of known songs amidst the action.

With the 1 Billion gross of its predecessor, anticipation is sky-high for ‘‘Joker: Folie à Deux.‘

Ahead of its October 4 release, watch the freshly unleashed trailer below…

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After presiding over some handsome ratings for BET over its first season, ‘Ms. Pat Settles It‘ is looking to be guilty of the same with its second.

Toplined by actress-comedienne Patricia Williams (better known as Ms. Pat), the reality court series will assemble some of her closest comic and/or celebrity friends to render real judgments on cases that impact real relationships.

Notable jurors in the forthcoming season include familiar names like GRAMMY-nominated songbird Tamar Braxton as well as actor-singer Ray J, comedians Karlous Miller and Deray Davis, and Web personality-actress TS Madison.

Calling on Kourtlyn Wiggins to resume his role as her trusty bailiff, hop inside to get a glimpse of the hilarity set to ensue during the season 2 premiere of ‘Ms. Pat Settles It’ on July 31.

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Actor and comedian Lil Rel Howery has made quite the transformation.

For, moments ago, the star unveiled dramatic weight loss and opened up about his journey to a healthier and happier life.

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There’s no love lost between Kim Zolciak and Kenya Moore.

And it’s a trajectory that looks set to continue.

Because, in the wake of the former Miss USA’s dramatic departure from the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ Zolciak has branded the move a “great decision.”

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