With The Wendy Williams Show coming to an end, longtime stand-in host Sherri Shepherd has been given the baton to launch her own daytime talker.

And while the veteran’s series (which premieres in the Fall) isn’t being presented as a literal replacement, most are deeming it as such given that the show will air in the same slot, from the same studio, and is largely being helmed by the same staff.

Beyond Shepherd’s announcement about her show, both ladies have remained mum about the other.

Until now.

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The BBC has announced that Ncuti Gatwa has joined the revered and long-running series ‘Doctor Who’ in the titular role.

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The ‘Queens’ will no longer take their thrones.

Because ABC has canceled the music drama after just one season.

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Millions across the world watched in shock when a video of Dave Chappelle being attacked on stage in LA went viral.

One person who appears to have not seen the clip, though, is the attacker himself.

For, 23-year-old Isaiah Lee plead not guilty to the various charges leveled against him in the aftermath of the incident.

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Relationship guru/YouTuber Kevin Samuels is no stranger to trending on social media for delivering what many deemed harsh and misogynistic opinions about dating Black women, but Thursday (May 5) the 56-year-old’s name flew to the top of Twitter’s hottest topics due to rumors he had died of cardiac arrest.

While a number of outlets, including ThatGrapeJuice (as reported here), shared the news based on information from sources allegedly close to Samuels, no one from his family came forward to confirm it – until now.

Look inside to see what his mom said about his sudden and shocking death.

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As has been making its rounds Thursday (May 5), reports have it 56-year-old self-proclaimed relationship guru and image consultant Kevin Samuels has died.

While no official statements have surfaced from the social media maven’s family or publicity camps, sources reportedly close to the controversial and often misogynistic Samuels say he died suddenly of cardiac arrest.

To the surprise of absolutely no one some, response to the news has been as divided as the opinions about his divisive commentary aboard his often-viral Web videos – many of which saw him speak disparagingly about women.

Hop inside to see highlights of the range of reactions, which teeter between pure glee and pure disbelief.

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Not even a reunion of original cast members Mark Paul Gosselar, Elizabeth Berkley Mario Lopez, Tiffani Amber Thiessen, and Lark Voorhies could save the Peacock-housed reboot of ‘Saved by the Bell’ from getting the axe.

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Dave Chappelle was thrust into headlines today after being attacked live on stage during the Netflix Is A Joke event at the Hollywood Bowl.

The shocking scenes have dominated the mediascape today and reignited the conversation about safety in the live sphere following the drama-drenched scenes at the Oscars.

With the attacker, 23-year-old Isaiah Lee, in police custody, a rep for Chappelle has issued a statement.

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Ray J is making explosive claims about “that” sex tape with Kim Kardashian.

And he is not holding back.

Perturbed by scenes that aired on The Kardashians’ new Hulu series, in which Kanye West is presented as heroically retrieving a second tape, the 41-year-old ‘One Wish’ singer is sharing what he says is the truth behind the two-decade-old scandal.

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Phaedra Parks is officially returning to the ‘Real Housewives’ universe.

The much-loved ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star has officially been unveiled as a cast member on season 2 of ‘Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip.’

Subtitled the ‘Ex-Wives Edition’ in playful salute to the cast being totally comprised of former Housewives, the full list of names in the mix are:

Phaedra Parks and Eva Marcille of ‘The Real Housewives of New York Atlanta’
Dorinda Medley and Jill Zarin of ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’
Vicki Gunvalson and Tamra Judge of ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’
Brandi Glanville and Taylor Armstrong of ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’

Together, the octet journey to Dorinda luxury Bluestone Manor and the drama isn’t far behind.

Set to premiere June 23 on Peacock streaming service, the first titillating trailer after the jump.

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In news just in, comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked while performing at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

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It’s finally time to wave goodbye to ‘This Is Us.’ 

Anchored by a stellar cast, which includes the likes of Sterling K. Brown, Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Susan Kelechi Watson, the NBC drama follows the lives – past, present, and future – of The Pearson family.

And during its six years on air, it’s pierced its way into the hearts of millions worldwide.

Blended, complex, and layered, the relatives and their narrative remain as compelling as ever heading into the eagerly anticipated season 6.

With its swan song season already proving, check out a sneak peek of episode 16 below…

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