Usher, Priyanka Chopra, and Julianne Hough have been announced as the hosts of a new CBS series centered on activism.

However, the show – which is aptly titled ‘The Activst’ – has drawn criticism. So much so that it’s prompted a statement.

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are official…again.

The couple stepped out for their first public appearance together since rekindling their romance.

And the event definitely suited the occasion.

The power pair left jaws ajar as they rocked the red carpet at the 78th Annual Venice Film Festival, where Affleck’s new movie ‘The Last Duel’ premiered.

Etched in pop culture history, folk will recall that the pair previously dated in 2002 and were famously billed “Bennifer” by the media. A 2003 wedding was postponed just days before it was meant to take place and the stars officially went their separate ways in 2004.

17 years after first splitting, love has prevailed and we must say they wear it well.

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The volume of buzz surrounding Alexis Louder has been amplified the more in the wake of her captivating performance in the new movie ‘CopShop.’

Hitting cinemas today (September 10), the high-octane flick sees the Atlanta native star opposite Gerard Butler and Frank Grillo in the Open Road / STXFilms offering.

The narrative centers on a con artist (Grillo) who is on the run from a lethal assassin. He hatches a plan to hide out inside a small-town police station, yet when the hitman (Butler) shows up an unsuspecting rookie cop finds herself caught in the crosshairs.

Louder plays said policewoman, Valerie Young, and is earning rave reviews for her riveting performance.

That Grape Juice’s Lettija Lee sat down with her ahead of the film’s release and the

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Jennifer Hudson just added another major award to her mantel and it sees her strut even closer to EGOT status.

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‘The Matrix’ is back for another high-octane, action-packed adventure.

Keanu Reeves reunites with Carrie-Anne Moss – with both reprising their iconic roles as Neo and Trinity respectively.

The plot is being closely guarded, but per the freshly unwrapped first look trailer, the pair are once again trapped inside the simulated reality controlled by machines.

In this installment, which hits theaters and HBO Max on December 22, they are joined by franchise freshmen Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Neil Patrick Harris, Priyanka Chopra, and Christina Ricci. Jada Pinkett-Smith is also back in the mix.

Ahead of its release, check out the blazing trailer below…

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Just a year shy of the 20th anniversary of its release, ‘Like Mike’ may be set to bounce back to theaters courtesy of a sequel if its star Bow Wow has his way.

Look inside to see what he recently said about bringing his character “Calvin Cambridge” back to life.

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Longtime fans of Jennifer Hudson know before she traipsed across the ‘American Idol’ stage (and later GRAMMY and Academy Award stages) she first showed off her vocal chops on Disney cruise line productions of ‘Hercules.’

Fast forward a few decades later, the 39-year-old – currently raking in critical acclaim aplenty for her stunning portrayal of Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin in the biopic ‘Respect’ (in theaters now) – is looking to put on another crown by reprising her role as the lead muse, this time for Disney’s recently announced live action remake of the animated ‘Hercules’ (1997).

And though she’s previously made headlines for referencing the forthcoming film, this time she’s mentioning what other A-list stars she wants to bring along for the ride!  Hop inside to hear her wishlist for the movie’s cast – which includes fellow GRAMMY winner Ariana Grande and award-winning actor Michael B. Jordan.

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Nene Leakes honored her husband Gregg in seismic style today at his Celebration of Life.

As reported, the 66-year-old died on September 1 after a hard-fought battle with colon cancer.

In commemoration of her much-loved partner of over 20 years, the reality star assembled a number of notable figures from many corners of their life.

A lengthy list of stars from the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ were in attendance – both current and alumni. Indeed, spotted were the likes of Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, Kenya Moore, Marlo Hampton, Eva Marcille, Kim Zolciak, Tanya Sam, Lisa Wu Hartwell, Shamea Morton, Drew Sidora, Apollo Nida, and Peter Thomas.

Also present were Tamar Braxton, Keke Wyatt, Le’Andria Johnson, and Yolanda Adams – all of whom performed at Gregg’s funeral.

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The ‘Dancing With The Stars’ season 30 cast has been unveiled! And the list brings with it a number of notable names.

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Leonardo DiCaprio takes center stage in the new Netflix blockbuster ‘Don’t Look Up.’

Written and directed by Adam McKay, the film tells the tale of two low-level astronomers who embark on a major media blitz to warn mankind of an approaching comet set to destroy planet Earth.

DiCaprio stars as Dr. Randall Mindy and is joined Jennifer Lawrence who takes on the role of Dr. Kate Dibiasky.

Others featured in the flick include Ariana Grande, Tyler Perry, Jonah Hill, and Timothee Chalamet.

Ahead of its December 24 premiere, check out the first look teaser trailer below…

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From horror to comedy, drama, and everything in between, singer-songwriter-actress Ashanti has built a filmography that boasts no shortage of diversity.

Now, to further show off her acting range, the GRAMMY winner has teamed with Build-A-Bear to bring to life ‘Honey Girls,’ a movie based on the Build-A-Bear line of the same name.

Set for direct-to-digital and DVD release on October 19 (a week after the ‘Foolish’ singer’s 41st birthday), the film sees Ashanti star as “Fancy G” – the international musical superstar triple-threat hosting a talent competition to find the world’s brightest new crop of stars.

Directed by music video director Trey Fanjoy (who is making his feature film directorial debut), hop inside to see the flick’s official trailer.

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The popular book ‘Ladies Night’ is reborn via a TV adaptation from Tyler Perry Studios thanks to the forthcoming one-hour drama, ‘All the Queen’s Men.’

Created and written by veteran actor Christian Keyes (who is also a cast member), the scripted exotic dancer show centers around the life of successful nightclub owner “Marilyn ‘Madam’ DeVille,” portrayed by model-turned-actress and reality TV star Eva Marcille.

The series – which also stars the likes of Skyh Alvester Black, Candace Maxwell, Racquel Palmer, Michael Bolo Bolwaire, and more – was originally slated for eight half-hour episodes but was upgraded to ten one-hour episodes in response to the growing buzz around its arrival.

Ahead of its September 9 premiere on BET+, see the official trailer inside:

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