The countdown is on to the return of the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac.’

As reported, the eighth season of the Bravo hit premieres on November 5 and promises many a dramatic twist and turn.

‘Potomac’ favorites Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix.

Newcomer Nneka Ihim joins as a full-time Housewife and is shaking and stirring up the dynamic.

Ahead of the show’s comeback, the all-important season 8 taglines have been revealed in the new opening credits.

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Jonathan Majors will be heading to trial after all.

The actor has been embroiled in a seismic legal battle since his March arrest.

As extensively reported, the star stands accused of domestic violence following an incident with his former lover, Grace Jabarri.

Since being charged with misdemeanor assault and harassment, Majors has adamantly denied the claims, with his attorneys insisting he was “provably the victim” in the matter.

Adding to what is already a layered case, reports hit the wire this week indicating that Jabarri was to be arrested for domestic violence against Majors.

Now, after many a delay, it’s been confirmed that the trial will be taking place next month.

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Beloved actor Richard Roundtree, renowned for his iconic portrayal of detective John Shaft in the iconic ‘Shaft’ film franchise, has died.

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Brandy is set to bring festive cheer to screens in the ‘Best. Christmas. Ever.’

The multihyphenate star leads the Netflix film in the role of Jackie.

Each holiday season, she sends out a festive newsletter (filled with boasts) that makes her old college friend  feel… less than merry.

A twist of fate sees Charlotte, her husband, and their family on Jackie’s and her husband Valentino’s snowy doorstep just days before Christmas.

Keen to prove that her friend’s life isn’t as “perfect” as presented, Charlotte almost ruins Christmas for everyone – forcing both families to team up to restore the holiday spirit.

B-Rocka stars in the Mary Lambert-directed flick alongside Heather Graham, Jason Biggs, and Matt Cedeño.

As reported, the film is being supported by Brandy’s new holiday album, ‘Christmas With Brandy’ (due November 10).

Ahead of the movie’s November 16 release on the streamer, check out the freshly unwrapped first-look trailer:

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‘Three Little Birds’ has taken flight on ITV. 

Helmed by Sir Lenny Henry, the rivetting series chronicles immigration, community and the strength of Black womanhood through the lens of a mother and all those who have travelled to make Britain their home.

That Grape Juice‘s Feyi Adebanjo sat down with Sir Lenny Henry and the show’s stars Rochelle Neil, Yazmin Belo, and Saffron Coomber who opened about the inspiration behind its creation, the Windrush generation, and the future of Black stories in the entertainment industry.

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Brandy is set to have her beloved fans, affectionately called #STARZ, rocking around the Christmas tree all season long thanks to a double whammy of projects being released in the coming weeks.

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Jeezy has broken his silence after filing for divorce from Jeannie Mai.

As reported, the rapper – born Jay Wayne Jenkins – called time on his two-year marriage to the TV host in September.

In the time since news broke of the split, Mai revealed she is taking the situation “day by day” and focussing on their daughter, Monaco.

Now, Jeezy has spoken up.

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The story of Baynard Rustin is set to be illuminated like never before. At long last.

One of most prolific activists of all time, the force forms the central focus of new Netflix-powered film ‘Rustin.’

Set to premiere next month on the streamer, the movie chronicles the unwavering spirit possessed by Baynard, who is played by Emmy winner Colman Domingo.

Unapologetic about who he was, Rustin never wavered on his beliefs or who he loved. A reality that saw him make history while (in many ways) being eradicated from it too. Until now.

Directed by 5-time Tony Award winner George C. Wolfe, ‘Rustin’ will celebrate the story of a man who dared to imagine a different world and inspired a movement in a march toward freedom alongside the likes of Martin Luther King Jr.

‘Rustin’ arrives in select theaters on November 3 ahead of its Netflix debut on November 17.

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Could a literal out-of-this-world experience turn into a steamy romance? That’s the concept being explored in Peacock TV’s ‘If You Were the Last.’

Three years after being sent on a NASA mission that goes very wrong, Adam and Jane (portrayed by Anthony Mackie and Zoe Chao) confront the possibility that they’ll be spending their last days together as they drift in space between Saturn and Jupiter. Knowing this makes them consider if a roll in the intergalactic hay is worth a shot.

Also starring Missi Pyle and Natalie Morales, hop inside to see the official trailer of the Kristian Mercado-directed romantic comedy ahead of its premiere on October 20.

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Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams is no stranger to having eyes glued to TV sets thanks to her hilarious BET+ comedy ‘The Ms. Pat Show,’ but now the comedienne-actress is delivering her magnetic brand of funny to the streamer’s parent channel via her own reality court show ‘Ms. Pat Settles It.’

The absence of a law degree doesn’t make Williams any less qualified to make the final ruling on cases where relationships and finance hang in the balance, the venture’s official trailer suggests.

Bringing “candid, humorous, and heartfelt judgments” to the judge’s bench with help from the “Jury of Her Peers”(celebrity guest jurors Carmen Barton, Jordan E. Cooper, Ray J, DeRay Davis, Jasmine Luv, and others), look inside to catch the official trailer ahead of the show’s BET premiere on October 18.

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Writer, actor, producer, and entertainment mogul Tyler Perry may be a household name, but that doesn’t mean his story is well known – a circumstance made very clear in the trailer of the Prime Video documentary ‘Maxine’s Baby.’

Named after his mother, Willie Maxine Perry, the deeply intimate ‘Baby’ sees Tyler lift the veil in ways like never before – exposing childhood trauma and the journey to healing that came before he became a parent himself.

Also chronicling the trials and triumphs that led him to the top of the movie industry, look inside to see the official trailer of the Gelila Bekele and Armani Ortiz-directed venture ahead of its premiere on November 17.

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Revered military servicewoman Sheila Marie Johnson has her inspiring life story headed to the small screen courtesy of a BET+ original film, ‘God’s Grace.’

Forced to retire from the Air Force in her early 40’s due to a battle with stage IV metastatic breast cancer, Johnson amplified her community impact when she went on to found an advocacy group to support and empower Black people diagnosed with the disease.

Starring singer-actress Demetria McKinney in the titular role, the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ alum is supported by a cast that includes another of the reality show’s stars – Drew Sidora – as well as DeVon Franklin, Amber Reign Smith, Deja Dee, Michael Beach, and more

Ahead of the Charmin Lee-directed film’s premiere on October 19, look inside for its touching trailer.

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