Academy & EMMY-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson leads an all-star cast aboard the next live musical event to grace TV screens courtesy of NBC: the 7-time TONY Award-winning musical,  ‘Annie.’

While Henson’s heading the classic story as the ‘Queen of Mean’ (Miss Hannigan), rising starlet Celina Smith takes the titular role of the orphan Annie.  Elsewhere on the roster, GRAMMY & EMMY Award-winning singer-actor Harry Connick Jr. puts a spin on Daddy Warbucks, EMMY-nominated actor-singer Tituss Burgess portrays Rooster Hannigan, and GRAMMY-nominated Pop diva Nicole Scherzinger shines as Grace.

Ahead of the December 2 arrival of the Robert Greenblatt-executive produced feature, look inside to see its official trailer.

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It’s almost time to wave goodbye to ‘This Is Us.’ But not before the NBC drama delivers what promises to be its most riveting instalment yet.

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

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

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

Ahead of its premiere on January 4 at 9/8c on NBC, check out the full-length trailer for the final season of ‘This Is Us’ below…

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Nicki Minaj made her grand arrival on the season 6 reunion of the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ and wasted no time igniting a fiery furnace.

The multi-platinum chart-topper immediately put the Maryland madames in the hot seat, scrutinizing the antics that have kept viewers glued to screens.

On the upcoming fourth and final installment of the reunion, Minaj takes particular interest in Candiace Dillard and her efforts to launch her music career.

Clearly qualified in the musical sphere, the femcee places the budding singer in the hot seat and doesn’t allow for dodging when it comes to the particulars of her impact.

Watch the sneak peek below…

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It may be the holiday season, but Kelly Rowland isn’t halting her hustle.

Quite the opposite, in fact. For, the multi-hyphenate media maven is taking center stage in the new Lifetime movie ‘Merry Liddle Christmas Baby’ and is hot on the promotional trail for the film.

The Nick Cannon Show was Ms. Kelly’s latest stop and she chopped it up for a lengthy spell with the comic.

During her visit, Rowland dished on the film, giving birth to her second child earlier this year, her Destiny’s Child sisters, and much more.

Check out the fun-filled chat after the jump…

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The ‘Queens’ are back for their thrones.

Eagerly anticipated, ABC‘s new music drama is anchored by Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez.

The show tells the tale of a group of friends who have a shot at reclaiming their glory years.

In the 90s, they performed together as part of the female rap collective – the Nasty Girls. Fast forward to the present and their lives are markedly different.

The series follows the quad as they navigate a new normal and the chance at another spell in the spotlight.

Check out a preview of episode 7 before it airs below…

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EMMY Award-winning singer-actress KeKe Palmer hosts one of Disney’s most ‘larger than life’ experiences yet via its forthcoming global competition series, ‘Foodtastic.’

Calling on highly skilled artists from all over the world to recreate famous Disney movie and television show scenes with sculptures made entirely out of food, the 7-episode venture – executive produced by Palmer alongside Josh Silberman and Sarah Happel Jackson (as well as Endemol Shine North America’s Sharon Levy, DJ Nurre and Michael Heyerman) – is set to be served on Disney+ starting December 15.

Ahead of its arrival on the streamer, look inside to see its out-of-this-world trailer.

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Aunjanue Ellis is renowned for illuminating screens with her transformative performances. And her stunning portrayal of Oracene ‘Brandy’ Price in ‘King Richard’ serves as yet another reminder of why.

The Warner Bros. production chronicles the narrative of Richard Williams – the father of tennis megastars Venus & Serena Williams. Ellis plays their mom.

Pushing past the obstacles of humble and harsh beginnings, Richard (played by Will Smith) and Oracene steer their family to the highest heights and etch their names in history.

With praise raining in by the day for the Reinaldo Marcus Green-directed film, Oscar buzz is gaining volume.

That Grape Juice‘s Lettija Lee sat down with Emmy-nominated Ellis ahead of the film’s release.

During the EXCLUSIVE interview, she opened up about what drew her to the role, working with Will Smith, and Beyonce‘s critically-acclaimed theme song for the movie, ‘Be Alive.’

Watch above and be sure to check out ‘King Richard,’ which is out in theaters now.

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Lady Gaga is lighting up the promotional trail in support of her hotly anticipated new movie, ‘House of Gucci.’

And The Late Show With Stephen Colbert was her latest stop.

During the fun-filled visit, Mother Monster opened up about playing the villainous yet layered Patrizia Reggiani in the critically revered film, performing at Joe Biden‘s Presidential Inauguration, her foray into acting, LGBTQ rights, and much more.

Watch Gaga chop it up with Colbert below. It makes for a great watch.

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With its January 9 premiere date fastly approaching, the wait for season 2 of HBO’s breakout hit series, ‘Euphoria,’ is nearing its close!

Over a year after Zendaya nabbed a history-making win at the 72nd annual Primetime EMMYs for her portrayal as “Rue Bennett” on the critically acclaimed drama (as we reported here), the 25-year-old leads the sophomore return of series regulars Angus Cloud, Jacob Elordi, Algee Smith, Hunter Schafer, and more.

The network’s official synopsis reads:

“Amidst the intertwining lives in the town of East Highland, 17-year-old Rue (Zendaya) must find hope while balancing the pressures of love, loss, and addiction.”

Watch the official “Euphoria” Season 2 teaser trailer inside.

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This is a story all about how the first official trailer for ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ reboot has arrived!

As reported here, the venture – simply called ‘Bel-Air’ – is inspired by the classic, Will Smith-led sitcom and is also based on Morgan Cooper‘s highly viral 2019 incarnation of the series.

Smith is heavily involved in the show’s reimagining as he, Quincy Jones, and Benny Medina resume their roles as co-producers (after having served in similar capacities during the run of the original.

With rising actor Jabari Banks tackling Smith’s iconic role, look inside for your first taste of the new ‘Fresh’ ahead of its early 2022 arrival on NBC’s streaming platform Peacock.

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Throughout its highly publicized trials and triumphs, the life story of late Rap star DMX remains one of Hip Hop’s most celebrated and shrouded in mystery.

Some of those behind the scenes moments of his final years have been collected for the HBO Max original documentary, ‘Don’t Try To Understand.’

In addition to exploring the time that followed his prison release and attempt to rebuild his career, the Chris Frierson-directed flick also showed his softer side with friends and family.

Ahead of its November 25 premiere at 8 p.m. on HBO Max, see the official trailer inside:

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Holly Robinson Peete makes Hallmark Channel history by bringing cultural and neurodiversity to the forefront of a holiday film.

The movie ‘Our Christmas Journey,’ her latest venture with the network as part of its annual #CountdownToChristmas campaign, sees her portray a mother who is grappling with learning how to encourage her autistic child’s independence in time for the holidays.

“I am making this movie for my son RJ, others with autism, and their families,” Peete said in a statement. “I am grateful to Hallmark for bringing this story to screen with authenticity, respect and hope.”

Starring opposite Lyriq Bent, Peete – whose real-life son is living with autism – is no stranger to advocacy on behalf of the cause as she is also a board member of the charity organization Autism Speaks.

Now bringing those efforts to light and life in a different way, look inside to see the trailer for the Kevin Fair-directed ‘Journey’ (formerly known as ‘Our Christmas Bond’) ahead of its journey to TV screens on December 4.

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