After rocking BET+ with 2022’s ‘A Royal Surprise,‘ lovebirds “Riley” (Jennifer Freeman) and “Mandla” (Thapelo Mokoena) return with a holiday-themed installment to the film franchise: ‘A Royal Christmas Surprise.’

One of 12 yuletide-flavored titles the streamer has unveiled for its 2023 slate, ‘Surprise’ – directed by Beautie Masvaure Alt – tells the story of how Riley and Mandla “navigate tension between the matriarchs of their respective families, planning their engagement party, and another ‘Royal Surprise’ that puts into question the couple’s entire future” (the official plotline reveals).

Ahead of the movie’s premiere on November 30, hop inside to see the trailer.

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The most star-studded of BET+’s 12 original films for its 2023 holiday slate, ‘The Christmas Ringer’ – starring Trenyce Cobbins, Tyler Lepley, Kelly Price, Tamika Scott (of Xscape), Q. Parker of 112, Akbar V, and Chrisette Michele – also comes as one of the season’s most anticipated yuletide movies overall.

Written and directed by Patricia Cuffie-Jones, ‘Ringer’ tells the story of a floundering singer whose attempt at a Christmas comeback was derailed by her crook manager-fiance and a series of other unfortunate events. Said occurrences led her home for the holidays and into an unlikely choir competition that has a cash prize big enough to change her and her family’s lives.

Also starring Arischa Conner, Jarrett Michael Collins, and Adrian Hernandez, see the official trailer ahead of flick’s premiere on November 30.

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The countdown is officially on to the release of ‘The Book of Clarence.’

Directed by Jeymes Samuel, who earned accolades in earnest for directing ‘The Harder They Fall,’ the film is a bold Biblical-era blockbuster.

LaKeith Stanfield leads as Clarence – a streetwise, but debt-ridden man trying to get by.

Enchanted by the magnetizing appeal of the Messiah and His apostles, Clarence puts everything on the line to make a change – and learns an unlikely lesson in the process.

Hotly anticipated, the movie features all-new music from JAY-Z, Samuel, and more.

Ahead of its release, check out the newly unveiled extended trailer below…

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After captivating audiences with its inaugural run in 2022, the star-studded BET+ original series ‘Black Hamptons‘ is jetting back to TV for more jaw-dropping drama.

Based on a novel by ‘New York Times’ best-selling author Carl Weber, ‘Hamptons’ stars cast regulars Lamman Rucker, Angela ‘Blac Chyna’ White, Brian White, Elise Neal, and Vanessa Bell Calloway as well as season 2 additions Flex Alexander, Richard Lawson, and more.

Hop inside for a peek at the latest on the feud between the Black elites – the Brittons and the Johnsons – ahead of the show’s return to screens on December 7.

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The concept of being touched by an angel takes on a holiday twist in the inspirational comedy ‘Bringing Back Christmas.’

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From peers to predecessors, Brandy has been no stranger to garnering acclaim from some of the industry’s biggest stars over her 30-year career.

Most recently, legendary film and music video director Mary Lambert added her name to the seemingly neverending list of those showering the multi-hyphenate diva with praise.

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days when the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because in the show’s eighth season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix and stirring up must-see TV. Newcomer Nneka Ihim has joined the ladies and causes an instant stir too.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 5 of season 8 below…

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‘Married To Medicine’ is back for its 10th season and according to the thermometer, the drama is scorching!

The popular Bravo series chronicles the lives of a group of ladies – some of whom work in the medical field and others who are married to those who do.

This installment is already making for addictive viewing.

Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Dr. Heavenly, Quad Webb, and Toya Bush-Harris are all back on board.

‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ alum Phaedra Parks joins the ladies as a full-time cast member alongside Lateasha Lunceford – the new wife of Dr. Gregory Lunceford, Quad’s ex-husband!

Want to know what the ladies are up to?

 Check out the sneak peek preview of ‘Married To Medicine’ episode 5 / season 10 below…

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Comic-actress Tiffany Haddish is looking to turn her pain into laughs after making headlines last week for yet another DUI arrest.

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After rocking WEtv ratings with their hit reality series ‘Brat Loves Judy,’ rapper Da Brat and wife Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart join forces to repeat the feat with the one-time spinoff ‘Brat Loves Judy: the Baby Special.’

Chronicling the journey to the birth of their son True Legend, the five-part special will not only give viewers a peek at some of the growing family’s most private moments through interviews (featuring the celebrity couples as well as those closest to them) but also with never-before-seen videos and much more.

“From changing dirty diapers, to breast pumping and middle of the night wake ups, we’ll witness a new side of the couple as they navigate motherhood,” the official plotline reads. “How will the added pressure and stress of a baby impact Brat and Judy’s relationship and work-life? Will they be able to navigate fame and family with a new baby?”

Ahead of its premiere on November 30, check out the official ‘Baby Special’ teaser below.

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Bad boys and girls unite for a war on Christmas in Disney’s 2023 original holiday film, ‘The Naughty Nine.’

Starring Academy Award-winning screen legend Danny Glover as “Santa,” ‘Nine’ tells the story of a group of kids who find out they’ve been placed on the “naughty list” so they band together to pull off a heist at the North Pole.

Starring Winslow Fegley, Anthony Joo, Imogen Cohen, Deric McCabe, Ayden Elijah, Camila Rodriguez, Madilyn Kellam,  Leonidas Castrounis, the Alberto Belli-directed movie premiered on Disney on November 22 and Disney+ on November 23.

Hop inside to catch a peek at the action before heading to the streamer to watch the festive flick in full.

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Tiffany Haddish has been arrested for DUI again.

Full story below…

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