Sheryl Underwood has broken her silence on Sharon Osbourne‘s dramatic departure from The Talk.

As reported extensively, the 68-year-old fell foul of favor after rising to the defense of her friend Piers Morgan during a debate about racism centered on words the news anchor had made about Meghan Markle.

Osbourne’s fiery candor shocked her co-hosts and viewers alike. Notable was her remarks to Underwood, who she demanded not to cry because she was the one who should be upset.

The heated moment gave rise to a CBS investigation, which found that her behavior did not “align with our values for a respectful workplace.”

The star chose to leave on the same day.

Speaking on her podcast, 57-year-old Underwood addressed the incident and its aftermath.

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‘This Is Us’ season five is already proving to be the most gripping installment of the much-loved NBC drama yet.

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

Blended, complex, and the definition of layered, the relatives and their narrative remain as compelling as ever.

Before it airs, check out a preview of episode 13 of season 5 below…

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Spring is proving itself a controversial season for Claudia Jordan.

Just weeks after the actress/model/TV personality nabbed headlines for being slammed by the soon-to-be-ex-wife of comedian Gary Owens for her alleged involvement in end of their marriage, the 47-year-old is back in the court of public opinion for prematurely addressing the end of someone’s life.

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Nearly three years after making its Sundance Music Festival premiere,  Netflix has released the official trailer for the gripping drama, ‘Monster.’

Executive produced by Nas, John Legend, and Jeffrey Wright, the film follows the story of Steve Harmon (portrayed by Kelvin Harrison Jr.) – a Harlem honor student who’s fighting for his innocence and freedom at a turbulent trial after he was discovered at the scene of a robbery-turned-murder.

Leading a star-studded cast, Harrison Jr. is supported by ACADEMY and GRAMMY-award winning singer-actress Jennifer Hudson, EMMY and TONY-award winning actor Jeffrey Wright, EMMY Award-winning actor Jharrel Jerome, GRAMMY Award winner Nas,  Jennifer Ehle, Rakim ‘A$AP Rocky’ Mayers, Tim Blake Nelson, and John David Washington.

Ahead of its May 7 premiere, see the teaser to the Anthony Mandler-directed movie inside.

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LaToya Ali may have brought the drama to season 13 of the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ but it’s now clear there was even more going on off-screen.

Returning to her YouTube roots, the Canadian native sat down for an interview-style tell-all about her soon-to-be ex-husband Adam Ali.

Complications around the pair’s split allegedly were the cause for LaToya not being a peach-holder on the current installment of the Bravo hit.

In the explosive video, she admits she cheated on the father of her children and unpacks a narrative that alleges abuse and ill-treatment.

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‘Pose’ returns for its final dance on May 2.

The groundbreaking FX series – which spotlights the LGBTQ ballroom scene of the 80s and 90s – will be bowing out with an abbreviated third season and it promises to be unmissable.

An action-packed trailer has been unleashed giving viewers an insight into what they can expect from the penultimate chapters of Blanca, Electra, PrayTell, Angel, and co.

What are you waiting for? Check out the first look at ‘Pose’ season 3 below…

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From a tape to the top.

Kim Kardashian has unquestionably given new meaning to turning lemons into lemonade.

Because the star has put scandal in rearview and driven her way to billionaire status.

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The cameras are officially rolling on ABC‘s new music drama ‘Queens.’

As reported, the series – which stars Brandy, Eve, and a host of familiar names – centers on a group of female friends.

Once at the top of the charts as members of the Hip-Hop group the Nasty Btiches, viewers meet the ladies in their 40s – each with lives much less glamorous than in their heyday.

An opportunity arises for the band to regroup and reclaim their musical shine. But to do so, they’re tasked with juggling their anticipated comeback with new realities in their friendship and personal lives more broadly.

There’s no word yet on the premiere frame.

Still, head below for a flavor of what’s to come from the show, which also stars Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez.

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As we reported here, award-winning novelist Terry McMillan (famous for hit books ‘Getting to Happy,’ ‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back,’ and more) set the net alight in late 2020 when she confirmed rumored reports her book-turned-hit-film ‘Waiting to Exhale’ would be rebooted in commemoration of its 25th anniversary.

In the time since, two of the movie’s original characters – Loretta Devine and Angela Bassett – respectively reported interest in reprising their iconic roles roles.

Now, after ABC announced the updated edition of the story would land at its network as a TV series directed by Lee Daniels, McMillan is taking to press to reveal her vision for the series ahead of its premiere.

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It’s been nearly a year-and-a-half since fans of Epix’s breakout hit series, ‘Godfather of Harlem,’ bid the show’s freshman season adieu, but their patience for its return is finally being rewarded with the official sneak peek at season 2.

Picking up right where its cliffhanger predecessor ended, the 1960’s-set drama’s sophomore run sees Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) battling the New York crime families for control of the lucrative and murderous “French Connection.”  His ambition will see him not only make enemies of Italian crime bosses, but also law enforcement and even Malcolm X.

A masterful and poignant dramatization of how the crime underworld and civil rights movement intersected during the time period, look inside to see what you can expect from the show’s next swing at the ratings bat.

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Angela Simmons is back on the box and this time she’s telling her story on her terms.

The 33-year-old takes center stage in ‘Just Angela,’ which has launched on ApsireTV.

Candid and unfiltered, the show provides ample insight into the day-to-day of the star’s life and diverse hustle.

From spotlighting her business acumen by way of skincare company Simmons Beauty to navigating motherhood, ‘Just Angela’ celebrates the art of the hustle.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with Simmons, who opened up about the series and much more. Watch the interview above.

‘Just Angela’ airs Mondays at 9pm on AspireTV

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‘Married To Medicine’ is back for its 8th 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 magnetic viewing.

Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Dr. Heavenly, and Dr. Contessa Metcalfe are all back in the mix. They are joined by newcomer Anila Sajja.

Alums Lisa Nicole Cloud, Quad Webb, and Kari Wells all appear as Friends Of.

Want to know what the ladies are up to?

 Check out the sneak peek preview of ‘Married To Medicine’ episode 6 / season 8 below…

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