Mark those calendars because ‘Mortal Kombat’ the movie is coming heading to theaters and HBO Max this April.

And the first look trailer is here.

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Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o is a woman of many talents. Case in point her success with her debut picture book ‘Sulwe.’

A New York Times bestseller, the 2019 release shares a powerful narrative about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within.

Now a musical adaptation is heading to Netflix. 

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25 years after EMMY & Golden Globe Award-winning actress Glenn Close portrayed Cruelle de Vil (of ‘101 Dalmations’) in the iconic villainess’ first live action depiction, Disney’s unveiled the trailer to her origin story – the newest live action adaptation of one of their classic animated films.

Starring Academy Award winner Emma Stone as the titular character, ‘Cruella’ – set in London in the 1970’s – tells the tale of the fur loving fashionista’s early days and flair for fabrics, a love affair that eventually leads to mayhem and mischief as she steps to the dark side in pursuit of success.

Set for a May 28 theatrical release, look inside to see the first trailer:

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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 9 of season 5 below…

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With ‘Coming 2 America’ set for a regal premiere on March 5 on Amazon’s Prime Video, Eddie Murphy and the film’s cast are working the press trail.

Their latest stop is the March/April issue of ESSENCE – where the film’s stars takeover three covers.

Murphy features alongside Jermaine Fowler (who plays his son) and Arsenio Hall. He also poses it up beside daughter Bella Murphy – who also stars in the flick. Also stuns in a solo KiKi Layne cover.

Ahead of the return to Zamunda, head below for picks and quotes…

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ is renowned for making positive headlines for its advancement of images of the LGBTQIA community in the media sphere.

However, season 12 of the Emmy award-winning show was thrust into controversy thanks to contestant Sherry Pie – who sat down on the Tamron Hall Show to break his silence on his shocking acts.

The drag performer, whose real name is Joey Gugliemelli, made headlines after being disqualified from the competition in March 2020 after admitting to sexually exploiting several men. 

The drama surrounding his involvement with the show surfaced hours before the first episode aired.

It became apparent that Gugliemelli had posed as a fake casting director named Allison Mossie and bamboozled male acting hopefuls into sending money and revealing photos of themselves under the pretense of pitching them for roles.

More than a dozen men have stepped forward to identify themselves as victims of the abhorrent catfishing/sexual abusive scheme.

Gugliemelli has admitted all that he’s been accused of and sat down with Tamron Hall to discuss the situation in-depth. 

Watch the interview below…

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‘Basketball Wives’ has bounced back onto screens for its 9th season and is already proving to be a slam dunk.

This installment of the popular VH1 series brings with it the return of Shaunie O’Neal, Malaysia Pargo, Evelyn Lozada, Jackie Christie, Jennifer Williams, Kristen Scott, Ogom “OG” Chijindu, and Feby Torres.

Beyond navigating the complexities of the current global health crisis, the ladies will be seen dealing with unresolved fractures in their individual and collective relationships.

Next week sees the drama drummed up even more in episode 3 of season 9 (and beyond).

Check out a sneak peek preview before it airs below…

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 13th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its luster.

Already drenched in drama, the latest installment of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Kandi, Kenya, Porsha Cynthia, and newcomer Drew Sidora will be serving up on episode 10 / season 13?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out below…

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A new Britney Spears documentary could be on the way.

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‘Basketball Wives’ was once one of VH1’s highest rated programs, easily netting 1-2 million viewers per episode at the height of its popularity.

And though season 8 (which aired over 2019) saw the Shaunie O’Neal-produced show score some of its lowest ratings in its history, the season was still able to secure average viewership of at least 1 million.

Thanks to the hype that preceded the show’s season 9 kick off (February 9), many predicted the return of Malaysia Pargo, Evelyn Lozada, Jackie Christie, Jennifer Williams, Kristen Scott, Ogom “OG” Chijindu, and Feby Torres to screens would be a slam dunk on the ratings front.

Premiere figures reveal, however, the year that passed since the last time fans caught new episodes of ‘Basketball Wives’ may have worked to its detriment.

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With multiple #1 movies and musical endeavors to his credit, rapper-actor Ludacris is no stranger to cooking up hits on the Billboard charts or box office.  Yet if the trailer to his new Discovery+ show is to be believed, that’s where his talents stop.

His effort to change that comes courtesy of ‘Luda Can’t Cook’ – a one-hour TV special that shows him bringing the heat in the kitchen under the tutelage of James Beard Award-nominated chef, Meherwan Irani.

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Kandi Burruss has spoken up and out about the allegations leveled against her Xscape bandmate Tiny and husband T.I.

As reported, a woman named Sabrina Peterson took to social media to allege that the rapper held her at gunpoint and invited others to detail their alleged experiences.

15 women stepped forward with shocking allegations of drug-fuelled sex trafficking – with the alleged involvement of Tiny too.

In the time since T.I. has issued an impassioned denial and branded the allegations “egregiously appalling.”

Now, in the wake of production being paused on the couple’s VH1 show, Kandi addressed the matter during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live.

See what she had to say below…

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