Cynthia Bailey is ready for a fresh chapter.

As reported, the reality star announced her departure from the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ after eleven seasons and now she’s embracing new challenges.

Speaking alongside her husband Mike Hill at the Ebony Power 100 Gala, Bailey opened up to That Grape Juice‘s Shar Jossell about her reasons for leaving the Bravo hit, starring in ‘The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip,’ upcoming acting gigs, and much more.

Watch our EXCLUSIVE interview with the model-turned-mogul after the jump…

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Jennifer Hudson is staying busy.

For, the multi-talented diva is getting ready to dip her toes into the talk show pond.

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Will Smith is getting candid.

The famed actor is now opening up about his struggles with mental health issues in the trailer for his new weight-loss series, ‘The Best Shape of My Life.’

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After thrilling viewers with its October 22 kick off, Hallmark continues to make the season bright with its #CountdowntoChristmas campaign –  a loaded yuletide affair that will see them roll out 41 original holiday films leading up to Christmas.

The next flick to get the premiere treatment is the Jordin Sparks-led and executive produced ‘A Christmas Treasure.’ Directed by Michael Robison, ‘Treasure’ – which sees Michael Xavier play opposite the ‘American Idol’ alum – tells the tale of a writer who mulls over a big move to the Big Apple to further her career after opening a 100-year-old time capsule and finding her grandfather’s old journal.  The move would mean she would have to abandon her family’s local newspaper.

Ahead of its November 7 premiere, tuck inside to see its trailer and official preview clips. (more…)

Mahershala Ali takes the lead in Apple TV+‘s new movie ‘Swan Song.’ 

The Academy Award winner stars as Cameron – a doting father and husband, whose world is flipped off its axis when he’s diagnosed with a terminal illness.

His life is rocked further when his doctor (played by Glenn Close) proposes an alternative solution to help him protect his family from his grief. Yet, it’s not without its ramifications because, by taking certain actions, Cam risks rewriting the fate of those he holds nearest.

Directed by Benjamin Cleary and co-starring Naomie Harris as well as Awkwafina, ‘Swan Song’ tells a story of love and sacrifice, as well as the extremes one will go to for family.

Set to hit the streamer and select theaters on December 17, check out the first-look trailer below…

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Congratulations are in order for ‘Love & Hip-Hop Miami‘s Amara La Negra.

Because the singer/reality star has revealed that she is pregnant with twins.

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Nene Leakes may have been on the warpath following her exit from the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ but it appears she’s pivoting to more positive ground when it comes to the show.

As widely reported, the RHOA OG levelled several allegations of “discrimination” against key entities in the Housewives world and even teased legal action.

However, during a sit-down interview on The Real today, Nene articulated a much warmer stance.

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This Sunday brings with it the fiery first part of the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ season 6 reunion.

As the explosive trailer showcased, each of the Maryland mavens will have a lot to answer to – especially with no-nonsense guest Nicki Minaj taking the helm of a hotly anticipated segment.

However, it appears Gizelle Bryant will be in the hottest of seats when the reunion premieres on Bravo.

Ever outspoken about her fellow castmates, the star – who is widely considered one of the nucleases of the series – will see the tables turned on her when she’s forced to address her latest split from estranged husband Pastor Jamal Bryant.

In a scorching sneak peek, viewers see Gizelle put in quite the vice by host Andy Cohen as well as foes Wendy Osefo and Karen Huger.

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With the November 19 theatrical release of ‘King Richard’ nearing, expect to see much of its star Will Smith as well as tennis legends Serena Williams and Venus Williams (on whom the film is also based) blazing the promo trail in its support.  The latest bid in that vein came via a stunning spread in ‘Entertainment Weekly.’

Inside the publication’s pages, the Williams sisters dish on the process of making the movie, the journey to keep the tale authentic while protecting some aspects of their privacy, and praising Smith for his vision as well as portrayal of their father, Richard Williams.

“When we heard that Will wanted to do it, it was like, ‘Oh my God this movie is going to be the real deal.’ Whatever film he’s in, it’s the real deal. We got the sense of this is gonna be big, this is gonna be a serious film,” Venus shared.

Look inside to see what else they said and catch some snaps from the feature’s accompanying photo shoot.

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From Tracy Oliver, the writer of the 2017 blockbuster film ‘Girls Trip’ (Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett-Smith), comes the highly anticipated Amazon Prime comedy, ‘Harlem.’

Toplined by an all-female ensemble a la ‘Trip,’ ‘Harlem,’ set to premiere December 3, boasts the likes of Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Shoniqua Shandai, and Jerrie Johnson as its stars and tells the story of four 20-something-year-old Black best girlfriends working to thrive and survive in the mecca of Black American culture – Harlem.

Ahead of its premiere, see the trailer for the Oliver-produced, written, and created comedy inside:

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BET Studios has officially announced ‘KLUTCH Academy,’ its first original unscripted series.

Executive produced by renowned sports agent (and KLUTCH CEO) Rich Paul, the five-part documentary series provides a raw and unvarnished look into the basketball beginnings of six college players making a bid for professional careers.

Check out the trailer and additional details about what looks to be a slam dunk series below…

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