Jussie Smollett is once again facing a stint behind bars after losing the appeal in his long-running hoax hate crime case.

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Congratulations are in order for Uzo Aduba!

For, the 3-time Emmy winner has welcomed her first child with husband Robert Sweeting. 

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Eyes will be glued to STARZ on Friday (December 1) for the highly anticipated return of ‘Power Book III‘ after a yearlong hiatus from screens, but before the crew takes over TV with their third season they’ve been greeted with news their time with the premium subscription network has been extended.

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After leaving viewers with a jaw-dropping season finale in October 2022, ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ shoots back to screens with its season 3 on December 1.

Delivering new episodes weekly on Fridays, the next installment of the critically acclaimed ‘Power‘ spinoff will continue to follow “Kanan Stark” (MeKai Curtis) as he attempts to rise in the ranks of the drug game while navigating a strained relationship with his mother/drug queenpin “Raquel” (Patina Miller).

Also starring London Brown, Malcolm Mays, Tony Danza, Wendell Pierce, Erika Woods, Omar Epps, Hailey Kilgore, Joey Bada$$, and more, hop inside to get your peek at the action before season 3 kicks off on Friday.

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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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