100 days remain until audiences can see Jennifer Hudson transform into the legendary Aretha Franklin in the big-screen biopic ‘Respect.’

The MGM production hits theaters on August 11 and promises to be unmissable. A sentiment critics who’ve seen early cuts echo.

Directed by Liesl Tommy, the film leaves no stone unturned in its re-telling of one of music’s most fascinating lives.

As well as Hudson (who was hand-picked by Franklin to play the role), Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, and Mary J. Blige also star.

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‘Pose’ – with fan devastation in tow after learning the MJ Rodriguez-led show was set to strut across screens for a third and final season this spring – went to ratings battle Sunday (May 2) with a double whammy of a season 3 kickoff.

Marking its comeback with a two-episode showing, the groundbreaking FX series gave fans their first taste of Pray Tell, Ricky, Blanca, Angel, Elektra, and the girls since the wrap-up of season 2 in late August 2019.

As evinced by social media responses, the long-awaited return was showered with critical acclaim.  Refreshed Nielsen reports suggest that fanfare was reflected in ratings as well.

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Nick Cannon has conquered music charts, TV ratings, and the radio world as a frontman and producer over his storied career, but now the award-winning multi-hyphenate is ready to flex his skills on the big screen once again.

Filling out the all-star cast of the forthcoming action film, ‘The Misfits’ (led by Pierce Brosnan, Rami Jaber, Hermione Corfield, Jamie Chung, Mike Angelo, Tim Roth, and more), look inside to see Nick in action in the flick’s official trailer before it crashes into theaters June 11.

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‘Pose’ has danced into the hearts of millions with its powerful portrayal of the trans community and the ballroom scene of the 80s and 90s.

The Emmy-winning series will wave goodbye at the end of its freshly launched third season.

And while fans have been distraught ever since the news was announced, lead MJ Rodriguez (who plans Blanca Evangelista) says the show will “go out with a bang.”

She made the declaration in Entertainment Weekly‘s new Pride Issue, which she covers alongside the likes of Lil Nas X and Lena Waithe. 

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Will Smith made headlines this week when he stripped down to his bare essentials to bemoan the pounds he put on during the pandemic.

He said told fans he was “in the worst shape of my life.”

Well, he’s now revealed that he’ll be chronicling his snap-back in a new health and wellness show for YouTube Originals. 

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Safaree Samuels and Erica Mena have announced they are expecting their second child together.

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MTV is serving up some nostalgia.

For, their new series called ‘My Life On MTV’ will feature some of the biggest music stars and their iconic moments on the network.

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The ‘Black Panther’ sequel officially has a title.

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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 10 / season 8 below…

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Will Smith is holding his own feet to the fire when it comes to his fitness.

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Season 13 the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ has reached a climax, but before the penultimate curtain call viewers are being treated to an explosive 3-part reunion.

Andy Cohen presides over events as the ladies aim to bring closure to a number of the dramas that transpired over the course of the season.

Taped in New York, the action-packed special seed Porsha Williams, Kenya Moore, Kandi Burruss, Cynthia Bailey, and newcomers Drew Sidora and Latoya Ali hash out the highs, lows, and shade grenades of the Bravo reality hit’s latest installment.

They are joined by staple guests Marlo Hampton and Shamea Morton.

With the action underway, check out a sneak peek at part 3 before it airs…

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‘Pose’ has returned for its third and final season,

The Emmy-winning FX series, which spotlights the LGBTQ ballroom scene of the 80s and 90s, has been met with rapturous applause since its debut. And its swansong is proving a must-see.

With the captivating series having already covered such resonating ground, its creators Ryan Murphy and Steven Canals promise a deeper delving into the various challenges faced by Blanca, Electra, PrayTell, and Angel during ‘Pose’s penultimate run.

Check out a sneak peek preview of episode 3 before it airs below…

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