The popularity of award-winning author Demetria L. Lucas‘ 2014 book ‘Don’t Waste Your Pretty: The Go to-Guide for Making Smarter Decisions in Life & Love’ has inspired the TV One original film adaptation of the same name.

Starring GRAMMY-nominated singer Keri Hilson, ‘Greenleaf’ star Deborah Joy Winans, and more, the romantic comedy highlights the strength of friendship bonds after they are tested among a tightly knight group trying to sort out their respective complicated professional and romantic lives.

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In sweet news for fans of ‘Queen Sugar,’ OWN has announced that the popular drama has been renewed for a sixth season.

The development is of particular note because the commitment comes before the premiere of the Ava DuVernay show’s hotly anticipated fifth season – which premieres February 16.

Widely praised for its potently layered portrayal of an African-American family in the Deep South, the series follows the complicated lives of the Bordelon clan.

Led by stars Kofi Siriboe, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Bianca Lawson, and Rutina Wesley, ‘Sugar’ has also found favor for its purposeful use of female directors. Indeed, season five is entirely helmed three filmmakers: producing director Lauren Wolkstein, Lisa France and Cierra Glaude.

Check out the freshly unwrapped trailer below, where words from the forces behind the show also await…

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Cardi B is heading to the big screen in her first leading role.

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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 7 of season 5 below…

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As the age old adage goes, when one door closes another opens. Just ask Yvonne Orji!

For, fresh from the announcement that her HBO series ‘Insecure’ is set to end after its upcoming fifth season, it’s been revealed that Orji is heading to Disney+ for an exciting venture.

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When ‘Insecure’ returns for its fifth season, it’ll be a bittersweet outing for fans.

For, it’s been announced that the incoming instalment of the HBO hit will be its last.

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For the first time in the franchise’s history, stars from all of the ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ cities will unite for a special limited event series. 

Set to premiere February 8 at 8PM, ‘VH1 Family Reunion: Love & Hip Hop Edition’ congregates favortites from the show’s four branches for an outrageous action-packed gathering to celebrate #BlackJoy and resilience while creating new traditions.

A six-part series, the special will hone in on music, marriage, divorce, healing broken bonds, entrepreneurship and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Folk can also expect the colorful antics that have become part and parcel of the show’s DNA.

The cast includes Trina, Trick Daddy, Ray J, Yandy Smith, Mendeecees, Karlie Redd, Momma Dee, Fizz, Apryl Jones, Bambi, Erica Dixon, Paris Phillips, Scrappy,  Sierra Gates, and Yung Joc. There will also be special appearances from the likes of social justice leader Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne. 

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‘The Haves and the Have Nots’ is coming to an end, it has been announced.

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As Oscar buzz goes, few films have critics raving as much as ‘Judas And The Black Messiah.’

And, having been privy to an early screening of the movie ourselves, That Grape Juice is more than understanding of why.

Anchored by Daniel Kaluuya in the lead role, the gripping drama tells the life story of civil rights leader and Black Panther Party chairman Fred Hampton – 50 years after his assassination.

Following a release shuffle caused by the current global health crisis, the Shaka King production will hit theaters on February 12 and simultaneously stream on HBO Max for 31 days from then.

Aptly timed, given the burning spotlight on racial injustice, ‘Judas and the Black Messiah,’ features a star-studded cast toplined by the likes of Academy Award-nominee Kaluuya (as Hampton), Lakeith Stanfield (as his ‘Judas’ William O’Neal), Ashton Sanders, Algee Smith, Martin Sheen, and more.

Ryan Coogler (director of Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’) and Charles King serve as producers.

Ahead of its release, check out the freshly unleashed extended trailer below…

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While the world felt the devastation of Chadwick Boseman‘s death last August, the grief struck more personal for his wife Simone Ledward. 

During his time in the spotlight, the late ‘Black Panther’ star guarded his private life with vigour.

It did emerge shortly before his passing, however, that he and Ledward – who had been dating for many years – tied the knot in 2019.

Still, said privacy continued following Boseman death – which was the result of a four-year battle with colon cancer that the actor kept under wraps from most.

Ledward broke her silence last night at the Gotham Awards, where she gave salute to her husband while accepting the Tribute Award in his memory.

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Netflix‘s hit series ‘Bridgerton’ could be sticking around for some time.

Amid the massive success of the series, which follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and Duke of Hastings, Simon Bassett (Regé-Jean Page), the show’s creator Chris Van Dusen teased that there could be many more seasons to come.

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No stranger to cooking up hits on the Billboard charts over her illustrious career, ‘Come & Get It’ singer Selena Gomez gave the phrase new meaning when she unveiled the HBO Max original cooking series, ‘Selena + Chef,’ in August 2020.

Barely five months after its premiere, the singer-actress is already firing up its season 2.

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