Kerry Washington plays a woman swept up into a storm of lies, danger, wickedness and deceit in ‘American Son’, a new Netflix release set for takeoff on November 1st.

The project originally stood as a play (co-produced by Shonda Rhimes,  Jada Pinkett Smith, Gabrielle Union, Nnamdi Asomugha and Steve Stoute) and was picked up by Netflix who have teamed up with Kerry to turn it into a thrilling TV movie.

What happens when a mother is forced to step inside a maze of deception to find her missing child?

‘American Son‘s trailer awaits your first look below…

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The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards aired live Sunday night (September 22) from its new network home, FOX, and while the move was trumpeted by the academy, ratings suggest viewers couldn’t have cared less.

Much like this year’s Oscars, the Emmys opted to go host-free and relied solely on a star-studded list of presenters to keep the show moving and deliver the punchlines.  Unknown to the ceremony at the time, their ratings would see them become the punchline.

Ringing in their lowest numbers to date, this year’s figure goes down in history as the first time in history viewership dipped below 7 million.

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No stranger to superhero films, Michael B. Jordan plays double duty in the forthcoming Netflix movie ‘Raising Dion.’  Acting as the flick’s producer and featured actor, Jordan portrays the father of a young boy who is developing superhuman powers (telekinesis and teleportation to name a few).  As those powers increase, so does interest from shady government organizations and entities.

Centered around the child’s mother (portrayed by Alisha Wainwright) and her quest to keep him safe from the dangers that await, the lengths she goes through to protect him prove that a mother’s love may be the strongest superpower of all.

Look inside for the film’s first gripping trailer:

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It’s been 6 long years since ‘Frozen’-mania swept the nation but now, as a newly unveiled trailer reveals, Elsa and the gang are coming back for a redo.

Picking up just where the original left off, the movie – which hits theaters on November 22nd – promises to give a bit of backstory on Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa’s (Idina Menzel) childhood in the enchanted forest.

A surefire way to complete Disney’s already colossal year of blockbusters, look inside for your first peek at round 2 of ‘Frozen’: (more…)

Oprah Winfrey is a keen promoter of well-being, but during a visit to the Ellen show today she revealed that her own health had been in a dangerous place.

After exchanging warm smiles and pleasantries with her neighbour, the media mogul revealed she was suffering from a condition that caused colossal concern for her doctors.

Details below…

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For many, season 4 of ‘The Real Housewives Of Potomac’ has proven to be its breakout season!

A ratings success, the Bravo show has proven increasingly popular during its latest outing – thanks largely to its super juicy story arcs.

This Sunday sees the final part of the season 4 reunion special air, with the ladies addressing a number of hyper hot topics.

Per the newly unleashed trailer, the fireworks fly far, wide, and high between Karen, Ashley, Gizelle, Robyn, Monique, and Candiace. On the hot seat in earnest is Michael Darby, who made headlines after accusations by a male cameraman went viral.

Check out the latest RHOP reunion preview below…

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At 50-years-old, Billy Porter‘s success narrative continues to prove his age “aint nothing but a number.”

Evidence of this could be found at the 71st Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 22) when the ‘Pose’ star walked away with the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as ballroom emcee Pray Tell on the FX series.  Making him the first openly gay Black man in history to nab the honor, Porter made sure the audience knew it was one he didn’t take lightly.

“It took many years of vomiting up all the filth that I had been taught about myself, and half-believed, before I was able walk on the earth as though I had a right to be here,” Porter said, quoting James Baldwin. “I have the right, you have the right ― we all have the right!” 

Look below to see his acceptance speech in full:

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The 2019 Emmy Awards certainly provided many-a-notable moment courtesy of the host of television stars who took to the stage to be honored.

Now, after upsets, heart-warming accepting speeches, and jaw-dropping fashion ensembles, see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

A full winners list awaits below:

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Jharrel Jerome‘s won an Emmy for “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie” for his portrayal of Korey Wise in the Ava Duvernay-directed Netflix mini-series ‘When They See Us.’

Based on the real life events surrounding the 1988 Central park jogger case that saw five men of color falsely prosecuted for charges related to sexual assault, Jerome’s performance in the four part streaming event was lauded by critics and viewers alike.

Now, the Emmy academy have echoed those sentiments.

Besting fellow nominees Mahershala Ali (True Detective), Benicio Del Toro (Escape at Dannemora), Hugh Grant (A Very English Scandal), Jared Harris (Chernobyl), Sam Rockwell (Fosse/Verdon) on Sunday’s awards show (September 22), Jerome – at just 21-years-old – becomes the youngest Black actor in the ceremony’s history to nab the trophy.

See his acceptance speech inside:

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Black Hollywood showed up and out for  TV’s biggest night – the 71st annual Primetime Emmy Awards (which aired live tonight from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater).

Host-less this year, the FOX-showing celebrates the excellent efforts of some of TV’s best and brightest, in front of and behind the lens.  Before the telecast began handing out its coveted trophies, some of the night’s most talked about moments had already happened on the red carpet.

See all the fashion hits and misses inside…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the original TGJ feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious past.

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Lovie Simone has joined Blumhouse‘s remake of ‘The Craft.’

Casting news below…

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