The demise of the show ‘Star‘ came as troubling news to the many who supported the series, its stars and its leader Lee Daniels.

Today, he has promised to do right by those supporters by fighting to give the show the ending he believes it deserves.

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Per new reports, Nene Leakes has been suspended from the series for a number of episodes because she has been feuding with producers and camera staff.

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Barack and Michelle Obama have teamed up with Spotify to produce a wide range of informative podcasts.

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Beyonce sprung a surprise on longtime friend and collaborator Melina Matsoukas last night at the AFI Lifetime celebration for Denzel Washington.

Queen Bey presented the director with the Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal at the glitzy ceremony.

Her appearance, while unannounced and a shock for Matsoukas, was especially apt.

The pair have been working together since 2006 and have amassed quite the videography together – with one of their more recent outings being the widely praised ‘Formation’ visual.

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The latest season of ‘Black Mirror’ found its way to Netflix this week and has been met with generally positive reviews from the millions who call themselves fans.

Unfortunately, the wave of outstanding reviews it has earned finds itself forced to compete with rising criticism surrounding the episode ‘Striking Vipers’ which stars Nicole Beharie, Anthony Mackie and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

Worst season they keep trying to play black people with this gay agenda shit

— Baddies R Us (@_Baddies_r_us_) June 6, 2019

The first episode of black mirrors is blowin my mindddddddd, this some gay ass shit?

— thegirl. (@sunniebabyy) June 6, 2019

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Regina Hall and Emilia Clark caught up for an insightful conversation via Variety‘s ‘Actors on Actors’ platform.

There, the esteemed actresses discussed their careers, their favourite roles, the challenges they have faced in Hollywood and the magic they have made with help from their A List peers.

Emilia starred in the Fantasy series ‘Game of Thrones’ and is gearing up to enjoy life away from the show following its finale last month and Regina recently enjoyed fresh box office success with the movie ‘Little.’

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Aja Naomi King and Trai Byers have something magical up their sleeve.

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Lisa Vanderpump of ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ is said to have left the series after her cast mates blew the lid off a supposed attempt to humiliate fellow Housewife Dorit.

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In yet another dramatic turn in the Jussie Smollett narrative, it’s being reported that ‘Empire’ may be welcoming him back for its penultimate season.

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Octavia Spencer continues her cinematic omnipresence – this time in new movie ‘LUCE.’

Brought to the screen by Neon, the film is billed as a “smart psychological thriller that will leave audiences breathless.”

So what’s it about?

The story centers on Luce – a well achieving  high school athlete and award-winning debater. In many ways, he’s the apple of his adoptive parents eyes.

However, normality is turned on its head when his teacher (played by Spencer) discovers something shocking belonging to him. It sets off a chain of events that promises to leave jaws on the floor.

Head below to watch the first trailer for the Julius Onah directed movie ahead of its August 2nd release. Naomi Watts and Tim Roth also star.

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‘Shaft’ returns later this month.

And to drum up buzz for the Warner Bros release, the studio has unleashed an extended trailer.

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After years of teasing, the live-action remake of ‘The Lion King’ arrives in theaters next month.

And as its July 19th release draws rapidly closer, who better than Beyonce to crank anticipation into overdrive.

Moments ago, Queen Bey uncaged an all-new trailer of the Disney flick – one which gifts viewers the first glimpse of her character Nala in action. We also hear her speak too.

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