‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ has been under quite the spotlight of late, following  multiple accounts attesting to a “toxic” work environment.

Of note is that the host oft wasn’t presented as the central issue, but her alleged tolerance of the behaviors and aloofness of the reality of the show’s environment received heavy critique.

In a statement, DeGeneres promised changes and she’s delivering.

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Will Smith and Kevin Hart are joining forces to remake the classic 1987 Steve Martin and John Candy comedy, ‘Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.’

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It’s been five months since Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old African American woman from Louisville, KY, was shot and killed in her home by police officers who executed a no-knock search warrant that wasn’t issued for her in the first place.

To date, none of the policemen reportedly responsible (Metro Police Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, Officer Myles Cosgrove and former Officer Brett Hankison) have been arrested in connection to the incident.

Despite open letters and demands generated by the likes of celebrity figures Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Cardi B, Kerry Washington, and more (as we reported here), the powers-that-be have yet to issue any progress on putting any suspects behind bars.

To provide another nudge, six-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving is teaming with BET Her to shine a spotlight on the tragic event in a TV special.

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After five-drama filled seasons ‘Greenleaf’ recently reached its penultimate climax.

And while one chapter closes, another it set to begin following news that the popular OWN show has birthed a spin-off series.

Details have been kept under wraps. But now, creator Craig Wright is opening up about what folk can expect.

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Kylie Jenner‘s no stranger to accusations of cultural appropriation over the years, but even some of her staunchest defenders thought she took it too far after she reportedly took to Instagram recently to share a photo that was posted with the caption “brown skinned girl” (a reference to the popular Beyoncé song from her 2019 ‘Lion King: The Gift’ album).

As the criticism rolled in, the ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ star took to the outlet to clap back and confirm it was indeed fake.

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In an unlikely yet striking pairing, comedian Katt Williams has teamed with clothing brand  Supreme for a State of the Union meets stand-up themed commercial.

Sporting a colorful wig, the funnyman delivers punchlines but the tone is altogether more serious.

For, he delves into George Floyd and #BlackLivesMatter, the pandemic, and President Donald Trump (who he didn’t hold back).

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‘Space Jam’ is heading back to the screens led by NBA legend LeBron James. 

With ‘Black Panther’s Ryan Coogler on-board to produce and Don Cheadle also starring, the hotly anticipated follow-up to the 1996 original hits theaters in Summer 2021.

Filming on the flick (which is officially titled ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’) recently wrapped and audio from James’ closing speech to cast and crew has surfaced.

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Emotions ran high this weekend, as it brought with it what would have been Nipsey Hussle‘s 35th birthday.

The rapper was shot to death on March 31 2019 outside his Marathon Clothing retail store in Los Angeles, California. A man named Eric Holder has since been arrested and charged with his murder; he is currently awaiting trial.

Beyond leaving behind a legacy of music and activism, the late MC also left behind friends and family – including longtime partner Lauren London. 

In his honor, the actress shared an impassioned message to the father of their son Kross.

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‘The Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days where the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because, for the show’s fifth season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Candiace Dillard and Monique Samuels are all back in the mix.

Newcomer Wendy Osefo joins the ladies as a main-cast member too and she shakes things up accordingly.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 3 of season 5 below…

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Justin Simien (writer and director of Netflix’s ‘Dear White People’) challenges the notion of the standard of beauty with his forthcoming horror film, ‘Bad Hair.’

Arriving on Hulu October 23, the thought-provoking film stars Elle Lorraine as its central character, Anna, who hopes to rise through the ranks of a video TV show but is challenged by her boss (played by Vanessa Williams) who suggests she changes her hair to succeed.

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With critical acclaim for NBC’s new streaming service, Peacock, already soaring thanks to its ‘Saved by the Bell’ reboot (click here to see the trailer), the platform is resurrecting another 90’s teen-focal phenomenon:  ‘Clueless.’

However, its rebirth will be delivered with a twist.

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After scoring a television ratings home run with their Clark Sisters biopic (as we reported here), the set’s producers – Queen Latifah and Holly Carter – are reuniting to bring another faith-based film to the masses:  the biopic of Queen of Gospel Mahalia Jackson.

Not to be confused with the Jackson life story coming to Lifetime (as we reported here), the Latifah and Carter-produced rendition (which also sees Academy Award-winning Jamie Foxx sign on as producer) is headed to the big screen.

To portray the Gospel icon?  None other than 3x GRAMMY-winning soulstress Jill Scott.

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