As we reported here, prosecutor-turned-author Linda Fairstein was livid over how her involvement in the infamous Central Park Five case of the late 1980’s was depicted in Netflix’s award-winning mini-series, ‘When They See Us.’

Going on to become one of the streaming giant’s most critically acclaimed and most viewed offerings in its history, the Ava DuVernay-directed venture became so popular it caused Fairstein to be dismissed from a number of college boards, lose book deals, and more.

To combat the bad press, she penned an op-ed in the ‘Wall Street Journal’ to slam her portrayal in ‘When They See Us’ as ‘an outright fabrication’ (as we reported here).  Later, the 72-year-old took her complaints to court via a defamation lawsuit – a move’s that now prompted Netflix to clap back (via their legal representatives).

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After months of murmurs, Meagan Good is looking to silence critics who have long accused her of skin bleaching – a tactic of using creams or surgical procedures to lighten one’s complexion.

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Michael B. Jordan has found a creative to direct his new movie ‘Methusela.‘

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OWN have announced that a spin-off of megachurch drama ‘Greenleaf’ is in the works.

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Megan Thee Stallion has already raced to the top of charts with hits like ‘Savage’ and ‘Hot Girl Summer,’ but now the music industry’s leading hot girl is bringing her signature sizzle to the small screen courtesy of the forthcoming HBO Max venture, ‘Legendary.’

An unscripted ballroom reality show, the series follows competing vogue teams showcasing their moves and fashion for a panel of judges including Law Roach, ballroom legend Leiomy Maldonado, Jameela Jamil, and Megan Thee Stallion.

Executive produced by David Collins, Rob Eric and Michael Williams alongside Scout Productions, look inside for the first look trailer at the high octane dance action:

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Tamar Braxton is hot on the promo trail for new show ‘To Catch a Beautician’ and ‘The Breakfast Club’ was her latest stop.

Chatting it up with Charlamagne, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee, the star opened up about the series (which premieres May 25th on VH1), new music, #VERZUZ, quarantine life, and a whole lot more.

Ever candid, Ms. Braxton kept it 100 as always.

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The revered athlete Shad Gaspard is missing after going swimming with his son in Los Angeles.

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Wendy Williams is taking a break.

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Netflix is preparing season two of its hit series ‘The Politician.’

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President Obama offered a message of love, hope, power and building a dazzling new future in his address to the Class of 2020.

Shot from the home he shares with his family, the speech saw him acknowledge the trials and tribulations this year’s graduating class has faced and encouraged them to use the rapidly changing times to build a future he hopes will be much better than the past.

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As multi-talented stars go, few come as revered as Janelle Monáe.

Blazing a trail as an artist, she has racked up ample accolades for her impact on the music landscape.

Parallel to this has been a growing acting portfolio, which now adds Amazon’s ‘Homecoming.’

Monáe leads season 2 of the series, due on Prime Video this Friday (May 22nd).  

Promising a number of seismic twists and turns, she plays a tenacious woman who finds herself floating in a canoe, with no memory of how she got there or who she is. What ensues is an unmissable search for identity.

That Grape Juice‘s Patrick Buchanan sat down with Monáe, who opened up about the show, new music, navigating lockdown, and much more.

Watch our EXCLUSIVE interview with Janelle Monáe above.

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