History books has seen the name Kirk Franklin associated with a lot of “firsts.”

Beyond being the first Gospel act to see an album go Platinum, he’s the first Gospel act to top Billboard’s R&B chart, break barriers on MTV, and so much more.  Now, with the help of former film industry exec Devon Franklin, the 49-year-old is set to be among the first acts of Faith to see a major studio back his biographical film.

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Kandi Burruss is disappointed in Phaedra Parks and would like the attorney to think long and hard about her actions.

‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ fans will remember that the former friends saw their once beautiful relationship end when Kandi accused Parks of fooling the public into believing that she was upset that her husband, Apollo Nida, was going to jail and claimed that she had been living in sin with a man nicknamed Mr. Chocolate.

Enraged, Parks and one of the show’s producers used Porsha Williams to spread a story which claimed Burruss engaged in date rape. Parks left the show shortly after.

Now Kandi is responding to remarks Phaedra made about her this month.

Read the remarks here and Kandi’s response below…

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‘Dear White People’ returns to Netflix for its third season (or Vol 3, as it’s been billed) on August 2nd. 

And alongside the main cast will be a number of special guest stars.

In an announcement made moments ago, it was revealed that Laverne Cox, Yvette Nicole Brown, Blair Underwood, Flava Flav, and the show’s creator Justin Simien will feature.

Check out a sizzle of their respective spots in season 3 below…

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‘Pose’ continues to strut from strength to strength in its seismic second season.

The Emmy-nominated FX series, which spotlights the LGBTQ ballroom scene of the 80s and 90s, has been met with rapturous applause since its debut and is earning it the more with its sophomore run.

Heading into this season, creators Ryan Murphy and Steven Canals promised a deeper delving into the various challenges faced by the likes Blanca, Electra, PrayTell, Angel, and co.

Ahead of the broadcast of the next episode (6), check out a preview below…

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Jennifer Lopez is renown for her unrivalled hustle, hence it’s fitting that her latest role sees her star in a movie named ‘Hustlers.’

Beyond taking on the lead role, J.Lo also executive produces the flick which follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who join forces to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients.

Inspired by Jessica Pressler‘s New York Magazine article ‘The Hustlers at Scores,’ the film is inspired by a real life story.

Joining La Lopez on her latest big screen outing are Cardi B, Constance Wu, Lizzo, Julia Stiles, and Lili Reinhart.

Ahead of its September 13th arrival, watch the first look trailer below…

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It’s that time of year again.

The 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards air September 22nd and will celebrate the titles and talents who’ve made the most marked impact.

As the top honor in television, all eyes are on which shows and stars have nabbed nominations in the show’s 71st year.

Well, wonder no more. Because the full list of nominations for the main categories have been unveiled. And there are huge looks for Beyonce‘s ‘Homecoming,’ ‘When They See Us,’ and ‘Pose.’

Find out who nabbed what below…

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Cameron Boyce‘s family are honouring his short but powerful life with an organisation designed to enrich the lives of the marginalised.

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Billy Porter of ‘Pose‘ sat down for an insightful conversation with his peers at The Hollywood Reporter’s Drama Actor’s Roundtable to promote the show and offer insight into the journey that led him into the show’s arms.

Also at the table? Richard Madden, Diego Luna, Stephan James & Hugh Grant.

How he feels about straight men playing gay characters?

Being black and gay and out came with a lot of unemployment. It’s a double layer, the layer of being a person of color in this industry then the layer of being a queen. Nobody can see you as anything else. If “flamboyant” wasn’t in the description of the character, no one would see me, ever, for anything,

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Calls have made been made for the FBI to investigate two of R. Kelly’s girlfriends as part of its look into his rape and abuse of young girls and women.

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‘The Lion King’ is taking its throne in China.

Released in the region one week ahead of its July 19th arrival worldwide, the live-action take on the Disney classic is pouncing in a major way.

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Two of R. Kelly‘s girlfriends have been evicted from the Trump Tower following his arrest.

Bad news for the ladies some believe helped the disgusting singer maintain his apparatus of abuse below…

Same with R.Kelly. Countless people helped him harm those children. His staff, his girlfriends, the kids' parents. Same with families who have a predator in their midst and keep it hush-hush while kids in the family are being abused. There are always complicit adults.

— Ishena Robinson (@ishenarobinson) February 22, 2019

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Ezekiel Elliott believes he is being extorted by a bodyguard he pushed in Las Vegas.

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