Mark those calendars, because ‘Aladdin’ flies back onto the big screen on May 24th 2019!

And to whip up buzz, Disney have unleashed the first look trailer of the classic tale’s live-action remake.

Guy Ritchie serves as director for the blockbuster which stars newcomers Mena Massoud as Aladdin and Naomi Scott as Jasmine. Hollywood icon Will Smith is the flick’s biggest draw; he’s been tapped to appear as Genie. 

With the 1992 animation original grossing a colossal $500 million, expectations are naturally sky-high.

Will it deliver? Watch the trailer below and let us know what you think…

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‘Black Panther’ grossed a colossal $1.3 billion at the box office. As such, a sequel for the Marvel mega-hit was always a given.

And now production on the project has taken a giant leap forward.

For critically acclaimed director Ryan Coogler is officially back in the saddle.

More on the return to Wakanda after the jump…

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50 Cent and Kevin Hart have much to celebrate.

Find out how the moguls are making major moves in television after the bounce….

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As thespians go, few are as versatile as Taraji P. Henson.

For her latest role, the actress puts aside the comedic wit of Cookie and takes on the lead in Civil Rights drama ‘The Best Of Enemies.’

Set for release on April 5th 2019, the film follows as activist Ann Atwater (Henson)  faces off against C.P. Ellis, the Exalted Cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan (played by Sam Rockwell), in 1971 Durham, North Carolina over the issue of school integration.

Watch the first look trailer after the jump…

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The actor Dwayne Johnson is of mixed heritage.

Unfortunately for him, his strategic decision to portray racially ambiguous or non-black characters on screen have seen his plans to portray the iconic African-American character John Henry met with a wave of confusion.

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The athlete Mychal Kendricks is hard at work on a legal deal he hopes will escape the 25-year prison sentence he could be facing.

Full story below…

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Michelle Williams is bringing her love story to OWN on November 3rd.

As reported, the Destiny’s Child star and her fiancé Chad Johnson will form the focus of a candid new reality series – aptly titled ‘Chad Loves Michelle.’

Viewers will see first-hand how the couple adapt to changing tides in their lives, including moving to the same city, pre-marital counselling, fusing families, and Williams’ brave battle against depression.

With the show’s premiere drawing nearer, a first look trailer has been released. Check it out below…

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Nia Long, Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie have a story to tell.

Details below…

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Fans of the Bravo series ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac’ have criticised the handling of the sexual assault case the show faced now that one of its husbands, Michael Darby, has learned that he won’t face criminal charges after he was accused of violently groping a cameraman.

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LeBron James is ready to end his run as an athlete with style, grace and dignity…but not just yet.

In a televised conversation with his friend Drake, the amiable athlete and activist revealed that he intends to retire from basketball before he overstays his welcome and believes he will do so with the help of his honest & loyal social circle.

Watch below…

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Is this the face of a man who was mercilessly slapped with a chicken patty?

No, no it is not.

Details on the fake news story Bill Cosby was struck by below…

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Kevin Hart leads the impressive, all-star cast of ‘The Upside’ – the upcoming English adaptation of the French “dramedy,” ‘The Intouchables.’

Directed by Neil Burger, the film – which stars Bryan Cranston Aja Namoi King, and Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman – is set for a January 11th release courtesy of STX entertainment.

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The story follows two unlikely friends – an insanely wealthy, recently paralyzed billionaire and a young ex-convict who becomes the billionaire’s caregiver following his parol – as they experience life through their varying circumstances. Each character is thrust into a journey of self-discovery and learns a great deal about the nuances of life, dismantling misconceptions based on appearance, and appreciating the small things. 

See the official trailer inside:

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