Tyson Beckford has admitted to pulling a gun out a dubious looking man who attempted to serve him with legal papers.

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Though her short life was stained with pain hidden from her fans, Aaliyah‘s legacy is one which inspires joy in any familiar with the work in music and movies.

Today, in honour of her said work, we dedicate today’s Retro Rewind to her performance in the action-crime thriller ‘Romeo Must Die.’

Grossing $91 million at the box office, the project stood as the star’s big screen endeavour and saw her join Jet Li to tell a story loosely based on the Italian tale ‘Romeo & Juliet.’

Ready to take a journey to the past?

Meet us in the year 2000, below…

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With production on Marvel‘s ‘Black Panther‘ underway, the pressure is on its actors to deliver performances which will set Hollywood alight when it premieres on February 16th 2018.

Like his cast-mates, Michael B. Jordan has taken this task earnestly and has taken to Instagram to reveal that he’s working on his physique just as hard as he is on his important role in the action release.

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Smash hit series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a titillating third season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor. Last season brought with it a countless list of shocking twists and the newest instalment is already delivering a whole lot more. 

It all makes for a riveting watch. And like millions, we’re all sorts of hooked hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 12 of season 3 – titled ‘Go Cry Somewhere Else’ below…

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‘Scandal’ is back!

Following a longer than planned hiatus (to accommodate Kerry Washington‘s pregnancy), the show picks up right where it left off – with fireworks!

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama promises (and is already delivering) many an explosive twist and turn for its sixth season. Election, anyone?!

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 3, titled ‘Fates Worse Than Death,’ below…

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Nas‘ life story is heading to BET…by way of a series.

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‘The Best Man Holiday’ creator Malcolm D. Lee has another smash on his hand.

Its name? ‘Girls Trip’, the hilarious new movie starring Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Regina Hall and Tiffany Haddish.

Set for takeoff on July 21st, the movie follows the ladies’ characters make their way towards a wild vacation filled with fun, frolics and spicy antics.

Where they’re heading?

The Essence Festival.

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Rihanna‘s clearly been bitten by the acting bug.

The Grammy-winning diva, who is set to share the big screen with seasoned actresses Sandra Bullock, Anne Hathaway and Cate Blanchett in the ‘Ocean’s 11’ remake titled ‘Ocean’s 8,’ is also tackling the small screen in a remake of another prized film:  ‘Psycho.’ 

Taking on the famous Janet Leigh role of “Marion Crane,” Riri has taken to the A&E drama ‘Bates Motel’ to show off her acting chops.  Curious to see how she fared?

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The African-American star Paris Jackson has found a friend and supporter in the brilliant Lee Daniels.

That’s right…she’s joined the cast of ‘Star.’

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Keke Palmer‘s legal feud with Trey Songz has reached ‘The View’.

It all kicked off when the star allegedly placed her in one of his music videos without her permission.

Now, after Songz sought to deny this was the case, he has learned that his problem with Palmer has been given a fresh pair of public legs thanks to a series of interviews she’s given to discuss it.

Her latest stop?

The aforementioned ‘View’.

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Oprah Winfrey is making a return to television.

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‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s viewers scored a surprising plot twist this season when Phaedra Parks claimed her cast-mates Kandi Burruss and Shamea Morton were engaged in a lesbian affair.

Alas, the twist also came as a surprise to Phaedra…as she didn’t know she was being filmed when she said it.

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