In 1955, a group of white men burst into the home of 14-year-old Emmett Till, kidnapped him, tortured, mutilated and shot him and dumped him in the Tallahatchie River.

His “crime”?

Threatening a woman named Carolyn Bryant Donham.

This year, long after his murderers were found Not Guilty and the passing of his mother (above), Donham has something to confess.

“I made it up.”

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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 2, titled ‘Hardball,’ below…

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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 11 of season 3 – titled ‘Not Everything’s About Annalise’ below…

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If folk thought KeKe Palmer planned to keep quiet about her recent spat with Trey Songz, they’re all sorts of mistaken.

Because the singer-actress is not only continuing to talk, she revealed to Larry King that she’s gearing up to take legal action too.

Full story below…

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Vanity Fair captures the media’s move towards increased diversity on their 2nd annual Hollywood Portfolio cover.

Stars, both established and rising, aligned for the striking shot which was lensed by Anne Leibovitz. 

Included is Janelle Monae, who has received rave reviews for her roles in ‘Hidden Figures’ and ‘Moonlight’ (both of which received several Oscar nominations).

Also featured is Lupita Nyong’o, whose recent film ‘The Queen Of Katwe’ was critically acclaimed.

We were also elated to spot Aja Naomi King. For, beyond her work on ‘How To Get Away With Murder,’ she’s still managing to shine through the darkness that encased ‘The Birth Of A Nation’ – which she starred in last year alongside Nate Parker.

Peep the ladies close up’s after the jump…

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Jennifer Lopez is never at a loss for roles.

The eternal stage slayer leads a star-studded line-up of judges for new NBC show ‘World Of Dance.’

Set to debut later this Spring, the 10-episode series (which the singer is also executive producing) is billed as an unparalleled dance competition, where the winner will receive a life-altering grand prize of $1 million.

Ne-Yo, Derek Hough, and Jenna Dewan Tatum complete the panel for the show, which brings the world’s elite dancers together to compete in epic battles of artistry, precision and athleticism. Solo artists will do battle against against duos and crews in different styles of Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet and Ballroom.

Last night saw the faces of the show align in Los Angeles for the official launch event.

Peep more pics below…

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BET’s New Edition miniseries has set a new ratings record for the platform with help from the millions who tuned in to catch its stars (pictured above) in action.

Details below…

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Once considered to be the weakest link in the ‘Love & Hip Hop’ family on a storyline and ratings front, ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York‘ continues to be bolstered by the arrivals of the multi-hyphenate talent Cardi B and the rapper Remy Ma.

Fantastic news below…

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Viola Davis has set a historical new record via her latest Oscar nomination.

Good news below…

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Is there a double standard in Hollywood when it comes to race and sexual assault?

The answer to that question is yes.

That is, if you ask the thousands who have risen on social media to question Hollywood and the media’s reluctance to slam the actor Casey Affleck for his alleged assaults on women after derailing Nate Parker’s ‘Birth of a Nation’ in 2016.

Why so many are outraged at the industry, media and “feminists”?

Find out below…

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Missy Elliott is the latest name to sign on to hit FOX drama ‘STAR.’

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For a name as renown as Paris Jackson‘s, it’s ironic that very little is known about the actual person.

Thrust into the spotlight as the daughter of the most famous name in recent memory, Michael Jackson, the world’s knowledge of her is limited.

Indeed, during her 18 years, she’s spent her childhood in a mask, was the grieving daddy’s girl at the King of Pop’s funeral, and in 2013 was the teen who attempted suicide.

Now in a markedly better place, Paris is an aspiring model; one who is beginning to embrace a spotlight that she inherited rather than chased.

In a startlingly honest interview with Rolling Stone, she addresses a lengthy list of topics – including, but not limited to, her DNA, growing up at Neverland, her relationship with mother Debbie Rowe, her attempts at ending her life, and her drummer boyfriend. She also muses on her 50 plus tattoos, many of which are dedicated to her dad and one of which is of his late rival Prince.

It’s a long, yet riveting read. Check out the most resonating excerpts below…

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