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The American football player/ ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Kordell Stewart has learned that a visual of him exposing his bare bottom during a Facetime session with a male lover has surfaced online.

The only problem?

It wasn’t him.

Follow us on a confusing journey below…

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January 28th brings with it the premiere Lifetime‘s original movie ‘Love On The 10th Date.’

Anchored by Megan Good, the romantic comedy boasts an ensemble cast comprised of notable names such as Kelly Rowland, Keri Hilson, and Brandon T. Jackson.

Written and directed by Nzingha Stewart, the two-hour film follows four friends on their journey to scoring the coveted 10th date, aka the date that symbolizes the moment that a man finally feels committed to being in a relationship.

Good stars as Gabby who, along with her friends Nell (Stewart), Billie (Hilson), and Margot (Rowland), is an ambitious career woman working at an upscale website run by Cat Deeley’s Maureen in LA. Navigating marital issues, work-life balance, and pesky exes, the quad struggle to juggle the highs and lows of modern dating.

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Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2016 brought with it some of modern entertainment’s most memorable moments.

As the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on 31 moments that rocked – and to some degree shaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Next, we remember how the Academy Awards forgot to nominate actors of color for its 2016 class:

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Issa Rae and Donald Glover have teamed up with ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ to have an ‘Epic Conversation on Creativity.’

Joined by ‘Hamilton’ creator Lin-Manuel Miranda as well as Damien Chazelle, the creative pair engaged in the conversation as their TV shows ‘Insecure‘ and ‘Atlanta‘ continue to soar on their respective platforms.

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The lyricist/entrepreneur Kandi Burruss is to usher a new generation of African-American businesswomen into the entertainment industry with the series ‘Queen Boss.’

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In honour of her contribution to the arts and efforts to enhance diversity in Hollywood, Viola Davis is to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back for its 9th season. And despite almost a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest outing of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Phaedra, Kenya, Kandi, Cynthia, Porsha, and Sheree will be serving up on episode 8 / season 9?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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K. Michelle’s ‘My Life’ reality series returned to VH1 yesterday evening to kick off its very last season on the platform.

Details below…

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With hit series ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Scandal,’ ‘Private Practice,’ ‘How To Get Away With Murder,’ and more under her belt, it’s pretty safe to say writer, author, and producer Shonda Rhimes knows a thing or two about penning hits for the small screen.

Now, the award-winning creator is looking to share some of her best kept tips and tricks with a legion of aspiring television writers.

Keen to pen your way to the next big hit for the big or small screen?  What Shonda’s serving may be just what you need:

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Serena Williams and Common joined forces to engage in a though-provoking conversation for ESPN’s ‘Undefeated In-Depth.’

Released today, their “interview” was shot to offer fans of the pair fresh insight into their lives, world view and the experiences which shaped them.

Speaking frankly about the racism she’s faced during her career, Williams also revealed that she was aware of the pressure she  faced to represent the African-American community on the world stage.

That isn’t all.

Hit the play button to catch the must-see conversation and its gripping talking points below…

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2016 saw ‘The Good Wife’ bow out in fittingly dramatic fashion.

And thankfully for fans missing the hit legal drama, the story continues with CBS‘ official spin-off ‘The Good Fight.’

Set to debut in February, the series focusses on popular character Dianne Lockhart (played stellarly by Christine Baranski).

Picking up a year after the events of May’s curtain call, the show sees Diane forced to start over at one of Chicago’s top law firms after a huge financial scam wiped out her entire savings.

She joins fellow ‘Good Wife’er Lucca Quinn (played by Cush Jumbo) at the company and embarks on a whole new rollercoaster.

Peep the first look trailer below…

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WGN America’s lauded drama ‘Underground’ sets its eyes on a return in 2017.

Season 2 of the period drama promises to feature more action, twists, and guest stars, including the show’s executive producer John Legend who will play the role of abolitionist Frederick Douglas.

In its inaugural season finale, we learned the imperfect fate of the series central characters.

After a staged robbery, Noah was seized back into captivity, while Rosalee, Boo, and Cato escaped. Apart from the Macon 7, the queen of cunning, Ernestine was sold after disguising Tom Macon’s death as a suicide. The curtains close as a renewed Rosalee befriends Harriet Tubman.

What does season 2 have in store? Mosey below to see the ‘Underground’ teaser. (more…)

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