Mishael Morgan and Leland B. Martin lead the cast of BET+’s gripping new crime drama ‘Sworn Justice: Taken Before Christmas.’

Taking a less merry, unconventional route for a holiday film, ‘Sworn’ sees a detective and her prosecutor boyfriend find out the hard way it’s not the most wonderful time of year as they suffer a kidnapping that forces them to follow the demands of a disguised “menacing voice” for survival.

The thriller, one of 12 yuletide titles for BET+’s 2023 slate, also stars Vivica A. Fox, Preacher Lawson, and Melyssa Ford.

Ahead of the November 16 premiere of ‘Sworn,’ see the official trailer inside.

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Check out Fantasia stunning on the cover of Variety‘s latest issue.

The GRAMMY winner graces the publication as promotion for ‘The Color Purple’ amplifies ahead of the musical’s US theatrical debut on December 25.

In tandem with a Victoria Stevens lensed shoot, the American Idol winner opened up about the process of transforming into the lead character Celie again after initially playing the role on Broadway in 2008.

Beyond the film, the 39-year-old waxed candid about her traumas and how she’s managed to overcome them.

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Marlon Wayans is renowned for keeping it candid about many corners of his life.

And, as he gears up for his next standup special, the funnyman has opened up about the transgender transition of one of his children.

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Fresh fuel has been poured on the flames that is the on-going drama between Keke Palmer and her embattled ex. Darius Jackson.

As reported, the media maven made headlines when she filed for sole custody of their 8-month old son Leodis and simultaneously filed a restraining order against Jackson – who she alleges abused her.

Palmer’s submitted documents included videos and screenshots of Jackson allegedly assaulting her physically.

Now, Jackson is providing his account – sparking fresh drama and additional context from Palmer’s mother Sharon.

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‘The Marvels’ is off to a slow start at the box office.

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‘Married To Medicine’ is back for its 10th season and according to the thermometer, the drama is scorching!

The popular Bravo series chronicles the lives of a group of ladies – some of whom work in the medical field and others who are married to those who do.

This instalment is already making for addictive viewing.

Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Dr. Heavenly, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Quad Webb, and Toya Bush-Harris are all back on board.

‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ alum Phaedra Parks joins the ladies as a full-time castmember alongside Lateasha Lunceford – the new wife of Dr. Gregory Lunceford, Quad’s ex-husband!

Want to know what the ladies are up to?

 Check out the sneak peek preview of ‘Married To Medicine’ episode 3 / season 10 below…

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days when the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because in the show’s eighth season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix and stirring up must-see TV. Newcomer Nneka Ihim has joined the ladies and causes an instant stir too.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 3 of season 8 below…

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ABC’s ‘The Rookie’ spinoff, ‘The Rookie: Feds,’ won’t be spinning on the network again thanks to a recently announced axing.

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In news that’s rocked headlines all day, KeKe Palmer is attempting to substantiate claims her ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson not only threatened to commit suicide if she left him but was also physically abusive during their relationship.

Asserting he hit her in front of their young child, Palmer’s taken things a step further by submitting photographic evidence as part of her plea for a restraining order.

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Fresh from filing for full custody of her eight-month-old son, Keke Palmer has filed a restraining order against his father, Darius Jackson. 

In explosive claims, the star says Jackson physically abused her “multiple times” over the course of their two year relationship.

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Keke Palmer is seeking full custody of her eight-month-old son with Darius Jackson. 

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In breaking news, the historic SAG-AFTRA strike that brought Hollywood to an unprecedented standstill is over.

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