Tyra Banks successfully transitioned from supermodel to super-mogul. And her entrepreneurial drive shows no signs of slowing.

For, the star has inked a huge new deal with Universal Television.

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The African hair industry, according to several findings published in the last decade, is worth around $500 billion.

With this in mind, today’s Retro Rewind will celebrate the commercials of yesteryear which fuelled the general public’s interest in products born and bred for black hair.

Waiting below? A melanated walk down memory lane.

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Kanye West‘s inability to criticise Donald Trump has seen him score a fresh set of compliments from the troubled President.

West made his way to ‘Kimmel’ days ago and sought to defend his love for Trump but found himself unable to explain how he could continue to support him in spite of his horrific acts.

This, much to Donald’s delight.

His thoughts below…

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With highs that include chart-topping gospel and rap albums to lows that include legal woes and murder trials, Snoop Dogg’s story is certainly one comprised of its fair share of engaging and unexpected twists and turns.  That idea was easily the muse for the semi-biographical, recently announced ‘Redemption of a Dogg’ stage play written, produced, and directed award-winning playwright Je’caryous Johnson.

Chronicling the DoggFather’s “multi-faceted character as a gangsta rapper, family man and man of God,” the theatrical production – Snoop’s first – will also feature another well-known and (at times) controversial figure, Tamar Braxton.

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Election night 2016 serves as the backdrop and catalyst of a whirlwind romance in the highly anticipated Qasim Basir’s film, ‘A Boy. A Girl. A Dream.’

Starring Omari Hardwick (‘Power’), Meagan Good (‘Star’), and Jay Ellis (‘Insecure’), the movie – scheduled to hit theaters on September 14th via Samuel Goldwyn Films – has already won over critics and Sundance and is looking to do the same across the States.

Ahead of its arrival, look inside to peep the first official trailer…

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FX series ‘Pose’ has proven a hit thanks to its bold storytelling of the transgender ball-room scene in the 1980s and the eclectic characters that popularised it.

One of the most resonating is lead Blanca Evangelista – played by MJ Rodriguez. 

A key component of many scenes, one of the star’s most resonating was her performance of ‘Home’ alongside Billy Porter‘s character Pray Tell. 

Proving that her talents aren’t confined to cuts and edits, Rodriguez performed the song again live on One Take sessions – and nailed it!

Watch her stunning offering of the Stephanie Mills classic below…

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Michaela Coel‘s new project is on its way to the world in spectacular fashion!

Its name? ‘Black Earth Rising.’

Its plot? The fascinating tale of a girl who takes a journey into her dark past as she seeks to uncover the truth about her ties to the Rwandan civil war.

Creator Hugo Blick shared…

I was never quite sure exactly what this famous quote meant, but by following the fictional journey of a young black British woman on an epic and deeply personal quest to bring a Rwandan genocidaire to legal justice–now I do. And now I know just how crucial, difficult and terrifying that phrase can seem to anyone in pursuit, and denial, of international criminal justice.

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Issa Rae‘s ‘Insecure’ returns to HBO this Sunday.

Hotly anticipated, the third season of the show promises many a twist and turn for leads Rae and Molly (played Yvonne Orji).

Ahead of episode 1’s broadcast on Sunday, the series’ 33-year-old creator stopped by The Breakfast Club to discuss…everything.

Indeed, she of course chopped it up about the show, but also opened up about her mom’s response to its raciness, social media, how her life has changed, and much more.

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Idris Elba, the box-office storming actor who is of Ghanaian & Sierra Leonean descent, is reportedly gliding closer to becoming the next James Bond now that Daniel Craig is on the way out.

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The Caribbean actor Joivan Wade has earned a brilliant position in the DC Comics empire after beating thousands to become the character Cyborg.

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All roads lead to October 5th for Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper.

For, on the said date the formidable pair will make their hotly anticipated debut in big-screen musical ‘A Star Is Born.’ 

The third incarnation of the 1937 classic, the flick also marks Cooper’s directorial debut.

In this telling of the much-loved tale, his character Jackson Maine discovers an unknown yet talented singer named Ally (Gaga). As her career rockets, Jackson begins to realize that his best days may be behind him.

As palpable Oscar buzz grows, the duo are heating up the promotional streets and have landed a-front of Entertainment Weekly‘s latest issue – aptly the Fall Movie Preview edition.

Inside, the stars unveil stills from the movie everyone is talking about. Head below to check them out, where a clip of the anchors discussing the film also awaits…

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Omarosa has vowed to make the Trump administration suffer for ousting her from the Presidential palace!

By telling people close to her that she secretly recorded conversations with her former boss.

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