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It’s official. Rita Ora will serve as host for VH1‘s revival of ‘America’s Next Top Model.’

The rumor mill had been all sorts of active in the week’s preceding today’s announcement. Yet, moments ago, not only did the network confirm Ora’s involvement they also revealed who’ll be joining her.

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Kid Cudi has found a friend in the game-changing creative that is Lee Daniels.

Fortunately, said friendship has seen Cudi secure a role in Daniels’ TV series ‘Empire.’

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It’s a wrap for Cynthia Bailey and Peter Thomas.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta couple are headed for divorce court — and per Peter he found out online.

In a bid to clear up the speculation, the Bar1 entrepreneur – whose antics have often skewed controversial – spilled his side to Wendy Williams.

During their lengthy sit-down, he revealed that – despite being separated for five months – he learned of his wife’s intentions to finalize their break-up…on E! News.

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Individually, Odell Beckham Jr and Drake reign supreme as leaders in their respective fields.

Together, they make for a scandal-free dynamic duo making major bank on the field and on the charts.

Keen to celebrate their brotherhood was GQ magazine who caught up with Beckham to discuss his ascent in NFL, his unique sense of style and the part he played in supporting his ‘Hotline Bling’ ringing sibling as he recorded his latest project ‘VIEWS.’

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It seems things are getting ‘real’ for Adrienne Bailon. The former 3LW member is being sued by her management. The sum? $200,000.

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Oprah‘s OWN continues to churn out imposing original content.

The latest piece of the network’s creative puzzle is a project named ‘Queen Sugar’, starring Rutina Wesley of HBO’s ‘True Blood.

Hit the play button below to peep its trailer and to read more about it!

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Before Michelle Obama waves goodbye to the White House, the First Lady seems keen to flaunt her more carefree side.

Not the only iconic female hoping to enjoy some of life’s smaller treats, Missy Elliott joins the Obama matriarch for an appearance on James Cordon’s Carpool Karaoke.

Cruising the streets of D.C, British comedian Cordon hosted the Illinois native in singing a string of songs, which included a rendition of Beyonce’s ‘Single Ladies’ and Stevie Wonder’s ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered.’

Turning up the heat for the latter half of the ride was Elliott, who brought wowed with  ‘Work It.’

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Social media’s healthy obsession with fitness hasn’t gone unnoticed by the world of TV.

Details on Dwayne Johnson‘s new venture and why it might spell trouble for Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s new series below…

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Welcome to another edition of The Screen Juice, the TGJ original feature launched to keep you in the loop with all things TV and Film related.

Who makes up the ingredients of today’s entertainment shake?

Jennifer Hudson and a few formidable pocket monsters.

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Idris Elba‘s pulling power at the box office ensures his pockets and diary are in tip top shape.

This month, the latter was filled with promotional spots he rocked to support his latest cinematic adventure ‘Star Trek: Beyond.’

The movie, which also stars Zoe Saldana, was completed with the help of a $185 million Paramount Pictures is keen to recoup swiftly.

How Elba is doing his part to help them do that? Launching a promotional campaign which saw him cross land and sea to support the project.

Catch the actor in action via several interviews shot within the last week below!

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Now that’s ‘Power.’

Starz are onto a ratings winner with 50 Cent‘s gritty drama and have today confirmed plans to commit to the show for the foreseeable.

Details on why the likes of Omari Hardwick and Naturi Naughton have cause to smile below…

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BET is on a mission to discover the next best thing in Hip-Hop.

Good news for unsigned lyricists below…

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