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The second part of ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s latest TV special will air on VH1 tomorrow evening and shed more light on the events that have taken place since shooting wrapped on its latest season earlier this year.

Named ‘Exposed & Unfiltered‘, the special sees cast mates broken up into small groups and interviewed about the show (currently in its fifth season) before fans learn that a number of them won’t be returning for its sixth cycle.

Teaser below…

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NeNe Leakes’ run on ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’ solidified her status as one of NBC’s go-to girls for ratings.

Also home to ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘ (the show in which she rode to fame on nine years ago) the company rejoiced when her on-camera interactions with Donald Trump and her rival Star Jones propelled its viewing figures over the 8 million mark on several occasions.

Now, as he seeks to become the leader of the free world , Trump summons Leakes’ star power with hopes that it will help him push the African-American electorate in his direction.

Details below…

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Rihanna’s venture into the world of fashion continues. The latest figure endorsing Puma’s newest creative? Naomi Campbell.

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Enough is enough.

This is what a who’s who of Black Hollywood are saying in unison following the recent deaths of unarmed Afro-Americans at the hands of police officers.

Beyond the spotlighted passings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castille, the issue is one that is continually debated in the US.

Declaring that the time for action is now, names such as Michael Ealy, Tika Sumpter, Cedric The Entertainer, and Beyonce‘s mother Tina Knowles-Lawson appear in the powerful campaign.

More on the movement, which is being spearheaded by Steve Jones, below…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s entertaining past. Today, we honour the groundbreaking dance force that is Wade Robson, the star of the hit TV series ‘The Wade Robson Project.’

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Mentored by the late Michael Jackson as a child, Robson rose to become one of Pop’s most sought-after choreographers after building moves for ‘NSync (‘Pop’) and Britney Spears (‘Slave 4 U.‘)

How the Australian creative was thanked for his services to Pop? ‘The Wade Robson Project’, an MTV show in which up and coming dancers would compete for a $100,000 cash prize and the chance to follow in his acclaimed footsteps.

Ready to reunite with Robson and his eight-count hitting hopefuls?

Watch below…

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Shonda Rhimes and Jesse Williams extended their creative union beyond the realm of ‘Grey’s Anatomy‘ to build ‘America Divided’, a moving Epix documentary series.

The docu-series, which Rhimes is producing, shines an uncomfortable yet necessary light on inequality within in education, housing, healthcare, labor, criminal justice and the political system via eight stories fronted by celebrity correspondents.

It premieres on September 30th.

Watch its teasers below…

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Lyrica Anderson & Safaree Samuels join the sun-kissed fray that is ‘Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood’ for its third season much to the delight of their swelling respective fan bases.

Leading this season is Ray J (above) who finds himself in troubled waters following remarks made by his former lover Moniece Slaughter and the feud it causes with his current girlfriend Princess Love.

That isn’t all.

What else is going down in the city of angels?

Peep ‘Hollywood’s insane trailer below…

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Jaden Smith‘s role on the show ‘The Get Down’ is to thank for the interview he delivered on the ‘Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.’

There, the free-thinking 18-year-old showcased his comedic side during a conversation which began on the top of vacations and ended with alien conspiracy theories.

It made for an interesting watch, especially as it aired days after his father Will Smith took to the same platform to promote his new movie ‘Suicide Squad.’

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His contributions to Nicki Minaj‘s career sees Safaree Samuels stand as one of Hip-Hop’s more gifted yet undervalued contributors.

Unfortunately, the demise of his relationship with the ‘Empire’ building performer has seen him forced to venture out into the world of music to make a name for himself away from her hot pink shadow.

Where his journey has taken him? ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’, the Reality TV soap opera in which he play the boyfriend of a character named…Nikki.

August 15th 2016 marks the spot for its release.

Fortunately, or unfortunately, fans can catch the promising entertainer in dramatic action via a brand new teaser waiting to be spun below.

Music and menage e trois’ below…

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Before the rise of the Vine and Instagram superstar, YouTube served as the platform of choice for young creatives hoping secure likes and laughs for the art.

Leading the way for the likes of Bretman Rock was the likes of outrageously hilarious and original Qaadir Howard and Branden Miller.

This year, the latter sees her star rise to household name levels after a character he created over a decade ago, Joanne Prada, found notoriety via Instagram.

Unfamiliar with the character?

Hit the play button below to meet Prada (also known as Joanne the Scammer) in ‘Positive Life Choices with Joanne the Scammer.’

Laugh out loud…

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A live-action TV series following the adventurous lives of African female warriors is being developed by one of the minds behind the TV series ‘NCIS.’

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Tennis ace Serena Williams serves a generous helping of slay on the cover of SELF Magazine. 

Gracing the publication’s September issue, the sports wonder woman is celebrated for racking up almost two decades of dominance. Her most recent win came at this year’s Wimbledon.

After winning every major championship in her field, Williams will head to Rio this month to compete for her fifth gold medal at the 2016 Olympics. 

Pending then, peep her performance in the video for Beyonce‘s latest song ‘Sorry’

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