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.

Watch below…

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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.

Check out the interview after the jump…

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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.

Exciting news below…

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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.

Fantastic news below…

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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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Tichina Arnold and Cameron Boyce are readying the release of a brand new movie.

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‘Queen Sugar’ has proven a sweet success for OWN, so it’s little surprise that the network has renewed the gripping drama for a fourth season.

Details on today’s confirmation after the jump…

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While ‘Whitney,’ the first authorized documentary about the life of pop icon Whitney Houston, left jaws dropped from its recounts of the singer’s troubled dealings with drugs, rumored lesbian relationship, and tumultuous relationship with ex-husband/singer Bobby Brown, the most shocking allegation from the film came from the singer’s assistant who claim the ‘I Will Always Love You’ singer confided in her that she was molested as a child by her cousin, singer Dee Dee Warwick. The claim was substantiated by Houston’s brother, Gary, who claimed he too was a victim of Dee Dee’s advances.

Since those accusations came to light, Houston’s mother – Cissy – adamantly denied the claims in a lengthy statement (click here to read). Now, Dee Dee’s sister – the famed Dionne Warwick – has followed suit. In a recent sit down with Larry King, the ‘Walk on By’ hitmaker referred to the ‘evil’ allegations as ‘hogwash’ and ‘unforgivable.’

Before the interview airs in full on August 15^th, hear her fiery words in the preview seen below…

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Cop a gander of Issa Rae!

The actress, writer, and producer glows Godiva divadom in the newest issue of Ebony Magazine. 

And it’s apt timing.

Rae’s hit HBO series ‘Insecure’ returns for its hotly anticipated third season on August 12th, hence the star and her cast-mates are gearing up to hit the promotional trail hard.

Excitement is running high for the show’s latest run, following the Emmy nominations it nabbed last month and also due to the new cast dynamic in the wake of Jay Ellis‘ departure.

For now, though, head below to see Issa do her thing…

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Leona Lewis is heading down the aisle!

The 33-year-old ‘Bleeding Love’ belter is officially engaged to longtime beau Dennis Jauch.

Details below…

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