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‘Empire‘s Jussie Smollett is to be honoured by the NAACP Image Awards for his contributions to society.

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The talkshow circuit is ruthless, just ask Tyra Banks.

Today it has been confirmed that the model-turned-mogul’s new daytime talker ‘The FABLife’ has been axed by ABC after just one season on-air.

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Get ready to say “hellur” to Madea once again!

Tyler Perry‘s fictional alter-ego will back on the big screen later this year, Lionsgate have announced.

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How you doing?!

For Wendy Williams, the answer must be “pretty darn good.”

The media maven’s reign on the talk-show circuit won’t be easing up anytime soon. Because FOX have renewed the daytime series for another four years.

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Movie trailer alert!

Terrence Jenkins makes a romantic foray into film in the forthcoming release ‘The Perfect Match‘ directed by Billie Woodruff.

Joining him in the RomCom is Cassie Ventura, Donald Faison (‘Clueless’ & ‘Scrubs’) and Robert C. Riley who celebrate the release of its trailer before its 11th March 2016 due date.

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As widely reported, a row over race erupted following the nominee announcement of the 2016 Oscars.

Much to the dismay of cultural commentators, not one actor or actress of color garnered a nomination in any of the 20 slots available in the 4 main acting categories.

What’s more, in other categories, there was some yet not much in the way of ethnic diversity.

The episode has reached such intensity that it has forced the president of the Academy, Cheryl Boone Isaacs (a lady of color herself) to issue a statement.

Thankfully, it’s not a run of the mill series of words, it reads like an actual acknowledgement that change is more than needed. It’s necessary.

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Filmmaker Spike Lee wasn’t the only prominent African American in show business announcing his intent to boycott this year’s Academy Awards due to its lack of diversity amongst nominees. Actress Jada Pinkett Smith took to Facebook in a video (which can be viewed after the jump) to not only inform fans she will not be attending the February 28th ceremony, but to also encourage other actors of color to follow suit as the award show, for the second time in a row, has failed to acknowledge their cinematic achievements.

“Begging for acknowledgement, or even asking, diminishes dignity and diminishes power. And we are a dignified people, and we are powerful,” she said. “So let’s let the Academy do them, with all grace and love. And let’s do us, differently.” – Jada Pinkett Smith
Yet, while Smith’s candid video was mostly met with applause, there’s one actress who isn’t exactly on #teamBoycott – former ‘Fresh Prince’ actress Janet Hubert (best known as the ‘original Aunt Viv.’). Blasting the Smiths in a candid Facebook video of her own, Hubert alleged Jada’s call for boycott was hypocritical and ‘unnecessary.’
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After much speculation, last Fall saw Bravo officially announce the newest instalment of its Housewives franchise – ’The Real Housewives of Potomac.’

Based in the bespoke Maryland town, the series is particularly noteworthy because it’s the first series to feature a cast compromised of women of color since the debut of the Atlanta branch eight years ago.  

The gargantuan success NeNe Leakes and co have enjoyed with their show (which is the highest rated in the Housewives portfolio) meant comparisons would be plentiful and that the proverbial bar would be set sky-high. 

Now, with the premiere episode having aired last night, debate has turned to whether reality TV’s newest divas delivered. 

Of course, the length and breath of the season will bring with it the definitive answer. However, per the first taste, the signs are potently promising. And here’s why…

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An extended look at ‘Barbershop 3: The Next Cut’ is here!

Ice Cube, Cedric The Entertainer, Eve, and much of the cast from the first two instalments of the franchise are back for its third outing. This go round, though, they’ve recruited superstar rapper Nicki Minaj.

Onika will portray the character Draya, a sassy local hairstylist working at the barbershop.

Due to hit theaters on April 15th, it looks like light-hearted fun.

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Mark those calendars!

The ladies of Litchfield are back this summer for another scorching  season of ‘Orange Is The New Black.’

June 17th will see a new batch of episodes of the award-winning prison dramedy uncaged on Netflix.

With 2015’s third run earning polarizing reviews, can the show’s fourth outing redeem? The answer awaits soon. For now, though, check out the newly unwrapped teaser featuring favourites Piper, Crazy Eyes, Red, Mendoza, and more….

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Confusion currently encases Rihanna‘s ‘ANTI’ album campaign, but that hasn’t stopped the Bajan beauty from continuing to build her empire.

In the absence of any charting music, the 27-year-old has opted to flex her acting muscles – this time in Luc Besson‘s newest movie ‘Valérian and the City of a Thousand Planets.’

The star’s involvement with the flick (reportedly a prominent one) took her to France this week, where she has been shooting the Sci-Fi flick.

Little is known about the specifics of Rih’s role, but the film itself follows time-traveling agent Valerian, who is sent to investigate a galactic empire, along with his partner Laureline. Actor Clive Owen and Cara Delevingne are also set to star.

With shooting seemingly wrapped for the model, Besson has been gushing about her performance.

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Impressed by the Fox series ‘Scream Queens‘?

Good news….it’s been renewed for a second season.

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