As the age old adage goes, the show must go on and for FOX talker ‘The Real’ that’s exactly what’s happening.

Yesterday brought with it news Tamar Braxton had “mutually agreed” to part ways with the series on which she’d served as an anchor panelist since its 2013 launch.

Word on the curb is that she was fired, but at this junction it’s almost inconsequential. She won’t be back.

Given that the show remains a top priority for its network, it got us wondering: who could be a suitable replacement?

Say what folk will about Tamar, but it’s undeniable that she brought a certain spark that – whether loved or loathed – provoked a reaction.

Here are five names we feel could do the same with their own unique twist…

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Don Cheadle and Michael B. Jordan were among the gifted actors to join ‘Off Camera with Sam Jones’ to discuss the magic behind their performances on camera.

Released before Jordan begins work on Marvel’s ‘Black Panther‘, the conversations below make for an extremely insightful watch, offering fans access into the methods behind the actors’ creative madness.

Watch below…

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It’s officially curtains for Tamar Braxton‘s tenure on ‘The Real.’

Earlier today, news hit the wire that the outspoken singer and media personality had been let go from her panelist position on the daytime talker – a role she’s occupied since the show’s 2014 debut.

Now, the team behind the FOX hit have issued a statement.

Their words below…

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In a move few saw coming, reports suggest Tamar Braxton has been given her marching orders over at ‘The Real.’

Full story below…

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Supported by humour delivered by the rapper Jessica Dime, ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta‘s fifth season has swept up over 19 million views…before the airing of its season finale.

Good news for Joseline, Mama Dee and company after the jump…

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Fifth Harmony‘s Dinah has found a fan in DJ Mustard.

Sweet news below…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today, we return to 1993 to revisit Madonna‘s erotic thriller ‘Body of Evidence.’

Directed by Uli Edel, the movie tells the tale of a young woman named Rebecca Carlson who is charged with the murder of a wealthy man.

His cause of death? Erotic asphyxiation.

What happens when the lawyer enlisted to represent her in court finds himself trapped in her deep, dark and dirty web.

Watch, if you’re 18 or over, below…

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Drake‘s efforts to promote his new LP ‘VIEWS‘ haven’t gone unnoticed by Ellen DeGeneres.

How she responded? By inviting him to discuss the set on her talk show, doing so with a little help from ‘Suicide Squad’ player Jared Leto.

Hit the play button to catch Beyonce’s latest rival in articulate action after the jump…

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The Hollywood Reporter celebrates TV divadom on its latest cover.

‘Scandal’ star Kerry Washington sits frontline centre amidst a who’s who of the small screen.

Joining her as part of the slaying seven are Jennifer Lopez [‘Shades Of Blue’], Regina King [‘American Crime’], Sarah Paulson [‘American Horror Story’], Constance Zimmer [‘UnREAL’], Kirsten Dunst [‘Fargo’], and Julianna Margulies [‘The Good Wife’].

The feature celebrates actresses who are leading the charge in the realm of drama.

On newsstands now, peep more pics below…

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Anticipation for Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ movie swells with every passing day.

Now, following the character’s arrival in ‘Captain America: Civil War‘, movie lovers have searched far and wide for more on his backstory.

Find out how this is to thank for the good news Marvel is celebrating this week below…

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After years of diluted diversity, network television is beginning to embrace talent of all hues in a major way.

Following a slew of primetime pick-ups for the 2016/2017 TV season, FOX have unveiled their latest title ‘Shots Fired’ – starring Sanaa Lathan.

The “event series” centres on the aftermath of racially charged shootings in a small Southern town.

Putting a fresh twist on the race/gun violence debate, ‘Fired’ sees an African-American police officer kill an unarmed white college student, causing social chaos. Before the town has a chance to grapple with this tragedy, the neglected murder of an African-American teen is brought to light, re-opening wounds that threaten to tear the town apart.

Watch the powerful trailer below…

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HISTORY’s ‘Roots’ reboot received a Presidential endorsement yesterday when it was screened at the White House.

Fronted by Anika Noni Rose, the miniseries stars the rapper T.I., Anna Pacquin, Laurence Fishburne, Mekhi Phifer and the British actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers, all of whom signed up to tell the true story after it was first told in 1978.

More below…

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