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This year ‘Like a Prayer‘ songbird called on the star of the Fox series ‘Empire‘ Terrence Howard to star in her visual for the single ‘Ghost Town.’

Months later she finds herself at the heart of legal drama that threatens to rock the hit series before it returns for a second season in a matter of hours.

What’s going on?

Double standards and domestic abuse below…

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CBS’ ‘The Good Wife’ has welcomed the actress/singer Vanessa Williams to its cast this year.

Why her character’s arrival on the show is set to spell trouble for those already in the dramatic mix?

A brilliant storyline below…

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Next month brings with it the season 3 premiere of ‘Being Mary Jane’ on BET.

If fireworks were lit at the end of the show’s sophomore run, they look set to pop all the way off this go round – based on a newly released trailer.

The titillating clip, which is a meaty three minutes, picks up after the crash which left viewers jaws ajar at the climax of its second season.

What happens to Mary Jane? How are those around her affected? What about their own dramas?

Answers await below. Gabrielle Union stars.

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The 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards aired last night and brought big wins for the likes of Viola Davis and Uzo Aduba.

As ever, all eyes were on who scored on the red carpet. And, let’s just say Urban Hollywood showed up and showed out.

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Check out stars such as Kerry Washington, Lady GaGa, Taraji P. Henson, and more style and profile as the arrived at the Microsoft Theater in LA below…

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The 67th Emmy Awards took place in the city of angels yesterday evening and welcomed stars from near and far to celebrate the best television had to offer in the last year.

Fortunately, this year’s winner list also celebrated the likes of Shonda Rhimes who have fronted the world’s quest for diversity on screen.

Who came out on top?

Find out below…

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Apple have tapped more top-tier talent to plug their new streaming service.

Following last night’s Primetime Emmy Awards, the omnipresent media force unveiled a hilarious new commercial starring Mary J. Blige, alongside actresses Taraji P. Henson and Kerry Washington.

In an era where rival services are flexing their roster of superstars as their main selling point, it’s cool to see Apple going in a different – and ultimately more inviting – direction.

Peep the TV spot after the jump…

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‘How To Get Away With Murder‘ actress Viola Davis is  now the first African-American actress to receive the Emmy award for ‘Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series’ after she earned the coveted gong during last night’s ceremony in Los Angeles.

Her groundbreaking win came before the series returns for a second season on September 24th and came accompanied by an acceptance speech that pays tribute to the African-American humanitarian Harriet Tubman.

Watch below…

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Binge-watchers rejoice! ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is now available to stream on Netflix.

All you need to know below!

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Meagan Good returns to the small screen tomorrow (Sept 21st) with the debut of ‘Minority Report’ on FOX.

Based on the international blockbuster film by executive producer Steven Spielberg and the first of his films to be adapted for television, ”Report’ chronicles the unlikely partnership between a man haunted by the future and a cop haunted by her past, as they race to stop the worst crimes of the year 2065 before they happen.

The project marks Good’s first foray back into network television after fronting the disaster that was 2013’s “Revenge / Scandal” mash-up ‘Deception.’

Will this outing prove more successful than the last? Time will tell. Pending then, peep an extended trailer for ‘Minority Report’ below…

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Lupita Nyong’o is Vogue Magazine‘s October cover star.

The Kenyan bred beauty nabbed an Oscar for her role in ’12 Years A Slave’ and has gone on to score endless endorsement deals as well as coveted spots in the new ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Jungle Book’ movies.

To warm up the masses up ahead of her the flicks, the actress strikes many a fierce pose in the American instalment of the fashion bible.

As always, Miss Nyong’o looks breathtaking.

View the vivacious shoot in full below…

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Seven days.

That’s how long fans of ‘Empire’ have to wait before the musical drama returns to FOX for its second season.

To plug the show’s hotly anticipated return, the lead cast cover the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter.

Serving fierce aplenty, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Trai Byers, Jussie Smollett, and Bryshere Gray style and profile a-front of the publication.

Needless to say, we’ll be tuned in come next Wednesday. Will you?

Click here to watch the extended season 2 trailer for ‘Empire.’

Your thoughts?

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For over 20 years, Mariah Carey has established herself as an integral part of the modern Christmas.

Indeed, following the blockbuster success of her 1994 hit ‘All I Want For Christmas’ and its housing album ‘Merry Christmas,’ the songbird’s contributions to the festive season have become iconic.

It’s little wonder why the 45-year-old is building on her affiliation with “the most wonderful time of the year.”

As reported, Carey has teamed with director friend Brett Ratner to shoot a new Holiday movie for the Hallmark channel.

Today, the curtain was drawn back and details + dates surrounding the project were revealed.

Full story below…

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