Survivor is one word fans of NeNe Leakes might use to describe her.

For, before she rose to Reality TV fame as the star of Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ the star fell into a physically abusive relationship.

Now, she is using her voice to advise women facing similar turmoil today.

Peep her advice for abused women on more on ‘Housewives’ below…

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Raven-Symone is against proposed plans to put the African-American abolitionist  on the 20 dollar bill, sharing her reasons during a new episode of ‘The View.’

Her view below…

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As we reported here, late Grammy-winning soulstress Amy Winehouse will see her troubled story told in a candid way via ‘Amy,’ a forthcoming tell-all documentary directed by Asif Kapadia.

Featuring “extensive unseen archive footage and previously unheard tracks” from the singer, the film – set to premiere in U.S. theaters on July 10th – will come nearly 4 years after her tragic death on July 23, 2011.

Tuck in below for your first peek at the documentary already winning thumbs ups from critics across the globe:

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The stars aligned at The Paley Center last night, arriving at the venue to celebrate ‘A Tribute To African-Americans In Television.’

There, the likes of Kerry Washington and Cicely Tyson rubbed shoulders as their achievements on the small screen were celebrated as they enjoy successful runs on ‘Scandal’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ respectively.

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Kenya Moore has been accused of faking another relationship.

Yes, after her first season on the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ saw her slammed by her on-screen boyfriend for hiring him to be just that, her recent time on Bravo’s ‘Millionaire Matchmaker’ has seen the word “liar” etched on her brand once again.

Bad news for Ms. Moore below…

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Brand Nene Leakes just keeps on growing!

As she continues to lead the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ to ratings glory the Reality TV royal has announced that she has inked a deal a game changing deal with Kim Kardashian!

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ABC is fast emerging as the network television hub for the revival Afro-American programming.

Indeed, with shows such as ‘Scandal,’ ‘Black-Ish,’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ dominating, it appears the channel is keen equalise the TV sphere by investing in more Black-led titles.

Case in point their latest pick-up ‘Uncle Buck.’

Anchored by Mike Epps and Nia Long, the series is based on the hit movie of the same name.

Uncle Buck (Epps) is a fun-loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. By happy coincidence, his nieces’ and nephew’s nanny has just quit and his brother and sister-in-law need his help. His unconventional personality just may make him the right fit for the family and they may be the answer to his problems, too.

Set to debut this Fall, the first trailer for the series has been released. Watch after the jump…

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Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Gray, and Trai Byers.

Three relatively unknown names…that is until ‘Empire’ exploded into a TV phenomenon earlier this year.

The handsome actors star as the Lyon brothers on the FOX smash, which returns to screens for a second season this Fall.

Continuing the promotion for the show (which – with its charting music component – makes it a legit a 360 machine), the talented young men cover the June 2015 issue of ESSENCE magazine.

As well as posing together, Smollett, Gray, and Byers each feature on their own solo editions too.

Check ’em out above and below…

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Jennifer Hudson and Brandy look like they’ll have some Grammy winning company on season 2 of FOX’s breakaway hit ‘Empire’ in the form of Alicia Keys and Lenny Kravitz.

Get the details below:

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Brandy‘s career has been sitting on top of the world of late thanks to a number of major moves.

Indeed, the Vocal Bible has made headlines in recent months after signing on to star in the Broadway adaptation of ‘Chicago’ and for landing her own BET sitcom called ‘Zoe Moon.’

Now, it would appear a role on music drama ‘Empire’ is on the cards for the songstress (who is also working on a new album).

After teasing involvement in the Lee Daniels drama earlier this month, the singer all but confirmed her recruitment by joining the cast at the FOX Upfront presentation today.

The press event, which is held to tout the shows on the 2015-2016 schedules, is typically only attended by the talent on the programming being promoted. And per the snaps above and below, a roll-call of ‘Empire’s stars populated every pic B-Rocka featured in; stars such as Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Jennifer Hudson, and Timbaland – who executive produces the music on the series.

Put simply, it’s highly unlikely Ms. Norwood was there for fun. Fingers crossed a formal  announcement is made soon.

Pending then, peep more pics after the jump…

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‘Empire’ is expanding for its second season. And in more ways than one.

Full story below…

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Flames to dust, lovers to friends, all good things must come to an end. And for FOX talent search ‘American Idol’ that end has been confirmed.

Details below…

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