FOX are onto a winner with music drama ‘Empire’ and look set to make it the centrepiece of their newly announced primetime line-up.

As reported, Cookie and co will be back for a second season following the blockbuster ratings generated by the show’s first run. And if fans were worried about the wait until the season two premiere, they needn’t fret. For, despite just wrapping in March, the Lee Daniels production will be back later this year.

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Halle Berry is back for another round of extraterrestrial antics in CBS Sci-Fi hit ‘Extant.’

Produced by Steven Spielberg, the ambitious series chronicles the life of astronaut Molly Woods (Berry), who – despite being infertile – returns from a 13 month solo space expedition pregnant.

Season 2 of the series is due to descend onto the box on July 1st.

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It’s official. ‘Scandal’ will be back for a fifth run.

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by the award-winning actress Kerry Washington, has blazed back onto the small screen for a fourth outing.

We’ve been hooked, and by the looks of this season 4 /episode 22 teaser, Olivia Pope and co continue to serve up one corker of a season.

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Well, that didn’t take long.

Less than 24 hours after being confirmed, ‘Barbershop 3’s official cinema release date has been announced.

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Brandy sure knows how to juggle these jobs.

Fresh from announcing her new BET sitcom ‘Zoe Moon,’ the Vocal Bible is taking a brief break from recording her new studio album to play the role of Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway.

The stint, which kicked off last month and runs until June 21st, is being backed by a major promotional push, with the latest stop being on the ‘Meredith’ show today.

Sporting a stunning pixie cut, B-Rocka dished on her role, whether she’ll let her daughter join show-business, and the persistent rumors of her starring on ‘Empire.’

The latter was particularly interesting, as the Grammy winner revealed that she’s been out to lunch with its creator Lee Daniels. Discussing a role maybe?

Check out the interview below and let us know if you want to see Ms. Norwood on the FOX smash.

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Nene Leakes is booked to capacity. So much so that she – once again – is publicly mulling over leaving ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

During a promotional visit to our friends over at Arise 360 this week, the reality star revealed that she’s considering departing the Bravo hit due to the “negativity and bickering” from certain cast-mates such as Kenya Moore.

Watch Nene sound off in the hilarious interview below…

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After claiming the role Romeo Miller lost in ‘Chocolate City’ the actor Robert Ri’Chard has secured the lead spot in an original series this year.

Why his fans can expect to see a whole lot more of the 32-year-old this year?

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The Reality TV force that is Kenya Moore continues to make moves away from ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ this year, setting her sights on scripted ground with the launch of her own TV series ‘Life Twirls On.’

The show’s pilot was shot during the taping of the latest Housewives cycle and features appearances from fellow “wife” Cynthia Bailey and a storyline she hopes will see it picked up by a major network.

Will this troublemaking beauty twirl towards ratings TV glory or sink into the pits of pilot peasantry?

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July 12th marks the spot for the return of ‘Basketball Wives Los Angeles‘!

Yes, after an explosive third season, the show is to return to VH1 with new cast members, familiar faces and drama its producers undoubtedly hope will see it fare just as well as Bravo’s ‘Housewives’ offerings.

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ABC has revealed that it is to pull the plug on its hit series ‘Revenge‘ this year, cutting it loose after just four seasons.

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‘How To Get Away With Murder‘ player Viola Davis is to portray Harriet Tubman in a new HBO movie telling the story of the visionary’s life.

Blame Ebro reports:

A new Harriet Tubman movie is set to come out on HBO, with Kirk Ellis writing, Doug Ellin producing and Steven Spielberg’s Amblin TV involved in the new project, as well.  Oscar nominee and How to Get Away With Murder’s Viola Davis has been chosen (to play Tubman) for the project.

The movie is based on a book about Tubman’s life called, Bound for the Promised Land, written by historian Kate Clifford.  The American hero was born a slave, escaped, then through the Underground Railroad, (secret passage ways through the forest and safe houses) she helped more like 300 slaves run their way to freedom in the safe North, and later fought in the Civil War on the Union’s side.

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