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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.

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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.’

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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.

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Hollywood’s remake craze continues.

This time it’s Disney‘s classic cartoon ‘The Jungle Book’ that’s being re-imagined for modern audiences.

Set to hit theaters globally next year, the new incarnation of the film is a live-action affair and boasts jaw-dropping CGI visuals.

Joining the likes of Mowgli and Baloo the bear are actors Lupita Nyong’o and Idris Elba, who feature in the flick alongside Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, and Christopher Walken.

Drumming up anticipation, a trailer previewing the production has been unleashed! Check it out below…

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The success of Universal Picture‘s ‘Straight Outta Compton’ has reportedly caused the company to turn its attention to Def Jam Records‘ rise to the top.

Who, what, where and why?

Movie news below…

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Continuing their trend of high-profile biopics, Lifetime are reportedly gearing up to produce a new narrative based around the life of Grammy winning diva Toni Braxton.

Details below…

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The drama continues on ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood‘ this week thanks to storylines led by Teairra Mari, Milan Christopher and the firework that is Moniece Slaughter who is joined by ‘Love & Hip Hop New York’s Rich Dollaz.

Missed last night’s episode? Don’t worry about it for we’ve got you covered!

Press play to catch it after the jump!

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Urban reigns supreme once again at the US box office.

Screen Gems’ ‘The Perfect Guy’ (which stars Michael Early, Sanaa Lathan, and Morris Chestnut) has opened up at #1 on the Stateside tally after fending off competition from ‘The Visit.’

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Thank God It’s Thursday!

That’s what ABC will be hoping the masses say come September 24th when its Shondaland block of shows return from their summer hiatus. And for many, ‘Scandal’ is has folk most buzzed.

The Kerry Washington led drama is back for a fifth season, one which promises to switch up the established dynamics of the political drama.

Don’t believe us? Just watch….the newly unwrapped trailer below. And remember one word…divorce.

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