Cop a gander of Kofi Siriboe!

The dapper actor covers the December/January issue of ESSENCE magazine.

2017 has been a year of major success for the rising star, who has received ample praise for his roles as Ralph Angel on hit OWN drama ‘Queen Sugar’ and Malik in summer smash ‘Girls Trip.’

The latter proved to be one of the year’s great successes, generating $130 million at the worldwide box office ($100 million of which was accrued domestically).

Needless to say, the future is looking all sorts of bright for the 23-year-old.

Check out a behind the scenes look at his full shoot below…

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Teyana Taylor has been on quite the winning streak since last year’s sizzling appearance in Kanye West’s ‘Fade’ video.

Indeed, she’s rocked many a stage, wracked up role after role (including ‘Hit The Floor’ and ‘Honey’) and has become a social media sensation.

It’s little wonder, then, why VH1 have tapped the star and her husband  Cleveland Cavaliers player Iman Shumpert to appear  in their own reality series.

Full details below…

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Zendaya is making a brilliant beeline for an Oscar with the creation of a groundbreaking new movie.

What it’s all about?

The true story of a white woman…who was actually black.

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Migos have little time for nonsense and ready to throw down with anybody who threatens to ruin their fun.

The latest Hip-Hop villain to feel their wrath? XXXTentacion, the rapper who was accused of violently assaulting his girlfriend with a pitchfork.

Full story on the beatdown he says he received from the ‘Versace’-sporting stars below…

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As the TV world braces itself for her foray into legal television Phaedra Parks stands at the centre of a story making the rounds in Black Hollywood.

What it is?

That she is seeing the actor Shemar Moore.

The dynamic duo made headlines when they locked lips during an appearance on ‘Watch What Happens Live’ and this week, as Parks is said to be gearing up to become the next Judge Judy, Moore has spilled more on what may be a very romantic matter.

His words below…

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When NFL star Colin Kaepernick took a knee to protest police brutality, few could have predicted the movement that would commence.

Countless others, from fellow sportsmen to singers, begun doing the same as a means of sharing the frustrations with the racial injustice in the US.

While countless praised Kaepernick’s efforts, there was blowback – some of which threatened his career.

However, he’s remained steadfast and for that reason GQ have bestowed upon him the honor of ‘Man Of The Year.’

Kaepernick has largely avoided media discussion about his actions, but tells GQ that he embraced this because he wants to “reclaim” the narrative of why he is protesting from the like of US president Donald Trump, who he believes is exploiting it to drum up division.

Peep the cover above and pics, clips below…

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back for its milestone 10th season. And despite a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest outing of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Nene, Kenya, Kandi, Cynthia, Porsha, and Sheree will be serving up on episode 3 / season 9?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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Tiffany Haddish made history this evening as the first Black female comedian to host Saturday Night Live. 

And the ‘Girls Trip’ breakout star sure seized the (long overdue) moment.

Starring in a slew of skits, the 37-year-old brought the funny and then some.

From the onset, she had the audience in her palm with her hilarious opening monologue and then proceeded on to star in almost every sketch of the night.

Watch all right here on TGJ after the jump…
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Sam Smith’s push for his long-awaited sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of It All,’ has seen him leave footprints on promo trails on both sides of the pond.

Stateside fans got to see him cover a host of magazines, hit ‘Ellen,’ and even drop by ‘SNL’ to deliver two show-stopping performances.  On this side of the pond, the Grammy winner was awarded his own BBC special (which aired November 9th).  Backed by the full BBC Concert orchestra, the 60-minute broadcast saw Smith croon out some of his biggest hits (‘Stay With Me,’ ‘Writing’s on the Wall,’ and more) while giving viewers tastes of new offerings found on his soon-to-be-#1 release ‘Thrill.’

Did you miss any of the action?  See highlights inside if you did:

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‘Scandal’ is back for its 7th and final season.

Over the years, the Kerry Washington led show has boasted some of the most dramatic twists and turns in TV history and its swan song promises even more.

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama looks set to go out with a bang. A consolation, no doubt, for having to

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 7, titled ‘Something Borrowed,’ below…

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ABC hit ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a firework filled-fourth season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor.

Last season brought with it a countless list of shocking twists (including a major death) and the newest instalment is already delivering a whole lot more.

It all makes for a riveting watch. And like millions, we’re all sorts of hooked hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 8 of season 4 – titled ‘Live. Live. Live’ below…

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Terry Crews has fired his Hollywood agency WME as it investigates allegations that he was assaulted by one of its senior staffers.

Bad news for the company below…

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