Tyrese is renown for being outspoken, but has he finally gone too far?

The singer/actor is fending off all sorts of shade following comments he made about Dwayne ‘The  Rock’ Johnson – his ‘Fast & Furious’ co-star.

What’s the drama all about? Find out below…

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Netflix has been praised for the part it continues to play in the fight for diverse programming today after announcing the birth of an African-American anime series starring Jaden Smith.

Its name? ‘Neo Yokio.’

Its creator? Ezra Koening of ‘Vampire Weekend.’

Good news below…

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The legendary director Spike Lee and the box office rocking creative Jordan Peele have teamed up to tell the true story of a black man who successfully became a member of the murderous and sadistic Ku Klux Klan.

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Good news alert!

Cartoon Network, the platform which has housed the hit children’s show The Powerpuff Girls since 1994, has introduced an African-American member to the crime-fighting force.

An awesome development below…

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As buzz goes, few can boast the volume surrounding ‘Mudbound.’

Already an early Oscar favorite and showered with praise at Sundance, the Dee Rees movie initially caught critics’ attention when Netflix won the broadcast rights – for $12.5 million.

So what’s it about?

A big-screen spin on Hillary Jordan’s 2009 novel of the same name, the story (which is set in 1946, after World War II) follows the fates of two drastically different families in Mississippi. The narrative is tied together by two celebrated soldiers from each unit.

Upon returning home from the war, their unexpected friendship sees tensions rise between their respective families.

Anchored by Jason Mitchell and Carey Mulligan, the flick also stars Mary J. Blige.

Ahead of its November 17th premiere, watch the gripping first trailer…

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Queen of Hip H0p Soul Mary J. Blige serves up regal fierce for the latest cover of ‘Variety.’ 

Taking to the publication to dish on her critically acclaimed new movie, ‘Mudbound’ (set for select theaters and Netflix premiere on November 17th), the singer/songwriter graced the pages alongside the movie’s co-stars, Dee Rees and Carey Mulligan.

The film – based on the Hillary Jordan novel of the same name – also stars Jason Clarke, Jason Mitchell, Garrett Hedlund, Rob Morgan, and Jonathan Banks.   Curious to see what this awesomely assembled crew came up with?

See the Netflix revealed trailer inside:

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian‘s family unit is expanding.

For, the couple are reportedly expecting their third child.

Full story below…

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Laverne Cox has found a friend and employer in Beyonce.

After revealing that they had been hard at work on a new project, Cox was elated to reveal that she is the new face of Ivy Park, Bey’s new clothing brand.

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Holiday maven Mariah Carey is bringing her special brand of festive to the animated movie arena.

As reported, Mimi’s classic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ is being spun into a cartoon film – voiced by Carey herself.

The flick, which features the iconic track together with a brand new song, arrives on DVD and Blu-Ray later this year. And to whet appetites, the diva has unwrapped a first look trailer.

Check it out after the jump…

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Mark those calendars because ‘Scandal’ is back for one last run.

Shonda Rhimes‘ political drama returns on October 7th and promises a colossal climax for Olivia Pope and co.

Season 6 ended in dramatic fashion and in many ways changed the landscape of the entire show. But it also wrapped leaving several questions to explore for its 7th and final season.

Ahead of its premiere, ABC have unleashed a titillating trailer…

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Disney has been accused of attempting to white wash their Guy Ritchie-led ‘Aladdin‘ reboot after creating and placing a brand new white character with no ties to the original movie and throwing him into the mix.

Why it now faces the threat of a boycott?

Full story below…

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Porsha Williams, the star of Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’, has revealed that she is to take to the stage for a ‘Two Can Play That Game’ remake alongside Vivica A. Fox.

Good news for the fan favourite below…

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