As a solo act and as a member of the chart-topping musical group Danity Kane, Dawn Richard has already proven herself quite the talent on the dancing, singing, and songwriting fronts.  Now, the much-lauded songstress is looking to see some of that critical acclaim aimed at her theatrical endeavors.

After years of smaller roles a-front a few television and movie ventures, Richard’s been cast as the lead in Jean Claude LaMarre‘s erotic-romance thriller, ‘Kinky.’  The film, reminiscent of ’50 Shades of Grey,’ will see her share top billing with Robert Ri’Chard and also features a supporting cast of acting vets Vivica A. Fox, Darrin Henson, and more.

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Since we haven’t seen the “I was hacked” tweet yet from Safaree Samuels official Twitter account, it’s safe to say it was indeed he who lent a heartfelt message to Grammy-nominated rapstress Nicki Minaj, his ex of 12 years.  Taking to the platform to express his baby fever, the rapper/producer stated:

The message set Twitter alight and incited a polarizing argument amongst his and her followers.  While some rooted for the duo to rekindle their longtime romance, others weren’t exactly supportive.

As of time reported, Minaj has not responded.

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TV One are looking to make a splash in the daytime talk arena.

Today the network announced the launch of a multi-day panel show named ‘Sister Circle’ – and a features a few familiar faces.

Should ‘The View,’ ‘The Real,’ and ‘Wendy Williams’ be worried?

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Branden Miller, the brains behind the crass and cantankerous comedy gem Joanne the Scammer, has revealed that he has found a friend in Netflix.

During a recent interview the actor revealed that after watching the character blossom online for over decade (he got his start as one of YouTube‘s first influencers) he has now caught the support of the streaming platform.

Via ‘Unicorn’:

Miller told Janet Mock on the podcast that “someone from Netflix” was currently writing the show. The show’s exact format is still somewhat hazy, with Miller admitting, “I can’t even speak that far ahead because I don’t even know.”

Miller added: “If you know Joanne on Instagram, there are little snippets of her life” in which Joanne appears “right in the middle of a scam. So I’m capturing that. Instagram gives you one minute of that, the show will give you the whole storyline.”

If true, his union with the platform would see Joanne’s tale stand alongside the projects ‘Black Mirror‘, ‘Orange is the New Black‘ , ‘13th‘, ‘House of Cards‘ and ‘Luke Cage’ which all have soared since being introduced to the critical mass as exclusives.

Answering questions from the lower class.

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‘Wonder Woman’ continues to sizzle and soar at the box office this summer with epic numbers generated by those eager to catch DC’s fresh delivery of the character.

Now, wasting absolutely no time, DC has announced that it is already building its sequel and is eyeing a December 13th 2019 release and is expected to welcome director Patty Jenkins back into the mix once contracts are negotiated.

Yet to see the epic picture?

‘The Hollywood Reporter’ adds:

Wonder Woman is holding better than any superhero film in more than 15 years at the North American box office. It has grossed more than $389 million at the domestic box office to date and passed Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 over the weekend.

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‘Queen Sugar’ has been enjoying sweet success on Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network, so much so that the critically acclaimed drama has just been picked up for a third season.

The news was revealed as part of announcement about Winfrey’s broader deal with its creator Ava DuVernay. 

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The 40-year-old ‘Moesha’ star Shar Jackson has been ordered to stay at least 50 yards away from her grandchild.

Why?

Shar‘s daughter has a child with the 27-year-old ‘Zoey 101′ star Chris Massey who dropped the infant to Shar’s residence back in May so that she could spend time with the actress and her family for a few weeks.

Chris now says that this is a decision he’ll always regret.

For, when he picked her up, he noticed a 4-inch razor cut across her forehead and was horrified when she revealed that Shar had given it to her!

When Chris confronted her about the assault the entertainer  is said to have told him that she intended to do “whatever she wants” and this prompted the actor to seek support and protection for his child from the courts.

How? By seeking a temporary restraining order.

TMZ reports:

A judge granted Chris’ request, ordering Shar stay at least 50 yards away from the kid. Shar’s rep tells us, “Shar categorically denies all of this nonsense, as it it completely fabricated and from the mouth of a very troubled individual. Period.”

 

Shar’s fans will know that this wouldn’t be her first ride on controversy’s spinning wheel.

Back in 2004, she discovered that her lover Kevin Federline had been “dirty dancing” with fellow 90s teen queen Britney Spears.

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The iconic boxer Mike Tyson has opened up on being sexually assaulted as a child in a new interview with ESPN E60.

Interviewed by his old friend Jeremy Schapp, Tyson revealed that he had been attacked by a man who snatched him off the street and forced him into a building when he was only seven-years-old.

Well I don’t like to talk about that, I like to keep that where it was in the past, but I was molested as a child.

He added:

It made me have to be tough for the world I lived in.

Keen to inspire those who have harmed in the same way, Tyson revealed that he didn’t step forward to tell anyone for years because he was ashamed. Now, he says he has come to terms with what happened to him and has learned that his attacker’s disgusting act doesn’t make him (Tyson) any less of a man…or person.

I learned that it doesn’t make you any less of a man because it happened.

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MTV‘s revived ‘Fear Factor’ has found favor with audiences thanks to its high-action, edge-of-seat appeal.

This week looks set to bring more of that and then some!

Host Ludacris tests family bonds as parents and their offspring compete for $50,000. But with thousands of scorpions, leeches and the ultimate cord cutting challenge in the way, who can face their fears to become a champion?

Find out tonight at 10/9c on MTV!

‘Fear Factor’ airs every Tuesday.

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It’s that time of year again! Well, almost.

ABC are gearing up for an action packed Fall with the primetime returns of ‘Scandal’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder.’ Two titles going into pivotal seasons.

Want to know when both will be back? Find out below…

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Tia Mowry has found herself locked in a feud with fellow actress Charlize Theron…over Soul Cycle.

Mowry gave an interview to ‘In Touch’ three years ago and in it, much to Theron’s horror, detailed what happened when she bumped into her at a Soul Cycle session.

She wasn’t very nice to me. I said, ‘Hi,’ and she actually rolled her eyes and said, ‘Oh, my God. I wasn’t over-the-top. I know how to approach another celebrity. Charlize was just mean. I’m just being honest.

Annoyed by Mowry’s decision to talk to the press about it, Theron is then said to have cornered the managers behind the fitness program and ordered them to blacklist Mowry!

Now, the ‘Monster’ actress claims Tia pulled the story out of thin air.

Who do you believe?

Odell Beckham continues to use his platform to support those who need it the most.

His latest act of altruism? Spending the day with a brave young man named Jayro Ponce who is suffering from a rare form of childhood cancer named malignant rhabdoid.

Beckham, who has been romantically linked to Zendaya and Amber Rose, then decided to surprise Jayro and his family with a visit days after the child’s father took to Twitter to reveal that his son was a huge fan of the athlete.

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