After a stellar debut season, FOX’s breakaway hit ‘Empire’ wished its inaugural run adieu to the tune of a whopping 17 million viewers.

Only heightening anticipation for its season 2 return, the show’s director – Lee Daniels – announced a slew of new guest stars (Brandy, Alicia Keys, Chris Rock) in addition to increasing its episode load from 12 to 18 for its next-go-round.

Now, fans wondering when they’ll get their first peek at the show’s sophomore run should wonder no more as its premiere date has been officially unveiled (spoilers below):

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As fans of Marvin Gaye await his Jesse L. Martin-led biopic with bated breath, they were hit with news that his famous singing partner, Tammi Terrell, is set to get her own biopic.

The late starlet – whose claim to fame includes hits ‘Ain’t Nothin’ Like the Real Thing’ and ‘You’re All I Need (To Get By)’ – died in 1970 at the ripe age of 24 after complications from a brain tumor.  As her legacy lives on, ‘Vampire Diaries’ star Kat Graham is set to take a bite out of bringing her life story to screens.

The news unearths just as the actress brought forth news that she’s teamed with R&B legend Babyface and is hard at work on her debut album!

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OWN’s (Oprah Winfrey Network) flagship series “The Haves and the Have Nots,” starring John Schneider and Tika Sumpter, returns for its new summer season on Tuesday, June 30 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Regularly attracting more than three million viewers, we’re sure that number is set to increase once the juicy soap slides back onto TV screens.

Looking to get hot with the ‘Haves & Have Nots’?  Check out their spicy new trailer below:

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Longtime fans of powerhouse songstress Ariana Grande know before she was a problem for competition on music charts, she was adorable Cat Valentine on Nickelodeon’s ‘Sam & Cat.’

Now, in another quest to showcase her versatility, the singer/actress is not only returning to television (as previously reported), but’s also making a move to the big screen via the forthcoming FOX series ‘Scream Queens’ and film ‘The Underdogs.’

See Miss Grande hard at work behind the scenes of both below:

Bonus:  Also see Ariana’s stunning ‘One Last Time’ performance at yesterday’s 2015 season finale of ‘The Voice’ Italy

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6.5 million viewers tuned in to catch the very first episode of NBC’s ‘I Can Do That‘ last night, heading over to the variety show to catch its leading lady Ciara in action!

Epic ratings below…

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Karrueche Tran is in a positive space.

Yes, after watching her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown threaten to attack the supermodel Tyson Beckford for spending time with her, the “insert profession here” has taken to ‘Big Boy’s Morning Show’ to reveal that she has nothing but love for all involved.

Her words below…

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Azealia Banks is taking her talent to the big screen.

The ‘JFK’ rapper has been handpicked by Lionsgate movies to star in their new project ‘Coco’ which will see her portray an up and coming lyricist hoping to find glory in the male dominated world that is Hip-Hop.

Details via ‘Deadline’ below…

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Jaden Smith is to portray the character Static Shock in Warner Bros. web series this year, signing on to take on the role after his mother soared in similar territory with ‘Gotham.’

Good news below…

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“I want to be the Michael Jordan of my sport.”

‘Chocolate City’ star Robert Ri’chard makes the declaration from his home in Los Angeles, pronounced during an hour-long with That Grape Juice‘s David about his role in the new coming-of-age series ‘427.‘

The comedy/drama follows the lives of 20-somethings dealing with the realities of adulthood while at college and is led by the ‘City’ actor and produced by YouTube personality TPindell and Jon Lesane.

Now find out how the project serves as a new springboard in the star’s career.
Where? In a conversation that sees him address an onerous childhood, his rise from troubled teen to the top of TV land and the questions his mixed heritage forces him to confront everyday in Hollywood’s casting arena.

Read all below…

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Lifetime dramedy ‘Devious Maids’ struts back on to the small screen on June 1st!

The third season of the Matthew Cherry / Eva Longoria helmed series promises all titillating twists and turns, as well as legitimate LOL’s.

With the countdown on, the cable network have revealed the first trailer.

Check it out below, where a synopsis of the season (which stars the likes of Roselyn Sanchez, Dania Ramirez, and Judy Reyes) also awaits…

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Does everyone dislike Iggy Azalea?

It seems so.

For after facing heat for making supposed alterations to her face, the Aussie performer was met with a less-than-friendly welcome when she was spotted by the model Chrissy Teigen at last night’s Billboard Music Awards.

Watch below…

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Jamie Foxx has been cast in a brand new movie named ‘Blink’ this year, signing on to hit the big screen in the project following the release of his latest studio album.

Goods new below…

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