‘Scandal’ is back!

Following a longer than planned hiatus (to accommodate Kerry Washington‘s pregnancy), the show picks up right where it left off – with fireworks!

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama promises (and is already delivering) many an explosive twist and turn for its sixth season. Election, anyone?!

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 3, titled ‘Fates Worse Than Death,’ below…

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Nas‘ life story is heading to BET…by way of a series.

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‘The Best Man Holiday’ creator Malcolm D. Lee has another smash on his hand.

Its name? ‘Girls Trip’, the hilarious new movie starring Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Regina Hall and Tiffany Haddish.

Set for takeoff on July 21st, the movie follows the ladies’ characters make their way towards a wild vacation filled with fun, frolics and spicy antics.

Where they’re heading?

The Essence Festival.

Peep its teaser below…

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Rihanna‘s clearly been bitten by the acting bug.

The Grammy-winning diva, who is set to share the big screen with seasoned actresses Sandra Bullock, Anne Hathaway and Cate Blanchett in the ‘Ocean’s 11’ remake titled ‘Ocean’s 8,’ is also tackling the small screen in a remake of another prized film:  ‘Psycho.’ 

Taking on the famous Janet Leigh role of “Marion Crane,” Riri has taken to the A&E drama ‘Bates Motel’ to show off her acting chops.  Curious to see how she fared?

It all awaits inside:

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The African-American star Paris Jackson has found a friend and supporter in the brilliant Lee Daniels.

That’s right…she’s joined the cast of ‘Star.’

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Keke Palmer‘s legal feud with Trey Songz has reached ‘The View’.

It all kicked off when the star allegedly placed her in one of his music videos without her permission.

Now, after Songz sought to deny this was the case, he has learned that his problem with Palmer has been given a fresh pair of public legs thanks to a series of interviews she’s given to discuss it.

Her latest stop?

The aforementioned ‘View’.

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Oprah Winfrey is making a return to television.

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‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s viewers scored a surprising plot twist this season when Phaedra Parks claimed her cast-mates Kandi Burruss and Shamea Morton were engaged in a lesbian affair.

Alas, the twist also came as a surprise to Phaedra…as she didn’t know she was being filmed when she said it.

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Congratulations are in order for Pharrell Williams and wife Helen Lasichanh.

It had been been reported that the couple were expecting their second child, but little did folk know that they were actually due triplets.

And it’s now been confirmed that their three-fold bundles of joy are here!

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Viola Davis and Julia Roberts are to star in a brand new drama.

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back for its 9th season. And despite almost 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 Phaedra, Kenya, Kandi, Cynthia, Porsha, and Sheree will be serving up on episode 13 / season 9?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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The African-American led movies ‘ Fences‘, ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Hidden Figures’ dominated last night’s Screen Actor’s Guild awards ceremony a The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles!

Fantastic news below…

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