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Halle Berry new show ‘Extant’ will be back.

The Sci-Fi hit, which follows the life of an astronaut who returned pregnant after a stint in space, has proven a steady ratings performer for CBS – who have awarded the series a second season.

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NeNe Leakes is a busy bee.

Beyond her “originale” status on ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta’, the reality star has flipped that platform into multiple opportunities – including acting and fashion gigs with ‘Glee’ and the Home Shopping Network respectively.

And with new reports suggesting that she’s gearing up to replace the late, great Joan Rivers on E!’s Fashion Police, the outspoken star is weighing in on the rumors.

Watch below as she spills all to Extra, including her long-term status on ‘Housewives’.

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Nick Cannon is renown for serving up the funny. However, events in his personal life have been anything but laugh-worthy in recent months.

Indeed, it was confirmed earlier this Summer that the actor, host and media mogul had split with wife of six years Mariah Carey.

And while, in subsequent months, both have maintained a measured silence about their separation, it hasn’t quelled constant the questions thrown their way.

Today saw Cannon offer an insight into his approach to the situation during an interview with Extra – who caught up with him at the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Addicted’. During the candid chat, the ‘America’s Got Talent’ presenter also offered his two cents on the drama surrounding his Mrs’ vocal malfunction on tour last week.

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As earlier reported, Raven Symone set the social media arena ablaze following her controversial interview on Oprah Winfrey‘s Where Are They Now special.

Indeed, many took to Twitter, Facebook, and a multitude of other platforms to voice their views on the ‘That’s So Raven’ and ‘Cosby Show’ actress’ claim that she is “not Afro-American…but American”.

And with the debate still blazing, the star has released a statement clarifying her words.

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It appears the sales of Robin Thicke‘s latest album aren’t the only thing that are non-existent. For, sadly, his marriage to actress Paula Patton is too.

The crooner’s partner of over 12 years has officially filed for divorce; a move which comes after the couple announced their separation in February.

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While other series’ in Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives‘ empire have suffered more ratings lows than they have highs in recent years, the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ stands tall as the only one to have enjoyed consistently high numbers almost a decade into its TV reign.

What it has the other show’s don’t. NeNe Leakes, who has seen her audience-pulling efforts earn her a brand new contract with the network, which sings to the tune of $1.5 million per season.

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As the age old adage goes: all good things must come to an end. And for fans of hit dramedy ‘The Game’ it’s sadly the show’s turn.

BET have confirmed that the series will officially wrap after its ninth season.

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“If you gaze into the future…you might think life would be a breeze….seeing trouble from a distance, but it’s not that easy.”

Fans of singer/actress Raven Symone will be more than familiar with the lyrics above, as they are pulled from the theme song of her hit Disney TV show ‘That’s So Raven.’

Hailed for its comedic handling of topics its contemporaries ensured they steered away from (teen smoking being one of them), next January will mark 12 years since the show’s first episode aired, and eight years since it bid adieu to the world for good.

This year, in celebration of Symone’s career, Oprah Winfrey invited her to star in a ‘Where Are They Now‘ special, which saw the star reveal that she is tired of being labeled “gay” or “African-American.”

Watch below…

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‘Body Party‘ singer Ciara has been named the third most dangerous celebrity to search online, it has emerged today.

How she made the unenviable list?

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As her daughter Beyonce sits atop Pop’s throne with the help of many an empowering hit, her mother Celestine Beyince‘ (AKA Tina Knowles) has stepped into the limelight to share her story Texas Women’s Empowerment Foundation. 

It was there, in a bid to inspire those in attendance, did Beyince’ tell the story of her life, taking her audience back to her humble beginnings in Galveston, Texas, the cruelty she suffered at the hands of the Catholic school her parents worked as indentured servants to place her in, and her marriage to businessman Mathew Knowles.

Unfortunately, contrary to the image thrown to the masses during Destiny’s Child‘s earlier years, Tina revealed that the marriage was anything but a happy one, taking a turn for the worse she learned she was pregnant with the baby that would grow up to become Beyonce.

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Good things come to those who wait!

The Queen of Shades Patti Lahelle deals her newest hand of laughs with the latest installment of fan favorite ‘Got 2B Real’. After hitting a sour note with part 1&2 of the series finale, Lahelle is bringing back all your favorite divas – Patti Labelle, Dionne Warwick, Beyonce, and Mariah Carey to do a diva reunion helmed by Iyanla Vanzant and ‘Queen of Shoul’ (all puns intended) Aretha Franklin.

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Come November 9th 2014, Bravo will unwrap the seventh cycle of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

Bringing with it the demotion of cast mate Porsha Williams and the introduction of actress turned Reality TV regular Claudia Jordan, the series’ trailer was weighed in on by talk show host Wendy Williams recently, who used her platform to share her thoughts on its forthcoming changes and the story lines they’ll be led by.

Her two cents below…

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