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If you loved Tyler Perry‘s ‘Temptation’, we’d say new movie ‘Addicted’ is one romantic thriller you don’t want to miss out on.

Starring ‘Dreamgirls‘ actress Sharon Leal, ‘Vampire Diaries’ star Kat Graham and supermodel Tyson Beckford, the movie is based on the best-selling novel by Zane of the same name, calling on Ghanaian actor Boris Kodjoe and William Levy to complete its all-star cast!

It’s story? A tale of desire and betrayal, armed with music produced by HSVN and a director in Billie Woodruff.

Peep its trailer, below…

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A loaded statement, perhaps, yet it’s fair to say that Shonda Rhimes is the reigning queen of the small screen.

ABC certainly concur; for they have – quite literally – given the TV producer their most coveted primetime block. As such, from the start of this Fall, three Rhimes shows will begin every hour on the hour from 8pm-10pm every Thursday. The titles awarded this sweet spot are ‘Greys Anatomy’, new series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’, and of course ‘Scandal’.

As reported, the Kerry Washington led series returns for a fourth season on September 25th. And, so as to create room for freshman show ‘Murder’ (which’ll air at 10pm) moves up an hour to 9pm.

Sitting down with the folk over at The Hollywood Reporter, Rhimes dished on what fans can expect from the latest series of the political drama – including the fate of Harrison (the character played by axed cast-member Columbus Short).

A number of interesting quotes await below…

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Los Angeles’ premiere hotel (rooftop), LUXE, held some of the greatest names in sports uniting for a good cause, honoring Football Hall of Famer, Deion Sanders, at the 3rd annual Champions for Choice event for the AFC in conjunction with the 2014 ESPY Awards. The event was hosted by celebrity ambassadors: boxing champion Laila Ali, WNBA and six-time Olympian Lisa Leslie, NBA Veteran Jalen Rose and sports expert for ESPN Stephen A. Smith.

In attendance at last night’s celebration were also: Oscar Award winner Louis Gossett, JrKarrueche Tran, VH1 Hollywood Exes stars, Torrei HartNicole Murphy and Shameka Lawerence; former CW Girlfriends star Jill Marie Jones (with her new man); Tiffany Cambridge from Marrying the Game; Basketball Wives stars, Sundy Carter and Laura Govan; TV One R&B Divas Kelly Price and Nicci Gilbert; actresses Elise NealVanessa WilliamsCocoa Brown and Antonique Smith; TV correspondents, Shaun Robinson and Kevin Fraizer. The event also included a host of other tastemakers and influencers.

 See the “who’s who” who graced last night’s event.

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With its wild theatrics and dynamite drama,‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ is used to making headlines on a weekly basis.

However, its reunion taping yesterday has sent the media into a frenzy – thanks largely to a brawl between the show’s boisterous cast-mates.

And while debate rages on about just who was on the receiving end of the series of jabs that saw weaves torn and cops called (Joseline? Tammy? Mimi?), our friends over at Hello Beautiful have obtained a video of the fights. Yes, plural.

Clearly, more than one scuffle took place. Peep the ratchetness below…

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If ‘VH1′ need a reason to renew Reality TV series ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ for a fourth season, they need look no further than the show’s ratings figures this week.

For, as work begins on its LA follow-up, the series has welcomed yet another ratings win this week, following the brief return of original cast member K.Michelle.

Details below…

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Lifetime‘s biopic on the late, great Whitney Houston hasn’t even hit screens yet and is already causing quite the scene.

Indeed, debate has greeted almost every morsel of news revealed about the movie; from it being a cable production instead of a big screen offering, to its lead stars, public response has been potently polarized.

The latest facet of the Angela Bassett directed telepic to come into question is the licensing of Houston’s music.

According to E!, with legalities surrounding the use of Whitney’s iconic song catalogue still being hashed out, original versions of the tracks will not feature. Instead, Yaya DaCosta – who has been cast as Houston – will “lip-synch” to re-recorded takes on the songs performed by none other than Deborah Cox.

Details below…

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For three seasons, ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ has gripped viewers with its soap-like storylines and verbal jabs. However, according to reports, last night saw the verbal quickly become physical.

The drama is said to have taken place during the taping of the VH1 hit’s season 3 reunion.

And word has it, what went down was more shocking than anything that’s happened on the show thus far.

The tea via TMZ after the jump…

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Now would definitely be the time to get excited.

For, after beginning its season 3 with a series-ratings high ending on an equally high notes, fans have longed for their next dose of Olivia Pope and associates (and all of the drama that comes with them).

Wondering when you’ll be able to see Kerry Washington and crew in action again?  Wonder no more as ‘Scandal‘s fall return has been unveiled:

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After making a name for herself on the Atlanta and New York instalments of ‘Love & Hip-Hop’, songbird K. Michelle is taking flight on her own.

It was previously announced that the songstress and reality star had scored her own VH1 spin-off series.

And now, after making a brief return to LHHATL last night in a cameo capacity, Michelle has unzipped details of her show.

More below…

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On ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’, Joseline Hernazdez rose to notoriety due her razor sharp tongue. Indeed, she’s become renown for throwing a forest of shade and being unapologetic in the process.

However, when it comes to her “music”, it appears folk aren’t as receptive. Case in point, her recent club performance in Dallas, Texas.

The self-professed “baddest chick” was almost booed out of the building when trying to perform one of her elusive singles. Superman Stebbie Stevie J came to the rescue, but it’s clear the damage to her ego was done.

A mucky mess awaits after the jump…

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Man is the least of mi problem.

Unfortunately, the sentiment above isn’t shared by socialite Karrueche Tran, who has revealed that the love triangle between she Chris Brown and Pop singer Rihanna is taking a cruel toll on her life.

Detailing her problem on BET talk show ‘Just KeKe’, her comments will mark the first time she has addressed her long running feud with the performer publicly, coming five years after Brown assaulted the ‘Take a Bow’ beauty in an incident which has marred his career ever since.

K’s words below…

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Last week saw the masses given the first look at actress Yaya DaCosta in her role as Whitney Houston in Lifetime‘s hotly anticipated biopic on the late diva.

Today, though, brings with it a sneak peek at DaCosta and co-star Arlen Escarpeta – who plays Houston’s controversial ex-husband Bobby Brown

Interestingly, the movie – which is being directed by Whitney’s Waiting To Exhale co-star Angela Bassett  won’t chronicle the entirety of the singer’s life or death. Instead, the telepic will play out the headline-grabbing relationship between Houston and Brown – from the time they first met at the very height of their celebrity, to their courtship and roller-coaster marriage.

Tentatively titled ‘Whitney’, the film is currently shooting and is slated for a 2015 debut.

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