Kevin Hart is making a beeline for the big screen again.

The actor/comedian, who has been on blazing trail of success in recent years, is being tipped for box office again with new movie ‘The Wedding Ringer’. 

Set to hit US theaters on January 16th, the film follows a loner who forms a friendship with the guy he hires to be the best man at his wedding (Hart). Hilarity is said to ensue.

Check out an extended trailer below…

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She’s the hit birthing Pop star with a chart run just as enviable as her ever impressive business endeavours, and now – before the release of her eighth album- Rihanna has revealed that she hopes to be cast in ABC‘s hit show, ‘Scandal.’

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America’s favorite dad is under fire in ways he’s never been before.

While he wasted no time slamming rape rumors of serial attention-seeker Janice Dickinson, he remains mum on the other dozen plus accusations that surround his name.  As the pressure grows hotter on the TV legend to address the mounting allegations, the web was set ablaze with word that former co-star Raven Symone had also suffered at the hands of her former mentor.

The Disney darling quickly took to Facebook to fan those flames.  See her statement below and also see actress Stacey Dash come to the comedian’s defense below – a feat met with quite the mixed review:

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This year, the hit movie ‘Beyond the Lights‘ calls on the ‘Black Whiskey‘ scribe to help promote the movie with ‘InstaLove‘, a competition which saw his fans compete to win a date with him in NYC!

What happened when 21-year-old Jordyn Tillman beat hundreds to win the contest?

A dinner date below…

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Today brings with it the big screen British debut of ‘Get On Up’, the critically acclaimed James Brown biopic.

Led by Chadwick Boseman (and also co-starring Octavia Spencer), the movie journeys through the life, trials, and triumphs of the iconic Godfather Of Soul.

Having seen the film earlier this month, it had us reminiscing on the many classic cuts that form Brown’s dynamic discography.

We’ve assembled our ultimate James Brown playlist. Check it out below and let us know what your favourite JB jams are!

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Bill Cosby is battling back.

The actor, comedian, and cultural thinker has been at the centre of multiple-rape allegations – some as old as forty years ago, others as recent as this decade.

Yesterday saw former supermodel Janice Dickinson throw her name into the mix of women accusing ‘The Cosby Show’ star of sexual assault.

And while the 77-year-old has maintained silence, he’s slamming the claims of his latest detractor by way of his lawyer.

The TV legend’s legal counsel released a statement to The Wrap moments ago. Read it below…

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Things appear to be going from bad to worse for TV legend Bill Cosby.

The actor, comedian, and cultural commentator has been embroiled in a swirl of rape allegations, which though only hitting mainstream media know, actually date back to several years ago.

And while the 77-year-old has maintained innocence regarding the multitude of claims, they continue to file in.

Today being no different.

Former supermodel Janice Dickinson sat down with Entertainment Tonight to share shocking allegations of sexual assault she says was carried out on her by ‘The Cosby Show’ star.

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‘Luther’ is US bound. However, the gritty British drama won’t be bringing its lead star Idris Elba along for its American incarnation. At least not in the capacity folk would expect.

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Raven Symone seems to have a knack for setting tongues a’wagging these days.

The talented actress, who set social media ablaze last month when she revealed that she didn’t identify as Afro-American, has debuted an eye-catching new hair-do.

Taking to Facebook today, the ‘That’s So Raven’ star shared a snap of her “peach” colored hair. She paired the pic with the caption:

Yes, peach for the holidays… #unicorn #5thelement #holidaypumpkin

Interesting.

Your thoughts?

Tyra Banks continues to prove bankable for The CW.

For, the network today announced the renewal of the diva’s long-running ‘America’s Next Top Model’ franchise for a new season – its 22nd “cycle”.

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As if the Lifetime-lent Aaliyah biopic that aired Saturday night didn’t ruffle enough feathers by itself, producer Wendy Williams’ response to the backlash didn’t exactly help.

Taking to her top-rated talk show this morning to scoff at naysayers who slammed the film’s casting and overall production, Williams was quoted saying:

“Everybody’s got an opinion.  Whether you loved or hated it, you watched [because] it was the second highest rated movie on all of cable this year so far.”

At the time Wendy made the statements, no receipts had surfaced to substantiate her claim.  This has since changed.  Tuck in below to see how the movie not only a win for Wendy, but for Lifetime as well as it dominated television, but Nielsen Twitter ratings as well:

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Renown for their ability to rock the boat, VH1 continue the trend with the launch of a new show, which they’ve titled…‘Bye Felicia’.

If the name, which is lifted from popular Urban slang, raised an eyebrow, we’re more than sure the concept will too.

Check out the synopsis and preview a clip below…

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