TV One continues to make small but major moves with its original content.

After reviving the careers of several members of its ‘Hollywood’ & ‘R&B’ Divas family, the platform seeks to up the ante on a scripted front with the creation of ‘Media.’

In it, Brian White plays a prosecutor forced to enter the treacherous world of media when a family tragedy forces him to take over Jones Universal Media Properties.

It isn’t long before he is forced to deal with the secrets which threaten to destroy the business from within.

Press play to watch its trailer below…

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The ‘B’ in actor Michael B. Jordan’s name will now affectionately be deemed ‘booked.’

For the past three years, the 29-year-old actor has become the Hollywood ‘it boy,’ starring in ‘Fruitvale Station’, ‘Fantastic Four,’ and ‘Creed.’ However, after nabbing a role in Marvel’s highly-anticipated ‘Black Panther’ film, Jordan has been flying under the radar in preparation for his villainous role.

Though reclusive from the spotlight, he’s been making some substantial noise behind the scenes; waves that’ll be quite pleasing for fans of the small screen.

See what we mean below…

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta returns November 5th on Bravo!

As has become customary, the ladies are bringing their trademark flare to the ninth season of the reality hit. [Click here to watch the trailer]

Ahead of the premiere, the season’s opening credit segment has surfaced.

Want to know what the likes of Kenya Moore and Porsha Williams have adopted as their “catchphrases” for this go round?

Head below to find out…

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You can knock a lot of things about ol’ Jenny from the Block, but what you can’t do is knock the girl’s hustle.

With a schedule full enough to lock down multiple artists’ calendars (see:  judging new dance competition, clothing line, working on new album, finishing up HBO TV biopic of drug lord Griselda Blanco, crime drama series ‘Shades of Blue,’ and more), Jennifer Lopez is now working on yet another series with her buddies over at NBC.

Reports have it the show will be out of this world…

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Rita Ora continues to cast platinum shadows over her contemporaries this year with help from her leading role in the revamped ‘America’s Next Top Model.’

Leading the show’s latest chapter following the demise of its original version, Ora has kicked off the promotional campaign for the fashion-forward venture today by unlocking its premiere date…and teaser.

Press play to witness the return of Hurricane Rita below…

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Scripted content fronted by African-American actors continues to work wonders for the ever-changing world of television.

For, as ‘How To Get Away with Murder’ sweeps up gargantuan numbers for ABC as ‘Empire‘ does the same for Fox, Netflix‘s ‘Luke Cage’ has spelled success for the platform less than a month after its unveiling.

Good news below…

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Mary J. Blige’s relationship with ABC continues to yield positive results for the latest stage of her career.

For, after teaming up with her and the writer Diane Warren to create a new theme tune for ‘The View’, the network has welcomed her to the cast of their hit show ‘How To Get Away with Murder.’

When fans can catch her first appearance?

Tonight!

Watch below…

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Despite being one of VH1’s lowest-performing shows, ‘Basketball Wives LA‘ remains a staple in its Reality TV roster.

Alas, as if viewing figures pulled in by its latest season wasn’t enough to give Viacom good reason to give it the boot, a storyline that has emerged off-screen has seen it a new reach low.

Why?

A tale of child abuse, cruelty and colorism below…

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Janelle Monae‘s new movie ‘Moonlight‘ is to be released…in a matter of days.

Full story below…

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Michel’le whipped up a social media storm with the premiere of her Lifetime biopic over the weekend.

But did the talk surrounding ‘Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge, & Michel’le,’ translate into high viewership?

Find out below…

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Congratulations are in order for ‘Scandal’ actress Kerry Washington.

For, the star and her ex-footballer husband Nnamdi Asomugha have welcomed their second child.

Full story below…

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While his stint at television may be suffering, Hollywood funnyman Kevin Hart‘s cinematic career still gives him much to smile about.

Indeed, after scoring three of the year’s biggest hits with ‘Central Intelligence,’ ‘Secret Life of Pets,’ and ‘Ride Along 2,’ Hart is set to ride right into history books with his latest venture – standup comedy flick ‘What Now.’

That’s right, the Tim Story-directed picture, filmed in August 2015 in front of 53,000 people at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, opened in theaters over the weekend to the handsome sum of…

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